All seasons 8 days tour from Dubrovnik to visit Montenegro and explore Bosnia. Visit fortresses, monasteries, old towns.

Tour highlights

All seasons 8 days tour from Dubrovnik to visit Montenegro and explore Bosnia. Monterrasol Travel small group tour in minivan. Visit fortresses, monasteries, old towns.

This all seasons 8 days discovery tour from Dubrovnik will come across 2 countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.

The attractions in Montenegro will be old Venetian town Kotor (historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), coastal town Budva, ancient settlement Old Bar, and cave monastery Dajbabe. Tohether with that, we will spend an evenings in Podgorica and coastal town Bar.

In Bosnia-Herzegovina, we will visit Trebinje, known for its old town and beautiful cathedral, and near by orthodox monastery Tvrdos famous for its wine cellars. On the way to Mostar we will see Vjetrenica cave and Zavala cave monastery, see Blagaj dervish monastery, and spend rest of this day in Mostar (historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

In the area of Mostar we will visit pilgrimage center Medjugorje, natural park Kravica with waterfalls, and medieval old town Pocitelj.

On the way back to Dubrovnik we will see archaeological site Radimlja (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and hilly fortress Stolac.

The tour will start and finish in Dubrovnik (Croatia) and will take 8 days (7 nights). During this tour you will visit Budva, Kotor, Bar, Dajbabe, Podgorica, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Vjetrenica, Zavala, Blagaj, Mostar, Međugorje, Kravica, Počitelj, Mogorjelo, Radimlja, Stolac located in Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Dubrovnik. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 4 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List).

This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #531 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for small groups travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #531. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries.

This small group tour is available for solo travelers as well. Please contact us for details.

We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens).

Border crossing for this trip

This route require border crossing. You must have valid travel document with you. Please check with your embassy which documents are requested for border crossing to Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Money and payments

In each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use.

Last reviewed: 29 April 2021

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

day 1: travel to Budva, visit Budva historical center, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Budva; accommodation in Budva
day 2: travel to Kotor, visit Kotor historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Kotor fortress, travel to Bar to see Bar cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Bar; accommodation in Bar
day 3: travel to Old Bar, visit Old Bar ancient settlement, travel to Dajbabe to see Dajbabe monastery, travel to Podgorica to see Podgorica cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Podgorica; accommodation in Podgorica
day 4: travel to Niksic, visit Niksic cathedral, travel to Tvrdos to see Tvrdos monastery, travel to Trebinje to see Trebinje cathedral, visit Trebinje winery, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje
day 5: travel to Vjetrenica, visit Vjetrenica cave (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Zavala to see Zavala monastery, travel to Blagaj to see Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Mostar and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Mostar; accommodation in Mostar
day 6: visit Mostar historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Mostar winery; accommodation in Mostar
day 7: travel to Medjugorje, visit Medjugorje pilgrimage center, travel to Kravica to see Kravica waterfall, travel to Pocitelj to see Pocitelj fortress, travel to Mogorjelo to see Mogorjelo ancient settlement, travel to Mostar and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Mostar; accommodation in Mostar
day 8: travel to Radimlja, visit Radimlja archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Stolac to see Stolac fortress (UNESCO Tentative List Site); return to Dubrovnik

Tour finishes in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 751 km.

If you like this small group tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #531. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes.

Places on the route

Budva, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, venetian empire

Budva is a Montenegrin town on the Adriatic Sea, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. The coastal area around Budva called the Budva riviera.

Kotor, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, fortress, marina, medieval old town, promenade, venetian empire, orthodox church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro. It is located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period. The fortified city of Kotor is UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bar, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, seaport, viewpoint

Dajbabe, Montenegro

Known for cave, orthodox monastery

Dajbabe is a Serbian Orthodox Christian Monastery in suburb of the capital of Montenegro, city Podgorica. Monastery Dajbabe is located in a cave on Dajbabe hill (Dajbabska gora), which raises above Zeta valley. The monastery was founded in 1897.

Podgorica, Montenegro

Known for historical center

Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, medieval old town, museum, river, winery, orthodox cathedral

Trebinje, one of the most beautiful cities in the country, is the economic and cultural center of the region of Eastern Herzegovina. Its Ottoman walled Old Town together with the Arslanagic Bridge (which is one of the most attractive Ottoman-era bridges in Bosnia and Herzegovina) are the most visited tourist attraction in Trebinje. Besides, there are a lot of sights and more nearby.

Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for orthodox monastery

The famous Monastery Tvrdos, located about four kilometers from Trebinje, dates back to the Middle Ages and it is believed that it was founded by the Czar, Saint Constantine, and his mother Saint Helen.

Vjetrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for cave; cave is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Vjetrenica (the wind cave) is the largest and most important cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and one of the most important caves in the Dinaric Alps mountain range, which is famous worldwide for its karstic and speleological richness. It is a real treasure in biodiversity. Also, it is the home to the famous olm (cave aquatic salamander) and houses beautiful cave formations as well.

Zavala, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for orthodox monastery

An important and historical Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the village of Zavala, approximately 50 km from Trebinje (Republika Srpska). Along with Zitomislic (located near Mostar) and Tvrdos (near the city of Trebinje), Zavala is one of the most prominent monasteries in East Herzegovina.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for ancient settlement, cave, fortress, landmark, museum, nature, river, viewpoint, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Blagaj has always been a place visited for its beauty, fascinating nature and history. Blagaj area is known for its diverse flora and many endemic species. Here are some national monuments that will be worth visiting besides the noteworthy Blagaj Tekke, a monastery built for the Dervish cults. The unique atmosphere at the source of the river Buna, the peace of the Dervish House and the fresh waters of Buna make it a truly special place.

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, historical center, medieval old town; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The beautiful and historical city of Mostar, located only 60 km away from the Adriatic Sea, is the cultural, political and financial centre of Herzegovina. Its diversity and architecture make it truly special. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.

Međugorje (Medjugorje), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for catholic pilgrimage center

Medjugorje, with special vibe and a mild Mediterranean climate, is the largest tourist and pilgrimage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a popular pilgrim's destination. There are a number of religious significance places that you should visit if you are there.

Kravica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for park, waterfall

Among the most fascinating natural features of this region are the sparkling waterfalls of Kravica, tucked away in the trees, on the Trebižat River, in the karstic heartland of Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina, about 40 km from Mostar. These beautiful falls are well worth the visit and just perfect for a day trip.

Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for fortified town, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; medieval old town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Počitelj is a small Ottoman-Mediterranean settlement. The village is built along the Neretva river. The walled town of Počitelj evolved in the period from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Architecturally, the stone-constructed parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution are evident: medieval and Ottoman.

Mogorjelo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, nature

Mogorjelo is site and location of a Roman villa rustica that dates from the early fourth century. The villa area is surrounded by a park. The site is protected by the state and is a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Radimlja, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Radimlja is a main UNESCO World Heritage Site where is possible to see so called Stecci, a monumental medieval tombstones. Radimlja necropolis located near town Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval period in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for ancient megalites, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Stolac and surroundings have been inhabited since ancient times due to the area's favorable natural environment. The rich grounds along with other natural benefits attracted prehistoric man, and later the Illyrians, Romans and Slavs, all of whom left a wealth of anthropological evidence. The area has been settled for at least 15,000 years.

#531 Tour map

Tour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

day 1: Budva historical center, Budva free time; accommodation in Budva
day 2: Kotor historical center, Kotor fortress, Bar cathedral, Bar free time; accommodation in Bar
day 3: Old Bar ancient settlement, Dajbabe monastery, Podgorica cathedral, Podgorica free time; accommodation in Podgorica
day 4: Niksic cathedral, Tvrdos monastery, Trebinje cathedral, Trebinje winery; accommodation in Trebinje
day 5: Vjetrenica cave, Zavala monastery, Blagaj monastery, Mostar free time; accommodation in Mostar
day 6: Mostar historical center, Mostar winery; accommodation in Mostar
day 7: Medjugorje pilgrimage center, Kravica waterfall, Pocitelj fortress, Mogorjelo ancient settlement; accommodation in Mostar
day 8: Radimlja archaeological site, Stolac fortress; return to Dubrovnik

Tour finishes in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 751 km.

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