Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monterrasol Travel small group tour by minivan.
Small group tour package 6 days in Bosnia and HerzegovinaAll seasons Bosnia discovery 6 days tour from Sarajevo. Bosnia: off-the-beaten-path travel example. Land of Ottoman fortresses and Orthodox monasteries.tour ID: #618
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Tour summaryAll seasons Bosnia discovery 6 days tour from Sarajevo. Monterrasol Travel small group tour by minivan. Bosnia: off-the-beaten-path travel example. Land of Ottoman fortresses and Orthodox monasteries. This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #618 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: #618. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. The tour will start and finish in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and will take 6 days (5 nights). During this tour you will visit Tunnel of Hope, Travnik, Jajce, Šćit, Mostar, Počitelj, Kravica, Međugorje, Blagaj, Radimlja, Vjetrenica, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Sutjeska National Park located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Overall, with this tour you will visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 3 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). Additional informationWe will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Sarajevo. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. 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. The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us. 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). We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season. Photo galleryPhoto gallery of attractions involved in this tour. Tour descriptionDay 1. We depart Sarajevo and travel to the Tunnel of Hope Museum, a poignant underground passage that was a lifeline during the city's siege in the 1990s. We then journey to Travnik to explore its imposing Ottoman-era fortress, dating back to the 15th century, and enjoy the scenic Lasva River. After that, we will come to Jajce for accommodation. Day 2. After staying in Jajce, we explore the town's unique natural wonder, the Jajce waterfall, where the Pliva River plunges directly into the Vrbas. We visit the historic medieval fortress, stroll through its charming historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), and relax in its scenic park. We stay another night in Jajce. Day 3. After 2 nights in Jajce, we travel to Scit to visit its serene Franciscan (Roman Catholic) monastery, a key spiritual and cultural center, and its insightful museum. Our journey continues south to the iconic city of Mostar to explore its famous historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the reconstructed 16th-century Stari Most (Old Bridge). We will stay in Mostar. Day 4. After an overnight in Mostar, we travel to the enchanting Ottoman-era hill town of Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List Site), renowned for its preserved stone architecture. We then visit the magnificent Kravica waterfalls, a stunning natural amphitheater of cascades. Our day continues to Medjugorje, a world-renowned Roman Catholic pilgrimage center since 1981. After that, we will return to Mostar for accommodation. Day 5. After staying in Mostar, we take a short drive to Blagaj to visit the stunning Dervish monastery (Tekija) (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a 16th-century Sufi (Islamic) retreat. We then visit the remarkable medieval stecci (tombstone) necropolis at Radimlja (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Our journey continues to the fascinating Vjetrenica cave system (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Afterwards, we will come to Trebinje for accommodation. Day 6. After staying in Trebinje, we travel to Tvrdos to explore its Serbian Orthodox monastery, originally founded in the 15th century, and sample local wines at its winery. We return to Trebinje to see its iconic Arslanagica Bridge from the 16th century and explore its charming historical center. Our journey concludes with a scenic drive through the stunning landscapes of Sutjeska National Park before returning to Sarajevo. Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn 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: 17 December 2025 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina day 1: travel to Tunnel of Hope, visit Tunnel of Hope museum, travel to Travnik to see Travnik fortress, visit Travnik river; travel to Jajce for accommodation Tour finishes in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Planned distance of this tour: 811 km. What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tourHow to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour. 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: #618. 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. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Tunnel of Hope, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for museum, sightseeing The Tunnel of Hope educates on 1990s Balkan conflicts, particularly on the siege of Sarajevo, often overlooked in mainstream history. Built secretly using shovels by Bosnian forces, the Tunnel facilitated the transport of food, fuel, weapons, and humanitarian aid. Visitors leave moved by the stark reality of war and inspired by human tenacity, making it a must-visit for history buffs and empathetic travelers alike. Travnik, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for architecture, fortress, historical center, river Travnik is a charming small town located 90 km northeast of Sarajevo, and it is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most historically important towns. The town's centerpiece is the medieval Travnik fortress, which was originally established and controlled by Bosnian rulers before the Ottoman takeover of the 15th century. The town has a cultural heritage dating from the Ottoman period, with landmarks such as the Hadji Ali-bey Mosque, the Regional Museum, and the elaborate gymnasium built in the Austro-Hungarian architectural style. Jajce, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for fortress, historical center, nature, park, river, waterfall; historical center is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Jajce is a town and municipality located in the central area of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the confluence of the rivers Pliva and Vrbas. Jajce was first built in the 14th century and served as the capital of the independent Kingdom of Bosnia during its time. A medieval fortified old town of Jajce is one of the best preserved fortified capitals of the Bosnian Kingdom. The old Jajce walled city core, including the waterfall, and other individual sites outside the walled city perimeter, such as the Jajce Mithraeum, is designated as The natural and architectural ensemble of Jajce and is placed on the UNESCO Tentative list. Šćit (Scit), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for museum, peninsula, franciscan monastery Scit is small village located in central area of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The village location is notable because it's fully placed on the peninsula located in the middle of artificial lake. Scit is famous for Franciscan monastery built in the 15th century and very specific locality. Mostar, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for brewery, bridge, historical center, medieval old town, museum, river, franciscan monastery, islam mosque, orthodox cathedral; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mostar, beautiful and historical town, located only 60 km away from the Adriatic Sea, is the cultural, political and financial center of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Its diversity and architecture make it truly special. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for fortified town, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; medieval old town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Počitelj is a small Ottoman-Mediterranean settlement, built along the Neretva river, conveniently located on the major road between Dubrovnik and Mostar. 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. Kravica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for nature, park, river, viewpoint, waterfall The Kravica Waterfalls, also known as Kravica Nature Park, are one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most spectacular natural wonders. Often described as a miniature version of Niagara Falls, this breathtaking ensemble of cascades and travertine formations is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling through the Herzegovina region. Međugorje (Medjugorje), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown 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. Blagaj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for architecture, bridge, cave, fortress, landmark, museum, river, viewpoint, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Blagaj is a village in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of Bosnia-Herzegovina, located in about 15 km from Mostar, and is one of the most valuable mixed urban and rural built environments in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Blagaj has eleven national monuments, and is famous for the spring of the Buna river coming from cave, historical Dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, and medieval fortress Blagaj Fort, town-fortress complex built on a 310 meters high karst hill. Blagaj is also known as a residential area of Bosnian rulers and royal families. Radimlja, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown 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. Vjetrenica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for cave; cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Vjetrenica (the wind cave) is the largest and most important cave in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, 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. Trebinje, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for bridge, medieval old town, museum, river, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral, orthodox monastery Trebinje, the southernmost city in Bosnia-Herzegovina and 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-Herzegovina) are the most visited tourist attraction in Trebinje. Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for winery, orthodox monastery The famous monastery Tvrdos, located about five 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. The Tvrdos monastery is renowned for its wine production and its wine cellars, with possibility to wine tasting. Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for park, river, scenic road #618 Tour mapDue to the length and duration of this route, we were unable to put all the tour attractions on one map. Because of that, here is a general map of this tour. Please click on "Tour maps detailed" to see detailed maps of this tour. Tour starts in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 
day 1: Tunnel of Hope museum, Travnik fortress, Travnik river; accommodation in Jajce Tour finishes in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Planned distance of this tour: 811 km. #618 Tour maps detailedDue to the length and duration of this route, we were unable to put all the tour attractions on one map. Instead of one general map, here are a few detailed maps of this tour. Detailed map for part: Mostar area  Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this small group tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 14 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
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Price from€ 1,156
The min amount of people in this tour: 2 This small group tour is available all year round. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Small group tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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