Small group tour package 7 days in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tour summary

Off-the-beaten-path medieval land of Bosnia. Get a seat on Small group tour with minivan from Monterrasol Travel.

This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #770 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: #770. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

The tour will start and finish in Split, Croatia, and will take 7 days (6 nights). During this tour you will visit such places and attractions as Kravica, Međugorje (Medjugorje), Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj (Pocitelj), Podrumi Andrija, Konjic, Sarajevo, Tunnel of Hope, Travnik, Jajce, Šćit (Scit), located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage site 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).

Additional information

We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Split. Drop-off can be at the same place as pick-up or, upon request, in another location.

We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a gentle pace with no rush, allowing our clients to have a more authentic experience and a true exploration of each destination that features in our itineraries.

Our tour prices include accommodation 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.

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Photo gallery of attractions involved in this tour.

This tour starts from €1,577

Tour description

Introduction

Come with us on an in-depth cultural exploration of neighboring Bosnia-Herzegovina, a 7-day journey crafted for seniors, mature travelers, and couples who appreciate history, sightseeing, and local food and drinks without hurry. Following the Slow Tourism philosophy with no rush and no tight schedules, this comprehensive tour takes you from the Dalmatian coast deep into the medieval heart of Bosnia, where you will encounter thundering waterfalls, sacred pilgrimage sites, iconic UNESCO bridges, vibrant capital cities, Ottoman fortresses, Roman ruins, tranquil monasteries, and authentic rural life.

Travel with us along scenic roads that connect well-known destinations like Mostar and Sarajevo, but also uncover off-the-beaten-path hidden gems such as the Mithras Temple in Jajce, the Scit Ethnographic museum, and family-owned wineries. Experience cultural aspects of Bosnian heritage, admire stunning scenic drives, sample local food and drinks, and let the region's rich history unfold before you. This is a tour where you can truly savour every moment, free from tight schedules and packed agendas.

Day after day description

Day 1. We depart from Split and cross into Bosnia-Herzegovina, first visiting the spectacular Kravica waterfalls, a natural amphitheater of cascades on the Trebizat River, ideal for swimming and photography. We then continue to Medjugorje, a world-famous Roman Catholic pilgrimage center that has attracted millions of visitors since reported apparitions began in 1981. Our journey proceeds to the iconic city of Mostar to explore its famous historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and admire the reconstructed 16th-century Stari Most (Old Bridge), a powerful symbol of reconciliation. We will stay overnight in Mostar.

Day 2. 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 dramatically built at the source of the emerald Buna River. We then travel to the enchanting Ottoman-era hill town of Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List Site), renowned for its beautifully preserved stone architecture and panoramic views. Our day concludes at Podrumi Andrija, a family-owned winery where we will sample excellent local vintages. After that, we will return to Mostar for accommodation.

Day 3. After 2 nights in Mostar, we travel to Konjic to see its iconic Old Stone Bridge from the 17th century. We then continue to Sarajevo, the captivating capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, and explore the city's historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a vibrant mosaic of Eastern and Western influences. We visit the Gazi Husrev-beg museum, wander through the bustling Bascarsija old bazaar, and admire the elegant Sebilj fountain. Our accommodation for the night is in Sarajevo.

Day 4. After staying in Sarajevo, we ascend via the city's charming funicular for breathtaking panoramic views of the capital nestled in the valley. We then travel to the poignant Tunnel of Hope museum, a preserved underground passage that served as a vital lifeline during the city's siege in the 1990s, a powerful reminder of human resilience. After that, we will return to Sarajevo for accommodation.

Day 5. After 2 nights in Sarajevo, we travel to Travnik to explore its imposing medieval fortress, dating back to the 14th century and once the seat of Ottoman viziers. We then enjoy a peaceful stroll along the scenic Travnik river. After that, we will come to Jajce for accommodation.

Day 6. After staying in Jajce, we admire the spectacular Pliva waterfall, where the river plunges directly into the Vrbas, creating one of the most photographed scenes in the country. We explore the unique Mithras Temple, a rare 2nd-century Roman monument dedicated to the mystery god Mithras. We then stroll through Jajce's historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site) with its medieval fortress and charming old town. After that, we will come to Bugojno for accommodation.

Day 7. After staying in Bugojno, we travel to Scit to visit its serene Franciscan (Roman Catholic) monastery, a key spiritual and cultural center, and explore the Scit Ethnographic museum, which beautifully showcases traditional rural life and customs. Finally, we return to Split, where our memorable journey concludes.

Conclusion

This 7-day in-depth cultural exploration delivers a wonderfully relaxed immersion into the historical, cultural, and natural splendors of Bosnia-Herzegovina. We warmly invite you to travel with us – at a gentle pace, without hurry – to experience the timeless allure of Kravica, Mostar, Blagaj, Sarajevo, Travnik, Jajce, and their enchanting surroundings.

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 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: 7 May 2026

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Split, Croatia

day 1: travel to Kravica, visit Kravica waterfall, travel to Medjugorje to see Medjugorje pilgrimage center, travel to Mostar to see Mostar historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Mostar bridge; accommodation in Mostar

day 2: travel to Blagaj, visit Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Blagaj river, travel to Pocitelj to see Pocitelj medieval old town (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Podrumi Andrija to see Podrumi Andrija winery + wine tasting; travel to Mostar for accommodation

day 3: travel to Konjic, visit Konjic bridge, travel to Sarajevo to see Sarajevo historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Gazi Husrev-beg museum in Sarajevo, visit Bascarsija old bazaar in Sarajevo, visit Sebilj fountain in Sarajevo; accommodation in Sarajevo

day 4: visit Sarajevo funicular, travel to Tunnel of Hope to see Tunnel of Hope museum; travel to Sarajevo for accommodation

day 5: travel to Travnik, visit Travnik fortress, visit Travnik river; travel to Jajce for accommodation

day 6: visit Pliva waterfall in Jajce, visit Mithras Temple historical landmark in Jajce, visit Jajce historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Jajce fortress; travel to Bugojno for accommodation

day 7: travel to Scit, visit Scit monastery, visit Scit museum (ethnographic); return to Split

Tour finishes in: Split, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 802 km

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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: #770. 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 tour

Our 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.

Kravica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known 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 Herzegovina

Known for catholic pilgrimage center

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

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for brewery, bridge, historical center, medieval old town, museum, old bazaar, 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, added to UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2005, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known 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.

Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Pocitelj 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 Pocitelj 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.

Podrumi Andrija, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for distillery, winery + wine tasting

Podrumi (winery) Andrija is nestled in the scenic village of Paoča, which lies in the heart of the Herzegovina wine region, within the municipality of Čitluk. This area is part of the broader Brotnjo plateau, a region historically renowned for viticulture since the time of the Bosnian kings in the 14th century. The winery is situated just 16 kilometers south of the famous city of Mostar and just a few kilometers from the world-famous pilgrimage site of Međugorje.

Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, river

The town is one of the oldest permanent settlements in Bosnia-Herzegovina (dating back almost 4000 years), and home to the iconic Konjic Old Stone Bridge, constructed in 1683 during the Ottoman era. Konjic is also famous for its woodcarving tradition. Konjic natural heritage together with the cultural heritage represent rich and valuable resources for Bosnia-Herzegovina as well as Europe.

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for brewery, bridge, fortress, fountain, funicular, historical center, museum (archaeological), museum (National), old bazaar, park, river, viewpoint, catholic cathedral, orthodox cathedral, islam mosque; historical center is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Sarajevo is the capital city, the administrative, political, economic, social, cultural, educational and sport center of Bosnia-Herzegovina, nestled within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosna river, is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka river in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans.

Tunnel of Hope, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known 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 Herzegovina

Known for fortress, historical center, river, viewpoint

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 Herzegovina

Known for fortress, historical center, historical landmark, museum (history), nature, park, river, viewpoint, waterfall, franciscan monastery; 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 Herzegovina

Known 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.

Tour map

Tour starts in: Split, Croatia

day 1: Kravica waterfall; Medjugorje pilgrimage center; Mostar historical center; Mostar bridge; accommodation in Mostar
day 2: Blagaj monastery; Blagaj river; Pocitelj medieval old town; Podrumi Andrija winery + wine tasting; accommodation in Mostar
day 3: Konjic bridge; Sarajevo historical center; Sarajevo, Gazi Husrev-beg museum; Sarajevo, Bascarsija old bazaar; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 4: Sarajevo funicular; Tunnel of Hope museum; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 5: Travnik fortress; Travnik river; accommodation in Jajce
day 6: Jajce, Pliva waterfall; Jajce, Mithras Temple historical landmark; Jajce historical center; Jajce fortress; accommodation in Bugojno
day 7: Scit monastery; Scit museum (ethnographic); return to Split

Tour finishes in: Split, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 802 km

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