Off-season 8 days tour over Bosnia and Montenegro from Tivat. Explore the best in Bosnia and Montenegro.

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Off-season 8 days tour over Bosnia and Montenegro from Tivat. Minivan small group tour by Monterrasol Travel. Explore the best in Bosnia and Montenegro.

During this off-season 8 days tour we are going to explore 2 fascinating countries, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will pick you up in Tivat, a coastal town with an airport, in southwest Montenegro.

Within this tour we will visit the fortified UNESCO town Kotor, the country's finest town, Perast in the center of the Bay of Kotor, the charming Trebinje, the perfect off the beaten path destination. There we will visit one of many wineries and the famous Tvrdoš Monastery and on our way to Mostar, a UNESCO city, we will show you the Stolac fortress, the historical Dervish monastery located in Blagaj, and another old monastery partially built in a cave. We will visit Kravica waterfalls, a natural beauty, Pocitelj, another fortified town, built in the 13th century; we will walk in the multicultural Sarajevo, the lively capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In Montenegro, we will visit the famous Ostrog monastery built along the vertical cliff, and another one with unusual frescos located in a cave; we will stroll the gorgeous streets of Bar's ancient town, and before we finish our tour in Tivat, we will meet the vibrant coastal town of Budva, full of many narrow streets surrounded by stone walls.

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

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

This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #580 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: #580. 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 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 updated on: 12 February 2021

Tour itinerary

Tour start in: Tivat, Montenegro

day 1: travel to Kotor, visit Kotor historical center, visit Kotor fortress, travel to Perast to see Perast coastal town, travel to Trebinje and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje
day 2: travel to Tvrdos, visit Tvrdos monastery, travel to Vjetrenica to see Vjetrenica cave, travel to Zavala to see Zavala monastery, travel to Stolac to see Stolac fortress, travel to Mostar to see Mostar historical center; accommodation in Mostar
day 3: travel to Blagaj, visit Blagaj monastery, travel to Pocitelj to see Pocitelj medieval old town, travel to Kravica to see Kravica waterfall, travel to Medjugorje to see Medjugorje pilgrimage center, travel to Mostar and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Mostar; accommodation in Mostar
day 4: travel to Sarajevo, visit Sarajevo historical center, visit Sarajevo cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Sarajevo; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 5: visit Sarajevo fortress, travel to Trebinje to see Trebinje winery, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje
day 6: travel to Ostrog, visit Ostrog monastery, travel to Podgorica to see Podgorica cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Podgorica; accommodation in Podgorica
day 7: travel to Dajbabe, visit Dajbabe monastery, travel to Bar to see Bar ancient settlement, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Bar; accommodation in Bar
day 8: travel to Budva, visit Budva historical center; return to Tivat

Tour finish in: Tivat, Montenegro

Planned distance of this tour: 830 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: #580. 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

Kotor, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, fortress, marina, medieval old town, 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.

Perast, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, island, marina, venetian empire

Perast is a small picturesque town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometers from Kotor and is noted for its coast and proximity to two islets, islet of St. George and islet Our Lady of the Rocks.

Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for architecture, medieval old town, 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.

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.

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.

Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for archaeological site, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint, waterfall

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.

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.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for ancient settlement, castle, cave, islam monastery

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.

Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for medieval old town

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.

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.

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.

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, fortress, historical center, museum, river

Sarajevo, nestled within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia, is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans. It is the capital city, the administrative, political, economic, social, cultural, educational and sport center of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is affected by both the continental European climate from the North, and the Mediterranean climate from the South. This historical city is rich in cultural and religious diversity.

Ostrog, Montenegro

Known for viewpoint, orthodox monastery

The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda, in Montenegro.

Podgorica, Montenegro

Known for historical center

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.

Bar, Montenegro

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

Budva, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, 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.

Tour map

Tour start in: Tivat, Montenegro

day 1: Kotor historical center, Kotor fortress, Perast coastal town, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje
day 2: Tvrdos monastery, Vjetrenica cave, Zavala monastery, Stolac fortress; accommodation in Mostar
day 3: Blagaj monastery, Pocitelj medieval old town, Kravica waterfall, Medjugorje pilgrimage center; accommodation in Mostar
day 4: Sarajevo historical center, Sarajevo cathedral, Sarajevo free time; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 5: Sarajevo fortress, Trebinje winery, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje
day 6: Ostrog monastery, Podgorica cathedral, Podgorica free time; accommodation in Podgorica
day 7: Dajbabe monastery, Bar ancient settlement, Bar free time; accommodation in Bar
day 8: Budva historical center; return to Tivat

Tour finish in: Tivat, Montenegro

Planned distance of this tour: 830 km.

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