Day trip to Mostar

Do this because

Herzegovina is a country of great natural wonders, rivers rich waterfalls and a mix of cultures all living under the same sky. The differences are not only visible in the landscape, but also in the culture. Unlike Dubrovnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been ruled by Turks for centuries, and this has influenced architecture, religion, customs ... In Herzegovina you will feel a breath of the Orient, see many Orthodox churches, monasteries, mosques, oriental motifs. You will eat specialties such as roasted lamb or veal, ćevapi, burek, baklava, drink Turkish coffee ...

Description

We start our tour from Dubrovnik and after driving along the Adriatic coast, we cross the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina within a 1,5 hour drive (do not forget your passports) at Metkovic. In 10 min time we reach the city of Pocitelj, an old Dubrovnik Republic trade outpost on Neretva River, later a Turkish Muslim enclave (still well preserved).
After a stroll through the oriental streets of Pocitelj and having climbed Pocitelj’s stone watch tower we continue to Mostar. Mostar is the biggest city in Herzegovina. It is a city of Muslims and Christians living on opposite banks of River Neretva, connected by Old Mostar bridge but divided by river Neretva and strong ideologies deeply embedded in both nations.
During the walking tour in Mostar you will be presented with the overall political and historical events that led to the building of the Old Bridge as well as the Muslim Turk Mosque and Čaršija (main street, still preserved in original 15.ct state).
During your free time you will have a chance to try Turkish style black coffee alongside Neretva River or to have lunch of selected Bosnian (Herzegovinan) specialties (Čevapčići u somunu – minced meet in Pita bread with cream and onion) in family owned traditional restaurants.
After free time we can stop (optional) at the source of River Buna (fastest river flow at its spring in Europe), and Dervish Tekija (house of medieval Muslim Dervishes’ prayer and contemplation. After Buna (16 ct. SUFI dervish temple) we continue towards Dubrovnik, stopping along the road at your preference.
The total duration of this trip is around 10 hours.

Itinerary

• 08:00- Guest pickup from the hotel
• 09:45 Crossing the border to Bosnia at Metkovic
• 10:15 Stop in Pocitelj (Old Muslim Enclave, Clock Tower, 15.ct. Watch Fort, Medresa)
• 10:45-11:15- Continuation to Mostar
• 11:15 Visit Of Mostar- guided tour with local licenced guide – coffee, free time (lunch)
• 15:00- Departure Mostar, drive through Stolac area
• 16:45 Crossing the border back to Croatia at village Ravno
• 17:45 Arrival in Dubrovnik

Included

• hotel pickup and drop-off
• professional guides in the vehicle (car or bus) and in Mostar
• lunch in the traditional restaurant in Mostar
• VAT

Not included

• optional museums
• food and drinks outside the traditional restaurant in Mostar
• gratuities

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