Old Bridge of Mostar and Four Pearls of Herzegovina

The Mostar tour from Sarajevo is a full day journey to Konjic, Kravice Waterfall, Pocitelj, Blagaj and Mostar. The area of Herzegovina is a must-see region for everyone coming to the Balkans.

We let you experience this region from the perspective of cultural diversity and unique history, genuinely amazing scenery and delicious food. Join us for this fantastic, UNESCO-listed trip and get to know Herzegovina with our local guides.

The tour starts from our agency in Sarajevo, but can be arranged elsewhere on request.

1. 01

   Konjic

   The first stop of the day is a short visit to the old part of Konjic. The symbol of Konjic is the Old Stone Bridge, which has connected the banks of the Neretva River for centuries.

   It stood from 1682 until WW2, when the German occupiers destroyed it during their retreat. It was reconstructed as the original bridge in 2009 and has been on the list of national monuments of BiH since 2003.

   We then continue through the most striking parts of the Neretva River canyon, telling the unique stories of Herzegovina along the way.

2. 02

   Kravice waterfalls

   Next we arrive at Kravice waterfalls. Sitting on the Trebižat River, Kravice is a mini Niagara hidden in the Balkans, forming a natural amphitheatre 40 km southwest of Mostar.

   The state has protected it as a natural rarity for its beauty and untouched nature. Its drop is around 25 meters, and the surrounding pools are a popular swimming and picnic spot.

3. 03

   Počitelj

   Later we arrive at Pocitelj, the stepped Ottoman-era fortress village. It is a medieval and Ottoman-Mediterranean wonder of nature and architecture, a place like no other. Cupped in a steep rocky amphitheatre, it is a warren of stairways climbing between stone-roofed houses and pomegranate bushes.

   Towering over the scene is the Kula (Fort of Počitelj), 45 m above sea level, which offers breathtaking views. In one photo you can frame the Neretva River, Hajji Alija's mosque, the mekteb, imaret, medresa, hamam, han and clock-tower.

   Pocitelj has a magical air that transcends time, a place to wander, get lost in thought, and feel a profound sense of wonder.

4. 04

   Blagaj

   Blagaj is a haven of peace and natural harmony. You will see the Tekke, a dervish monastery built around 1520, an important monument of the early Ottoman period in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

   The dervishes still use the monastery to perform Dhikr, the praise of God. Blagaj Tekke sits at the spring of the river Buna, surrounded by tall mountains. The garden, cooled by the freshness of the river, offers one of the most spectacular views in the country.

5. 05

   Mostar

   We finish in Mostar, the historical, political and cultural centre of Herzegovina, set at the foot of Velež Mountain in the Neretva River valley.

   Mostar was one of the most destroyed cities of the Bosnian war, yet enough preserved architecture remains to speak to the rich cultural past of the city.

   The most famous landmark is the Old Bridge, built in 1566 by Hayruddin, on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2005. The bridge is 24 m tall, and the Mostar Diving Club still dives off it as they have done for centuries. We also see the Crooked Bridge, the oldest arch bridge in Mostar.

   You will visit the only surviving Turkish hamam in Mostar, the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque with its climbable minaret over the Old Bridge, and walk along Kujundžiluk, the 16th century cobbled bazaar lined with craft shops and traditional restaurants.

• Passport and visa (if required)
• Local currency (BAM, Convertible Mark)
• Travel insurance
• Adapter and charger
• Mobile phone
• Comfortable walking shoes