Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel or the Kotor port. As you leave the coast, enjoy the winding roads offering final, spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea before you cross the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Stop in Trebinje, the southernmost city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Head to the hill above the city for a breathtaking panorama of the Trebišnjica River and its stone bridges. Enjoy a break under the famous 100-year-old plane trees (Platani) in the town square. It’s the perfect spot for a morning Bosnian coffee or a taste of local honey and cheese at the market.
Continue through the rugged Herzegovinian karst to reach Mostar, the cultural capital of the region. Learn about the history of the Old Bridge, its destruction during the war, and its triumphant reconstruction. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the local divers leaping into the emerald Neretva.
Wander through Kujundžiluk (the old bazaar), where the scent of Turkish coffee and grilled meat fills the air. Get recommendations for the best spots to try “Ćevapi” or “Dolma” with a view of the river.
From Mostar to Sarajevo, the scenery shifts dramatically. Drive through the deep, emerald-green canyon of the Neretva River. Make a short stop in Jablanica to see the “Bridge on the Neretva,” a famous WWII memorial.
Conclude the journey by being dropped off directly at your hotel or apartment in Sarajevo. Arrive relaxed, informed, and ready to explore the “Jerusalem of Europe.”
