Montenegro and Bosnia Day Trip from Dubrovnik
Description
Visit TWO countries (Bosnia and Montenegro) in one day on this full-day tour from Dubrovnik Highlights include Hercegovacka Gracanica Hill and church, Trebinje Old Town, Bay of Kotor, Perast photo-stop, and Kotor Old Town visit. Learn about rich history and culture, similarities and differences between the 2 countries. This is an excellent choice for travelers who are short on time and want to maximize their cultural experience in a single day with an experienced driver guide who knows all the border crossings and ins and outs of both countries.
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Itinerary
Scenic drive along the Bay of Kotor passing villages Bijela, Kamenari, Verige (photo-stop), Morinj, and Risan before arrival in Perast. The guide explains the history of Montenegro, its culture, people, customs, food, and wine.
Short photo-stop at the viewpoint near Perast. Marvel at the stunning scenery of Kotor Bay with the islands of Saint George and Our Lady of the Rocks in front.
Admire this iconic man-made island and its 17th-century baroque church from the scenic Perast shoreline. It is one of the most photographed maritime landmarks in the Adriatic, steeped in local legend and history.
Upon arrival in Kotor, once an independent city-state, and from the 14th century under Venetian influence, you will have time to explore its narrow streets, sunny squares, and churches, followed by time for lunch (optional). We recommend entering Saint Tryphon Cathedral, Saint Nicolas Orthodox Church (free), and climbing Kotor town walls at Kampana Tower (free)
Discover this elegant 16th-century Ottoman masterpiece, an architectural gem featuring distinct stone arches over the Trebisnjica River. It remains one of the most significant historical landmarks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a perfect spot for photography.
Your guide will explain how the city of Trebinje grew over the centuries. Visit the Old Town of Trebinje and its wide 19th-century Austrian alleys and squares, covered by the thick shade of Great Plane Trees. Visit the 17th-century Ottoman Turkish walled part of the city and enter through an auxiliary town gate to the Trebisnjica riverfront. Learn about the Bosnian way of life, people, customs, and its delicious food. If you did not have lunch already, try a portion of Chevapcici (meat sticks in Pita bread with cream cheese), or taste some of the local sweets such as baklava or urmasica.
Climb up the Hercegovacka Gracanica hill for great panoramic views of the whole town of Trebinje area, Friars' field, Trebisnjica River, and Leotar mountain in the back. Enter the church of the Holy Annunciation (free) and marvel at the ceiling frescoes and huge golden chandeliers.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Dubrovnik airport, any apartment or hotel in Dubrovnik area Start time: 07:00 AM or later during off season THERE IS A SURCHARGE FOR A PICKUP OUTSIDE DUBROVNIK CITY LIMITS
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 12 must be be accompanied by an adult and are only permitted on private tours.
Reviews(452)
It was great to get a taster of two countries in one day. We were lucky that there was only three of us so it felt like a private tour because we went by car. This made it very good value. Our driver was knowledgeable and friendly without being intrusive. We were worried about border wait times but they were much better than I thought. We only had about an hour and a half in each country but it was well worth doing because you get to travel through the landscape and learn about the history.
To start off, I don’t think Our driver was qualified to drive. She was very aggressive and always in big rush. As a matter of fact, we ended up getting into a car accident and our tour got delayed. The moment l got in the car, she was all in a big hurry and rushing everyone. Even though she showed up 10 minutes late. I feel certain that we are going to get into a car crash based on the way she was driving. Even though the accident was NOT completely her fault She could’ve easily prevented it. but I think she lack the experience all she was really having a real bad day. Also, she shares a lot of her personal negative opinions about other people lifestyle and religions, which I thought was not professional. I went to Christian schools most of my life, and I lived in a Muslim country and it is sad to see how the opinion that was shared was not even accurate or close to the reality.
We had Luka for our tour. Felt very safe and he was very good about knowing which boarders to cross which made a huge difference. We never waited more than 5-15 minutes at the borders. It’s a long day but worth it. You get to see several towns and have plenty of time at each. Definitely recommend for those with the wanderlust bug.
Great day out with lots to see and do, very good to see a snapshot of both areas, with a little time to wonder around.
We had a wonderful family trip today with Miho. He was very knowledgeable & quite witty. He provided many historical facts of all three countries. Would highly recommend.
Kristina was absolutely fantastic! A great guide who was enjoyable and provided great insight into the area and its history. She was very flexible, provided great recommendations, and the day was the highlight of our trip!
Jusip made this trip so memorable. Great guy , very comfortable car. It was just the two of us . He was very knowledgeable about the Balkans and a super driver
I recently enjoyed an amazing tour of Montenegro and Bosnia with our private guide, Miho. His deep knowledge of each country's history, combined with his great sense of humor, made the experience truly memorable. Although the drive was long, Miho kept us entertained and laughing, which made the journey a lot of fun. I highly recommend this tour!
A must-do if you have the time. Our guide was great and one of the best drivers I’ve ever seen. It was interesting to visit two additional countries all in one day.
Great private tour. Well worth doing and our tour guide was really friendly and informative. Definitely recommend
