Beyond Mostar: Easter in Herzegovina
- Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Duration
4 Days
Apr 17 - 20, 2025
Group Size
1 - 12
From
$829
Paid in 3-5 installments for your convenience
Travel like you've never done before with unique immersive experiences
We’re back with another group trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina! This time around, we want to show you the beauty of this country on our new itinerary: Beyond Mostar: Easter in Herzegovina. This is one of our favorite countries in the world and the one that inspired us to run tours.
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Herzegovina offers breathtaking nature, historic towns, and a rich blend of cultures that is truly unique. From its stunning landscapes to its historic sites, Herzegovina has so much to offer, but it’s impossible to fully experience this region without understanding its complex history, including the Bosnian War and its lasting impact.
Through our partnership with Our World Too, an organization committed to reshaping perceptions about refugees, we’ve created tours that combine the best of exploration and education. This tour immerses you in the history, culture, and highlights of Herzegovina, from iconic sites like Mostar's Stari Most to the moving stories of war survivors and visits to key memorial sites.
If you’re seeking a lesser-known European destination where you can travel differently, connect with locals, and experience culture in an authentic and meaningful way, then join us for an unforgettable journey through Herzegovina!
Beyond Mostar: Easter in Herzegovina
- Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Most people think a day trip to Mostar is enough, but they often miss out on the incredible Herzegovina region of Bosnia. At The Hybrid Tours, we’re all about immersing you fully in a country’s hidden gems. Join us this Easter for a 4-day adventure through Herzegovina’s rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes!
Trip Highlights
- Mostar - Stolac - Pocitelj – Blagaj
- 4* accommodation
- Fun activities planned throughout the trip
- Cultural Immersion meetings with locals
- Friendships with other like-minded travellers
Who is this for?
Still wondering where to go over Easter break?
Join us for this epic tour if you’re curious about TRULY learning about Herzegovina and
engaging with off-the-beaten-path travel and other like-minded travellers!
Trip dates: April 17-20th, 2025
Logistics: Pickup is from the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (airport code: SJJ) on April 17th, 2025 at 12 pm. Pick up from the airport and the city center will be available.
If you prefer to come in from Dubrovnik (DBV), we can also arrange that for an additional fee. We offer both airports for flexibility.
The tour finishes on the 20th of April at 3 pm. We’ll drive you back to Sarajevo and we suggest booking your return flights after 8 pm. If the flight schedules do not align, we will be happy to arrange extra hotel nights & airport transfers if needed! If you want to explore the Bosnia part of the country, we can also extend your trip and arrange that for you. Please reach out directly to help you out 🙂
If you’re looking to visit a lesser-known destination in Europe, travel in a completely different way, get to meet new people and immerse yourself in a new culture, then come and join us!
Travel tip: Game of Thrones was filmed in Dubrovnik and makes for a great visit. Add a few days before or after this trip to make the most of your holiday.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Accommodation
- Shared accommodation in 4* hotels. (single rooms can be arranged for an additional fee where possible)
- Small groups
- For the best immersive travel experiences, we pride ourselves in having no more than 14 people per group
- Activities
- Activities and entry fees listed in the itinerary are included
- Transport
- Transportation is provided for the duration of the trip in a private vehicle
- Local Tour Guide
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Meeting with survivors
- You'll be learning about history from people who have actually lived it. We expect our guests to remain polite and courteous towards survivors
- Meals
- Meals listed in the itinerary are included
- All government taxes
- Sarajevo pick-up
- If you are flying to Sarajevo and arriving within a specified time period, transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar will be provided.
- Travel insurance
- All participants are required to have travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- We recommend bringing $150-200 USD for all of your personal expenses throughout the week. This does not include tips.
- Extra Meals
- Meals outside of those stated in the itinerary
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Airport pick-ups/drop-offs from Dubrovnik/Split can be arranged for an extra fee.
- Tips for guides
- Not included. We recommend tipping 10-20% of the total trip price to your local guide.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Our team will arrange two pickups in Sarajevo around midday. There first one will be from the airport, and the second from the city centre. Several different flight options at various prices arrive in Sarajevo in the morning.
If this is not convenient, we can arrange pickups for an additional fee from Dubrovnik (DBV) and Split (SPU).
We will then begin our journey towards Mostar, during which you will see the beautiful landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival in the historic city of Mostar, we will embark on a guided city tour exploring Mostar’s iconic landmarks and learning about its rich history. Our local Bosnian guide will also be sharing stories from the Siege of Mostar and how people in the city survived during the Bosnian Genocide.
In the late afternoon, you’ll be immersing yourself in local craftsmanship with a visit to a traditional copper workshop.
To end the day, we will treat you to a traditional dinner!
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight in Mostar.
After breakfast, we’ll leave Mostar to explore some of the amazing highlights of Herzegovina. We’ll head to Blagaj to visit a beautiful site (entry included) situated at the source of the Buna River. You’ll have time here to explore the site at your leisure.
Then we’ll head to the Žitomislić Monastery so you can step into history at this 15th-century Orthodox monastery, a testament to Herzegovina’s religious and cultural heritage. After the Monastery, we’ll go to Počitelj, a beautiful village that many people describe as the real-life version of Rivendell from Lord of the Rings. You’ll get to try authentic Bosnian coffee and a delicious fig cake in this Ottoman setting.
Return to Mostar in the evening to relax.
Included: breakfast, afternoon tea
Overnight: Mostar
After breakfast, we’ll head to the Fortica Skywalk, a new addition to Mostar’s skyline which offers unparalleled views of Mostar and beyond. Following Fortica will visit the Podveležje Plateau, home to medieval tombstones and a memorial centre.
From here, we’ll venture into the countryside to enjoy the serene beauty of the rural landscape and a traditional Bosnian lunch. We’ll visit Nevesinje and the village of Kljuna, to learn about the local culture and the history of the village in general and during the Bosnian Genocide.
After we head back to Mostar, you’ll have the evening off for leisure time and some shopping, if you need any souvenirs!
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in Mostar
We’ll spend the day in the beautiful town of Stolac learning more about the history of the city and the conditions during the Bosnian War.
We’ll be visiting the necropolis in Radimlja, one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval period in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the ancient citadel of Daorson (which is thousands of years old) are just two of the unique historical pearls that we will explore in Stolac. We’ll also explore the Walled Town of Vidoski (Old Town of Stolac). We”ll have lunch in a restaurant with a beautiful setting, and one of our favorites in the country!
The tour will officially end after this. Transportation back to Sarajevo city centre and the airport is included. There are flights departing in the evening. If you need to go to Dubrovnik or Split this can be arranged upon request.
If you want to extend your stay and explore the Bosnia region, let us know and we can assist you with activities, accommodation, transportation, and anything else you might need.
Thank you for joining us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Meals included: Breakfast
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