What to do and see in Medjugorje, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

October 10, 2021 Russell Mellin

Međugorje, or Medjugorje, (Serbo-Croatian pronunciation: [mêdʑuɡoːrje]) is a town located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, around 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Mostar and close to the border of Croatia. The town is part of the municipality of Čitluk. Since 1981, it has become a popular site of Catholic pilgrimage due to reports of alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six local children.
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1. Međugorje Private Tour from Dubrovnik visiting Apparition Hill

Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Dalmatia Laus Travel
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Since 1981, when six local children claimed they had seen visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Medjugorje has become an unapproved destination of Catholic pilgrimage. The messages attributed to Our Lady of Medjugorje have a strong following among Catholics worldwide. Medjugorje has become one of the most popular pilgrimage sites for Catholics in the world and has turned into Europe's third most important apparition site, where each year more than 1 million people visit. Whether you’re making a pilgrimage or you’re just curious, a visit to Medjugorja is a memorable one.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Private tour, Driver / Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By 387sheunesum

Such a nice tour from Drazen, lovely man! Very informative of Croatian history and open to questions. He made sure we were comfortable in our boats and was flexible with what we wanted from the experience. He brought refreshments and snorkelling gear and was very attentive when we asked for pictures. Overall amazing experience, a must do when in Croatia!

2. Authentic Day Trip Mostar - Kravice -Medjugorje From Split

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Join me on this Dalmatian and Herzegovina Hinterland Tour! As a special treat, my family & I would love to host you on culinary tour. We will pick up you from your accommodation and drive to visit Kravice waterfalls, Međugorje and Mostar Bridge. After city tours MY family & I would love to take you into our home in our village of Hardomilje and show you our way of life which has changed little over the generations & is based on organically grown food & homemade specialties. Trebižat River boat ride with Lunch The Trebižat river is the perfect setting for a relaxing boat ride in a traditional wooden boat. You'll see nature's best from the banks, hear about the old customs & traditions while having a drink. *Boat Ride from 1.04. to 1.11.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Round-trip private transfer, Wine Tasting Rupčić Family Cellers, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By Almondnuts

Ante is very knowledgeable and always on time to pick-up us at our accommodation. During the trip, we learned a lot the history in Split and its surrounding. Ante also brought us to the nice view point to see the city we visited from the top. Overall, a nice experience and it’s highly recommended ????

3. 2D1N Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik Tour via Mostar & Herzegovina (Herzegovina Journey)

Besarina čikma 5, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Funky Tours
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Travelling between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik and staying for one night in Mostar, combined with in-depth explorations of Herzegovina region, is by far the only way of maximising your Bosnian and Herzegovinian holiday break. This is a connecting door to door 2day tour which is covering the most amazing destinations in Herzegovina with overnight in Mostar. You can start either in Sarajevo and end in Dubrovnik/Kotor/Split or the other way around. Regardless of your start/end destination, we always do the full itinerary.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 4* Hotel in Mostar- 1 night, Maximum Group Size 8 Persons, Wine tasting on day 02, Breakfast in hotel

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Reviewed By arhunter87

Funky Tours arranged several excellent tours while I was based in Bosnia (one or two which were free of charge) between October 2020 and March 2021. This included a food and drink tasting tour, the siege of Sarajevo tour, a day trip to Jajce and Travnik, a day trip to the Srebrenica genocide memorial centre, as well as one to Herzegovina which included stops in Mostar, Medugorje and Pocitelj. Each tour was outstanding and the tour guides, having lived through the events you learn about on the tours, are fascinating people to spend a day with (a big thanks in particular to Taib). I learned so much about Bosnia, past and present, from them.    Booking the tours was always made easy and they even arranged a customised tour of the famous Sarajevo City Hall which included a visit to a replica ICTY courtroom (a big thanks in particular to Ema). I learned so much about Bosnia on each tour - from what it was like living through the war to finding out about the Bosnia of today.  Even although some of the events they cover are difficult for a visitor to comprehend (partly because the country has been largely rebuilt), you come away from it realising how relevant Bosnia's history is to the world we live in today. I was lucky enough to see first hand so many of the great things about the country - its diverse landscapes and stunning views across several towns and cities (especially Sarajevo), how much the country has been rebuilt in the last 20 years (it would not be fair to class Bosnia as 'war torn' any longer), the wonderful mix of architecture and traditions, its excellent local cuisine and of course the down to earth and wonderfully hospitable Bosnian people who are always welcoming of visitors. Bosnians are rightfully keen to show that their country has so much more to it than the war that ended there more than 25 years ago. Having been on several tours I feel like I am just about an expert on all things Bosnia and Herzegovina. I absolutely recommend Funky Tours - in fact I cannot recommend them highly enough. Bosnia is a great country to explore and because of its offering which includes Olympic ski slopes near Sarajevo and vineyards in Herzegovina it can be considered as both a winter and summer destination. The main thing is to make sure you go there at some point - and use Funky Tours to show you around! (the tours I went on were always carried out within covid restrictions, in a small group or one to one) 

4. 14 Day Balkan Adventure from Tirana

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Visit seven countries on this Balkan tour, where you'll revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations. Explore the castles, churches, monasteries, mosques and the medieval towns, enjoy the breathtaking views over the Montenegreo coastline, Sava and Danube Rivers and Ohrid Lake, admire the wide range of different languages, ethnicities, and religions that co-exists in this part of Europe.

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Reviewed By Cavidana900

Aspen hotel we are stay hotel ,Cıty centre ,grandbqzaar and hıghıa sophıa we are göne walk 30 mınutes ,undergrand metro and tramvay near good ,guıde and Aths travel good and Perfect agency

5. Private Tour: Medjugorje and Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik

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Visit Medjugorje and Mostar on this incredible private day trip from Dubrovnik, blending culture with religious sites. Traveling with an expert local guide by luxury vehicle, your tour includes a walking tour around Počitelj’s UNESCO-listed town center, a visit to the Christian pilgrimage town of Medjugorje and a walking tour around Mostar. See the incredible Mostar Old Bridge (Stari Most) and enjoy a final stop in Tekija to see Turkish-style architecture.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private driver/guide, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By W2587QMgregc

Really enjoyed it. Kotor and Budva are beautiful. Picked up from the hotel, the driver/guide was very good and knowledgeable, I forgot his name otherwise I would personally praise him. I would recommend the trip. The price of it I thought was fair. 2 hours in each of the above towns is just enough to have a quick look round and visit a few buildings.

6. Bosnia and Herzegovina Day Trip Including Medjugorje and Mostar

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Experience the best of Bosnia and Herzegovina on a day trip to the country's main cities, including Mostar and Medjugorje. Leave Dubrovnik behind and visit Bosnia's only coastal town, Neum, and continue to Pocitelj, whose city center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Pocitelj with your guide and see sights like the Haji-Ali Mosque and Sahat-kula. Next, spend time in Medjugorje, an important spiritual location for the Catholic world. Continue to Mostar and witness the town's mixed cultural background and historical sites, like Mostar's Old Bridge, before returning to Dubrovnik.

Inclusions: Centrally located hotels, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide, Tour Guide in Mostar, English Speaking Driver

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Reviewed By W2587QMgregc

Really enjoyed it. Kotor and Budva are beautiful. Picked up from the hotel, the driver/guide was very good and knowledgeable, I forgot his name otherwise I would personally praise him. I would recommend the trip. The price of it I thought was fair. 2 hours in each of the above towns is just enough to have a quick look round and visit a few buildings.

7. Mostar and Medjugorje Small Group Tour from Split or Trogir

South Tours Travel Agency, Mrčelina 1, 21000, Split, Croatia South Tours Croatia
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Discover Mostar, known as a window to the Orient. See the old Turkish bridge that’s a symbol of the city and explore the old bazaar. Visit the famous pilgrimage site at Medjugorje, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to local children. Mostar as the center and capital of Herzegovina has always managed to captivate its visitors a unique experience of mixing cultures of East and West. It is situated on the Neretva River, which separates and connects both the Muslim and the Christian side of the city. The Old bridge is a world-famous symbol of the city, which with mosques, Turkish houses and other closely eastern sights makes Mostar a destination everyone will remember.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Transport by air-conditioned minivan/coach

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Reviewed By foxylady23

Our tours guide was Sandra, she had a great deal of knowledge and tried to impart it in a comprehendive manner. Her explaination of the cathedral was brilliant She was interesting and personable Would highly recommend

8. Medjugorje Pilgrimage site & Mostar Bridge from Split

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Visit 2 countries in one holiday! Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina on this day trip from Split to the neighbor country. Medjugorje is a well known Pilgrim site where it's embarrassed by the region that blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing in supernatural apparition and giving messages to the world. Ever since it receives tens of thousands of pilgrims to Medjugorje every year. combined with Mostar and it's stone Old bridge and diverse heritage, a memorable day trip out of Split.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English or Spanish Speaking Local Guide, visit to Mostar Old Bridge, visit to Medjugorje Pilgrimage site

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Reviewed By Margaret C

We’d booked this tour with Costco as we had had good luck with their service on previous cruises—and they did not disappoint. Our guide, Jolanta Car, was waiting at the bottom of the gangplank with a sign. There were three of us + Jolanta. We walked to her car and began the hour and 15 minute drive into Istria. Jolanta speaks perfect english and carried on a running conversation all the way to the first stop: a little farm restaurant out in the hills. After a brief wait for the members of another tour (which arrived by bus), we had a light lunch with wine and could see Motovun—an old tiny town built on top of a mountain. That was our second stop. Jolanta parked the car and we started up the hill. My wife had recent surgery and chose not to make the walk, and waited in the car. The three of us walked to the top and Jolanta purchased tickets to walk around the wall, as well as a cappucino. We spent about a half-hour there, then walked back to the car and continued to a small distillery, where the owner provided an overview of their processing and provided free samples. Very informative. We returned to the ship on time. It was a wonderfult time and we felt like we had gained a new friend. As we left here, my wife asked if she had a card—she does and owns her own tour company ([email protected]). When we got back to the ship, my wife wondered if Yolanta could set up a private tour in Dubrovnik. We had not as it was supposed to rain—but perhaps a private tour could work. 45 minutes later, we had a tour and a deal. The Dubrovnik tour was also excellent and we recommend Jolanta without reservation.

9. 4-Night Three Countries Tour from Dubrovnik: Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Explore Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina on this 4-night tour, and travel through three different countries. Discover Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town with a guide, and marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage city’s age-old architecture. With 3.4 or 5-star accommodation in Dubrovnik as your base, travel through ancient valleys to coastal fishing towns in Montenegro,such as Kotor, Budva and Perast and then return to Dubrovnik . Follow the Neretva River delta to the town of Počitelj in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and enjoy  free time to sightsee and relax.

Inclusions: 4 nights of accommodation, Transfer from and to airport, Private tours of Dubrovnik, Montenegro and Herzegovina, Breakfasts, Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, Tour guides in English

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By W2587QMgregc

Really enjoyed it. Kotor and Budva are beautiful. Picked up from the hotel, the driver/guide was very good and knowledgeable, I forgot his name otherwise I would personally praise him. I would recommend the trip. The price of it I thought was fair. 2 hours in each of the above towns is just enough to have a quick look round and visit a few buildings.

10. Private Tour to Mostar and Medugorje from Split or Trogir by Gray Line

Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 21, 21000, Split, Croatia Gray Line Adriatic4you

Exclusive private tour to Međugorje and Mostar organized only for you with a possibility of changing the itinerary according to your wishes and needs.This is a perfect opportunity for those who are still terrified by Covid-19 virus situation. Book a personalized private tour for a special price this season, visit beautiful places with your relatives and friends and feel safe with us. Mostar is a magnificent small town with a historic bridge that represents a true connection between the Eastern and the Western culture. Take a walk across the historic Old Bridge, admire the locals jumping into the river and taste traditional food. Other stop on the tour is Medugorje, a great spiritual and pilgrimage place, where you can relax and find your inner peace.

Inclusions: Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Round-trip private transfer, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Guide, please contact us if you want to have it

Reviewed By mosvinto

We had an amazing day On the water! Starting with a beautiful and historical tour in the heart of Trogir! And then our friendly captain brought us to a beautiful picture perfect location were we were given beverages and snorkeling equipment so that we could discover the underwater wildlife, where we were greeted by colorful fish and even a stingray. Afterwards we went to a new location, where we were able to eat delicious seafood or wonder of and explore this stunning island! Once again I would like to thank Miro our friendly captain for this perfect day!!!!!

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