Mostar and Medjugorje tour: Stari Most wine tasting

Walk the 16th-century bridge and explore the bazaar without organizing the border crossing yourself.

A full-day guided tour from Split or Trogir to Mostar and Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, local guide, museum entry and wine tasting included. The tour covers Stari Most (the UNESCO-listed Old Bridge), the restored Old Town bazaar and shops, and the pilgrimage site of Medjugorje. Border crossing fees (€5 per person, cash only) are paid at the meeting point; a valid passport is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mostar and Medjugorje day tour

• Meet at pre-arranged point
• Drive to Mostar in air-conditioned vehicle
• Guided tour of Mostar history and old bazaar
• Walk along the 16th-century Old Bridge
• Wine tasting in Mostar
• Free time for shopping or local food
• Visit Medjugorje pilgrimage site
• See Apparition Hill and Church of St. James

The Experience

You start at your hotel in Split or Trogir and travel by air-conditioned minivan to Mostar, crossing into Bosnia and Herzegovina. The guide walks you through the city's history as you move through the Old Town, stopping at the bazaar, workshops and the Authentic Ancient House Museum. The centerpiece is Stari Most, the 16th-century Ottoman bridge that was rebuilt after its destruction and now stands as the first Bosnian monument on UNESCO's World Heritage List. After the guided portion, you have free time to shop, photograph the bridge or eat local specialties like cevapi and burek.

From Mostar, the tour continues to Medjugorje, the pilgrimage site where six young people reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary beginning in 1981. You'll see Apparition Hill, where the visions first occurred, and the Church of St. James, where pilgrims attend mass and participate in spiritual activities. The town sits in rolling hills with countryside views that frame the spiritual landscape. This stop gives you time to walk the grounds and understand why the site draws visitors seeking renewal.

Before returning to Split or Trogir, you taste a glass of local wine—a moment to sit and reflect on the day's route through two very different Bosnian towns. The whole journey takes about ten hours from pickup to drop-off. The guide speaks English throughout, and the minivan is air-conditioned, which matters on the drive through the Dalmatian interior. Bring cash for the border fee and a valid passport; the exact travel times depend on traffic and time of day.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• entry to the Authentic Ancient House Museum in Mostar.
• wine tasting after the guided portion.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned minivan transport for the full journey.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by South Tours Croatia

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're based in Split or Trogir and want to see both Mostar's Ottoman bridge and Medjugorje's pilgrimage site in one day, with a guide who speaks your language throughout.

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Top questions

What is Stari Most and why does the tour spend time there?

Stari Most is the Old Bridge of Mostar, built in the 16th century as an Ottoman structure and recently rebuilt after its destruction. It's the most notable landmark in the city and the first monument in Bosnia and Herzegovina listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The tour includes a guided walk across and around it, and you have free time afterward to photograph it and explore the surrounding Old Town.

Do I need a passport to go on this tour from Split?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel because the tour crosses the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina. The border crossing fee is €5 per person, paid in cash at the meeting point before departure.

What happens in Medjugorje and how long do we spend there?

Medjugorje is a pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to six young people starting in 1981. The tour includes Apparition Hill, where the visions first occurred, and the Church of St. James, a sacred place where pilgrims attend mass. You have time to walk the grounds and experience the spiritual landscape; the exact duration depends on the day's schedule and traffic.

Is food included, or do I need to buy lunch separately?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You have free time in Mostar to buy lunch or snacks like cevapi, pita or burek from local vendors, and you can eat before or after the wine tasting. Bring cash or check what payment methods are accepted at the restaurants you choose.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included if you select the private option at checkout. You'll arrange a meeting point with the operator, and the minivan will collect you and return you at the end of the day.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it end?

The tour lasts about ten hours from pickup to drop-off. The exact timing depends on traffic and the time of day you depart, so confirm your pickup time with the operator when you book.