Day trip to Mostar from Dubrovnik
3.5
Day trip to Mostar from Dubrovnik
By Gulliver Travel
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English, French
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- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to Mosque and Turkish House
- Entry/Admission - Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Upon reservation supplier booking department have to contact you and inform you about exact pick up location nearest to your accommodation and exact time of pick up as the time on your received ticket is approximate! In case you haven’t heard from us at the latest 48 hours before the excursion, please contact us.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5690P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Contact the tour supplier's bookings department by calling +385 0916035117 (calls only no text messages)
- Personal documents (ID or passport) are needed for the excursions
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5690P8
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- banana8780 contributionsDay tripWonderful day to Montenegro with Super Tours, our guide Nikolas was fantastic and very kind. Perast was stunning and Kotor was lovely too. The only negative was the crossing back into Croatia which took over 2 hours.Written October 3, 2024
- 465grahamt0 contributionsamazingfabulous views all around a really interesting & enjoyable experience well worth the effort, a must for anyone visiting DubrovnikWritten September 29, 2024
- ComptonPlace0 contributionsBewareWe spent 90 euros on a three day pass for two of us. No one told us that you can only use it once for each activity. We walked half the city walls which was wonderful and came down for lunch. We returned after lunch to find we could not re-enter on the passes! The passes also do not cover all of the museums which charge an additional fee to enter so be careful.Written September 26, 2024
- Richard L0 contributionsA good taste of Istria.The stops on the tour were well chosen and the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a full day and demanding physically but worth the effort.Written September 16, 2024
- Harini070 contributionsDisappointed!We paid $160 for an activity that would have cost much less if just bought a day pass on that day. I had thought it was a guided tour or something that offered more than a day pass. Please don’t waste your money on this. Just get a day pass when you get to the old town.Written September 13, 2024
- E7637XVsimons0 contributionsRip offAbsolute rip off. Do not go if you expect value for money. Miniscule amounts of wine at the first couple of stops. Almost angry enough to put in a formal complaint.Written August 24, 2024
- roxzannethewanderer0 contributionsYou can skip the tour with a rental carThis place is gorgeous, but I wish I would have read up more on it before going. So first off- we had a rental car while in Croatia, so you can buy your own tickets and do not need to go through a tour service. I believe the tour services that only included a ride were $100+ and you still had to buy entry tickets. I believe I paid about $100 total with exchange rate for two entry tickets, give or take a little $. The parking isn’t free, but it’s not overly expensive. I still saved money driving myself and were fast walkers- so with the heat, waiting around for a group would have been less than ideal. There are multiple choices on hikes/walks you can do. We did the shorter 2-3 hour walk where you hit the hot spots. Honestly- the place is so gorgeous that I wish we would have planned two days in the area…. The photos do this place no justice. Wear sunblock and take water!Written August 15, 2024
- Curious427920165300 contributionsBeautiful!It was a wonderful experience. Beautiful, a lot of walking involved, we had 15k steps afterward. Gorgeous day, hot, but much better in the sun. Entrance 1 is where we entered at 830am, we’re glad we didn’t go later in the day. Took route C was there about 5 hrs., road the boat.Written August 15, 2024
- Lukies210 contributionsGreat experienceWe had a really nice day with the tour. Our tour guide Barbara and Daniel looked after us very well. Daniel was. A great driver being local he was able to avoid the summer traffic jams and our pick ups were on time at each point 👍 Barbara was a great guide giving information along the way not too much on the bus but just enough , then at the three stops we learnt enough information to get a quick gasp of the history of each town. Guides are invaluable…we come a long way so it’s nice to learn a little history and about the region . Thankyou for a great day out. The meal /lunch at the small family restaurant was delicious and we were so happy to enjoy local cuisine…Thankyou to the Familja Ferlin …delicious! Hvala to all for a memorable day.Written August 9, 2024
- colint1640 contributionsInformative, fun, comfortable with nice lunch.Wonderful day trip. Tin the guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly. He gauged the level of informative commentary and stories with quiet time when traveling on the bus well. The duration of the day was very good and well planned to showcase key historical events and grasp a sense of modern Istria. The driver on the day was exceptional, ensuring a safe, comfortable and pleasurable trip. 👍Written August 9, 2024
- kizzy2390 contributionsFabulous! *****Initially the thought of the long coach ride was daunting; however it wasn't an issue at all (with a couple of rest breaks either side). The time went by so quick and the coach was air conditioned. The guide was very informative and constantly gave an insight into the history of Croatia/Slovenia - with other titbits of information. Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Lake Bled exceeded my expectations - breath taking views like something out of a fairy tale! Another experience ticked off my bucket list. We enjoyed views from the Castle; free time to walk around the lake and finishing off with a traditional boat (pletnas) across to Bled Island and St. Mary's Church. This is definitely not a trip to be missed!Written August 2, 2024
- bmwmotors10 contributionsYou have to go when in PulaGreat arena a lot of history and not crowded I recommend a good guide if you can one at a reasonable price I wasn't able too.Written July 28, 2024
- Mick19650 contributionsGreat evening out seeing the sunset and Dubrovnik Old Town.Booked through TUI and included local pick up at the Hotel Kompas. Lovely views and a very relaxing evening cruising around to Dubrovnik Old town from Gruz harbour (and back obviously). The included drinks and snacks were all fine for us, and being able to stretch out on the nets at the front of the boat was great. Excellent value too.Written July 28, 2024
- conny180 contributionsvery relaxing late afternoon tripHighly recommended trip - we had a very good and relaxing time on the catamaran. Departing from Gruz port heading north and then to the old city just returning in time for the perfect sun set at the sea. Plenty of space, very friendly staff, mixed music, some snacks and drinks included. It was a chilled out atmosphere and a good option to see the old town and the bridge from the seaside.Written July 23, 2024
- Dianne D0 contributionsWorth a vist, but recommend in the late afternoon if you're here in July as it gets very hot during the day and no shades in theIt's a must see attraction in Pula when visiting. We took a late visite in the afternoon in mid July because of the heat and not many people visits in the afternoon. We recommend to go there in the afternoon. And there is also no shades inside the Amfi. Too bad there is lack of info tablet about the Amfi anywhere inside the arena. The children wanted to know about the gladiators and the inside life of the chambers, areas and so on. So we had to google the info. Below the Amfi, really cool to see how they made olive oil and transport of olive oil and wine throughout Europe.Written July 22, 2024
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dancfrench
Stroud, UK235 contributions
Do a small amount of homework and you will know this is going to be a very long trip. Staying in Cavtat you can look forward to a 12 hour day and that with two 35-40 minute border crossings (peak season expect even longer apparently).
Not being a trip or place we would likely visit again we went for it and were both glad we did. New passport stamps, new photos, new memories, new stories.
The good: plenty of toilet stops each way were appreciated. Antonette & the driver we’re great. The views en route, the village stop and climb to the castle, and Mostar itself obviously. Such a beautiful place and a photographer’s paradise. So much history and Antonette did a great job of explaining everything with a bit of humour thrown in. The little restaurant (Tomato) we found under the bridge for dinner - you have to try the local ‘fingers’.
The not so good but not that bad: a long, long & tiring day. The walking tour of Mostar which was good (the Guide very knowledgeable and funny) was far too long meaning only 1.5 hours of free time to explore Mostar.
Ito summarise: worth it for sure if you can cope with the coach time.
Not being a trip or place we would likely visit again we went for it and were both glad we did. New passport stamps, new photos, new memories, new stories.
The good: plenty of toilet stops each way were appreciated. Antonette & the driver we’re great. The views en route, the village stop and climb to the castle, and Mostar itself obviously. Such a beautiful place and a photographer’s paradise. So much history and Antonette did a great job of explaining everything with a bit of humour thrown in. The little restaurant (Tomato) we found under the bridge for dinner - you have to try the local ‘fingers’.
The not so good but not that bad: a long, long & tiring day. The walking tour of Mostar which was good (the Guide very knowledgeable and funny) was far too long meaning only 1.5 hours of free time to explore Mostar.
Ito summarise: worth it for sure if you can cope with the coach time.
Written September 24, 2018
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Dear traveler,
thank you for leaving such a valuable feedback and reccomendation.
Warm regards from Gulliver
Written October 1, 2018
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MartineVDH
Herselt, Belgium3 contributions
Today we did the excursion to Mostar with guide Antonella. She was really great and was a very good team with bus driver Tony. They both brought us safely to the different destinations and provided is with VERY interesting information on Mostar and the history of Bosnia Herzegovi. On our tour we stopped at a real medieval old village where we could explore real history.
Mostar was beautiful!! Antonella was really nice and funny! Really a trip to advice!
Mostar was beautiful!! Antonella was really nice and funny! Really a trip to advice!
Written August 21, 2018
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Dear MartineVDH, thank you for your kind words and for recommending us and our services :) We will make sure Antonela reads your review :)
Warmest regards from Gulliver Team
Written August 28, 2018
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SGM
Melton Mowbray, UK202 contributions
A well organised trip, collected by ferry from Kalamota island, transferred onto a mini bus straight from the boat. The guide an driver were excellent in monitoring the border traffic and chose a crossing where we had no hold up’s. The first stop at Počitelj was ok, interesting little village. Mostar itself is fantastic and the local guide used was brilliant, a visit to a 15th century Turkish house, a mosque and finally the old bridge was undertaken. We had free time to look around after the guided tour and lunch in a very pleasant restaurant. A final stop on the return journey at Blagah seemed pointless, a lot of walking to see very little unless you paid extra to see a Devish house, would have been better staying in Mostar an extra 30 minutes. The remainder of the trip ran like clockwork with the local knowledge used to find the quickest border crossing, the ferry as then waiting to ship us back to the island. A long day and overall very well organised and enjoyable.
Written October 20, 2018
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Thank you for your review and for giving us a high rating.
Warm regards from Gulliver Travel
Written November 20, 2018
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AndrewDunn
Cambridge29 contributions
This was the trip that never was.
We had booked with Gulliver Travel for a day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar. We were up early and looking forward to it.
The instructions were quite clear that we would be collected at 7:30am. My wife and I were walking towards our pick up point at about 7:20 when we see a bus pull off.
It never crossed our mind that the bus, approx 10 minutes early, was ours. However, after waiting in the early morning heat for 45 minutes, I then went back into the hotel to ask the Gulliver rep what was going on. She phoned the office and said the coach was at our hotel at 7:30. Which of course it wasn't but it transpired that the bus pulling away at 7:20 was infact ours.
What makes this complete nonsense is that the bus driver couldn't clearly be bothered to get off his backside to check where we were. Neither did he use any initiative to contact Gulliver who then could have phoned us (number provided upon booking). I have to say I have NEVER known an organisation to just clear off 10 minutes earlier than the agreed time. In hindsight we are actually glad we haven't gone as the driver would leave us in Bosnia if we weren't back 10 minutes beforehand.
The Gulliver rep did offer a car to pick us up and chase the coach James Bond style through Dubrovnik in a vein attempt to catch up but by now the original coach would have probably been at the border crossing.
We did get our money back but what a joke. Amateur, slap dash, and totally incompetent come to mind. We are off to Korcula tomorrow with Elite Travel and I only hope that it actually happens!
We had booked with Gulliver Travel for a day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar. We were up early and looking forward to it.
The instructions were quite clear that we would be collected at 7:30am. My wife and I were walking towards our pick up point at about 7:20 when we see a bus pull off.
It never crossed our mind that the bus, approx 10 minutes early, was ours. However, after waiting in the early morning heat for 45 minutes, I then went back into the hotel to ask the Gulliver rep what was going on. She phoned the office and said the coach was at our hotel at 7:30. Which of course it wasn't but it transpired that the bus pulling away at 7:20 was infact ours.
What makes this complete nonsense is that the bus driver couldn't clearly be bothered to get off his backside to check where we were. Neither did he use any initiative to contact Gulliver who then could have phoned us (number provided upon booking). I have to say I have NEVER known an organisation to just clear off 10 minutes earlier than the agreed time. In hindsight we are actually glad we haven't gone as the driver would leave us in Bosnia if we weren't back 10 minutes beforehand.
The Gulliver rep did offer a car to pick us up and chase the coach James Bond style through Dubrovnik in a vein attempt to catch up but by now the original coach would have probably been at the border crossing.
We did get our money back but what a joke. Amateur, slap dash, and totally incompetent come to mind. We are off to Korcula tomorrow with Elite Travel and I only hope that it actually happens!
Written June 7, 2018
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James R
Royston, UK22 contributions
The TUI Collection Mostar: The Old Bridge Tour excursion is not one to celebrate, or, if lucky, to remember.
This one is actually provided by Gulliver Travel and sounds exactly the same as outlined here. Note that TUI rather than Gulliver may be responsible for the pre and post coach pickup.
Let’s get the positives out the way. Mostar is unique, caught in the Yugoslavian war, and steeped in history. It’s hot, but a great cultural mix of religion and past. The guide there was loud enough for most of the big coach load of passengers, and efficient - quick visit to a traditional house and a mosque, before going over the famous bridge. You’re left with just under 90 mins to get lunch and explore - not long enough to really value this wonderful place. The coach guide was informative and the driver skilled (see below)
So, what could negate this experience? Well, maybe the bone crunching ride across narrow roads with potholes and frequent excursions in to the rough road edges to avoid oncoming traffic. Photos attached from the seat of our full sized coach - you spend over 20 minutes on this type of road, and at least another hour on slightly wider roads. Apparently worth it as it shortens the journey by avoiding the main highway.
But is it worth it for the 3 hour plus journey each way from the outskirts of Dubrovnik? Not so sure as any time saved is lost with a 30 - 40 minute stop at two local “villages”. Uummm, nice idea I hear you say; no, not really, as the villages are actually just a cafe/hotel where, yep you guessed it, you can buy a drink or some souvenirs (see photos). No village, no experience. But someone making money, possibly? A nice way to help the locals if you’re more generous. Expect about an additional 30 to 45 minutes each way at border control in addition to all this.
Oh, and remember that the promised visit to Blagaj never even happened - too much in a rush to get us to the service stations called villages.
Can that be it? Well, unfortunately not. We were staying on an island at the TUI Sensimar Kalomata resort. Departure at 0635. That’s right, an early start. But not for our boat that must have had a lie in that we soon became envious of.
In fact, TUI didn’t tell us we had to join the hoards of other guests who were going home and our boat was actually their transfer boat. We therefore had the delight of waiting for all their luggage to be loaded plus boarding passengers, leaving 45 minutes later than we had been told. If you do this trip on a Thursday expect a lot of people going home - London airports, Manchester, and Scotland - so many they have two boats.
After the slowest journey over to the mainland we have had, we were then sent to a coach only to be told it would be dual language guide as we had a German group on board. Not what we expected. However, turns out they’d got it wrong and after a short ride, we then waited parked up for 20 minutes before we were asked to board another coach of mainly English, but a handful of American and Belgium passengers. These passengers looked fed up too. It was only 0855.
After a short stop at another hotel (the passengers had given up and decided not to bother), another hotel to pick up a bag that someone who had left on another coach after all the transfers between coaches chaos, we finally set off. It was exactly 150 minutes (you read that right) when we finally could not see our island port from the mainland. Would you believe it is actually quicker flying London to Dubrovnik.
Thankfully, TUI has arranged the boat back to be waiting for us. From border control to the new harbour took about 60 minutes. Ride back okay, although we all enjoyed inhaling the captain’s cigarette on our small boat.
In summary, all this for a maximum of two and a half hours in Mostar. Think if you believe it worth a full 13 to 14 hours out of your holiday and the value for experience price TUI / Gulliver are asking.
This one is actually provided by Gulliver Travel and sounds exactly the same as outlined here. Note that TUI rather than Gulliver may be responsible for the pre and post coach pickup.
Let’s get the positives out the way. Mostar is unique, caught in the Yugoslavian war, and steeped in history. It’s hot, but a great cultural mix of religion and past. The guide there was loud enough for most of the big coach load of passengers, and efficient - quick visit to a traditional house and a mosque, before going over the famous bridge. You’re left with just under 90 mins to get lunch and explore - not long enough to really value this wonderful place. The coach guide was informative and the driver skilled (see below)
So, what could negate this experience? Well, maybe the bone crunching ride across narrow roads with potholes and frequent excursions in to the rough road edges to avoid oncoming traffic. Photos attached from the seat of our full sized coach - you spend over 20 minutes on this type of road, and at least another hour on slightly wider roads. Apparently worth it as it shortens the journey by avoiding the main highway.
But is it worth it for the 3 hour plus journey each way from the outskirts of Dubrovnik? Not so sure as any time saved is lost with a 30 - 40 minute stop at two local “villages”. Uummm, nice idea I hear you say; no, not really, as the villages are actually just a cafe/hotel where, yep you guessed it, you can buy a drink or some souvenirs (see photos). No village, no experience. But someone making money, possibly? A nice way to help the locals if you’re more generous. Expect about an additional 30 to 45 minutes each way at border control in addition to all this.
Oh, and remember that the promised visit to Blagaj never even happened - too much in a rush to get us to the service stations called villages.
Can that be it? Well, unfortunately not. We were staying on an island at the TUI Sensimar Kalomata resort. Departure at 0635. That’s right, an early start. But not for our boat that must have had a lie in that we soon became envious of.
In fact, TUI didn’t tell us we had to join the hoards of other guests who were going home and our boat was actually their transfer boat. We therefore had the delight of waiting for all their luggage to be loaded plus boarding passengers, leaving 45 minutes later than we had been told. If you do this trip on a Thursday expect a lot of people going home - London airports, Manchester, and Scotland - so many they have two boats.
After the slowest journey over to the mainland we have had, we were then sent to a coach only to be told it would be dual language guide as we had a German group on board. Not what we expected. However, turns out they’d got it wrong and after a short ride, we then waited parked up for 20 minutes before we were asked to board another coach of mainly English, but a handful of American and Belgium passengers. These passengers looked fed up too. It was only 0855.
After a short stop at another hotel (the passengers had given up and decided not to bother), another hotel to pick up a bag that someone who had left on another coach after all the transfers between coaches chaos, we finally set off. It was exactly 150 minutes (you read that right) when we finally could not see our island port from the mainland. Would you believe it is actually quicker flying London to Dubrovnik.
Thankfully, TUI has arranged the boat back to be waiting for us. From border control to the new harbour took about 60 minutes. Ride back okay, although we all enjoyed inhaling the captain’s cigarette on our small boat.
In summary, all this for a maximum of two and a half hours in Mostar. Think if you believe it worth a full 13 to 14 hours out of your holiday and the value for experience price TUI / Gulliver are asking.
Written June 22, 2018
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Jon O
Central Croatia, Croatia2 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
A well-organised day trip - made special by a terrific tour guide in Toni. We had already enjoyed his company on another trip to Montenegro, so were delighted to see him again for this trip. Toni is a caring, amusing and enthusiastic guide whose English is fantastic and depth of knowledge amazing! Our driver was great too!
Written August 11, 2018
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Camper62039330198
Grangemouth, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went as part of a Tui organised trip o 25/10/23. Mostar is a gorgeous place and very interesting. The local guide (Yasmina) was very knowledgeable and a good clear speaker. However, what marred our experience was that, unfortunately, we left presents for our children ( 2 lamps) on the bus...our fault I know....but when we tried to retrieve them we were seriously messed around by the Tui Rep at our hotel. We were told that they had been found (twice) by the rep (Kristine) at our hotel (Admiral in Slano) and would be returned before the end of our stay. They weren't, and we had to go home without them. I even tipped Kristine for her trouble, but she has ignored 2 emails I sent to her since, using her email address, kindly provided by the hotel. I know the presents were our responsibility, and don't really know who else is at fault here, but we still feel "conned" by somebody ! Thanks for listening....
Written November 16, 2023
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Dear Valued Guest,
We are happy you enjoyed the tour and at the same time really sorry for this incident with the presents for your children.
Please notice your comments are very important for us to improve our services.
Kind regards,
Customer Service team
Written February 2, 2024
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John R
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Tui trip from Kalamato Hotel Kolocep. 6.35 ferry and rep was late as presumably she had tracked ferry using an app - but then wouldn't we all have liked another 10 mins in bed! Told it was 3 hr coach journey with arrival in Mostar between 11 and 11.30 and this confirmed by guide as we boarded coach at 7,30. 5 other pickups later we finally left Dubrovnik area at 9.15 and arrived Mostar at 12.30. So now we are late and waited 15mins at one of stops on tour of Mostar as we were late to enter Mosque. Yes, we had full 3 hrs in Mostar, supposedly 1hr walking tour and 2 hr free time but by nearly 2pm we gave up and left tour for lunch and time for us to look around. I really enjoyed Mostar, my wife less so. Trip back had 2 very truncated stops as there was likelihood we would miss last (8pm) ferry back to Kolocep altho'tour company had plan for a charter boat. In the end the altereddropoffs so took us to harbour before dropping others at their hotels in Dubrovnik. Arrived at ferry terminal just after 7.30pm, 4 hrs after leaving g Mostar. So we spent 9 hrs on coach - NOT the 6 hrs we had been told - for 3 hrs in Mostar; definitely NOT worth it. And NO, it was the border crossings that were the issue, the issue was multiple pick ups in Dubrovnik. All-in-all a most unsatisfactory and disappointing trip, and the rep I spoke to about it the morning g after seemed unsurprised and unconcerned. BEWARE!
Written September 7, 2023
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Dear Valued guest,
Thank you for your feedback and the time you dedicated to write it.
We are really sorry to hear that this service did not meet your expectations and needs.
Nevertheless, your comments really matter to our local team to improve the quality's standard service by applying the appropriate corrective actions.
Kind regards,
Customer Service Team
Written October 10, 2023
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David D
Devon, UK27,035 contributions
Saturday 11th June and we were booked on the All Day Mostar Tour. Although we booked the tour through a TUI Rep at our hotel, Tui Blue Kalamato on Kolocep, the Tour Operator was Gullivers Travels.
It was an early start as we picked up our coach in Gruz Port at 07.00, we first had to get a boat from Kolocep to Dubrovnik which took about forty-five minutes.
Our coach driver was Joseph while our Guide was Jelena.
Along the way we stopped at the Stanica Ravno for a pit stop and coffee break. This was once a ruined railway station which was tastefully restored as a hotel and cafe.
We arrived in Mostar at around 11.00 where we met our local Guide, Dado from, Fortuna Tours. One of the features of the Tour was guided tour of the Old Town. We visited the delightful small Hadji Kurt Mosque (Tabacica). We then made our way to Stari Most (Old Bridge) where we watched the divers plunge into the Neretva River below.
The final stop was at Kajtaz House, superb preserved example of an Ottoman House, we also tasted some Turkish coffee here.The tour lasted about ninety minutes, it was full of historical, social and useful information.
Once the tour was over we were free to explore the City on our own. We visited the beach under the Bridge and walked over the
Crooked Bridge, vusited the Mostar Peace Bell Tower and the Koskin Mehmed Pasha Mosque, entrance fee here.
Although the war ended 30 years ago, we saw lots of war ruins and buildings riddled with bullet marks, as we walked around the streets. We also visited one of the many War Grave Cemeteries around the area, it was absolutely heartbreaking, row upon row of the Graves of young men.
Our time here had soon flown by and it was time to leave this historic City
On our return journey to Dubrovnik and before crossing over the boarder into Croatia, we stopped at the ancient village of Počitelj in Bosnia Herzegovina.
All of the places mentioned above are reviewed separately on Tripadvisor.
Before we left Bosnia we arrived in Nuem at 16.50 where we stopped for twenty minutes.
From a vantage point here we had views along the Bay of Mali Ston down as far as the Peljesac bridge. It is known locally as the Chinese Bridge because it was built by the Chinese along with EU funding. The Bridge spans the Bay for 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) and links the southern coastal areas to the rest of the country. Our Guide informed us that previously Croatians had cross parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Customs to reach parts of their Country. The opening date for the Bridge was constantly being pushed back.
We were back in Dubrovnik at about 18.30 which was plenty of time to have a few beers and dinner before catching the last ferry back to Kolocep.
It was an early start as we picked up our coach in Gruz Port at 07.00, we first had to get a boat from Kolocep to Dubrovnik which took about forty-five minutes.
Our coach driver was Joseph while our Guide was Jelena.
Along the way we stopped at the Stanica Ravno for a pit stop and coffee break. This was once a ruined railway station which was tastefully restored as a hotel and cafe.
We arrived in Mostar at around 11.00 where we met our local Guide, Dado from, Fortuna Tours. One of the features of the Tour was guided tour of the Old Town. We visited the delightful small Hadji Kurt Mosque (Tabacica). We then made our way to Stari Most (Old Bridge) where we watched the divers plunge into the Neretva River below.
The final stop was at Kajtaz House, superb preserved example of an Ottoman House, we also tasted some Turkish coffee here.The tour lasted about ninety minutes, it was full of historical, social and useful information.
Once the tour was over we were free to explore the City on our own. We visited the beach under the Bridge and walked over the
Crooked Bridge, vusited the Mostar Peace Bell Tower and the Koskin Mehmed Pasha Mosque, entrance fee here.
Although the war ended 30 years ago, we saw lots of war ruins and buildings riddled with bullet marks, as we walked around the streets. We also visited one of the many War Grave Cemeteries around the area, it was absolutely heartbreaking, row upon row of the Graves of young men.
Our time here had soon flown by and it was time to leave this historic City
On our return journey to Dubrovnik and before crossing over the boarder into Croatia, we stopped at the ancient village of Počitelj in Bosnia Herzegovina.
All of the places mentioned above are reviewed separately on Tripadvisor.
Before we left Bosnia we arrived in Nuem at 16.50 where we stopped for twenty minutes.
From a vantage point here we had views along the Bay of Mali Ston down as far as the Peljesac bridge. It is known locally as the Chinese Bridge because it was built by the Chinese along with EU funding. The Bridge spans the Bay for 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) and links the southern coastal areas to the rest of the country. Our Guide informed us that previously Croatians had cross parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Customs to reach parts of their Country. The opening date for the Bridge was constantly being pushed back.
We were back in Dubrovnik at about 18.30 which was plenty of time to have a few beers and dinner before catching the last ferry back to Kolocep.
Written October 31, 2022
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Emmanadja92
Copenhagen, Denmark7 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
fantastic trip that we loved. The guides were great and the coach ride very comfortable. Mostar was lovely and definitely worth a visit. Would recommend the trip to anyone.
Written June 19, 2019
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Dear traveller,
thank you for giving us the highest rating and for recommending our tour :)
Warmest regards from Gulliver travel
Written July 5, 2019
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