Montenegro & Bosnia in 1 day: 2 Countries Day Tour from Dubrovnik

This is an excellent choice for travelers who are short on time and want to maximize their cultural experience. Less than half hour from Dubrovnik is a state called Bosnia i Hercegovina and a place called Trebinje.

Trebinje is is a small sized city situated in the Trebišnjica river valley in south eastern Herzegovina, about 30 km by road from Dubrovnik, Croatia, on the Adriatic coast. Despite its small size, there is plenty going on in this town in the way of live music, festivals, outdoor activities, and nightlife. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is called “the city of sun and platan trees”. The city is the economic and cultural centre of the region of Eastern Herzegovina. Hercegovina is well known for its wine and food. In Trebinje you will visit Hercegovačka Gračanica. You can climb up the Hercegovačka Gračanica hill for great panoramic views of the whole town of Trebinje area, Friar's field, Trebisnjica River and Leotar mountain in the back. Learn about Easter Orthodox religion and visit Eastern Orthodox Church of Holy Announciation. After Hercegovačka Gračanica you will explore Trebinje Old Town Your guide will explain how the city of Trebinje grew over centuries. Visit of Old Town of Trebinje and its wide 19.ct Austrian alleys and squares covered by thick shade of Great Plane Trees. Check out the colorful Farmers' Market. Visit the 17.ct 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 their delicious food .

After Trebinje we will go to Montenegro and visit first town Perast. But first we need to enter to

Bay of Kotor (Pass By) Scenic drive along Bay of Kotor passing villages Bijela, Kamenari, Verige (photo-stop), Morinj, Risan before arrival in Perast. The guide explains the history of Montenegro, its culture, people, customs, food, and wine.

Short photo-stop in the small town of Perast. Marvell the stunning scenery of Kotor Bay with islands of Saint George and Our Lady of the Rocks in front. There is a private boat that can be hired (extra charge) for a short (1 mile) drive to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks with a visit to its church and museum.

After Perast we will visit Kotor Old City Upon arrival to Kotor, once an independent city-state, and from 14.ct under Venetian influence, you will have time to explore its narrow streets, sunny squares, and churches followed by time for lunch (optional). We suggest entering the Romanesque Cathedral of Saint Triphon, Maritime Museum of Kotor, and Saint Nicolas Serbian Orthodox Church. Possible climb to Saint John's Fort above the city of Kotor (750ft altitude).