MostarPrivate Tour of Mostar
When: Year round
Duration: Full day
From: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Split
One of the
real virtues of traveling to Croatia
is its proximity to so many important sites in neighboring countries that are so easy to visit.
High on the list for anyone interested in the history of the Balkans is magical
Mostar, in the Herzegovina
region of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, the very heart of the Western
Balkans. Like a tiny Istanbul, being in
Mostar lets you experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the ancient Ottoman Empire while still being in a European city.
The beauty of its architecture and its picturesque setting along the banks of
the colorful Neretva
River are compelling. The
crown jewel of Mostar is its 500 year-old world famous bridge - Stari
Most. Commissioned by Suleiman the
Magnificent in 1557, it took the designer Mimar Hayruddin 9 years to complete. It's
entirely made of local stone known as tenelija. During the 1990's war in
Bosnia Herzegovina, the bridge was destroyed. But like the bombing of Dubrovnik, the world came
to Mostar's rescue and on July 23, 2004, the restored bridge once again assumed
its majesty over the Nerevta. While you
are here you may even see some of the local divers who have been jumping off
Stari Most since it was built-although the first recorded "jump" was made in
1664!
Mostar is also a wonderful place to shop! As you walk through the fascinating Old Town, Old Bazaar, the Turkish House and the many stunning mosques which have stood in this city for hundreds of years, you will understand what makes Mostar so unforgettable.The markets are a great place to find many outstanding Turkish handicrafts - coffee and tea sets, copperwork, rugs, slippers and even traditional fez hats. The culinary delights of Mostar are Bosnian - burek (meat or cheese filled filo pastry) or ćevapčići (the typical everyday meal of grilled minced meat with lots of different spices served with pita and onion). Our program starts at 8 AM. Your driver will pick you up at your Dubrovnik area hotel (apartment or villa). The tour of Mostar is a full day tour. Not only does it include our English-speaking driver/guide but also the entrance fees to the famous Turkish house museum. If you wish, we can also arrange a delicious lunch at an authentic local restaurant, just a few steps from the Stari Most bridge, which is not included. On the drive back to Croatia, ask your driver to stop at picturesque Počitelj for some wonderful photos! 
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Price
For 2 - 3 from 110 Euros per person For 4 - 8 from 90 Euros per person There is an 8 people maximum for this program. The cost includes: collection from your hotel, villa or private apartment by our English-speaking driver/guide, private guide in Mostar, tickets to attractions are not included but can be purchased on the spot, comfortable sedan car of high class or passenger van, road tolls and parking, all taxes and VAT. Don't foget your passports! |
Options
Private tour of Mostar can be combined with the visit to famous Medjugorje pilgrimage site. The trip can be organized from Split area as well as from Korčula island. Guide for the duration of the program is available at additional cost.
Private tour of Mostar can be combined with the visit to famous Medjugorje pilgrimage site. The trip can be organized from Split area as well as from Korčula island. Guide for the duration of the program is available at additional cost.
Highlights
Mostar Old Town, Old Bridge, the Turkish
House, Oriental crafts and cuisine, Neretva river, The Mostar Bazaar, mosques, traditional Islamic architecture of the Balkans...