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 are just curious, a visit to Medjugorja is a memorable one. When you arrive to Međugorje this tour takes you to Apparition Hill where in 1981 six children claimed that they had been visited by the Virgin Mary. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Afterwards, take some free time here to explore the town of Međugorje and even attend a church service. The messages attributed to Our Lady of Medjugorje have a strong following among Catholics worldwide. In the late afternoon you return back to your hotel. Your host can surprise you with some additional places to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina or Croatia, you can agree with them on this depending on how much time you have.

Choose to depart from tour options that depart from Trogir or Split on this full-day trip to the historical city of Mostar and the religious pilgrimage site of Medjugorje. Ride to Mostar in an airconditioned vehicle. Arrive in Mostar and listen as your guide provides an introduction to the history of this city. Visit the old Bazaar, and admire the picturesque shops and workshops. See the city’s main mosque and then enjoy a walk across the famous 16th-century Turkish bridge, after which the town was named. You’ll have free time for shopping and the opportunity to taste authentic Bosnian specialities. Continue to the famous pilgrimage center in Medjugorje. For pilgrims and those who are looking for something spiritual, there is a holy mass held, along with a visit to Apparition Mountain, where it is believed that the Virgin Mary made her first appearance to local children in 1981. Enjoy seeing the sights of Medjugorje and take some free time for lunch, or opt to walk to the hill of the apparition. Return to Trogir or Split at the end of your day trip. 

After departure from Dubrovnik you will take a short break on the Dubrovnik bridge for some scenic photography of the town. Continue along the Adriatic coast while learning about the various sites that you encounter along your route. When the tour reaches the town of Neum you can take a break for shopping and morning coffee. The tour then proceeds through a picturesque delta of the River Neretva to the small town of Pocitelj. In Pocitelj you will have an opportunity for sightseeing and free time. Pocitelj is a beautiful cultural and historical site featuring structures from the 15th century. The tour will then proceed to Mostar. Through the centuries Mostar became the meeting point of various cultures and religions. During your sightseeing you will witness the imprint left by this varied history. Besides the Old Bridge, the symbol of the town, you have the chance to visit the Mosque of Mostar, a Turkish house, and many other monuments in the town. In the afternoon, following sightseeing and free time, you will return to Dubrovnik.