Duration: 2 days

Pace: Balanced

Car-free: Yes

Family friendly: Yes

Season: Year-round, best spring and autumn

Budget: €60 to €110 per day, indicative

Weekend in Mostar: the perfect itinerary

At a glance

Who it is for

Short-break travellers who want an easy old-town weekend with one riverside day trip and late-light views.


Route map

Mostar core minaret view riverside dinner Blagaj Počitelj Kravica in season Mostar.


Total travel time

~1 to 2 hours across two days.

Transport

On foot in the old town; short taxi or guided transfer for Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravica.

Weekend in Mostar itinerary: day by day

Day

Old town, minaret view, riverside dinner

Timing ribbon

  • 09:00 to 12:00 old town
  • 14:00 to 16:00 minaret and riverside
  • 18:30 late-light terraces

Morning

Walk the lanes around Stari Most for terrace angles and river frames. Cross to Kriva ćuprija for a quiet arc and water sound, then return through copper lanes for kahva (Bosnian coffee).

Midday

Pause near the bridge for a small plate and a shaded seat. If heat builds, step into a cool house museum or a riverside gallery for an hour.

Afternoon


Climb the Koski Mehmed Paša Mosque minaret for the classic overhead frame. If you prefer to stay at ground level, use the east-bank terraces for a low, wide angle.

Evening


Riverside dinner with the arc lit at dusk. Take a slow lane loop back through the bazaar.

Tour fit


  • Mostar old town and bridge viewpoints (Free cancellation)
  • Old town food and stories walk (Free cancellation).

Family tweak


Keep the minaret optional and use terraces for wide views with rails.

Mobility note


Old-town cobbles and short steps; lanes are narrow near the bridge.

Day

Blagaj, Počitelj, and Kravica in season

Timing ribbon

  • 09:00 to 10:00 transfer
  • 10:00 to 11:30 Blagaj
  • 12:30 to 14:00 Počitelj
  • 16:30 to 18:00 Kravica in season

Morning

At Blagaj Tekija, stand by the Buna spring under the cliff, then step into the courtyard and rooms. Dress modestly for interiors.

Midday

Drive to Počitelj for a short, steady climb to the keep and terrace views over the Neretva. Save time for a cool drink in the shade.

Afternoon


In season, finish at Kravica Waterfalls for terrace views and a late swim in marked zones. Out of season, extend Počitelj or add a short stop at the Čitluk wine belt with a driver.

Evening


Return to Mostar for a simple lane loop and a riverside dessert.

Tour fit


  • Herzegovina day: Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravica (Hotel pickup, Free cancellation)
  • Herzegovina wine tasting with driver (Free cancellation).

Family tweak


Keep Počitelj short and time Kravica for late shade.


Mobility note


Blagaj paths are level; Počitelj has worn steps; Kravica uses marked paths and terraces with rails.

Where to stay

Old town

Walk everywhere, easy for dawn and dusk frames, many cafés.


East-bank lanes

Quick access to terraces, minaret, and quieter streets at night.

Riverside west bank

Evening light on the arc, simple returns after dinner.

Practical tips

Getting around

Old-town sights are on foot. Blagaj is about 20 minutes by taxi; Počitelj about 30 to 40 minutes; Kravica about 45 to 60 minutes. Guided transfers keep timing simple.

Tickets and timing

Minaret is ticketed and narrow; go off-peak. Blagaj requests modest dress and shoes off in certain rooms. Kravica tickets and swim rules are posted at the gate in season.


Packing

Closed shoes with grip for cobbles and steps, a light scarf for interiors, water and sun protection in summer.

Etiquette and safety

Keep back from low parapets; do not attempt jumps; swim only in marked zones at Kravica; no drones in the old town or over the river.


See Food and wine in Bosnia and Herzegovina for tasting ideas if you skip Kravica out of season.

Variants and add-ons

Family-first

Keep Day 1 ground level on terraces; on Day 2, shorten Počitelj and add more time for Blagaj shade or a shallow shelf at Kravica in season.

Car-free

Use a guided Herzegovina day for Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravica; the rest is on foot.


Winter

Pair Blagaj and Počitelj with a cellar tasting instead of Kravica; keep the minaret optional in cold wind.


Food-and-wine

Swap Kravica for a Čitluk tasting block with a driver; return to Mostar for a lane walk and dessert.


Add a day

Extend with Trebinje bridges and Vjetrenica Cave.

Cut to one day

Keep Day 1 only and add Blagaj by taxi late morning.

FAQs

What is the best month for a Mostar weekend?


April to June and September to October give soft light and easier lanes. Summer works with early starts and late shade.

Is the minaret climb suitable for children?


Only for confident climbers with an adult. The stair is narrow and the platform is small and ticketed.

Can I do this without a car?


Yes. The old town is on foot. Use a guided day for Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravica.

Where can we swim?


At Kravica in season and only inside roped areas. Never near falls or outside marked zones.

How much walking is there each day?


Day 1 is a compact old-town loop. Day 2 has a short hill in Počitelj and marked paths at Kravica. Wear closed shoes with grip.

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