Dawn softens the Bay of Kotor, the road climbs above silver water, and inland hills open towards the green line of the Neretva. In one day you can cross the border, walk Mostar’s old lanes to Stari Most, sit by the river spring at Blagaj, and, in season, cool off at Kravica.
Planning a wider route across the country? See our Bosnia and Herzegovina travel overview for how to link cities, seasons, and day trips.
Top story for the route Leave Kotor early as the bay turns pale and cafés put out chairs. Cross where limestone valleys give way to orchards and vines, then step into Mostar for coffee above the river and long angles on Stari Most. By midday, reach Blagaj where the Tekija sits beneath a cliff and cold water rises from the cave.
Keep late light for Kravica where white water spreads into emerald bowls, or climb Počitelj’s tower for tiled roofs at sunset. Read more in our Stari Most guide, Blagaj Tekija guide, Kravica Waterfalls guide and Počitelj fortress guide. For a deeper city overview, see our Mostar destination page.
Brings mild days and fresh evenings that suit walking and river time.
Warm and lively; we start early to dodge heat and queues, and keep swimming for late shade.
Offer clear light and calmer streets.
Winter days are quiet and pair well with Mostar and Blagaj when conditions allow.
Bring passports for all travellers. If your nationality requires a visa, check entry rules for Bosnia and Herzegovina and re-entry rights to Montenegro.
Montenegro uses the euro. Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Convertible Mark. Cards work widely; keep some cash for small cafés and stalls.
Queues vary by season and time. We plan early starts, use reliable crossings and adjust the order of stops to keep the day relaxed.
Comfortable shoes for cobbles and steps. A light layer for evening. Swimwear for Kravica in season. Modest clothing for Tekija interiors.
Do not jump from Stari Most. Swim only in marked zones at Kravica and follow lifeguard advice. Be quiet in places of worship and ask before taking photos during prayer times.
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Allow around three hours each way with a planned border crossing and short rests. Your guide adjusts timings for traffic and daylight.
Yes in season, in marked areas. We keep swimming for later in the day when shade reaches the pools.
Yes. It sits by the river spring under a cliff and pairs well with Mostar in one day. Modest dress is required inside.
Yes. We pace the day with short walking sections, shade and café stops. Check age notes for swimming.
Cards work widely. Keep some cash in Convertible Marks for small cafés and stalls; some places accept euros, but change may be given in KM.
A Počitelj climb for sunset, or on a separate day a Trebinje vineyard loop. See our Počitelj and Trebinje pages for ideas.
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