This 8-day journey explores the cultural and natural highlights of southern Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Discover UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik Old Town, the historic city of Split with Diocletian’s Palace, and the unique East-meets-West atmosphere of Mostar. Visit the island of Korčula and the renowned wine region of the Pelješac Peninsula, while also experiencing the landscapes of the Neretva Valley. A journey rich in heritage, local traditions, and diverse landscapes.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Dubrovnik: Explore the world‑famous medieval walled city with its cathedral, Stradun, palaces, and historic monasteries, followed by free time to wander the charming stone streets.
Mostar: Discover the unique meeting point of East and West with Ottoman‑era architecture, iconic minarets, traditional craft streets, and the famous Old Bridge.
Korčula Island & Pelješac Peninsula: Visit the birthplace of Marco Polo, stroll through picturesque medieval streets, and enjoy wine tasting in the renowned Pelješac wine region.
Neretva Valley: Visit the archaeological site of Narona, then glide through the lush river delta on a traditional boat while enjoying local nature and culture.
Split: Explore the 1,700‑year‑old city built around Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, along with its lively waterfront, markets, and historical squares.
Day 1: ARRIVAL DUBROVNIK – NEUM (85km – 1.5hrs)
Upon arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel in Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Neum.
Day 2: NEUM – DUBROVNIK – NEUM (85km – 1.5hrs)
After breakfast, depart from Neum to Dubrovnik. Enjoy a guided tour of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, formerly known as Ragusa. This city is a remarkable example of a fortified medieval town that has survived through time while preserving the best of each era. Discover the exteriors of the Cathedral, the Stradun, the Knežev Dvor Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and more. Lunch in a local restaurant followed by free time to continue exploring on your own.
Strolling around Dubrovnik is delightful, between cafés, terraces, and charming boutiques set among historical monuments, it is a pleasure to lose yourself in the narrow streets.
Overnight in Neum.
Day 3: NEUM – MOSTAR – NEUM (70km – 1hr)
After breakfast, depart for Mostar, a meeting point between East and West! Enjoy an interesting excursion full of contrasts, known as a place where cultures blend, Mostar will quickly become one of your favorite destinations. As soon as you enter the city, you will feel the strong influence of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled here for centuries. Elegant minarets rising into the sky, cobblestone streets echoing with hammer strikes shaping copper souvenirs, traditional wooden balconies - all of this feels like stepping into a living museum of past times. It is truly a place where East meets West. After the tour, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and free time afterwards to explore.
Overnight in Neum.
Day 4: NEUM – KORCULA ISLAND – PELJESAC – NEUM (40km – 1hr)
After breakfast, depart for Korčula. Embark on a small boat from the coastal town of Orebic to reach the island. Enjoy the history, legends, and fascinating local traditions on this beautiful day! Marco Polo was a famous explorer, considered a global cultural heritage figure. While other explorers changed the map of the world, Marco Polo changed history. And Korčula is his birthplace! The island of Korčula is without a doubt one of the most special islands on the Croatian Adriatic. Here, more than anywhere else, legends, stories, and historical monuments come together. Famous stone masons, shipbuilders, sailors, and locals of Korčula left their mark all over the world, but what they left in their own town is truly remarkable. Enjoy a walk through the narrow streets lined with beautiful churches and palaces, one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. After the visit, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. On the way back to Neum, visit a wine cellar and taste the typical wines of the region, for which the Pelješac peninsula is known worldwide.
Overnight in Neum.
Day 5: NEUM – NERETVA REGION – NEUM (30km – 0.5hr)
After breakfast, depart for the Neretva Valley. Visit the archaeological museum of Narona. After the visit, continue toward the Neretva Delta. Board a traditional wooden boat (trupica) for a short ride to discover the aquatic flora and fauna. The river originates in Bosnia‑Herzegovina and flows through Mostar and its famous bridge. Next, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and free time afterwards.
Overnight in Neum.
Day 6: NEUM – SPLIT – NEUM (164km -2 hrs)
After breakfast, depart for Split. Visit Split, a city more than 1,800 years old. The founder of Split was the Roman Emperor Diocletian (215–313). Between 295 and 305, he built a vast palace to spend the last years of his life in the land of his birth. For three centuries, only Roman monarchs occupied this complex. Everything changed in the 7th century when Avar and Slavic invasions forced the inhabitants of nearby Solin to seek refuge inside the palace walls. From then on, real urban life developed both inside and outside the fortified enclosure. The Diocletian’s Palace visit and the city tour are an extraordinary journey through the centuries: Roman, Slavic, and Venetian remains, a brief Napoleonic period, and the Austro‑Hungarian presence. Split also includes the Marjan Park, the Riva promenade, the port, Pazar market, the Fruit Square, the Golden Gate, and the Iron Gate. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, followed by free time to explore the city.
Overnight in Neum.
Day 7: NEUM: FREE DAY
Today you will have a free day to explore on your own.
Overnight in Neum.
Day 8: NEUM – DUBROVNIK DEPARTURE (85km – 1.5hrs)
Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.
Depending on the season, bring comfortable walking shoes, light T-shirts, and for the evening, long-sleeve shirts and light jackets. When visiting the mosque in Mostar, make sure you have long pants, a long skirt and a scarf. Sometimes they are available at a site. Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen, depending on the time you are visiting the south of Croatia. Summers can be very hot.
