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From Zadar to Mostar and Medjugorje
1 day
About this activity
Leave Croatia for the day and enjoy a small, intimate group tour to Mostar and Medjugorje; 2 of Bosnia’s most rewarding cultural destinations.
First visit the beautiful Ottoman town of Mostar. Your guide will help you explore the town's rich history and Islamic heritage. Learn about Mostar's transition from centuries of Ottoman rule to a stint under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Visit Mostar's historic bazaar and famous mosque. Mosque - most beautiful and the biggest mosque in Herzegovina, built in 1557. Then head to the 16th-century Old Bridge of Stari Most; a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.
The tour will be guided, but you will also have the chance to explore Bosnia's most charming towns on your own. Feel free to shop at your leisure. You can also enjoy a traditional lunch in your choice of cafe or restaurant.
After lunch, the tour leaves for Medjugorje; one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in the Catholic world. Medjugorje is a town located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, around 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Mostar and close to the border of Croatia. Here, you can choose to take part in a Holy Mass, or you can simply view the beautiful Herzegovinian scenery. Visit St. James Church, and take a pilgrimage to the site where the Virgin Mary has famously appeared to 6 children, now adults. Since 1981, when six local children claimed they had seen visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Medjugorje has become an unapproved destination of Catholic pilgrimage. "Our Lady of Medjugorje" is the title given to the apparition by those who believe that Mary, mother of Jesus, has been appearing from 24 June 1981 until today to six children, now adults, in Medjugorje (then part of communist Yugoslavia). "Most Blessed Virgin Mary", "Queen of Peace" and "Mother of God" are words the apparition has allegedly introduced herself with. The messages attributed to Our Lady of Medjugorje have a strong following among Catholics worldwide. 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. It has been estimated that 30 million pilgrims have come to Medjugorje since the reputed apparitions began in 1981.
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First visit the beautiful Ottoman town of Mostar. Your guide will help you explore the town's rich history and Islamic heritage. Learn about Mostar's transition from centuries of Ottoman rule to a stint under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Visit Mostar's historic bazaar and famous mosque. Mosque - most beautiful and the biggest mosque in Herzegovina, built in 1557. Then head to the 16th-century Old Bridge of Stari Most; a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.
The tour will be guided, but you will also have the chance to explore Bosnia's most charming towns on your own. Feel free to shop at your leisure. You can also enjoy a traditional lunch in your choice of cafe or restaurant.
After lunch, the tour leaves for Medjugorje; one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in the Catholic world. Medjugorje is a town located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, around 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Mostar and close to the border of Croatia. Here, you can choose to take part in a Holy Mass, or you can simply view the beautiful Herzegovinian scenery. Visit St. James Church, and take a pilgrimage to the site where the Virgin Mary has famously appeared to 6 children, now adults. Since 1981, when six local children claimed they had seen visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Medjugorje has become an unapproved destination of Catholic pilgrimage. "Our Lady of Medjugorje" is the title given to the apparition by those who believe that Mary, mother of Jesus, has been appearing from 24 June 1981 until today to six children, now adults, in Medjugorje (then part of communist Yugoslavia). "Most Blessed Virgin Mary", "Queen of Peace" and "Mother of God" are words the apparition has allegedly introduced herself with. The messages attributed to Our Lady of Medjugorje have a strong following among Catholics worldwide. 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. It has been estimated that 30 million pilgrims have come to Medjugorje since the reputed apparitions began in 1981.
Included
- Pick-up and drop off
- Transport in comfortable air-conditioned mini van or bus
- Licensed tourist guide
- insurence
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Museum entrance fees
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please bring comfortable walking shoes and wear clothing appropriate for religious sites. Warm clothing is recommended outside the summer months.
- Important: Passport is required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Sport
15%
