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Wander Sarajevo's Ottoman bazaar and siege museums, ride the cable car up Trebević, then travel south to Mostar's Old Bridge, Počitelj and the Kravice waterfall.

Best timeMay to Jun, Sep to OctMoneyConvertible mark (BAM)Plugs[plug types and voltage]Main airportSarajevo (SJJ)
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Overview

Most first trips pair Sarajevo with Mostar. Three days in Sarajevo cover the Baščaršija bazaar, the rebuilt City Hall, the siege museums and a day up Trebević and out to the Tunnel of Hope. The road south to Mostar is about 125 km and takes about 2 hours by car. Allow two days in Mostar for the Old Bridge and for Kravice, Počitelj and Blagaj, which lie 20 to 60 min by road from the old town.

Late spring and early autumn are the easiest months for walking and day trips. Summer is the season for swimming at Kravice, and July brings traditional jumps from the Old Bridge. Winters are cold: Kravice closes earlier, and the Sarajevo cable car and museums keep shorter hours. Several museums close on Mondays.

When to go

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Traditional jumps from the Old Bridge in Mostar take place in July, and Kravice stays open until 10 PM from June to September.

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Itineraries

[Photo: Mostar]
Mostar in 2 daysOld Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Old Bridge Museum, Kujundžiluk, Kravice Waterfall, Počitelj, Blagaj Tekke, Stjepan GradBalanced pace
[Photo: Sarajevo]
Sarajevo in 3 daysBaščaršija, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo City Hall, Latin Bridge, War Childhood Museum, Markale, Trebević cable car, Tunnel of Hope, Vrelo BosneBalanced pace
[Photo: Bosnia and Herzegovina]
Bosnia and Herzegovina in 7 daysBaščaršija, Sarajevo City Hall, War Childhood Museum, Tunnel of Hope, Old Bridge, Kravice Waterfall, Počitelj, Blagaj Tekke, Hamam MuseumPacked pace

Where to stay

MostarThe old town near the Old Bridge for first-timers on foot; the streets around the Franciscan church for a quieter base; a car helps for Kravice, Počitelj and Blagaj.Best areas to stay in MostarHotels in Mostar
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SarajevoBaščaršija for first-timers on foot; the area around Ferhadija and Mejtaš for restaurants and museums; Ilidža for the airport, Vrelo Bosne and the tunnel.Best areas to stay in SarajevoHotels in Sarajevo
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Getting around

  • Between cities: Sarajevo to Mostar is about 125 km and takes about 2 hours by car; coaches take longer, so check a timetable.
  • In Sarajevo: Trams, trolleybuses and buses cover the city; tram line 3 runs from Baščaršija to Ilidža, and taxis run on a meter.
  • Sarajevo Airport: The airport is 12 km from the center, linked by the Airport Bus and by taxis; fog can delay early flights in cold months.
  • Day trips from Mostar: Blagaj is about 20 min by road, Počitelj about 30 min and Kravice about 1 hour, so a car or a tour makes them easier.

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