{"id":8679,"date":"2023-08-21T07:53:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T11:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/?p=8679"},"modified":"2023-08-21T07:53:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T11:53:23","slug":"day-trips-from-dubrovnik-montenegro-and-bosnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2023\/08\/day-trips-from-dubrovnik-montenegro-and-bosnia.html","title":{"rendered":"Delightful Day Trips from Dubrovnik: Montenegro and Bosnia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When we visited Dubrovnik<\/a>, we decided also to take two-day trips to neighboring countries: Montenegro and Bosnia. First, we went to the charming and picturesque Montenegro, and then the cultural and historical Bosnia. En route, we stopped at different places to eat or sightsee. I recommend hiring a private tour guide\/driver for these tours, and many of these places are not easily accessible by public transportation. Here are all our tips for extraordinary day trips to Montenegro and Bosnia from Dubrovnik: <\/p>\n\n\n\n When visiting Croatia, take the time for these dreamy day trips from Dubrovnik. That’s one of the highlights of traveling to Eastern Europe: you can experience multiple countries in a short amount of time. When we visited Dubrovnik, we decided also to take two-day trips to neighboring countries: Montenegro and Bosnia. First, we went to the charming and picturesque Montenegro, and then the cultural and historical Bosnia. En route, we stopped at different places to eat or sightsee. I recommend hiring a private tour guide\/driver for these tours, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8676,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[210,185,122,3,396,500,56,12],"tags":[944,943],"class_list":{"0":"post-8679","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-activities","8":"category-adventure","9":"category-europe","10":"category-foodie","11":"category-travel-dining","12":"category-travel-easts","13":"category-travel-tip","14":"category-travel-tips","15":"tag-montenegro","16":"tag-mostar"},"yoast_head":"\n
<\/strong>First Day Trip from Dubrovnik: <\/strong>Montenegro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With its gorgeous mountains and views of the Adriatic, you will delight in all that Montenegro has to offer. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>
What to See on a Daytrip to Montenegro: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Ston: <\/strong>En route to Montenegro stop in Ston, a gorgeous town in southern Dalmatia. The town walls are longer than those in Dubrovnik, built in the 14th century, and the town has oyster beds that are said to produce the most delicious oysters in the world! A visit to this part of the Peljesac Peninsula is highly recommended.
\u2022 Perast: <\/strong>Upon entering Montenegro your breath will be taken away at the sight of the shimmering sea and majestic mountains. As you approach the Bay of Kotor, take the time to visit the small town of Perast. Home to a cathedral from the 15th century, a bell tower, and a square. You will also have the opportunity to take a short boat ride to the small island off the coast of Perast, called Our Lady of the Rocks which is home to a church and an adjacent museum. This is a must-do during your day trip from Dubrovnik.
\u2022 Kotor:<\/strong> Just beyond Perast, is the medieval port town in Montenegro called Kotor<\/a>, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by fortified walls, you must make time to wander the winding cobblestone lanes of Kotor and admire the Romanesque churches and ancient buildings. Cat lovers, be sure to stop by the Kotor Cat Museum! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Eat: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Persat Lake Promenade: For coffee and a pastry!
\u2022 Marshall\u2019s Gelato: For a delicious, sweet treat in Kotor
\u2022 Catovica Mlini<\/a>: This is truly one of the most beautiful and charming restaurants I have ever visited. Just beyond Kotor, in a Montenegrin town called Morinj, is this family-owned venue that is over 200 years old and includes old flour mills, a gorgeous tavern, and outdoor dining space that is complete with gardens, ponds, streams, gazebos, and small bridges. It is romantic and elegant, with impeccable service. Treat yourself to an indulgent lunch with wine, cheese, bread, and dishes like pasta tossed with shards of zucchini and bathed in a saffron cream sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 On your way to and from Ston you\u2019ll see signs for oysters and other seafood; you can\u2019t go wrong with a dozen fresh-shucked oysters or a pot of mussels at any of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSecond Day Trip from Dubrovnik: <\/strong>Bosnia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With its multicultural heritage and medieval ambiance you will walk away from your trip to Bosnia feeling like you took a step back in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to See in Bosnia: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Kravica Waterfall: This gorgeous cascade should be your first stop when taking a day trip from Dubrvnik to Bosnia. Located in Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the Trebi\u017eat River, the waterfall pours into a gorgeous green pool where you can swim, soak or splash around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Mostar: There is much to see in this old town, including the famous Mostar Bridge, also called Stari Most, a 16th century bridge that was rebuilt after it collapsed due to shelling in 1993 during the Croat-Bosnian war. Views of the bridge from below and from the bridge overlooking the city are not to be missed. Next, visit the old town of Mostar, where you can peruse shops in the bazaar, wander the cobblestone streets, and take in sights like the Koski Mehmed Pasha mosque, a visually stunning 16th century mosque. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Where to Eat: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Restoran Vodopad Kravice: Treat yourself to a cold beer at the waterfall adjacent caf\u00e9
\u2022 Restaurant Sadrvan: Located in the old town in Mostar this streetside caf\u00e9 is perfect for both sampling Bosnian food and absorbing the local culture. Order lots of dishes to share so you can sample items like a platter of grilled mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes smothered in cheese, potatoes roasted with herbs, creamy rice cooked with mushrooms, warm bread, baklava, and local tea and coffee.
\u2022 If you want a meal with a view, there are restaurants and bars with patio seating all along the Neretva River that runs through Mostar. Review your options from the bridge, and then stroll over there for a charming all-fresco lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDay Trips From Dubrovnik: The Verdict <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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