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Relaxed 12-Day Bosnia & Herzegovina Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Mostar to Sarajevo and Banja Luka

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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Morning sun on Nerteva River and Old City of Mostar, with Ottoman Mosque.
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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 12-day relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina! Mostar, Međugorje, Bijakovići, Ostrožac, Town of Konjic, Sarajevo, Miljevići, Ilidža, Central Bosnia Canton, Banja Luka, Jajce, and Ćusine await with vibrant culture and lasting memories as you unwind on this self-drive vacation.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Bosnia & Herzegovina, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Mostar, 4 nights in Sarajevo, and 3 nights in Banja Luka, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Your journey starts in Mostar, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 12-day relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Bosnia & Herzegovina already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Stari Most and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Baščaršija.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Bosnia & Herzegovina road trip itinerary for 12 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

If you want to make your 12-day relaxed self-drive tour in Bosnia & Herzegovina even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Bosnia & Herzegovina includes 11 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 12 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 12-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Mostar - Arrival day
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  • Park Zrinjevac
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Your relaxed road trip through Bosnia & Herzegovina starts when you reach the incredible city of Mostar, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Mostar and begin your adventure in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Mostar is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Mostar. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Bosnia & Herzegovina. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Mostar, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Mostar and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Enjoy your first taste of Mostar as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Mostar
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Drive 44 km, 1 hour 20 min

  • Vrelo Bune
  • Mostar Old Town
  • Old Bridge Mostar
  • Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
  • Fortica
  • Kujundžiluk Street
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Mostar has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Mostar and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Mostar
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Drive 92 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Buna
  • Dervish House
  • Parish Church of Saint James the Greater (Apostle) - Medjugorje
  • Kip Uskrsloga Krista
  • Apparition Hill
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On day 3 of your relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Mostar and visit amazing attractions in Mostar, Međugorje, and Bijakovići, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Mostar, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Mostar.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Mostar, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Mostar’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Mostar
  • Sarajevo
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Drive 124 km, 2 hours 2 min

  • EXOTIC BEACH BAR
  • Lake Jablanica
  • Stara Ćuprija Konjic
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Day 4 of your self-drive tour in Bosnia & Herzegovina offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Sarajevo for 4 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Sarajevo. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Sarajevo and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Sarajevo
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Drive 11 km, 39 min

  • Latin Bridge
  • Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
  • Sebilj
  • Baščaršija
  • Sarajevo City Hall
  • National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Bosnia & Herzegovina makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Bosnia & Herzegovina also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Sarajevo, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Sarajevo
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Drive 39 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Trebević
  • Sunnyland
  • Vječna vatra
  • Pijaca Markale food market
  • War Childhood Museum
  • Svrzo's House
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Bosnia & Herzegovina, you’ll explore the area around Sarajevo, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Sarajevo will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Bosnia & Herzegovina.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Sarajevo and your accommodation.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Bosnia & Herzegovina. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Sarajevo, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Sarajevo
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Drive 84 km, 2 hours 33 min

  • Vrelo Bosne
  • Tunnel of Hope
  • Bjelašnica
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Your relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina continues on day 7 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Bosnia & Herzegovina better by exploring the top attractions of Sarajevo and beyond. With 1 night left in Sarajevo, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Sarajevo.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Sarajevo as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Sarajevo
  • Banja Luka
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Drive 198 km, 3 hours 25 min

  • Ornamented Mosque
  • Rodna kuća Ive Andrića
  • Zavičajni muzej Travnik
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Day 8 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Bosnia & Herzegovina lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Banja Luka, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina as you make your way to Banja Luka. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Bosnia & Herzegovina. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Banja Luka, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Banja Luka. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Banja Luka
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Drive 152 km, 3 hours 2 min

  • Pliva Waterfall
  • Museum of the 2nd AVNOJ session
  • Jajce Fortress
  • Mlinčići
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Banja Luka and visit amazing attractions in Jajce and Ćusine, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Banja Luka, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Banja Luka and your accommodation.

Exploring the food culture in Banja Luka offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Banja Luka. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Banja Luka
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Drive 2 km, 30 min

  • Kastel Fortress
  • Ferhadija mosque
  • Museum of Contemporary Art of the Republic of Srpska
  • Christ the Savior Orthodox Cathedral
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Bosnia & Herzegovina. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Bosnia & Herzegovina, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Banja Luka.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Banja Luka. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Banja Luka!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Banja Luka
  • Mostar
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Drive 271 km, 5 hours 23 min

  • Krupa Waterfalls
  • Krupa na Vrbasu Serbian Orthodox Monastery
  • Ethno Village - Museum Ljubačke Doline
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip across Bosnia & Herzegovina offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Mostar, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

In Mostar, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Bosnia & Herzegovina, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Mostar.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Mostar - Departure day
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  • Španjolski trg
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Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 12 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 12-day relaxed road trip in Bosnia & Herzegovina is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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