Dubrovnik to Trebinje,
a day in Bosnia
Just 30 km and 45 minutes from Dubrovnik, Trebinje is a sunny stone town in Herzegovina, without the crowds. A private day run by our team: the Old Town, Arslanagić Bridge, wine at Tvrdoš Monastery and a long local lunch, with pickup at your hotel, the airport or the cruise port.
Your day, hour by hour
Everything is flexible: start earlier, skip the wine or add a stop. This is how most guests spend it.
Pickup in Dubrovnik
From your hotel, the airport or the cruise port. 45 minutes to Trebinje, with a short border crossing.
Old Town on foot
Kastel and the walled Old Town, the plane-tree square and the green market with honey, cheese and rakija.
Bridges and views
Arslanagić Bridge and Hercegovačka Gračanica, the best panorama over the town and the valley.
Wine and lunch
Žilavka and Vranac at Tvrdoš Monastery or a family winery, a long local lunch, then back in Dubrovnik in the late afternoon.
Stone, river and Mediterranean sun
- Kastel, the walled Old Town by the Trebišnjica river
- Arslanagić Bridge, a 16th-century Ottoman stone bridge
- Hercegovačka Gračanica on Crkvina hill, resting place of the poet Jovan Dučić
- Tvrdoš Monastery and its centuries-old wine cellar
- Life under the plane trees: coffee, market and local stories
The other side of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is beautiful, and busy. Forty-five minutes inland the crowds disappear: locals over coffee under the plane trees, local prices and a wine country few visitors know.
- No cruise crowds, real local life
- Native Vranac and Žilavka wines
- A second country on your trip
- Easy to combine with Mostar or Kotor
A day guests remember
A full day in Trebinje with a local host, in the words of our guests.
“The best way to enjoy Trebinje and its surroundings… we spent the entire day in his company.”
“Without him we wouldn’t have seen even half of it. Highly recommended!”
“Thank you Marko for showing us your town and its hidden gems.”
Simple from start to finish
- Private vehicle for 4 to 8 guests, larger groups on request
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, Dubrovnik airport or the cruise port
- Bring your passport, or a national ID card for EU citizens
- Easy, flat walking at your own pace
- Price on request, with a clear personal offer
Coming in on a cruise ship? This day works as a private shore excursion to Bosnia and Herzegovina. We meet you at Gruž cruise port and plan every stop around your all-aboard time.
Looking for Mostar, Kotor or Sarajevo? See all day trips and transfers.
Travelling on your own? Read how to get from Dubrovnik to Trebinje by bus, car or taxi.
Day trip questions
Do I need a passport for a day trip from Dubrovnik to Trebinje?
Yes, you cross the border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. EU citizens can enter with a valid national ID card. All other nationalities need a valid passport. Most nationalities do not need a visa for short stays, but please check the rules for your passport before you travel.
How far is Trebinje from Dubrovnik?
About 30 km, or 45 minutes by car including the border. The crossing between Dubrovnik and Trebinje is usually quick, typically 5 to 15 minutes.
Can I do this as a shore excursion from a cruise ship?
Yes. It works as a private shore excursion from Dubrovnik: we pick you up at Gruž cruise port, plan the day around your all-aboard time and bring you back with time to spare, including extra time for the border.
Is the day suitable for children and older guests?
Yes. The walking is easy and flat, the pace is yours, and there is always time for a coffee break in the shade of the plane trees.
Can I combine Trebinje with Mostar or Kotor?
Yes. Trebinje combines well with Mostar, or with Kotor for a full three-country day: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
What money and phone should I use in Trebinje?
The local currency is the Bosnian convertible mark (KM, also written BAM). You can pay in KM, in euros or by credit card. Bosnia and Herzegovina is outside the EU roaming zone, so check your mobile data plan before you go.
How much does the day trip cost?
Prices are on request, because every day is shaped around your group. Send your date and group size on WhatsApp and you receive a clear personal offer with everything that is included.
Send your route, we do the rest
Tell us your date, group size and where to pick you up in Dubrovnik. We reply personally with a plan and a clear price.
- Send a message with your dates and group size.
- Receive your personal proposal with timing and price.
- Confirm and enjoy Trebinje, we handle the rest.
Talk to your host
WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us. We usually reply within a few hours.
WhatsApp / Viber: +387 66 813 911
Email: booking.trebinjeguide@gmail.com