Day & Side Trips from Trebinje
Trebinje is the perfect base for exploring Herzegovina, Montenegro, and the Dubrovnik Riviera. Each of these trips can be done in a day, but many travelers choose to stay overnight for a slower pace.
👉 Before you go, always check border wait times and best hours to cross.
🛣️ Trebinje → Mostar → Sarajevo
Why go: A classic Herzegovina–Bosnia loop: Blagaj Tekke springs, Mostar’s Old Bridge, Jablanica lake views, Konjic stone bridge, and Sarajevo’s Baščaršija. Perfect for architecture, Ottoman heritage, and river scenery.
Open the guide: 🌐 https://trebinje.ba/trebinje-mostar-sarajevo/
🚶 Sarajevo on Foot
Why go: Park once and explore everything on foot—Sebilj Fountain, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Latin Bridge, Ferhadija promenade, plus optional cable car to Trebević for city panoramas.
Open the guide: 🌐 https://trebinje.ba/sarajevo-on-foot
⛰️ Sarajevo → Foča → Trebinje (via Sutjeska)
Why go: Mountain drama through Sutjeska National Park, Tjentište Monument, turquoise Drina, and Foča’s riverfront cafés—rafting in season, scenic passes year-round.
Open the guide: 🌐 https://trebinje.ba/sarajevo-foca-trebinje
🌊 Trebinje → Montenegro Coast & Boka Bay
Why go: Herceg Novi promenades, Perast islets, Kotor’s old walls, Budva beaches, and the short Kamenari ferry hop across the bay; add the Kotor–Lovćen cable car for epic views. (Border: Zupci/Sitnica.)
Open the guide: 🌐 https://trebinje.ba/trebinje-montenegro
🏰 Trebinje → Dubrovnik Riviera
Why go: Dubrovnik Old Town & Srđ cable car, Lapad promenades, plus family-friendly beaches in Mlini/Srebreno and day cruises to the Elaphites—easy access from Trebinje. (Border: Ivanica/Brgat; Dubrovnik Airport nearby.)
Open the guide: 🌐 https://trebinje.ba/trebinje-dubrovnik-riviera/
Practical notes
- Borders: Crossings can be slow in summer—always check border wait times before departure and aim for early morning or later evening.
- Documents: Carry valid ID/vehicle papers.
- Parking: Old-town cores (Dubrovnik, Kotor, Sarajevo) favor paid lots/garages; arrive early in peak season.
- Timing: Each route works as a long day; for a relaxed pace, plan an overnight.
- Cash/cards: Cards widely accepted; keep some cash for kiosks, parking meters, and rural stops.