Introduction
Bosnia and Herzegovina Medjugorje attracts many travelers from different parts of the world. In our previous Blog, we discovered where is Medjugorje, a place between mountains. Today we will reveal what awaits you on your trip to Medjugorje from Balkland.
First of all, we want to say that traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a small and distant country, does not scare you! People in the Balkans are very accommodating, and the beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Medjugorje, and other cities in Herzegovina will leave you speechless! And breath!
Stay in this episode with us until the end and find out what, in addition to the Medjugorje Pilgrimage, the trip to Medjugorje with Balkland includes. Our main goal is that all travelers not only get to know but also feel life in the Balkans!
And now, it’s time to embark on a journey through Medjugorje! After this virtual journey, you will want to immediately hit the road that leads to Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the 10 wondrous Balkan countries.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Medjugorje: Medjugorje Pilgrimage
Regardless of whether you arrive at the airport in Split, Dubrovnik, or Sarajevo, your driver/guide will meet you and take you safely to the long-awaited location, Medjugorje. There is no doubt that as soon as you step into Bosnia and Herzegovina Medjugorje, you will feel the pleasant welcoming atmosphere created by all the inhabitants of this small village.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Medjugorje has so far received more than 30 million tourists who came to get to know the place where Our Lady of Medjugorje appeared. Due to the large number of tourists, this small place had to provide quality accommodation for all of them. Medjugorje hotels are of excellent quality, and you will be accommodated in one of them, where you will be greeted by a welcome dinner. And preparing for tomorrow’s important day, the Medjugorje Pilgrimage.
Five Unforgettable Days of Medjugorje Pilgrimage Experience
A local certified guide from the church will introduce all travelers to the area and tell you everything you need to know about the Medjugorje pilgrimage. As early as 10:00 a.m., you will join the daily mass in the Church of St. James, where you will hear beautiful hymns and attend a moving sermon.
You’ll admit, this is a great way to start your pilgrimage to this holy place! In Medjugorje, local priests talk with pleasure every day to everyone who arrives at the church. In addition to the priest, you will have the opportunity to talk with one of the visionaries – Marija, Vicka, Ivan, Mirjana, Jakov, and Ivana, (depends on their availabilities) who receive messages from Our Lady of Medjugorje.
During the day you will make the Way of the Cross on the Mountain of the Cross for reflection, while in the evening you will attend the rosary and another very important mass.
During these five days, you will be able to experience many spiritual activities. You can meet with visionaries who, we are sure, have a lot to tell you and answer many unanswered questions. For inspiration, visit the Cenacolo Community and hear stories of recovery. What you must not miss while you are in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the statue of the Risen Christ in the church of St. James, where you will pray.
And of course, what many pilgrims eagerly await is to join the Rosary and witness Our Lady’s apparition to the visionaries. If you don’t know how to pray the rosary correctly, you will find out soon in another one of our episodes about Medjugorje!
Five days pass quickly during the Medjugorje pilgrimage, so enjoy and absorb all the energy of peace that Medjugorje offers, and prepare for a small tour of Herzegovina!
Kravica Waterfall: You will enjoy the natural beauty of Herzegovina
On the seventh day of your stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina Medjugorje, you go to Holy Mass for the last time and then your new tour of Herzegovina begins. You start the tour with a tasting of top-quality wine. Herzegovina is known for good quality wine, and Herzegovina wine can be found in all stores in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
If you are a wine lover and like to try new food tastes, we recommend you go on Culinary Tours. Here you will have the opportunity to try, we can safely say, perfect Balkan food, which you will remember forever!
Then we will head to Kravica Waterfall. The greenery and the perfect waterfall fall at this location will leave you speechless! This location is a great place where you can get some peace at least for a little while. Kravica Waterfall is just one of the many natural beauties of Bosnia and Herzegovina that make this Balkan country magical.
Then, only 23 km from Kravica Waterfall is the village of Počitelj, which is under UNESCO protection. Počitelj, situated in the Neretva River valley, is famous for its old Ottoman buildings like a fortress and a mosque.
You will end the day in Mostar, which you will visit on the eighth day of the trip.
Magical Mostar: You will visit the largest city in Herzegovina
Mostar, the largest city in Herzegovina, is also known for its history, cultural heritage, and beautiful architectural landscape. A local guide will lead you through this city, introducing you to the famous Old Bridge, from which, if you are lucky, you will also see the brave jumps of young men. These jumps are a tradition in Mostar and attract a large number of tourists.
Also, it is inevitable to explore the Old Church, and when you visit the Jablanica Museum, you will learn a lot about the history of this place. You will get answers to the questions What happened at the Battle of Neretva in the Second World War as well as Why Mostar is such a popular city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
You will spend the evening in the beautiful city of Sarajevo. And what awaits you there? Find out below!
You will get to know the culture of Sarajevo
On the ninth and last day of this trip, you will go on a tour of Baščaršija. Baščaršija is the old Ottoman center of Sarajevo. Here you will be able to feel the atmosphere of Turkish culture. You will visit a historic old fountain that will surely leave you speechless!
Brief interesting facts about Sarajevo:
The Princess of Wales, Diana, visited Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina 27 years ago. Diana stayed in Bosnia and Herzegovina for three days to visit the families affected by landmines.
In 1984, from February 8 to 19, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sarajevo.
What attracts many tourists to Sarajevo is the war memorial. The Eternal Fire War Memorial symbolizes dedication to Second World War victims and the eternal struggle for freedom. They lit the eternal fire on April 6, 1946, and it has never been extinguished.
May your desire for travel and adventure never be extinguished. After traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina Medjugorje and visiting the other sights of this Balkan country, you will want to explore the Balkans completely!
Conclusion
Bosnia and Herzegovina Medjugorje is a journey rich in experience and beautiful locations. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje is the perfect way to find peace, visit the holy site where Our Lady of Medjugorje appeared, and have an unforgettable experience!
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a lot to offer you. Historic cities, natural beauty, delicious Balkan food, and the opportunity to meet the Balkan people who are known for their hospitality!
Save this mini-guide to Pilgrimage Medjugorje and be fully prepared when you embark on this unforgettable journey with Balkland. Next week we bring you a new episode that will talk about how to pray Rosay. Until then, meet the Medjugorje visionaries and find out what Our Lady of Medjugorje told them and the whole world!
Hi, I’m Mike—co-founder of Balkland and your on-the-ground tour leader. I’m involved from the first message to the final farewell, making sure everything feels effortless and every day feels designed around you.