Medjugorje Tours & Travel

What Medjugorje Tours & Travel does

Medjugorje Tours & Travel is a privately held, specialist pilgrimage and Balkan travel agency founded in 2008 and headquartered in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, operating with seven employees. The company curates and resells guided tours to Medjugorje — one of the world's most-visited Catholic pilgrimage sites following the reported 1981 Marian apparitions — alongside cultural tours across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, and Italy. Its product portfolio spans day excursions (Medjugorje orientation, Herzegovina, Kravice Falls, Mostar, Sarajevo, Split, Tihaljina, Surmanci Divine Mercy), multi-day pilgrimage packages (8-day Medjugorje pilgrimage with surrounding shrines, 7-day Alice in Wonderland natural beauty tour, 9-day group tour, Mediterranean Pearl, Balkan Tour & Medjugorje), Italy-focused shrines itineraries (Shrines of Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi Anniversary 2026, 4 Days of Italy), accommodation booking across seven partner properties (Hotel Medjugorje&Spa, Hotel Leone, Hotel Luna, Hotel Lavanda, Hotel Stana, Pension Karolina, Pansion Ante), and airport transfer services from Dubrovnik, Split, and Sarajevo.

The underlying technology is deliberately lightweight: a Wix-hosted website (travelmedjugorje.com) integrated with Microsoft Office Forms for online reservations, supplemented by WhatsApp direct contact and email inquiry. The company does not operate a mobile app, expose APIs, or maintain proprietary booking software. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer via the website, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, email, and earned-media placement on TripAdvisor, where the Medjugorje Day Tour is recommended for Dubrovnik departures.

The business model is a transaction-fee / markup reseller model: tour packages and transfers are sold on a per-booking basis (typically requiring a 25% deposit, with a 'reserve now, pay later' option), accommodation is booked through partner hotels likely on commission or net-rate arrangements, and revenue is custom-quote rather than list-price. Customers are long-tail individual pilgrims, parish and church groups, cruise ship travelers, and cultural tourists — primarily international (Catholic pilgrimage is the primary segment, with cultural tourists and international leisure travelers as secondary segments). Event-driven demand is anchored around the Medjugorje Anniversary (June 25), the International Spiritual Retreat for Priests, and Prayer and Fasting Seminars at Domus Pacis. No revenue, funding, ownership, or management team disclosures are publicly available.

Name

Medjugorje Tours & Travel

Legal name

Medjugorje Tours & Travel

Website

https://travelmedjugorje.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Cultural Pilgrimage Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators (THAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Group Travel (Church/Mosque/Temple) Organizers (THAKAHAH), Religious Retreats & Spiritual Wellness Travel Agencies (THAKAHAM), Museum & Landmark Guided Tours (Skip-the-line/Docent-led) (THAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Pilgrimage tours
• Religious tourism
• Guided day tours
• Accommodation booking
• Airport transfers

Headquarters

HQ city

Medjugorje

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: Sale of curated pilgrimage and sightseeing tour packages including day tours, multi-day packages, and group tours across Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Slovenia.
2. Accommodation Booking: Arrangement and booking of partner hotels and pensions in Medjugorje including Hotel Medjugorje&Spa, Hotel Leone, Hotel Luna, Hotel Lavanda, Hotel Stana, Pension Karolina, and Pansion Ante.
3. Transfer Services: Private transportation and airport transfers between Medjugorje and Dubrovnik, Split, Sarajevo airports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Medjugorje Tours & Travel is a specialized Catholic pilgrimage travel agency that curates and sells day tours, multi-day pilgrimage packages, and cultural excursions to Medjugorje and surrounding Balkan destinations. The company also brokers accommodation bookings across seven partner hotels and pensions in Medjugorje and provides private airport transfer services connecting Dubrovnik, Split, and Sarajevo airports. Its offerings target individual pilgrims, parish groups, cruise passengers, and cultural travelers seeking guided experiences at one of the world's major Marian apparition sites.

Product overview

Medjugorje Tours & Travel operates as a specialized pilgrimage travel agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel services centered on Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company provides accommodation booking across seven properties (Hotel Medjugorje&Spa, Hotel Leone, Hotel Luna, Hotel Lavanda, Hotel Stana, Pension Karolina, and Pansion Ante) ranging from 3 to 4-star ratings, plus diverse tour services including day excursions, multi-day packages, and customized itineraries. Tour offerings encompass spiritual pilgrimages to Medjugorje's religious sites (Apparition Hill, St. James Church), cultural excursions to nearby destinations (Mostar, Sarajevo, Split, Dubrovnik), natural attractions (Kravice Falls), and international packages to Italy and broader Balkan regions. The company also provides airport transfer services connecting Medjugorje with Dubrovnik, Split, and Sarajevo airports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Medjugorje&Spa 4-star superior hotel offering 99 rooms including double, triple, disabled-access rooms and suites with terrace, featuring an Aqua Spa wellness center, located 5 minutes walk from Medjugorje center.
• Hotel Leone 4-star hotel located 150 meters from Saint James Church in Medjugorje center offering double/twin, triple, single, and family rooms with modern amenities and free WiFi.
• Hotel Luna 4-star hotel located 150 meters from Saint James Church featuring rooms with Apparition Hill views, hardwood flooring, minibar, private bathroom, and an a la carte restaurant.
• Hotel Lavanda 4-star hotel located 100 meters from St. James Church offering a serene environment for pilgrims with double/twin, triple, single, and family rooms and free WiFi.
• Hotel Stana 3-star hotel located 25 meters from Church of St. James featuring 39 stylishly furnished rooms and 2 luxurious suites with fully equipped kitchens, free WiFi, cafe with terrace, and free parking.
• Pension Karolina 3-star family hotel located 600 meters from Saint James Church on the way to Cross Mountain offering comfortable accommodation with Herzegovinian culinary specialties, free WiFi, coffee bar, and elevator access.
• Pansion Ante 3-star guest house located 200 meters from the center of Medjugorje featuring 25 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free parking, garden, shared lounge, and terrace.
• Day Tours Daily excursion tours including Medjugorje orientation, Herzegovina tours, wine cellar and tasting tours, Mostar private tours, Kravice Falls, Sarajevo, Split, Tihaljina, and spiritual tours to Divine Mercy Church in Surmanci.
• Herzegovina Day Tour Full-day 6-hour excursion visiting Kravice waterfalls, Pocitelj (UNESCO site), Blagaj, Mostar, and an Orthodox monastery with hotel pickup and English-speaking private driver.
• Medjugorje Orientation Tour 3-hour spiritual guidance tour visiting Church of St. James, Candle Park, Via Domini, Kovacica cemetery, Blue Cross, and Apparition Hill, available in Spanish, Italian, German, and French.
• Medjugorje from Dubrovnik Tour Private full-day tour departing from Dubrovnik with approximately 2.5 hour drive, including visits to Apparition Hill, Prayer Area, Statue of Risen Saviour, Queen of Peace statue, exterior altar, and English Mass at 10am.
• Medjugorje from Split Tour 12-hour full-day private tour from Split with guided climb of Apparition Hill, visits to St. James Church, and participation in daily English Mass, including private driver and minivan transport.
• Kravice Falls Tour 4-hour half-day excursion to Kravice waterfalls, one of the largest in Herzegovina, with waterfalls stretching over 100m across and tumbling 25m down with a natural swimming pool.
• Mostar Private Tour 5-hour private tour of Mostar visiting Old Bridge (UNESCO site), Franciscan Church of St. Peter and Paul, Karadjoz-bey Mosque, Kujundziluk bazaar, and Muslibegovica House.
• Sarajevo Day Tour 12-hour full-day tour to Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, visiting Bascarsija old town, site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination, and 1984 Winter Olympics venues.
• Split Day Tour 10-hour day tour to Split, Croatia featuring Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO site), Cathedral of St. Domnius, Diocletian's Cellars, and waterfront.
• Airport Transfers Private car and minivan transfer services connecting Medjugorje with Dubrovnik, Split, and Sarajevo airports and surrounding areas.
• 8-Day Medjugorje Pilgrimage Package Extended pilgrimage to Medjugorje with visits to nearby shrines including Surmanci Divine Mercy Church, Studenci Miraculous Icon, Tihaljina Church, Humac Convent, Mostar Monastery, and Siroki Museum.
• Alice in Wonderland 7-Day Natural Beauty Tour 7-day tour covering Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj, Kravice Falls, Hutovo Blato, and Medjugorje, including 6 nights at 5-star accommodation, daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and professional guided tours.
• Medjugorje & Dubrovnik 8-Night Package Combined pilgrimage package visiting highlights of Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina over 8 nights 9 days.
• 9-Day Group Tour Group tour covering Dubrovnik, Trogir, Zadar, Split, Budva, Trebinje, and Medjugorje over 8 nights and 9 days through Bosnia, Croatia, and Montenegro.
• Mediterranean Pearl 8-Day Tour 8-day tour covering southern Adriatic destinations including Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes, Trogir, Sibenik, and Budva.
• Shrines of Italy Tour Pilgrimage tour to Italian shrines including Rome, Assisi, and other sacred sites associated with Saint Francis of Assisi.
• Saint Francis of Assisi Anniversary 2026 Special anniversary tour in 2026 celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi, walking in the footsteps of saints and experiencing sacred places in Italy.
• Balkan Tour & Medjugorje Extended tour covering highlights of Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina including capital Zagreb.
• Places of Heritage Tour Specialized tour introducing travelers to cultural and historical heritage sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• 4 Days of Italy Short pilgrimage tour to Italy including famous sites and shrines, designed for travelers with limited time.
• Tailor-Made Tour Packages Customizable tour packages where travelers define duration and select destinations, cities, and monuments according to their preferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recommended on TripAdvisor for Medjugorje Day Tour from Dubrovnik

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Visit Medjugorje: Medjugorje-based tour and information service offering accommodation, transfers, and pilgrimage tours. Operates in the same local market with overlapping product.
• 206 Tours: A Catholic-focused tour operator offering pilgrimages to Medjugorje, Holy Land, and other religious sites worldwide. Directly comparable in product offering and customer base.
• Select International Tours: US-based Catholic pilgrimage tour operator with packaged trips to Medjugorje, Fatima, Lourdes, and Holy Land. Competes for the same Catholic pilgrim segment.
• Catholic Travel Centre: Specializes in Catholic pilgrimages including Medjugorje packages with parish group coordination. Direct peer in faith-based group travel segment.
• Medjugorje USA: US information and pilgrimage coordination service for Medjugorje, offering tour packages and pilgrimage program details. Comparable niche specialization.
• Peter's Way Tours: Long-established Catholic pilgrimage operator offering Medjugorje and Holy Land itineraries to US Catholic groups. Direct competitor in Catholic pilgrimage market.
• Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs: Faith-based organizer offering Franciscan-led Medjugorje pilgrimages with parish group focus. Directly comparable customer base and spiritual tour offerings.

Regional players

• Adriatic Holidays: UK-based tour operator offering Balkan multi-country packages including Medjugorje and Croatia. Comparable geographic reach and tour-package model.

Emerging players

• Gospa Tours: Specialist Medjugorje pilgrimage tour operator with focus on spiritual retreats and group programs. Comparable product mix targeting same pilgrimage destination.

Broad incumbents

• Pelago (TUI): Large-scale experiences platform offering tours and activities including religious and cultural sightseeing. Represents broad competitive pressure from well-capitalized OTA/experience aggregators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/travelmedjugorje
• Instagraminstagram.com/medjugorjetours
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medjugorje-tours-travel

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Investors

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M&A

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