Monterrasol Travel: all seasons multi-day small group car tours

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What you can do with us

You can visit with us all the Balkan countries where we operate: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. You can travel with us year-round, although we really prefer to travel off-season. We can take you on private multi-day multi-country tour across these countries. Please explore our catalog of pre-designed tours we created for organized small group tours. We specialize in cultural and historical travel in really small groups, so mature travelers and seniors are the best candidates for our tours.

Think of the Western Balkans region as a great example of off-the-beaten path travel. With our tours, we come to places that are undiscovered by mass tourism and explore "hidden gems".

With us, you will experience more than just tourism; you will avoid crowded activities, enjoy less-traveled routes, and appreciate the authentic culture of each destination.

Follow the ideas of Slow Tourism philosophy, we consider the Bosnia-Herzegovina as especially interesting as year-round destination for Senior travelers.

Let's define a few things!

Currently there is no widely accepted definition of the term tourist destination. From the traveler perspective, a tourist destination is a city, town, or other area that is dependent to a significant extent on the revenues accruing from tourism, or "a country, state, region, city, or town which is marketed or markets itself as a place for tourists to visit". Tourist destination may contain one or more tourist attractions.

Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion, and other elements that helped shape their way of life.

A tour operator typically combines tour and travel components to create a travel package. An independent tour operator is an individual or company that works by themselves as tour operators. They are not owned by another company like a franchise or chain. An independent tour operator develops, organizes and promotes its own tours directly.

An escorted tour is a form of tourism in which travelers are taken in a group to various destinations, versus a self-guided tour where the tourist is on its own. Escorted tours are normally conducted by a tour leader who takes care of all services from beginning to end of your tour. The tour leader takes care of the logistics; this includes accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, transfers to and from the airport/hotel and most meals.

Escorted tour, whether just a couple travelling with a guide in a private car or a small group led by a tour leader, becoming an increasingly popular way to discover destinations of all kinds. Travelling with like-minded people, you have more time to enjoy the destinations you have come to visit, and often you get insight and access to places and experiences which independent tourists cannot reach.

The small group car tour allows you to travel more like with family or friends instead having the trip with multiple strangers on a crowded bus. We, at Monterrasol Travel use passenger minivans such as Renault Trafic, Opel Vivaro or Fiat Scudo, that carry up to 8 people, including driver and tour leader. Minivans are our car of choice by default. In some cases, depending on the circumstances, we can use a classic passenger car, not a minivan.

One clear advantage of a small group tour is that we are not obliged to follow a strict timetable like a big tourist bus. So, we can be much more relaxed and flexible in our schedule.

Come with us to travel off-season

There are a few valuable advantages of traveling off-season in Europe. One is the significant cost savings. Off-season travel also means escaping the crowds. All attraction sites are far less congested, so you can avoid long lines and enjoy a more peaceful visit. Another advantage is the weather that is generally cooler and more comfortable than the hot summer months.

Advantages of traveling off-season

Slow Tourism philosophy

Follow the ideas of Slow Tourism philosophy, we consider the Bosnia-Herzegovina especially interesting destiantion in the light of current situation for Solo travellers and Senior travellers. All advantages of non-touristy places available here.

Slow Tourism philosophy

Promo: Year-round Bosnia discovery tour

All seasons 11 days Bosnia discovery non-touristy tour from Sarajevo. Off the beaten path travel to Medieval land of Bosnia.

Off the beaten path travel to Medieval land of Bosnia.

The latest added tours and places

September 17, 2025 We recently added a new place: Knin, Croatia. Knin Fortress, the second largest fortress in Croatia, stands majestically near the tallest mountain in Croatia, Dinara, and close to the source of the Krka river. This impressive stronghold and significant defensive structure dominates the skyline of Knin from its perch 345 meters above sea level and approximately 100 meters above the town itself.

September 8, 2025 We have created an interesting tour, a small group tour: Greece contrasts 15 days tour from Igoumenitsa. Zagori, Arta, Preveza, Nicopolis. Small group tour with minivan from Monterrasol Travel. UNESCO Zagori mountain villages, ancient bridges, archaeological sites, museums. We welcome you to explore the contrasts of Greece with our 15-day round-trip tour from Igoumenitsa. The main attraction of this tour is the UNESCO region of Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscape). Another important part of this tour is discovering attractions in areas of Ioannina, Arta, and Preveza. The main part of this tour is the region of Zagori (also called Zagorochoria). There we will visit villages in regions of Central Zagori and Tymfi, and scout beautiful ancient stone bridges locals still use. Zagori's architecture is a great representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori, we will also come to a few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints, and several monasteries. In Ioannina, we will visit its Ottoman fortress and Silversmith museum of weapons and jewelry. We will also come to the small islet inside of Ioannina's lake to explore there a few monasteries and the Ali Pasha museum. After Ioannina, we will come to Arta to see there archaeological museum and gorgeous Ottoman bridge. On the way to Arta, we plan to visit the famous Paul Vrellis Greek History museum. On the way to Preveza, we will come to the small fishers village Koronisia, located in the middle of a huge lagoon. In the area of the coastal town Preveza, we will explore the vast Roman archaeological site Nicopolis, established by Roman Emperor Octavian. On the way back to Igoumenitsa, we will visit the mountain archaeological site Cassope and an unusual place called the Necromanteion of Acheron, featuring an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone.

September 4, 2025 We created a new tour, a small group tour: Greece explorer: 18 days circle tour from Igoumenitsa via Zagori and Tzoumerka. Small group tour from Monterrasol Travel in minivan. UNESCO Zagori + Tzoumerka mountain villages and ancient bridges. Archaeological sites, museums. We invite you to explore Greece with our 18-day circle tour from Igoumenitsa. The main attraction of this tour is the UNESCO region of Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscape) and Tzoumerka, both are mountainous areas with stone villages, stone bridges, and wild nature. Also, we will come to see attractions in areas of Ioannina, Arta, and Preveza. In the region of Zagori (also called Zagorochoria), we will visit villages of Central Zagori and Tymfi, and see beautiful ancient stone bridges locals still use. Zagori's architecture is a great representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori, we will also come to a few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints, and several monasteries. Similar to Zagori, Tzoumerka is a large mountainous area with stone villages and stone bridges. Although Tzoumerka is a bit more wild, mountains are taller, canyons are deeper, and the distance between villages is longer. Here in Tzoumerka, we will also visit the cliff monastery Holy Kipinas and the picturesque Anemotrypa Stalactite cave. In Ioannina, we will visit its Ottoman fortress and Silversmith museum of weapons and jewelry, together with the small islet in the middle of Ioannina's lake to see there a few monasteries and the museum of famous Ali Pasha. Before we enter the Tzoumerka region, we are going to visit the famous Paul Vrellis Greek History museum. In Tzoumerka, we will come to see the mountain town of Syrrako and take a hiking pass through a canyon between Syrrako and Kalarites. From Syrrako, we will continue our tour via the Holy Kipinas monastery, located just on the cliff, and will come to the mountain town of Melissourgoi, where we need to see its bridge. The next day we will visit Anemotrypa Stalactite cave, see the large ancient bridge in Frasta, and come to Arta to explore its archaeological museum and gorgeous Ottoman bridge. On the way to Preveza, we will come to the small fishers village Koronisia, located in the middle of a huge lagoon. In the area of the coastal town Preveza, we will explore the vast Roman archaeological site Nicopolis, established by Roman Emperor Octavian. On the way back to Igoumenitsa, we will visit the mountain archaeological site Cassope and an unusual place called the Necromanteion of Acheron, featuring an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone.

July 6, 2025 Our tours catalog have one more tour, a small group tour: All seasons Bosnia 4 days mini tour with Montenegro towns Budva and Perast from Makarska. Monterrasol Travel tour in small group minivan. Kravice waterfalls, Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj, Vjetrenica cave, Tvrdos, Trebinje. Welcome to discover Bosnia-Herzegovina with all seasons 3 days mini tour from Makarska, to see old towns, fortresses, monasteries, waterfalls, cave and taste famous Herzegovina wine. With this tour we will also visit in Montenegro vibrant town Budva with historical center full of Venetian spirit, and small coastal town Perast known for two islands with monasteries. The first day of this tour will start with amazing Kravica natural park with waterfalls, after we will walk in a real Roman villa Rustica, established as agricultural estate in 4th century AD, and on the way to Trebinje we will visit Zavala monastery partially located in a cave. After sleep one night in Trebinje, we will take a road to Montenegro to see historical center of Budva, with citadel and old churches, and walk its old walls, and walk the coast of small town Perast, together with short ride by boat to the island with small monastery; later, at the same day evening, we will return back to Trebinje, to taste a wine in the best in region family running winery. On the next day, we will see Tvrdos monastery, know for its wine cellars, and taste few varieties of wine monks produce there; after we will have a tour in Vjetrenica cave and see unique creature, so called human fish; before we will arrive to Mostar, we will climb to Stolac, old Ottoman fortress with great view to the valley, and we will spend rest of day in Mostar, to walk over old town Mostar (historical center with Mostar bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Next day, after night in Mostar, we will see beautiful tekija (dervish monastery) in Blagaj, nearly 600 years old, and walk streets of medieval fortified town Pocitelj with great view from Ottoman fort.

June 26, 2025 We have added a new place: Tunnel of Hope, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Tunnel of Hope educates on 1990s Balkan conflicts, particularly on the siege of Sarajevo, often overlooked in mainstream history. Built secretly using shovels by Bosnian forces, the Tunnel facilitated the transport of food, fuel, weapons, and humanitarian aid. Visitors leave moved by the stark reality of war and inspired by human tenacity, making it a must-visit for history buffs and empathetic travelers alike.

June 13, 2025 We added one more destination: Klis, Croatia. Klis Fortress, known well in Roman time, played a crucial role during the Ottoman wars in Europe. Fortress rises dramatically above the village of Klis, just 13 kilometers from the city Split, Croatia. Its strategic hilltop location, sandwiched between the Kozjak and Mosor mountains, offers sweeping views of Split, the Adriatic Sea, and the rural hinterland.

June 2, 2025 Another one place was added: Korçë (Korce), Albania. Korce (Korçë): Albania's vultural crossroads. Nestled in southeastern Albania near the Greek and North Macedonian borders, Korce is a high-altitude town surrounded by the Morava Mountains. Its crisp climate, cobblestone streets, and mix of Ottoman and European architecture make it a refreshing escape. Known as the ＂City of Serenades＂, it blends tradition with vibrant urban energy.

May 21, 2025 We have added a new place: Vir, Croatia. Vir peninsula, linked to Croatia's mainland by a bridge, is a North Dalmatian coastal gem blending modern comforts with rustic charm. Once a quiet fishing area, it's now a family-friendly destination famed for sandy beaches, clear waters, and vibrant summer energy. Its accessibility and mix of relaxation and activities make it a hit with both locals and international visitors.

May 9, 2025 New place added to our catalog: Filosofou, Greece. The Filosofou Monasteries, located near the town of Dimitsana in the Peloponnese region of Greece, is a significant historical and cultural site that attracts tourists for its unique blend of natural beauty, architectural heritage, and spiritual significance. The monasteries are nestled within the stunning Lousios Gorge, providing a picturesque backdrop of natural beauty.

April 30, 2025 Another one place was added: Grgeteg, Serbia. The Grgeteg Monastery, one of several monasteries on the Fruska Gora mountain in northern Serbia, founded in 1471, is famous for its baroque church with intricate iconostasis.

The latest updates on our site

September 13, 2025 We have polished the description of place Dion, Greece. The Archaeological Park of Dion, the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus in Greece, features several notable sanctuaries, including those dedicated to Zeus, Demeter, Artemis, Asklepios, and Isis. The Sanctuary of Demeter is the oldest, dating back to the Archaic period, while the Sanctuary of Zeus was built during the Hellenistic period. The site also includes a theater, which, although rebuilt in wood, was once a venue for concerts and shows.

September 13, 2025 We have enhanced the description of place Athens, Greece. Athens, the capital of Greece and one of the world's oldest cities, is located in the Attica region near the Saronic Gulf in southeastern Europe. Sitting between three hills, including the famous Acropolis hill, the city enjoys a unique blend of ancient heritage and modern urban life. Famous the Acropolis of Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

September 12, 2025 We have updated details for a small group tour: Northern Greece 15 days exploring tour from Thessaloniki. Monterrasol Travel small group minivan tour. Thasos island, Philippi, Zagori mountain villages. We welcome you to discover amazing Northern Greece region with our 15 days tour from Thessaloniki. With this off-season tour we going to see the most important areas of Northern Greece, come to see Thasos island, visit archaeological site Philippi (UNESCO World Heritage site), and spend few days in famous region Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage site for Cultural Landscape). The tour will start with visiting Amphipolis, an important ancient Greek polis and a Roman city later, today a large archaeological site with a museum. Amphipolis is known from antiquity as a colony of ancient Athenians and the site of the battle between the Spartans and Athenians in 422 BC. After Amphipolis we will come to Kavala, to see its historical center, fortress and taste wine in nearby winery. Near Kavala will will come to explore huge and important archaeological site Philippi, with exceptional Roman architecture, its urban layout as a smaller reflection of Rome itself, and its importance in Christianity because of several visits to the city by the apostle Paul. For those who enjoy wine, we scheduled to visit two famous wineries in the Kavala region, Biblia Chora winery and Chateau Nico Lazaridi winery, and taste their wines. From Kavala, after short drive, we will take a quick ferry to Thasos island, where we will visit historical landmarks of Thasos town, museum of Olive and Olive oil, picturesque Kefalogourna waterfalls, Archangel Michael monastery, Marble Quarry and few other sites. When we return back from Thasos to mainland, we will continue to discover Northern Greece. We will continue with Byzantine Greece by visit Byzantine museum in Veria. Near Veria, we will come to Aegae, first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the burial place for their kings, considered to be one of the biggest and the most significant places of classical Greece. Its inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its monumental significance in Western civilization and exceptional architecture. After Aegae, next place to visit is mountain town Metsovo, known from Ottoman census records. Metsovo residents got a special privileges by provided the special service of guarding local mountain passes and the servicing of travelers. Metsovo is known for merchants, traveling sheepherders, rich traders, and cuisine with famous local cheeses and winemaking industries, including the Katogi vineyard of the Averoff family. Large part of this tour is visiting Zagori region, designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zagori contains 46 villages known as Zagori villages, also called Zagorochoria. The main source of income for the local communities originally came from commercial activities which resulted in migration to distant places. As result, the region is full of cute villages with stone houses, stone bridges, cobblestones, fountains, schools, temples and monasteries. UNESCO added Zagori to the list of Cultural Landscapes, acknowledging the universal value of Zagori's architecture as a representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori we will also come to few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints.

September 11, 2025 We have polished the description of place Aigai (Aegae), Greece. The archaeological site of Aegae, also known as Aigai, is situated in northern Greece, approximately 80 km southeast of Thessaloniki, at the foot of the Pierian Mountains. This site was the original capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom It was here that Alexander the Great was proclaimed king in 336 BC. Aegae listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its monumental significance in Western civilization.

August 31, 2025 We have reviewed the information of place Ohrid, North Macedonia. Ohrid is a charming town in the country North Macedonia (before it called just Macedonia), located at the edge of the stunning Lake Ohrid. Ohrid once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a ＂Jerusalem of the Balkans＂. The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Ohrid is one of only 28 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are Cultural as well as Natural sites.

August 29, 2025 We have enhanced the description of place Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The town is one of the oldest permanent settlements in Bosnia-Herzegovina (dating back almost 4000 years), and home to the iconic Konjic Old Stone Bridge, constructed in 1683 during the Ottoman era. Konjic is also famous for its woodcarving tradition. Konjic natural heritage together with the cultural heritage represent rich and valuable resources for Bosnia-Herzegovina as well as Europe.

August 26, 2025 We recently updated information for a small group tour: Discover Bosnia Montenegro Macedonia in 14 days tour. Small group tour with minivan by Monterrasol Travel. Balkans roadtrip from Sarajevo to Thessaloniki via UNESCO sites, old towns, monasteries and fortresses. Balkans discovery 14 days tour will open for you 3 countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia. Together with mentioned countries, you will also briefly meet Albania and will able to enjoy great time in beautiful coastal city Thessaloniki in Greece. With this tour we will pass over wonderful hilly Bosnia-Herzegovina, coastal venetian towns of Montenegro, unexpected panoramas of Albania, and visit roman sites of Macedonia. In all 3 countries we will visit most of must-see places. We will walk venetian towns in Montenegro; medieval towns in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; will see famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; ancient roman settlement in Macedonia; fortified towns in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; archaeological places in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Macedonia; medieval fortresses of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; UNESCO sites in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia and Montenegro.

August 13, 2025 We have reviewed the details for a small group tour: Greece +Albania off-season UNESCO sites tour 19 days from Igoumenitsa. Monterrasol Travel minivan small group tour. Off the beaten path circle tour exploring Greece and Albania. We invite you to travel with us to two beautiful Mediterranean countries, Greece and Albania. With this our off-the-beaten-path circle tour, we will visit several UNESCO sites in each country and come to explore lesser-traveled locations. This tour is also full of contrasts: islands and mountains, coastal and mountain roads, coastal towns with beaches and mountain stone villages with stone bridges, Orthodox churches and Muslim mosques. But each country is very welcoming and friendly, with its own gastronomy, culture, and traditions. We will drive beautiful coastal roads, admire panoramic viewpoints, explore imposing archaeological sites, walk streets of mountain villages, stay on top of ancient stone bridges, see impressive museums and Orthodox monasteries, and every day enjoy food and drinks of local cuisine. In Albania, we will visit: archaeological site Butrint (UNESCO World Heritage site); see beautiful beaches of town Ksamil; see Ottoman castle in Sarande and come to the beautiful natural phenomenon Blue Eye; take a coastal road and see castles Borsh, Porto Palermo, and Himare; pass across Llogara and enjoy panoramic views; explore important archaeological site Apollonia (UNESCO Tentative List site); see town Berat (UNESCO World Heritage site), called The Town of a Thousand Windows; see fortress in town Tepelene; in town Gjirokaster (UNESCO World Heritage site) see its fortress, Army museum, and walk old bazaar streets. In Greece, we will come to see: several stone villages and stone bridges in mountain area called Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage site); important town Ioannina with its fortress, Silversmith museum of weapons and jewelry, and lake island full of monasteries; explore archaeological site Dodoni (UNESCO Tentative List site) and admire its huge theater; see Venetian fortress in town Vonitsa and walk a pass over the sea to small island; come to see town Lefkada and explore whole Lefkada island until its last point, a Cape Lefkatas lighthouse; come via undersea tunnel to town Preveza and see nearby located important archaeological site Nicopolis (UNESCO Tentative List site) with its museum; and on the way back to Igoumenitsa see archaeological sites Cassope and Necromanteion of Acheron.

August 13, 2025 We have enhanced the description for a small group tour: Discover Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania Macedonia Greece in 23 days tour. Small group tour in minivan from Monterrasol Travel. UNESCO sites, old towns, monasteries and fortresses on Balkans roadtrip from Zagreb to Igoumenitsa. Come with us to travel the Balkans with our 23-day road trip from Zagreb to Igoumenitsa. The tour will pass through 6 Balkan countries: Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, and Greece. We will pass over the Adriatic coast and Dalmatian Riviera of Croatia to see its coastal Venetian towns, the wonderful hilly nature of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the coastal Venetian towns of Montenegro, the unexpected panoramas and old castles of Albania, discover a lake town and huge monastery in North Macedonia, and visit famous UNESCO places in Greece. In each country of this tour, we will visit must-see important attractions, UNESCO sites, and through cultural heritage places will understand and feel each country's spirit. Passing Croatia, we will pass beautiful coastal roads and see the coastal Venetian towns Zadar, Sibenik, Trogir, Split, and their main attractions. In Bosnia-Herzegovina, we will see ancient bridges, towns known from the Ottoman era, a famous Orthodox monastery with its own wine cellars, and all that by scenic roads of hilly landscapes. Traveling Montenegro, we are going to see Venetian fortified towns, the remains of an old town destroyed by an earthquake, a Roman aqueduct still in great shape, a cave monastery, and a beautiful coastline. In Albania, we will visit a few impressive fortresses, an impressive old bazaar still full of locally made goods, a huge archaeological site, and we will admire beautiful nature. North Macedonia will show us a lively lake town that once had 365 churches, according to legend, and was referred to as the Jerusalem of the Balkans. Here we will see an impressive lake monastery and a large archaeological site still showing beautiful frescoes. In Greece, we will see several historical museums and archaeological sites in Aegae, Pella, and Dodoni. We will visit the amazing Meteora monasteries sitting on huge stone boulders, walk streets famous among locals in a mountain town known for its wine and cheese, see the Silversmith Museum located in the Ottoman fortress, and enjoy Greek hospitality and cuisine every day. With this tour you will get an initial understanding of each country. If you wish, you can come with us to explore each country in-depth with the next tours.

August 13, 2025 We have polished the description for a small group tour: Classic Greece off-season: UNESCO sites 9 days tour from Athens. Monterrasol Travel minivan small group tour. Greece Peloponnese must-see sites circle tour. We welcome to our the classic Greece 9-day tour from Athens. This off-season circle tour belong to our category of Classic Greece tours focusing on must-see Greece Peloponnese locations, mostly UNESCO sites and well-known historical places. We suggesting this tour if you have limited time in Greece and would like to know some of must-see Greece mainland attractions. The tour will start with visiting Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage site), the heart of Mycenaean civilization, mostly known as the last phase of the Bronze Age in ancient Greece, spanning the period from approximately 1750 to 1050 BC. In Mycenae, we will see archaeological site and archaeological museum. We will come to stay in coastal town Nafplio for two nights. In Nafplio, once served as a capital of Greece, we will see its impressive hilly fortress Palamidi (UNESCO Tentative List site) and town's fortified part Akronafplia. Lated, we will come to town Argos, to see its archaeological site. On the way from Nafplio to Sparta, we will visit archaeological site Tiryns (UNESCO World Heritage site), a hill fort known from before the beginning of the Bronze Age. It reached its height of importance between 1400 and 1200 BC, when it became one of the most important centers of the Mycenaean world. Tiryns is associated with the myths surrounding Heracles, as his residence during his labors, and some sources cite it as his birthplace. In Sparta, we will say hello to the King Leonidas, king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, from approximately 530-480 BCE. He died during the Battle of Thermopylae. We will also walk the archaeological site of Sparta. At the next day, we will come to see Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage site), known in the Chronicle of the Morea as Myzethras or Myzithras, a fortified town near Sparta. We will explore the large collection of historic buildings and see the beautiful artworks that have survived inside the churches and other monuments. After return back to Sparta, we will visit well-known Olive Oil museum. Our next destination is important site Messene (UNESCO Tentative List site), ruins of the large classical city-state of Ancient Messene. The site was founded in the Bronze Age as Ithome, and Ancient Messene was larger than Athens at the time, it had formidable fortification walls that were 9.5 kilometers in length and imposing public buildings and temples. The part of Walls of Ancient Messene we will see after the archaeological site. During the next day, we will explore Ancient Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage site), the ruined ancient sanctuary, home of the ancient Olympic Games, and former site of the massive Statue of Zeus, which had been ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Here we will walk its large archaeological site, and visit the archaeological museum of Olympia (one of the most important museums in Greece) that houses finds from the archaeological site, including a Praxiteles sculpture. From Olympia, we will come to the important coastal town Patras, to see its impressive hilly castle, several sites from Roman times, and Patras Orthodox cathedral of Saint Andrew, a grand cathedral dedicated to the First-called Apostle of Christ, Saint Andrew. This impressive cathedral considered the largest Orthodox church in Greece and the third largest Byzantine-style church in the Balkans. After overnight in Patras, we will come to see Patras archaeological museum, second one by importance after Acropolis museum in Athens. After museum, we will see one of two fortresses intended to protect the entrance of the Corinthian Gulf. The Rio fortress, historically known as the Castle of the Morea, in opposition to its counterpart, the Castle of Rumelia at Antirrio, was built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in 1499 above the ruins of an ancient temple of Poseidon. Along with its twin, the Antirrio Castle, fortresses were nicknamed the Little Dardanelles. Before return back to Athens, we will explore another important and well-known place, the Ancient Corinth. Here will will see archaeological site and museum. We also will see impressive Corinth canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Completed in 1893, it cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese peninsula from the Greek mainland.

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