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

December 6, 2025 Another one place was added: Veria, Greece. Veria, also spelled Veroia or Beroea, is a city in Central Macedonia, northern Greece, known for its rich history, Byzantine architecture, and proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aigai (modern Vergina). Historically an important center since antiquity and the Byzantine era, it is built on the foothills of Mt. Vermion and crossed by the River Tripotamo. The city has numerous churches, and is nicknamed ＂Little Jerusalem＂ for its many religious sites.

November 27, 2025 We invite you to the new tour, a small group tour: Year-round exploring Serbia 16 days tour from Belgrade. Monterrasol Travel small group tour in minivan. Roadtrip across largest former Yugoslavia country. We welcome you to get on our 16 days exploring Serbia tour across largest former Yugoslavia country. The roadtrip will pass scenic roads and through interesting facts and historical intersections you will learn about the history of this great country and whole area. We will visit famous well deserved UNESCO places, old Orthodox monasteries, Ottoman medieval fortresses, picturesque caves, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and amazing viewpoints. Serbia is a country with rich culture, many traditions and deep history, and you will understand why the Balkans called today as multicultural land. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the whole trip.

November 23, 2025 We have found a new place: Kardamyli, Greece. Kardamyli is a coastal gem perched on the west side of the Mani Peninsula in southern Greece, only 35 kilometers from Kalamata. Surrounded by mountains and the brilliant blue Messenian Gulf, the village is famed for its natural scenery, tranquil beaches, and timeless charm.

November 19, 2025 New route added to our catalog, a small group tour: Greece Zagori 8 days tour with UNESCO mountain stone villages and ancient stone bridges. Monterrasol Travel tour with small group minivan. Off-season circle tour from Igoumenitsa via history, cuisine, nature. We welcome you to a small 8-day discovery off-season circle tour from Igoumenitsa across the UNESCO region of Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural landscape). We will see famous and the most beautiful mountain stone villages and walk over ancient stone bridges. As a small bonus, at the end of this round trip, we will come to Ioannina to see its Ottoman fortress and Silversmith Museum of weapons and jewelry. The tour will start with visiting an important archaeological site, Dodoni (UNESCO Tentative List site), with its huge ancient theater, known from ancient times for its Oracle. We will stay overnight in the mountain town Metsovo, known for its wine and cheese. Before coming to Zagori, we will visit the town Kastoria, known for its fur production and exceptional Byzantine churches. We will learn about the Byzantine period of Greece in its Byzantine museum, use the promenade along the lake, and come to see the monastery and cave. The main part of this tour is exploring the region of Zagori (also known as Zagorochoria). There we will visit a few villages in the 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, with its monasteries and churches, large houses, and stone bridges.

November 13, 2025 We discovered an interesting destination: Ano Pedina, Greece. Ano Pedina is a small traditional village in the region of Central Zagori, first appears in historical records in the mid-14th century. Sitting on the western slopes of Mount Tymfi, it is surrounded by the unique natural beauty and rugged landscapes that characterize the broader Zagori area.

November 9, 2025 We invite you to the new tour, a small group tour: Exploring Greece Macedonia and Thessaly 16 days circle tour from Thessaloniki. Small group car tour by Monterrasol Travel. Thasos island, Philippi, Aegae, Pella, Edessa, Meteora, Olympus. Come with us to explore two famous regions of Greece, Macedonia and Thessaly, with our 16-day circle tour from Thessaloniki. With this off-season tour we will see Thasos Island and the most important attractions of both regions, together with a few lesser-known locations. We will start our tour with discovering Amphipolis, an important ancient Greek polis and later a Roman city, nowadays a large archaeological site with a museum, known from antiquity as a colony of ancient Athenians and the site of the battle between the Spartans and Athenians in 422 BC. After Thessaloniki, we will come to Kavala to see its historical center and fortress. Near Kavala, we will come to explore the huge and important archaeological site of Philippi, with its 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 will visit two famous wineries in the Kavala region, Biblia Chora winery and Chateau Nico Lazaridi winery, and taste their wines. From Kavala, after a short drive, we will take a quick ferry to Thasos Island, where we will visit historical landmarks of Thasos town, the Museum of Olive and Olive Oil, the picturesque Kefalogourna waterfalls, the Archangel Michael monastery, the Marble Quarry, and a few other locations. When we return back from Thasos to the mainland, we will continue our discoveries. On the way to town Serres, we will see the beautiful Alistrati cave, and two important monasteries, the Ascension of the Lord monastery and the Virgin Mary Eikosiphoinissa monastery. In Serres, we will see its historical attractions and visit one more monastery, the mountainous Saint John the Forerunner monastery. From Serres, we will come to Pella to see its archaeological site and museum. After walking in Pella, we will come to town Edessa, to explore its attractions, small historical center, archaeological site, and the monastery of Holy Trinity. From Edessa, we will visit the area of Mieza, to see its archaeological site, ancient theater, and historical landmarks related to Aristotle. We will continue our tour with a visit to the Byzantine museum in Veria, and see the so-called Podium of Paul the Apostle, the site where he talked with people. Near Veria, we will come to Aegae, the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the burial place for their kings, considered to be one of the biggest and most significant places of classical Greece. Aegae is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its monumental significance in Western civilization and exceptional architecture. Our next place to visit is town Kalampaka, known for the famous monasteries of Meteora. We will visit all monasteries that are open during these two days. After the Meteora monasteries, we will come to town Larissa, to see its archaeological museum and ancient theater. From Larissa, we will come to the area of Mount Olympus and learn how the area was explored over centuries. We also will visit the large archaeological site Dion, and see its archaeological museum and ancient theater.

October 26, 2025 We have found a new destination: Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia in northeastern Spain blends beautifully rich history and innovative modernity. Barcelona boasts 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which seven are Gaudí's architectural wonders.

October 20, 2025 We have found a new destination: Buitrago de Lozoya, Spain. Buitrago de Lozoya is a captivating small town nestled in the northern part of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Surrounded by mountains and natural beauty, it invites visitors to step back into medieval times, thanks to its well-preserved historic walls and charming streets.

October 11, 2025 We recently added a new place: Burgos, Spain. Burgos, Founded around 884 AD, located in northern Spain within Castilla y León, is a city rich in history and culture. It lies along the Arlanzón River, offering a blend of scenic river views and historic architecture. Its strategic location made it an important medieval hub, making it a must-visit for travelers.

October 2, 2025 New place added to our catalog: Aspraggeli, Greece. Aspraggeli is a charming mountain village in the heart of the Zagori region in northwestern Greece. It sits at the entrance to the Zagorochoria area, making it the first stop for many exploring this UNESCO-nominated landscape.

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December 2, 2025 We added few more details in description for a small group tour: Small 9 days discovery tour of Central Greece from Athens. Small group tour with minivan by Monterrasol Travel. Explore main touristy attractions of Central Greece. Come with us to explore Central Greece with our 9-day circle tour from Athens. We will come to visit main and must-see attractions of Central Greece. We aimed this tour to first-time visitors of Greece interested in the classic attractions of Greece, Greek culture and cuisine. After we pick you up in Athens, the very first attraction we will visit is town Livadeia, its old medieval part, where we will learn the history of the local Oracle. The next attraction to see is a historic walled monastery Hosios Loukas (UNESCO World Heritage site), founded in the mid-10th century, one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art. In Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage site), famous for its Oracle, we will explore its archaeological site and museum. We will stay two nights in coastal town Volos, where we will explore the archaeological sites Sesklo and Dimini, related to the Greek Neolithic Period (ca. 6000-3000 BCE). In Volos, we will visit its archaeological museum to see artifacts from Sesklo and Dimini. On the way to Kalampaka, town from where we will come to see cliff monasteries of Meteora (UNESCO World Heritage site), we will visit Larissa, a town with an ancient theater and a beautiful archaeological museum. In Kalampaka we will spend two nights, and will visit all monasteries that are open during these two days. From Kalampaka, we will take a quite long road to beautiful coastal town Nafpaktos, and on the way will visit Thermopylae, the famous place where Leonidas, great King of Sparta, together with his 300 warriors, stopped the Persian army of King Xerxes. In Nafpaktos, we will need to see it's fortress, overlooking the whole bay, and learn why this town was always so important. We will also come to see nearby monastery, and will explore old port of Nafpaktos, learn its history and see why statue of famous Miguel de Cervantes stay here. On the way to Patras, we will admire beautiful 2880 meters long Rio–Antirrio Bridge, is one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type. In Patras, we must see its hilly fortress, explore several attractions from Roman period, and come to see the cathedral of Saint Andrew, dedicated to the Apostle, the second-largest in the Balkans and a place of pilgrimage for Christians from all over the world. By your choice, the scheduled visit to the Patras fortress can be replaced by visit to the Patras archaeological museum. On the way back to Athens, we will come to see archaeological site and museum in Ancient Corinth, and admire the view of Corinth canal. Ancient Corinth was a powerful and prosperous city-state in ancient Greece, renowned for its strategic location on the Isthmus of Corinth.

December 2, 2025 We recently updated information of the place Chalkida, Greece. Chalkida, also called Chalcis, is a lively town on Evia Island in central Greece, linked to the mainland by a famous 19th-century sliding bridge, ideal location to see famous tidal phenomenon. Chalkida charms visitors with its seaside vibe, old castles, and tasty seafood spots. The town location is where a narrow channel splits Evia from mainland Boeotia, creating tidal whirlpools called Euripus.

December 1, 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 you to our classic Greece 9-day tour from Athens. This off-season circle tour belongs to our category of Classic Greece tours focusing on must-see Greece Peloponnese locations, mostly UNESCO sites and well-known historical places. We suggest this tour if you have limited time in Greece and would like to know some of the must-see mainland Greece 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 an archaeological site and an archaeological museum. We will come to stay in the coastal town Nafplio for two nights. In Nafplio, which once served as a capital of Greece, we will see its impressive hilly fortress Palamidi (UNESCO Tentative List site) and the town's fortified part, Akronafplia. Later, we will come to town Argos to see its archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List site). On the way from Nafplio to Sparta, we will visit the archaeological site of 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 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. 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 returning back to Sparta, we will visit the well-known Olive Oil Museum. Our next destination is the important site of Messene (UNESCO Tentative List site), the 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 the 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 the Patras Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew, a grand cathedral dedicated to the First-Called Apostle of Christ, Saint Andrew. This impressive cathedral is considered the largest Orthodox church in Greece and the third-largest Byzantine-style church in the Balkans. After an overnight in Patras, we will come to see the Patras Archaeological Museum, the second most important after the Acropolis Museum in Athens. After the 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, the fortresses were nicknamed the Little Dardanelles. Before returning back to Athens, we will explore another important and well-known place, Ancient Corinth. Here we will see an archaeological site and museum. We also will see the 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.

November 30, 2025 We have enhanced the description for a small group tour: Central Greece off the beaten path 9 days circle tour from Athens. Monterrasol Travel small group tour with minivan. Discover lesser-known places of Central Greece. We welcome you to travel with us off the beaten path across Central Greece. Our 9-day circle tour from Athens will come to many lesser-known places: archaeological sites with ancient theaters and museums, small ancient monasteries, Mycenaean acropolis and tombs, fortresses and castles, beautiful coastal towns and taverns where locals eat. We will start our tour with visiting Brauron, one of the twelve cities of ancient Attica, nowadays known as the sanctuary of Artemis, to see its archaeological site and museum. Our next destination is the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods, founded by Herodes Atticus around 160 AD, today contains ruins of Roman baths and several elegant statues of Egyptian gods. After that, we will come to Marathon, that town where the Battle of Marathon was in 490 BCE, in which the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides, a Greek herald at the battle, was sent running from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory, which is how the marathon running race was conceived in modern times. In Marathon, we will explore its archaeological museum. We will stay two nights in Chalkida (also known as Chalcis or Halkida). From here, we will come to explore the archaeological site of Eretria (UNESCO Tentative List site) with its ancient theater and museum. Eretria was an important Greek polis in the 6th and 5th centuries BC, mentioned by many famous writers and actively involved in significant historical events. The earliest mention of Eretria was by Homer in his Iliad, who listed Eretria as one of the Greek cities that sent ships to the Trojan War. In Chalkida, we will come to Karababa Castle, an Ottoman castle of the 17th century, to look around, see its small museum with fantastic sculptures from Venetian times, and admire a beautiful viewpoint over the south bay of Chalkida. From Chalkida, we will come to town Thiva (known also as Thebes), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, which played an important role in Greek myths. This is that Thebes that ended Spartan hegemony at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC. Here we will explore its archaeological museum. We will walk along a beautiful river, passing by the old medieval part of Livadeia, and will learn the history of the local oracle. In Chaeronea, we will see its ancient theater and see the Lion of Chaeronea. According to Pausanias, the lion was erected by the Thebans to commemorate their fallen. We will stay overnight in town Amfikleia and come in the morning to Mining Park Vagonetto, a unique thematic park and museum where you will have the opportunity to follow the lives of miners and visit a real 18-meter underground gallery, use the existing train, and make stops in themed caves with a guide in various works. On the way to Nafpaktos, we will stop in the beautiful coastal town Galaxidi. In Nafpaktos, we will need to see its fortress overlooking the whole bay and learn why this town was always so important. In the old part of Nafpaktos, we will see its small port and say hello to famous Miguel de Cervantes. We will also visit one nearby located monastery. On the way to Patras, we will admire the beautiful 2880-meter-long Rio–Antirrio Bridge, one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type. In the Patras suburb, we visit the Voudeni Mycenaean cemetery, a huge necropolis from 1500 BC with about 70 tombs, 2 of which are enormous. From Partas, we will take a road to Sikyon, an ancient Greek city-state situated in the northern Peloponnese in the vicinity of Corinth. Here we will explore its beautiful archaeological site and museum. In Greek mythology first attested by Hesiod, here Prometheus tricked Zeus for humanity's benefit and thus incurred his wrath. We will stay two nights in the coastal town of Nafplio (UNESCO Tentative List site), known for its hilly fortress and old quarter. From Nafplio we will come to explore the archaeological site Midea with one of the largest and best-preserved Mycenaean citadels, the archaeological site Argos (UNESCO Tentative List site) with a large theater, the Odeon, Roman baths, and other ruins, and Tiryns. The Mycenaean Acropolis of Tiryns (UNESCO World Heritage site), a Mycenaean site with 8 meter thick walls, said to be built by Cyclops. This is the location from which the mythical hero Heracles was said to have performed his Twelve Labors. On the way from Nafplio to Loutraki, we will visit two destinations: an archaeological site Asini, the ancient city mentioned by Homer, and the small 11th-century serene Agnountos monastery, a beautiful monument of Byzantine art, with a vibrant garden and captivating 1000-year-old frescoes. After an overnight in Loutraki, before we take the road back to Athens, we will come to explore Acrocorinth, the Acropolis of Ancient Corinth, a monolithic 575-meter-high rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth. Acrocorinth counts as the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece and one of the most important medieval Greek fortresses. This is that Acrocorinth that is mentioned in the ancient Corinthian myth from the 2nd century CE, about a dispute between Poseidon (the sea) and Helios (the sun): the verdict was that the Isthmus of Corinth belonged to Poseidon and the acropolis of Corinth (Acrocorinth) to Helios.

November 29, 2025 We added more details in description for a small group tour: Greece discovery 9 days tour from Athens. Ancient towns, beaches, castles and monasteries. Small group tour in minivan by Monterrasol Travel. Discover Central Greece: Delphi, Nafpaktos, Corinth, Mycenae. We welcome you to come with us on 9-day circle tour from Athens to discover Central Greece. We will see the most important must-see attractions of Central Greece. We aimed this tour to first-time visitors of Greece interested in the classic attractions of Greece, Greek culture and cuisine. After our car will pick you up in Athens, the very first attraction we will visit is town Livadeia, its old medieval part, where we will learn the history of the local Oracle. The next attraction to see is a historic walled monastery Hosios Loukas (UNESCO World Heritage site), founded in the mid-10th century, one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art. In Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage site), famous for its Oracle, we will explore its archaeological site and museum. After second night in Delphi, we will take a coastal road toward beautiful town Nafpaktos, and on the way will visit small picturesque coastal town Galaxidi. In Nafpaktos, we will need to see it's fortress overlooking the whole bay, and learn why this town was always so important. In the old part of Nafpaktos, we will see its small port and say Hello to famous Miguel de Cervantes. On the way to Patras, we will admire beautiful 2880 meters long Rio–Antirrio Bridge, is one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type. In Patras, we visit the archaeological museum, fortress, and the cathedral of Saint Andrew, dedicated to the Apostle, the second-largest in the Balkans and a place of pilgrimage for Christians from all over the world. From Patras, we will take a road to beautiful coastal town Nafplio, and on the way will visit important archaeological site Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage site) and its museum. Mycenae, the heart of Mycenaean civilization, mostly known as the last phase of the Bronze Age in ancient Greece in the period approximately 1750 to 1050 BC. In Mycenae, we will see archaeological site and archaeological museum. In Nafplio, we will come to its hilly Palamidi fortress, see its chambers and wall, and admire gorgeous view to the sea. We will see also another part of Nafplio, Acronauplia, older fortress built between Roman & Venetian eras. At evening, we will come for a walk along the fortress rock on the promenade, to enjoy panoramas of sea and sky during beautiful sunset. On the next day we will come to see Mycenean Acropolis of Tiryns (UNESCO World Heritage site), Mycenaean site with 8m thick walls, said to be built by Cyclops. This is the location from which the mythical hero Heracles was said to have performed his Twelve Labours. We will continue this day with exploring Argos archaeological site, where we can see large theater, the Odeon, Roman baths, and other ruins. After third night in Nafplio, we will come to explore famous Epidaurus (UNESCO World Heritage site), where we will see it grandiose ancient theater still involving in performances, its archaeological site and museum. Before arrive to Loutraki, we will admire the view of Corinth canal. On the next day, after stay one night in coastal town Loutraki, we will climb steps and pathes of Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth. After Acrocorinth, we will come to explore Ancient Corinth and see its museum. Ancient Corinth was a powerful and prosperous city-state in ancient Greece, renowned for its strategic location on the Isthmus of Corinth. After that we will take a road back to Athens.

November 4, 2025 We recently updated information for a small group tour: Central Greece 14 days circle tour to less touristy attractions from Igoumenitsa. Small group tour in minivan by Monterrasol Travel. Off-season explore lesser-known locations. We welcome you to travel with us across Central Greece to explore lesser-known locations with our 14-day off-season circle tour from Igoumenitsa. Traveling to lesser-known locations offers the unique benefit of authentic and immersive cultural experiences. Unlike popular tourist spots often saturated with visitors, these destinations allow for meaningful interactions with locals who are genuinely welcoming and willing to share their traditions, customs, and lifestyles. We will start with visiting the Necromanteion of Acheron (oracle of the dead), an unusual site with an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone. After Necromanteion, we will see the archaeological site Cassope, a magnificent and remote site on a high platform overlooking the sea. We will spend 2 nights in coastal town Preveza, because we need to explore nearby located large archaeological site Nicopolis, the capital city of the Roman province Epirus. After Preveza, on the way to Arta, we will see a small small fishing village Koronisia. In Arta, we will walk over the impressive four-arched stone bridge known from Roman times and visit the archaeological museum. After Arta, we will take road to Lefkada, and on the way visit coastal town Vonitsa, with its impressive fortress and beautiful promenade crossed the sea to small islet. In Lefkada we also will stay 2 nights, because on the next day we will take a trip around whole island, will see its style of life, villages and beaches, and will come to the Cape Lefkatas, the very last point of the island. After a second night in Lefkada, we will see Faneromeni monastery, located high above Lefkada between pine trees and admire panoramic view. Later, we will take a road around Lefkada lagoon, to admire beautiful surrounding. Before arrive to Nafpaktos, we also will see the archaeological site Oeniadae, ancient Greek city known for its well-preserved shipyard, and Messolonghi lagoon. In Nafpaktos, we will come to see the Nafpaktos fortress, and after will take a small trip inland to see two remote and less known monasteries: woman monastery Saints Nektarios & Fanourios, and man monastery of Saints Augustine & Seraphim Sarov. After visit monasteries, we will return back to Nafpaktos to see the small port witness of several battles, and say hello to Miguel de Cervantes. On the next day we will come to mountain town Arachova, a famous winter destination, to explore its attractions. On the way to Arachova we will stop in cute coastal town Galaxidi. We will continue our tour with visiting Thermopylae infocenter and see the monument of legendary King Leonidas, will come to see hilly fortress in town Lamia, and walk two small archaeological sites Sesklo and Dimini, two of the main sites of the Greek Neolithic Period, ca. 6000-3000 BCE. We will stay again 2 night in coastal town Volos, where we also will visit its archaeological museum, to see artifacts from Sesklo and Dimini. Near Volos is located mountain monastery of Holy Archangels which we will see also on the same day. Leaving Volos, we will come to town Larissa, to see its modern archaeological museum and its well-preserved ancient theater (UNESCO Tentative List site). From Larissa, on the way to Kalampaka, we will stop in the town Trikala, to see its fortress. From Kalampaka we will reach several several Meteora monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage site). After Meteora monasteries, we will come to see the mountain town Metsovo, famous for its wine and cheese. In Ioannina, we will see its Ottoman castle, beautiful cave, Silversmith Museum of Weapons and Jewelry, and on the way back to Igoumenitsa, we will visit the archaeological site Dodoni with its huge ancient theater (UNESCO Tentative List site).

October 2, 2025 We have reviewed the information of place Zagreb, Croatia. The capital and the largest city of Croatia, lively and with a rich history dating from the Roman times, Zagreb is located in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb is an important tourist centre because of its culture, arts, music, architecture, gastronomy among other things.

September 28, 2025 We make better the description of the place Morosini, Croatia. The Morosini-Grimani Castle from the 13th century is a Croatian historical gem due to an impressive blend of medieval architecture with distinct Renaissance features, makes it a photographer's paradise and an architectural enthusiast's delight.

September 23, 2025 We added few more details in description of the place Vitsa, Greece. Vitsa is a picturesque traditional village located in the central Zagori region of Northwestern Greece. Perched at an altitude of roughly 955 meters on a mountainside, it overlooks the famous Vikos Gorge, offering visitors enchanting views and a peaceful mountain setting. Vitsa is famous for its ＂Skala＂, historic stone pathways connecting it to neighboring villages before modern roads existed.

September 17, 2025 We have improved the description of 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.

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