Ston, Croatia
Monterrasol Travel small group tour in minivan.
Small group tour package 16 days in CroatiaAcross Croatia: 17 days exploring tour Dubrovnik to Zagreb. Dalmatia and Istria year-round: UNESCO sites, famous towns, monasteries, wine tasting.tour ID: #639
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Tour summaryDalmatia and Istria year-round: UNESCO sites, famous towns, monasteries, wine tasting. Get a seat on Monterrasol Travel small group tour in minivan. This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #639 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for small groups travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #639. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. The tour will start in Dubrovnik, Croatia, finish in Zagreb, Croatia, and will take 16 days (15 nights). During this tour you will visit such places and attractions as Trsteno, Ston, Split, Trogir, Loreto, Šibenik (Sibenik), Zadar, Nehaj, Senj, Nova Kraljevica, Rijeka, Trsat, Buzet, Motovun, Grožnjan (Groznjan), Buje, Poreč (Porec), Rovinj, Bale, Pula, Morosini, Zminj, Sveti Petar u Šumi (Sveti Petar u Sumi), Pazin, Belaj, Stara Sušica (Stara Susica), Ogulin, Karlovac, Dubovac, located in Croatia. Overall, with this tour you will visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 2 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). Additional informationWe will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Dubrovnik. Drop-off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Zagreb. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a gentle pace with no rush, allowing our clients to have a more authentic experience and a true exploration of each destination that features in our itineraries. Our tour prices include accommodation in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us. This small group tour is available for solo travelers as well. Please contact us for details. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season. Photo galleryPhoto gallery of attractions involved in this tour. This tour starts from €5,632 Tour descriptionIntroductionJoin us on a 17-day in-depth cultural exploration tour from Dubrovnik to Zagreb, crafted for seniors, mature travelers, and couples who love local food and drinks, scenic drives, and both well-known destinations and off-the-beaten-path hidden gems in a relaxing way with no rush and no tight schedules. This year-round journey takes you from the sun-drenched Dalmatian coast through the mountainous hinterland to the enchanting peninsula of Istria and finally to the continental capital, visiting UNESCO sites, famous coastal towns, medieval hilltop villages, fortresses, monasteries, and wineries along the way. From the Trsteno Arboretum and the Ston walls to Diocletian's Palace in Split, from the medieval Trogir and the cathedral city of Sibenik to the ancient fortified Zadar, from the Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre to the Trsat Castle overlooking Rijeka, from the hilltop towns of Buzet, Motovun, Groznjan, and Buje to the Euphrasian Basilica in Porec, from the romantic coastal town of Rovinj to the Roman amphitheater in Pula, from the Pazin cave to the wineries of Motovun, Pazin, and Belaj – every day brings a new discovery. Experience local food and drinks at their best, all on scenic drives at a gentle pace with no rush. Day after day descriptionOff-season discovery Bosnia + Montenegro 6 days tour will pass through 2 neighbors countries of Croatia: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Pick up and drop off in Orebic. During this multi-day tour we will visit main attractions of both countries include 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Mostar, Radimlja, and Kotor. In Bosnia-Herzegovina we will visit Blagaj dervish monastery, walk in UNESCO town Mostar and its old bridge, and next day will visit pilgrimage center Medjugorje, watch wonderful waterfalls in Kravica natural park, and climb by narrow streets of medieval fortified town Pocitelj. Next, we will move toward Trebinje, passing UNESCO World Heritage site Radimlja with unique graved tombstones, admire panoramic view from the hill located Stolac fortress, visit Tvrdos monastery, and take a rest in Trebinje, the southernmost Bosnia-Herzegovina town. In Montenegro, we must see 17th century Ostrog monastery, carved almost entirety in a vertically positioned mountain cliff. The night we will spend in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. After sleep in Podgorica, we will visit monastery Dajbabe which was built within a natural cave. Our next destination is coastal town Budva, where we will walk over its narrow medieval streets. At next day after sleep in Budva we will visit UNESCO town Kotor, full of spirit of Venetian empire. If we're strong enough to survive climbing 1350 steps to a height of 1200 meters, we will be awarded to visit Kotor Fortress or otherwise known as The Castle of San Giovanni. If we can do it, we will admire amazing views over the city and harbor. On the way back, we will pass few nice beaches so at summer time we always can stop and refresh in crystal clear water of Mediterranean sea. ConclusionThis 17-day in-depth cultural exploration delivers a wonderfully relaxed immersion into the historical, cultural, and culinary splendors of Croatia, from the Adriatic coast to the capital, enriched by tastings of local Malvazija wine and visits to olive oil museums. We warmly invite you to travel with us – at a gentle pace, without hurry – to experience the timeless allure of Split, Trogir, Sibenik, Zadar, Rijeka, Buzet, Motovun, Porec, Rovinj, Pula, Pazin, and their enchanting surroundings. This tour is provided by a company specialized in Croatia. Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 11 June 2026 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia day 1: travel to Trsteno, visit Trsteno arboretum, travel to Ston to see Kastio fortress, visit Ston historical ensemble (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Ston walls; travel to Split for accommodation Tour finishes in: Zagreb, Croatia Planned distance of this tour: 1230 km What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tourHow to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour. If you like this small group tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #639. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Trsteno, CroatiaKnown for arboretum, fountain, garden, monument, viewpoint Trsteno is a picturesque coastal village situated in southern Croatia, and is home for famous Arboretum, a magnificent garden with a sophisticated botanical collection featuring exotic species brought from all over the world, include the two giant Oriental Plane trees more than 500 years old, and beautiful fontain from 15th century. Ston, CroatiaKnown for architecture, fortress, historical ensemble, museum, palace, walls; historical ensemble is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Ston was a major fort of the Ragusan Republic whose defensive walls were regarded as a notable feat of medieval architecture. The town's inner wall measures 890 metres in length, while the Great Wall outside the town has a circumference of 5 km. The walls extend to Mali Ston (Little Ston), a smaller town on the northern side of the isthmus and the end of the Bay of Mali Ston, notable for its mariculture. Split, CroatiaKnown for beach, coastal town, gate, historical center, historical landmark, museum (archaeological), museum (art), palace, promenade, seaport; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Split, the second-largest city in Croatia, located in the historical Dalmatia region, initially a Greek settlement Aspalathos, known for its historical complex with the Palace of Diocletian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1979. Trogir, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, palace, promenade, catholic cathedral, catholic church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Trogir is a historic harbour town on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, in Dalmatia region, one of the four historical regions of Croatia. Since 1997, the historic center of Trogir has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites for its Venetian architecture. Loreto, CroatiaKnown for monument, viewpoint The monumental Statue of Our Lady of Loreto stands proudly on top of Gaj hill, overlooking the beautiful coastal town of Primosten in central Dalmatia. This impressive hill is about 173 meters high and is located roughly 20 miles south of the city of Sibenik and 30 kilometers north of Trogir. The statue is situated in a region famous for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, pristine beaches, and a charming medieval old town located on a small island. Šibenik (Sibenik), CroatiaKnown for coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint, catholic cathedral, franciscan church; cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Sibenik, known in Italy as Sebenico, is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia, where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Sibenik has four fortresses and historic center with the Cathedral of St James. The Cathedral and St. Nicholas fortress are included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list. Roughly 18 kilometres north of the city is the Krka National Park, similar to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, known for its many waterfalls, flora, fauna, and historical and archaeological remains. The Kornati archipelago, west of Sibenik, consists of 150 islands in a sea area of about 320 km2, making it the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Zadar, CroatiaKnown for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, gate, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire, catholic cathedral; fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Zadar is the oldest continuously inhabited Croatian city, it is situated on the Adriatic Sea, and serves as the seat of Zadar County and of the wider northern Dalmatian region. Zadar is the second-largest city of the region of Dalmatia and the fifth-largest city in the country. Zadar gained its urban structure in Roman times; during the time of Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus, the town was fortified and the city walls with towers and gates were built. Now, the fortified city of Zadar is on UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as part of Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar in 2017. Nehaj, CroatiaKnown for fortress, museum, viewpoint Nehaj Fortress, completed in 1558, incorporated defensive innovations of its time. The structure rises impressively from the hillside of town Senj, creating an imposing silhouette visible from miles around. During the same period that Christopher Columbus was discovering America, Senj was already a center of Croatian literature and publishing. Senj, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, fortress, gate Senj is an old coastal town situated in the northern part of the Adriatic. Senj is one of the oldest settlements on the Croatian coast and it lies dramatically at the foot of two mountains. The most iconic landmark of Senj is the Nehaj Fortress from 1558, which sits atop a hill and dominates the town's skyline. Nova Kraljevica, CroatiaKnown for castle Rijeka, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, fortress, historical center, museum (natural history), seaport, stairway, catholic basilica, catholic cathedral Trsat, CroatiaKnown for castle, museum, stairway, viewpoint, catholic church, catholic pilgrimage center Trsat is an eastern hillside district of Rijeka, Croatia's principal seaport, dramatically positioned above the left bank of the Rjecina River near its mouth into the Kvarner Bay. This elevated neighborhood sits approximately 138 meters above sea level, dominating the city skyline and offering commanding views of the port and the surrounding Adriatic coastline. Buzet, CroatiaKnown for brewery, distillery, hilltop town, historical center, medieval old town, museum (history), palace, viewpoint, waterfall Buzet is a charming medieval town perched on a hilltop in the northern part of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, former Roman outpost Piquentum. Buzet is known as the ＂City of Truffles＂ or ＂Truffle Capital of Croatia＂. Buzet provide unique combination of medieval hilltop charm, world-class gastronomy, and authentic cultural experiences. Motovun, CroatiaKnown for gate, hilltop town, medieval old town, viewpoint, walls, winery + wine tasting, catholic church; cultural monument is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Motovun is a captivating medieval village perched high on a hill in central Istria, western Croatia, approximately 270 metres above sea level. It dominates the verdant valley of the Mirna River, surrounded by rolling vineyards and the famous Motovun Forest. This breathtaking setting, reminiscent of the iconic landscapes of Tuscany, makes it a prime destination for travellers seeking authentic charm. Grožnjan (Groznjan), CroatiaKnown for gate, hilltop town, historical center, viewpoint, walls, catholic church Buje, CroatiaKnown for fortress, hilltop town, museum, museum (ethnographic), walls, catholic church Poreč (Porec), CroatiaKnown for beach, coastal town, historic house, historical center, mosaic, promenade, walls, catholic basilica; basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; mosaic is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Poreč is almost 2,000 years old town on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula. Its major landmark is the 6th-century Euphrasian Basilica, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coast of Poreč has been one of the most visited tourist destination in Croatia. Rovinj, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, gate, historical center, marina, museum (heritage), promenade, viewpoint, walls, catholic church; museum (heritage) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The quaint mediterranean city situated on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula was one of the most important towns under the Republic of Venice. The Old Town is mostly Venetian, with a maze of tight cobblestone streets and alleys, narrow houses, small squares, archways and medieval gates. The coast of Rovinj has been one of the most visited tourist destination in Croatia. Bale, CroatiaKnown for historical center, historical landmark, palace, catholic church Pula, CroatiaKnown for ancient theatre, fortress, gate, historical landmark, museum (olive and olive oil) Pula is a captivating coastal city situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, often called the ＂Gateway to Istria,＂ serving as the perfect entry point to explore a region famous for its beautiful coastline, turquoise sea, and charming hinterland. Main attractions of Pula are: Pula Arena, one of the six largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world; the Arch of the Sergii, a Roman monument; 17th-century Venetian fortress known as Citadel; City Walls and Roman Gates; Zerostrasse (Underground Tunnels) from the Austro-Hungarian period. Morosini, CroatiaKnown for castle, fortress, museum 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. Zminj, CroatiaKnown for historical landmark Sveti Petar u Šumi (Sveti Petar u Sumi), CroatiaKnown for catholic monastery Pazin, CroatiaKnown for castle, cave, museum (ethnographic), tourist attraction, waterfall, catholic church Pazin is a charming historical town situated in the central part of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia. Pazin occupies a strategic inland position, which has earned it the well-deserved nickname ＂the heart of Istria＂. The magnificent medieval castle is undisputed crown jewel of Pazin, and is the largest and best-preserved fortress in all of Istria. Belaj, CroatiaKnown for historic house, historical place, ruines, winery + wine tasting Stara Sušica (Stara Susica), CroatiaKnown for castle Ogulin, CroatiaKnown for castle, cave, museum (heritage) Ogulin is a historic town nestled in the central part of Croatia. Ogulin became a significant military stronghold against Ottoman expansion during the sixteenth century. The most iconic landmark of Ogulin is the Frankopan fortress, a Renaissance castle from the early sixteenth century that still dominates the town center. Karlovac, CroatiaKnown for aquarium, brewery, castle Dubovac, CroatiaKnown for castle, museum, viewpoint Perched on a wooded hill above Karlovac town, the Dubovac Castle, former feudal stronghold, is a medieval gem blending history with panoramic views. Its strategic position and preserved architecture make it a key cultural landmark. Visitors explore its towers, museum, and serene surroundings, stepping into Croatia's storied past. #639 Tour mapTour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia 
day 1: Trsteno arboretum; Ston, Kastio fortress; Ston historical ensemble; Ston walls; accommodation in Split Tour finishes in: Zagreb, Croatia Planned distance of this tour: 1230 km Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this small group tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 45 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
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The min amount of people in this tour: 2 This small group tour is available all year round. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Small group tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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