Explore Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania Greece by cultural tour 21 days. Balkans roadtrip from Zagreb to Athens. Old towns, fortresses, monasteries, UNESCO sites.
tour ID: #610
off-season only tour
Tour highlights
Explore Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania Greece by cultural tour 21 days. Monterrasol Travel small group minivan tour. Balkans roadtrip from Zagreb to Athens. Old towns, fortresses, monasteries, UNESCO sites.
Explore 5 Balkans countries Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece in 21 days cultural tour from Zagreb to Athens. Discover Adriatic coast of Croatia; venetian towns of Dalmatian rivier; medieval towns of Montenegro; famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia, Montenegro and Greece; archaeological places in Albania and Greece; medieval fortresses of Croatia, Albania and Greece; UNESCO sites of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece.
The tour will start in Zagreb (Croatia) and finish Athens (Greece), and will take 21 days (20 nights). During this tour you will visit Dubovac, Nehaj, Zadar, Šibenik, Loreto, Trogir, Split, Kravica, Počitelj, Mostar, Blagaj, Radimlja, Stolac, Zavala, Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Ostrog, Kotor, Budva, Bar, Podgorica, Dajbabe, Berat, Apollonia, Gjirokastër, Ioannina, Dodoni, Parga, Arta, Mesolongi, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Arachova, Hosios Loukas, Livadeia located in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece.
We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Zagreb. Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Athens.
Overall, with this tour you will visit 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 5 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).
This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #610 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: #610. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.
We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries.
This small group tour is available for solo travelers as well. Please contact us for details.
This route require border crossing. You must have valid travel document with you. Please check with your embassy which documents are requested for border crossing to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece.
Money and payments
In 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: 6 January 2021
Tour itinerary
Tour starts in: Zagreb, Croatia
day 1: travel to Dubovac, visit Dubovac fortress, travel to Nehaj to see Nehaj fortress, travel to Zadar to see Zadar historical center, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Zadar; accommodation in Zadar day 2: visit Zadar historical center, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Zadar; accommodation in Zadar day 3: travel to Sibenik, visit Sibenik cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Sibenik fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Loreto to see Loreto monument, travel to Split and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Split; accommodation in Split day 4: travel to Trogir, visit Trogir historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trogir; travel to Split for accommodation day 5: visit Split historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Split; accommodation in Split day 6: travel to Kravica, visit Kravica waterfall, travel to Pocitelj to see Pocitelj medieval old town (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Mostar to see Mostar historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site); accommodation in Mostar day 7: travel to Blagaj, visit Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Radimlja to see Radimlja archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Stolac to see Stolac fortress (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Zavala to see Zavala monastery, travel to Trebinje to see Trebinje winery; accommodation in Trebinje day 8: travel to Dubrovnik, visit Dubrovnik historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Dubrovnik, travel to Trebinje and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje day 9: travel to Ostrog, visit Ostrog monastery, travel to Budva to see Budva medieval old town, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Budva; accommodation in Budva day 10: travel to Kotor, visit Kotor medieval old town, travel to Budva and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Budva; accommodation in Budva day 11: travel to Bar, visit Bar medieval old town, travel to Podgorica and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Podgorica; accommodation in Podgorica day 12: travel to Dajbabe, visit Dajbabe monastery, travel to Berat and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Berat; accommodation in Berat day 13: visit Berat historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Berat; accommodation in Berat day 14: travel to Apollonia, visit Apollonia archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Gjirokaster to see Gjirokaster historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Gjirokaster; accommodation in Gjirokaster day 15: visit Gjirokaster fortress, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Gjirokaster; travel to Ioannina for accommodation day 16: visit Ioannina fortress, visit Ioannina museum, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Ioannina; accommodation in Ioannina day 17: travel to Dodoni, visit Dodoni archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Parga to see Parga fortress, visit Parga beach; accommodation in Parga day 18: travel to Arta, visit Arta museum, visit Arta historical center, travel to Messolonghi to see Messolonghi wildlife, travel to Nafpaktos and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Nafpaktos; accommodation in Nafpaktos day 19: visit Nafpaktos fortress, visit Nafpaktos historical center, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Nafpaktos; accommodation in Nafpaktos day 20: travel to Delphi, visit Delphi archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Delphi museum, travel to Arachova to see Arachova mountain town; travel to Delphi for accommodation day 21: travel to Hosios Loukas, visit Hosios Loukas monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Livadeia to see Livadeia historical center; arrive to Athens
Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece
Planned distance of this tour: 2465 km.
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: #610. 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.
Places on the route
Dubovac, Croatia
Known for castle
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Nehaj, Croatia
Known for fortress, museum
Zadar, Croatia
Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, historical center, museum, seaport, venetian empire; fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Šibenik (Sibenik), Croatia
Known for architecture, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, venetian empire, catholic cathedral; cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Loreto, Croatia
Known for monument, viewpoint
Trogir, Croatia
Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, museum, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Split, Croatia
Known for coastal town, historical center, medieval old town, museum, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Kravica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for park, waterfall
Among the most fascinating natural features of this region are the sparkling waterfalls of Kravica, tucked away in the trees, on the Trebižat River, in the karstic heartland of Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina, about 40 km from Mostar. These beautiful falls are well worth the visit and just perfect for a day trip.
Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for fortified town, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; medieval old town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for bridge, historical center, medieval old town; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for ancient settlement, castle, landmark, museum, nature, river, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Radimlja, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for archaeological site, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint, waterfall; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Zavala, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for orthodox monastery
An important and historical Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the village of Zavala, approximately 50 km from Trebinje (Republika Srpska). Along with Zitomislic (located near Mostar) and Tvrdos (near the city of Trebinje), Zavala is one of the most prominent monasteries in East Herzegovina.
Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for architecture, medieval old town, orthodox cathedral
Trebinje, one of the most beautiful cities in the country, is the economic and cultural center of the region of Eastern Herzegovina. Its Ottoman walled Old Town together with the Arslanagic Bridge (which is one of the most attractive Ottoman-era bridges in Bosnia and Herzegovina) are the most visited tourist attraction in Trebinje. Besides, there are a lot of sights and more nearby.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Known for historical center, medieval old town, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Ostrog, Montenegro
Known for viewpoint, orthodox monastery
The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda, in Montenegro.
Kotor, Montenegro
Known for coastal town, fortress, marina, medieval old town, venetian empire, orthodox church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Budva, Montenegro
Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, venetian empire
Budva is a Montenegrin town on the Adriatic Sea, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. The coastal area around Budva called the Budva riviera.
Bar, Montenegro
Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, seaport, viewpoint
Podgorica, Montenegro
Known for historical center
Dajbabe, Montenegro
Known for cave, orthodox monastery
Dajbabe is a Serbian Orthodox Christian Monastery in suburb of the capital of Montenegro, city Podgorica. Monastery Dajbabe is located in a cave on Dajbabe hill (Dajbabska gora), which raises above Zeta valley. The monastery was founded in 1897.
Berat, Albania
Known for architecture, bridge, byzantine empire, castle, historical center, medieval old town, museum, river, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Apollonia, Albania
Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), Albania
Known for fortress, historical center, medieval old town, museum, viewpoint; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Ioannina, Greece
Known for ancient settlement, fortress, lake, museum, park, venetian empire, orthodox monastery
The charming Ioannina, the capital and largest city of the Epirus region, with a picturesque historic center, a castle built in 528 AD that is the oldest Byzantine fortress in the country, among other landmarks worth discovering, is a great year-round destination. Undoubtedly one of the most atmospheric cities in this corner of the country, Ioannina is set on the shore of Lake Pamvotida.
Dodoni, Greece
Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Parga, Greece
Known for beach, castle, coastal town
The colorful Parga lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece. Parga is a resort town known for its impressive natural environment, splendid beaches, beautiful architecture and the charming islets dotting the turquoise bay, among other things.
Arta, Greece
Known for bridge, byzantine empire, castle, museum, orthodox cathedral
Arta is a city in northwestern Greece, and was known in ancient times as Ambracia. Arta is known for the medieval bridge over the Arachthos River, for well-preserved 13th-century castle. Byzantine period in Arta's history is reflected in its many Byzantine churches.
Mesolongi (Messolonghi), Greece
Known for beach, coastal town, lake, landmark, wildlife
The Messolonghi Lagoons complex, classified as a national park, is not only one the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean, protected by the Ramsar Convention and included in the Natura 2000 network, but also one of the richest natural fish production centers of the country which is formed between the deltas of the Acheloos and Evinos rivers. The site is important for breeding, staging and wintering waterbirds and exhibits a considerable degree of endemism in plant and fish species. Wintering birds include the globally threatened Pelecanus crispus. Messolonghi Lagoon is a favourite birding destination all year round.
Nafpaktos, Greece
Known for beach, castle, coastal town, marina
Nafpaktos, also known as Lepanto during part of its history, is one of Greece's most beautiful beach towns, located on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. Nafpaktos will seduce you with its traditional character and peaceful atmosphere.
Delphi, Greece
Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Arachova, Greece
Known for free time, mountain town
While Greece is known as a beach holiday destination, few know that it's also perfect for a green holiday. The lovely Arachova is a great destination! You will quickly see why Greece is much more than just a summer destination.
Hosios Loukas, Greece
Known for orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.
Livadeia, Greece
Known for castle, medieval old town, river, waterfall
An ancient mountainous town, mentioned by Homer, that participated in the War of Troy and home of the famed Oracle of Trofonios Zeus, close to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and a lot more. Delightful location, regardless the time of the year.
#610 Tour map
Tour starts in: Zagreb, Croatia
day 1: Dubovac fortress, Nehaj fortress, Zadar historical center, Zadar free time; accommodation in Zadar day 2: Zadar historical center, Zadar free time; accommodation in Zadar day 3: Sibenik cathedral, Sibenik fortress, Loreto monument, Split free time; accommodation in Split day 4: Trogir historical center, Trogir free time; accommodation in Split day 5: Split historical center, Split free time; accommodation in Split day 6: Kravica waterfall, Pocitelj medieval old town, Mostar historical center; accommodation in Mostar day 7: Blagaj monastery, Radimlja archaeological site, Stolac fortress, Zavala monastery; accommodation in Trebinje day 8: Dubrovnik historical center, Dubrovnik free time, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje day 9: Ostrog monastery, Budva medieval old town, Budva free time; accommodation in Budva day 10: Kotor medieval old town, Budva free time; accommodation in Budva day 11: Bar medieval old town, Podgorica free time; accommodation in Podgorica day 12: Dajbabe monastery, Berat free time; accommodation in Berat day 13: Berat historical center, Berat free time; accommodation in Berat day 14: Apollonia archaeological site, Gjirokaster historical center, Gjirokaster free time; accommodation in Gjirokaster day 15: Gjirokaster fortress, Gjirokaster free time; accommodation in Ioannina day 16: Ioannina fortress, Ioannina museum, Ioannina free time; accommodation in Ioannina day 17: Dodoni archaeological site, Parga fortress, Parga beach; accommodation in Parga day 18: Arta museum, Arta historical center, Messolonghi wildlife, Nafpaktos free time; accommodation in Nafpaktos day 19: Nafpaktos fortress, Nafpaktos historical center, Nafpaktos free time; accommodation in Nafpaktos day 20: Delphi archaeological site, Delphi museum, Arachova mountain town; accommodation in Delphi day 21: Hosios Loukas monastery, Livadeia historical center; arrive to Athens
Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece
Planned distance of this tour: 2465 km.
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Price from
€ 2,969
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price per person per season
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high season
2
€ 3,306
€ 4,245
3
€ 3,189
€ 4,096
4
€ 3,077
€ 3,952
5
€ 2,969
€ 3,813
SRS
€ 331
€ 425
The min amount of people in this tour: 2
The max amount of people in this tour: 5
This small group tour is not available from 10 May to 31st August.
