Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monterrasol Travel minivan small group tour.
Explore Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania Macedonia Greece by cultural tour 26 days. Balkans roadtrip from Zagreb to Athens via UNESCO sites, medieval towns, fortresses, monasteries.tour ID: #621
off-season only tour
Tour highlightsExplore Croatia Bosnia Montenegro Albania Macedonia Greece by cultural tour 26 days. Monterrasol Travel minivan small group tour. Balkans roadtrip from Zagreb to Athens via UNESCO sites, medieval towns, fortresses, monasteries. With this extended 26 days Balkans cultural tour you will explore 6 countries: Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Greece. We will pass by Adriatic coast and Dalmatian Riviera of Croatia, wonderful hilly nature of Bosnia-Herzegovina, coastal medieval towns of Montenegro, unexpected panoramas and castles of Albania, meet truly roman sites of Macedonia and rich historic places of Greece. We will visit medieval and venetian towns in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; will see famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Greece; ancient roman theaters in Macedonia and Greece; fortified towns in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; archaeological places in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia and Greece; medieval fortresses of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro; UNESCO sites in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania and Greece. The tour will start in Zagreb (Croatia) and finish Athens (Greece), and will take 26 days (25 nights). During this tour you will visit Dubovac, Nehaj, Zadar, Šibenik, Trogir, Split, Omiš, Mostar, Kravica, Počitelj, Blagaj, Radimlja, Zavala, Tvrdoš, Trebinje, Ostrog, Budva, Kotor, Bar, Dajbabe, Podgorica, Lezhë, Krujë, Preza, Durrës, Elbasan, Ohrid, Skopje, Stobi, Thessaloniki, Aigai, Litochoro, Dion, Meteora, Thermopylae, Delphi, Hosios Loukas, Livadeia located in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, 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 14 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 3 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 #621 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: #621. 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. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). Border crossing for this tripThis 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, Macedonia, Greece. 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: 13 January 2021 Tour itineraryTour 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 Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 2570 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: #621. 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 routeDubovac, CroatiaKnown 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, CroatiaKnown for fortress, museum Zadar, CroatiaKnown for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; 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. Šibenik (Sibenik), CroatiaKnown 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 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. Trogir, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Trogir is a historic town and harbor 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. Split, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, historical center, medieval old town, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Split is Croatia's second-largest city and the largest city in the historical Dalmatia region. Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1979. Omiš (Omis), CroatiaKnown for fortress, medieval old town Omiš is small town and port surrounded with massive gorges, located where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic Sea. Omiš is best known for the traditional Summer Festival and, in the past Omiš was notorious because of the pirates of Omiš whose ships were symbols of courage and strength. Mostar, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for bridge, historical center, medieval old town; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The beautiful and historical city of Mostar, located only 60 km away from the Adriatic Sea, is the cultural, political and financial centre of Herzegovina. Its diversity and architecture make it truly special. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. Kravica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown 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 HerzegovinaKnown for fortified town, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; medieval old town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Počitelj is a small Ottoman-Mediterranean settlement. The village is built along the Neretva river. The walled town of Počitelj evolved in the period from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Architecturally, the stone-constructed parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution are evident: medieval and Ottoman. Blagaj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for ancient settlement, cave, fortress, landmark, museum, nature, river, viewpoint, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Blagaj has always been a place visited for its beauty, fascinating nature and history. Blagaj area is known for its diverse flora and many endemic species. Here are some national monuments that will be worth visiting besides the noteworthy Blagaj Tekke, a monastery built for the Dervish cults. The unique atmosphere at the source of the river Buna, the peace of the Dervish House and the fresh waters of Buna make it a truly special place. Radimlja, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Radimlja is a main UNESCO World Heritage Site where is possible to see so called Stecci, a monumental medieval tombstones. Radimlja necropolis located near town Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval period in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Zavala, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown 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. Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for orthodox monastery The famous Monastery Tvrdos, located about four kilometers from Trebinje, dates back to the Middle Ages and it is believed that it was founded by the Czar, Saint Constantine, and his mother Saint Helen. Trebinje, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for bridge, medieval old town, museum, river, winery, 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. Ostrog, MontenegroKnown 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. Budva, MontenegroKnown for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, 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. Kotor, MontenegroKnown for coastal town, fortress, marina, medieval old town, promenade, venetian empire, orthodox church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro. It is located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period. The fortified city of Kotor is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bar, MontenegroKnown for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, seaport, viewpoint Dajbabe, MontenegroKnown 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. Podgorica, MontenegroKnown for historical center Lezhë (Lezhe), AlbaniaKnown for fortress Krujë (Kruje), AlbaniaKnown for castle, historical center, museum Kruje, a town in Albania, is located only 20 km north from the capital of Albania, Tirana. The town is well know within centuries, especially as the center of rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Nowadays the town Kruje is important center of tourism in Albania. The main attraction of the town is Kruje castle. Preza, AlbaniaKnown for castle Durrës (Durres), AlbaniaKnown for archaeological site, architecture, beach, marina, venetian empire; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Durrës (also known under Italian name Durazzo), historically known as Epidamnos and Dyrrachium, is the second most populous city of the Republic of Albania. Located on the Adriatic Sea, it is the country's most ancient and economic and historic center. Elbasan, AlbaniaKnown for ancient theatre, castle, historical center, orthodox church, islam mosque Elbasan is a city and a municipality in central Albania, attract visitors by ancient walls of the castle, tuins of the Basilica and ancient theater. Ohrid, MacedoniaKnown for archaeological site, fortress, historical center, lake, museum, orthodox church, orthodox monastery; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Ohrid is a city in the country with modern name North Macedonia (before it called just Macedonia). 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. Skopje, MacedoniaKnown for fortress, historical center Stobi, MacedoniaKnown for archaeological site, historical center, winery Stobi, the biggest city from the antique period in this part of Macedonia, only 80km south from the the capital Skopje, is a place that links the Mediterranean to the continental Balkan hinterlands, shrouded by the mythical rivers of Axios and Erigon, along which countless Roman legions, Crusading cavalries, Ottoman conquerors and World War armies had marched. Today, this region represents the midpoint where the Old and the New World of wine meet. Thessaloniki, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, coastal town, fortress, historical center, museum, park, promenade, seaport, winery, orthodox church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Aigai (Aegae), GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Litochoro, GreeceKnown for museum, nature, orthodox church Dion, GreeceKnown for archaeological site Meteora, GreeceKnown for landmark, nature, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thermopylae, GreeceKnown for landmark, monument The Spartan king Leonidas and the historic Battle of Thermopylae. Delphi, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site This day we will visit the impressive Archaeological Site of Delphi, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site, set at the foot of Mount Parnassos. The Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi is home to the most famous oracle of ancient Greece that welcomed kings and commoners, coming from across the ancient world to hear from the oracle of god Apollo. Considered the center of the world in ancient times, Delphi was the cultural and religious hub of the Hellenic civilization. Hosios Loukas, GreeceKnown for orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Hosios Loukas is a historic walled monastery situated near the town of Distomo in Greece. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art, and has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Livadeia, GreeceKnown 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. #621 Tour mapTour starts in: Zagreb, Croatia 
day 1: Dubovac fortress, Nehaj fortress, Zadar historical center, Zadar free time; accommodation in Zadar Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 2570 km. Availability of this tourCheck availability for another period:
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The min amount of people in this tour: 2 This small group tour is not available from 5 May to 31st August. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?Towns and places on the routeBlagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina Kravica, Bosnia and Herzegovina Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina Radimlja, Bosnia and Herzegovina Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina Tvrdoš, Bosnia and Herzegovina Zavala, Bosnia and Herzegovina What tour include• transport with driver • transport in van with air conditioner • tour director all the time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in *** hotels or pensions • accommodation in double rooms • accommodation with breakfast only • english spoken driver and tour director What tour 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 |
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