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 highlights
Explore 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.
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, Macedonia, 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: 13 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 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 Omis, visit Omis historical center, travel to Mostar to see Mostar historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Mostar; accommodation in Mostar day 7: travel to Kravica, visit Kravica waterfall, travel to Pocitelj to see Pocitelj medieval old town (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Mostar and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Mostar; accommodation in Mostar day 8: travel to Blagaj, visit Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Radimlja to see Radimlja archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Zavala to see Zavala monastery, travel to Trebinje and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje day 9: travel to Tvrdos, visit Tvrdos monastery, travel to Trebinje to see Trebinje cathedral, visit Trebinje winery, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje day 10: 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 11: travel to Kotor, visit Kotor medieval old town, travel to Bar and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Bar; accommodation in Bar day 12: visit Bar medieval old town, travel to Dajbabe to see Dajbabe monastery, travel to Podgorica and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Podgorica; accommodation in Podgorica day 13: travel to Lezhe, visit Lezhe fortress, travel to Kruje to see Kruje castle, travel to Preza to see Preza castle, travel to Durres and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Durres; accommodation in Durres day 14: travel to Apollonia, visit Apollonia archaeological site, travel to Elbasan to see Elbasan castle; travel to Ohrid for accommodation day 15: visit Ohrid historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Ohrid; accommodation in Ohrid day 16: visit Ohrid church, visit Ohrid museum, travel to Skopje and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Skopje; accommodation in Skopje day 17: visit Skopje historical center, visit Skopje cathedral; accommodation in Skopje day 18: travel to Stobi, visit Stobi archaeological site, visit Stobi winery, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Stobi; accommodation in Stobi day 19: travel to Thessaloniki, visit Thessaloniki historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Thessaloniki; accommodation in Thessaloniki day 20: visit Thessaloniki historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Thessaloniki museum, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Thessaloniki; accommodation in Thessaloniki day 21: travel to Aigai, visit Aigai archaeological site, travel to Litochoro to see Litochoro coastal town, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Litochoro; accommodation in Litochoro day 22: travel to Dion, visit Dion archaeological site, travel to Olympus info center to see Olympus info center park, travel to Kalampaka and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Kalampaka; accommodation in Kalampaka day 23: travel to Meteora, visit Meteora monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Kalampaka to see Kalampaka museum, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Kalampaka; accommodation in Kalampaka day 24: travel to Meteora, visit Meteora monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Loutra Ypatis and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Loutra Ypatis; accommodation in Loutra Ypatis day 25: travel to Thermopylae, visit Thermopylae monument, travel to Delphi to see Delphi archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Delphi museum, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Delphi; accommodation in Delphi day 26: 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: 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 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
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.
Omiš (Omis), Croatia
Known 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bar, Montenegro
Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, seaport, viewpoint
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.
Podgorica, Montenegro
Known for historical center
Lezhë (Lezhe), Albania
Known for fortress
Krujë (Kruje), Albania
Known 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, Albania
Known for castle
Durrës (Durres), Albania
Known for archaeological site, architecture, beach, marina, venetian empire; ancient theatre 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.
Elbasan, Albania
Known 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, Macedonia
Known for archaeological site, fortress, historical center, lake, museum, orthodox church, orthodox monastery; 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.
Skopje, Macedonia
Known for fortress, historical center
Stobi, Macedonia
Known 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, Greece
Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site, coastal town, historical center, museum, winery, 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.
Aigai (Aegae), Greece
Known for ancient settlement, 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.
Litochoro, Greece
Known for museum, nature, orthodox church
Dion, Greece
Known for archaeological site
Meteora, Greece
Known for landmark, nature, viewpoint, 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.
Thermopylae, Greece
Known for landmark, monument
The Spartan king Leonidas and the historic Battle of Thermopylae.
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.
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.
#621 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, 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: Omis historical center, Mostar historical center, Mostar free time; accommodation in Mostar day 7: Kravica waterfall, Pocitelj medieval old town, Mostar free time; accommodation in Mostar day 8: Blagaj monastery, Radimlja archaeological site, Zavala monastery, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje day 9: Tvrdos monastery, Trebinje cathedral, Trebinje winery, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje day 10: Ostrog monastery, Budva medieval old town, Budva free time; accommodation in Budva day 11: Kotor medieval old town, Bar free time; accommodation in Bar day 12: Bar medieval old town, Dajbabe monastery, Podgorica free time; accommodation in Podgorica day 13: Lezhe fortress, Kruje castle, Preza castle, Durres free time; accommodation in Durres day 14: Apollonia archaeological site, Elbasan castle; accommodation in Ohrid day 15: Ohrid historical center, Ohrid free time; accommodation in Ohrid day 16: Ohrid church, Ohrid museum, Skopje free time; accommodation in Skopje day 17: Skopje historical center, Skopje cathedral; accommodation in Skopje day 18: Stobi archaeological site, Stobi winery, Stobi free time; accommodation in Stobi day 19: Thessaloniki historical center, Thessaloniki free time; accommodation in Thessaloniki day 20: Thessaloniki historical center, Thessaloniki museum, Thessaloniki free time; accommodation in Thessaloniki day 21: Aigai archaeological site, Litochoro coastal town, Litochoro free time; accommodation in Litochoro day 22: Dion archaeological site, Olympus info center park, Kalampaka free time; accommodation in Kalampaka day 23: Meteora monastery, Kalampaka museum, Kalampaka free time; accommodation in Kalampaka day 24: Meteora monastery, Loutra Ypatis free time; accommodation in Loutra Ypatis day 25: Thermopylae monument, Delphi archaeological site, Delphi museum, Delphi free time; accommodation in Delphi day 26: Hosios Loukas monastery, Livadeia historical center; arrive to Athens
Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece
Planned distance of this tour: 2570 km.
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price per person per season
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2
€ 4,158
€ 5,329
3
€ 4,012
€ 5,143
4
€ 3,872
€ 4,963
5
€ 3,736
€ 4,789
SRS
€ 416
€ 533
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 5 May to 31st August.
