Risan, Montenegro
Monterrasol Travel small group tour by minivan.
Small group tour package 27 days in Serbia +Bosnia and Herzegovina +MontenegroYear-round 27 days tour across Serbia +Bosnia +Montenegro from Belgrade. Former Yugoslavia countries roadtrip. Orthodox monasteries, medieval fortresses, history, cuisine.tour ID: #791
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Tour highlightsYear-round 27 days tour across Serbia +Bosnia +Montenegro from Belgrade. Monterrasol Travel small group tour by minivan. Former Yugoslavia countries roadtrip. Orthodox monasteries, medieval fortresses, history, cuisine. Come with us to discover 3 former Yugoslavia countries: Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro. We will touring for 27 days across the Balkans on an extended roadtrip, passing by scenic roadsm UNESCO towns, Ottoman medieval fortresses, Orthodox monasteries, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and learning about the history of the area through interesting facts and historical intersections. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the trip. We will pass across deeply Christian Orthodox areas with old but active monasteries and strong Muslim areas with mosques almost on every corner. We will come to old towns with rich history, beautiful parks, rivers and unusual rock formations. Several different UNESCO sites are visited during this roadtrip. Prepare yourself for castles and fortresses, breathtaking viewpoints, parks with beautiful refreshing waterfalls, narrow medieval streets of ancient towns, archaeological sites, and all that within just one trip. The tour will start in Belgrade (Serbia) and tour finishes in Podgorica (Montenegro), and will take 27 days (26 nights). During this tour you will visit Smederevo, Viminacium, Ram, Golubac, Tumane, Lepenski vir, Fetislam, Zaječar, Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, Niš, Mediana, Đavolja Varoš, Kraljevo, Žiča, Studenica, Novi Pazar, Đurđevi Stupovi, Sopoćani, Stari Ras, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Uvac Molitva, Mileševa, Zlatibor, Stopića, Sirogojno, Gostilje, Mokra Gora, Višegrad, Sarajevo, Bosnian Pyramids, Travnik, Jajce, Šćit, Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, Međugorje, Kravica, Mogorjelo, Radimlja, Stolac, Vjetrenica, Tvrdoš, Trebinje, Risan, Perast, Budva, Kotor, Bar, Ulcinj, Dajbabe located in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Belgrade. Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Podgorica. Overall, with this tour you will visit 15 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 #791 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: #791. 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. 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: 10 June 2023 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Belgrade, Serbia day 1: visit Belgrade fortress, travel to Belgrade Nikola Tesla to see Belgrade Nikola Tesla museum; travel to Belgrade for accommodation Tour finishes in: Podgorica, Montenegro Planned distance of this tour: 2457 km. How 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: #791. 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. Smederevo, SerbiaKnown for fortress, river Viminacium, SerbiaKnown for archaeological site Ram, SerbiaKnown for fortress, mountain town, river, viewpoint Golubac, SerbiaKnown for fortress, river, viewpoint The Golubac fortress, in Serbia, originally a medieval fortified town with tumultuous history, located on the south side of the Danube River. According to recent discoveries, the fortress, which was built during the 14th century by Medieval Serbian state. Considering the age and location of the Golubac fortress, it is very well preserved. Its placement at the head of the Iron Gate gorge allowed for easy control of river traffic. The Golubac fortress was the last military outpost on that stretch of the Danube river, which caused it to frequently be part of the final line of defense between Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, especially during the periods when Serbia was Ottoman-held. The fortress has a distinction of successfully repelling over 120 attacks. Tumane, SerbiaKnown for orthodox monastery Lepenski vir, SerbiaKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological park, archaeological site, museum Lepenski Vir, located in Serbia, is an important archaeological site of the Mesolithic Iron Gates culture of the Balkans. The latest radiocarbon data suggests that the chronology of Lepenski Vir spans between 9500/7200–6000 BC. The late Lepenski Vir (6300–6000 BC) architectural phase saw the development of unique trapezoidal buildings and monumental sculpture. Numerous piscine sculptures and peculiar architectural remains have been found at the site. On 2020, the wider area around was designated a UNESCO global geopark. Fetislam, SerbiaKnown for fortress, river, viewpoint Fetislam, a small town in Serbia, has a rich history dating back to the 15th century. The town was founded by the Ottoman Empire. One of the town's main attractions is the Fetislam Fortress, a 15th-century Ottoman stronghold that offers stunning views. Zaječar (Zajecar), SerbiaGamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, SerbiaKnown for archaeological site, landmark, mosaic, park, roman empire; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Gamzigrad is an archaeological site, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, located south of the Danube river, in the city Zajecar in Serbia. In Gamzigrad is located the ancient Roman complex of palaces and temples Felix Romuliana, built by Emperor Galerius. Felix Romuliana was one of the most important late Roman sites in Europe. Novadays Felix Romuliana is a popular tourist stop on the Roman Emperors' trail which links the birthplaces of over 17 Roman Emperors born on the territory of modern Serbia. Niš (Nis), SerbiaKnown for fortress, museum Mediana, SerbiaKnown for archaeological site, mosaic, museum, roman empire Mediana is a must-visit archaeological site for anyone interested in Roman history and architecture. The site features a luxurious residence with a highly organized economy, including a villa with peristyle, thermae, granary, and water tower. Visitors can see the remains of a Roman settlement built during Emperor Constantine's the Great and the sons' reign, from the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century. Đavolja Varoš (Davolja Varos), SerbiaKnown for landmark, nature, park, tourist attraction, viewpoint Davolja varos (Devil's town) is a rare natural phenomenon located on the Radan mountain in vicinity of the village of Dake, about 90 km southwest of city Nis. It consists of 202 stone figures called earthen heads or towers, on the tops of which there are stone blocks. The towers are from 2 to 15 meters high, and up to 3 meters wide. Davolja Varos is included in the Seven Serbian Wonders , a category of historical and cultural monuments of Serbia. Kraljevo, SerbiaKnown for museum, river, orthodox monastery The city Kraljevo is vibrant place known from 12th century when it was an important center for the Serbian medieval state. Kraljevo was a significant site for the coronation of Serbian kings, with the Žiča Monastery, located just outside the city, serving as the seat of the first Serbian archbishop. Kraljevo is also home to the Studenica Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986. Žiča (Zica), SerbiaKnown for orthodox monastery Studenica, SerbiaKnown for orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Novi Pazar, SerbiaĐurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), SerbiaKnown for architecture, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Durdevi Stupovi Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery, dedicated to St. George, existed for over 845 years, and located in the vicinity of today's city of Novi Pazar, in Serbia. The monastery is exceptional not only for its position and significance it had according to medieval chronicles and manuscripts, but also for its particular architecture. The columns of the Durdevi Stupovi Monastery were built in a characteristic style that represents a unique synthesis of two architectural conceptions of the Middle Ages, Byzantine architecture in the East and Romanesque architecture in the West. The monastery is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sopoćani (Sopocani), SerbiaKnown for orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Stari Ras, SerbiaKnown for ancient settlement, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site St Peter and Paul in Ras, SerbiaKnown for orthodox church; church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Uvac Molitva, SerbiaKnown for nature, river, viewpoint Mileševa (Mileseva), SerbiaKnown for orthodox monastery Zlatibor, SerbiaKnown for funicular, lake, mountain town, spa and wellness Nestled in the heart of Western Serbia, Zlatibor is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. This picturesque town is renowned for its breathtaking mountain scenery, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With its proximity to the stunning Uvac Canyon, Stopica cave, Sirogojno ethno village, famous narrow gauge historical railroad in Mokra Gora and several other attractions, Zlatibor offers a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. Stopića (Stopica), SerbiaKnown for cave Sirogojno, SerbiaKnown for ethno village, museum Gostilje, SerbiaKnown for nature, park, river, waterfall Gostilje is a small village in the western Serbia. The village is famous for the waterfall system located nearby. The Gostilje waterfall is a certainly one of the most attractive hydrological values of Zlatibor area, as it is located about 25 km only away from Zlatibor. Mokra Gora, SerbiaKnown for ethno village, mountain town, railroad, tourist attraction, viewpoint Višegrad (Visegrad), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for bridge, river, tourist attraction; bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visegrad is a town and municipality located in the eastern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina. It rests at the confluence of the Drina and the Rzav rivers. The main attractions in Visegrad include the Ottoman-era Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic Bridge (UNESCO world heritage site), which was popularized by Ivo Andric in his novel The Bridge on the Drina. A tourist site called Andricgrad (Andric Town), dedicated to Andric, is located near the bridge, and its construction is being financed by the famous film director Emir Kusturica. Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for brewery, bridge, fortress, funicular, historical center, museum, park, river, viewpoint, catholic cathedral, orthodox cathedral, islam mosque; historical center is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Sarajevo, nestled within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosna river, is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka river in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans. It is the capital city, the administrative, political, economic, social, cultural, educational and sport center of Bosnia-Herzegovina. It is affected by both the continental European climate from the North, and the Mediterranean climate from the South. This historical city is rich in cultural and religious diversity. Bosnian Pyramids, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for ancient settlement, landmark, museum, nature, park The Bosnian pyramids complex is a pseudoarchaeological notion to explain the formation of a cluster of natural hills in the area of Visoko in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since 2005, Semir Osmanagic, also known as Sam Osmanagic, a Bosnian American businessman now based in Houston, Texas, has claimed that these hills are the largest human-made ancient pyramids on Earth. His claims have been overwhelmingly refuted by scientists but he has proceeded to promote the area as a tourist attraction. Travnik, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for architecture, fortress, historical center, river Travnik is a charming small town located 90 km northeast of Sarajevo, and it is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most historically important towns. The town's centerpiece is the medieval Travnik fortress, which was originally established and controlled by Bosnian rulers before the Ottoman takeover of the 15th century. The town has a cultural heritage dating from the Ottoman period, with landmarks such as the Hadji Ali-bey Mosque, the Regional Museum, and the elaborate gymnasium built in the Austro-Hungarian architectural style. Jajce, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for fortress, historical center, nature, park, river, waterfall; historical center is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Jajce is a town and municipality located in the central area of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the confluence of the rivers Pliva and Vrbas. Jajce was first built in the 14th century and served as the capital of the independent Kingdom of Bosnia during its time. A medieval fortified old town of Jajce is one of the best preserved fortified capitals of the Bosnian Kingdom. The old Jajce walled city core, including the waterfall, and other individual sites outside the walled city perimeter, such as the Jajce Mithraeum, is designated as The natural and architectural ensemble of Jajce and is placed on the UNESCO Tentative list. Šćit (Scit), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for museum, peninsula, franciscan monastery Scit is small village located in central area of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The village location is notable because it's fully placed on the peninsula located in the middle of artificial lake. Scit is famous for Franciscan monastery built in the 15th century and very specific locality. Mostar, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for brewery, bridge, historical center, medieval old town, museum, river, franciscan monastery, islam mosque, orthodox cathedral; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mostar, beautiful and historical town, located only 60 km away from the Adriatic Sea, is the cultural, political and financial center of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Its diversity and architecture make it truly special. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. Blagaj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for architecture, bridge, cave, fortress, landmark, museum, river, viewpoint, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Blagaj is a village in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of Bosnia-Herzegovina, located in about 15 km from Mostar, and is one of the most valuable mixed urban and rural built environments in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Blagaj has eleven national monuments, and is famous for the spring of the Buna river coming from cave, historical Dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, and medieval fortress Blagaj Fort, town-fortress complex built on a 310 meters high karst hill. Blagaj is also known as a residential area of Bosnian rulers and royal families. 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, built along the Neretva river, conveniently located on the major road between Dubrovnik and Mostar. 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. Međugorje (Medjugorje), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for catholic pilgrimage center Medjugorje, with special vibe and a mild Mediterranean climate, is the largest tourist and pilgrimage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a popular pilgrim's destination. There are a number of religious significance places that you should visit if you are there. Kravica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for nature, 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. Mogorjelo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, nature Mogorjelo is site and location of a Roman villa rustica that dates from the early fourth century. The villa area is surrounded by a park. The site is protected by the state and is a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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. Stolac, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for ancient megalites, fortress, river, viewpoint, waterfall; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Stolac and surroundings have been inhabited since ancient times due to the area's favorable natural environment. The rich grounds along with other natural benefits attracted prehistoric man, and later the Illyrians, Romans and Slavs, all of whom left a wealth of anthropological evidence. The area has been settled for at least 15,000 years. Vjetrenica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for cave; cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Vjetrenica (the wind cave) is the largest and most important cave in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most important caves in the Dinaric Alps mountain range, which is famous worldwide for its karstic and speleological richness. It is a real treasure in biodiversity. Also, it is the home to the famous olm (cave aquatic salamander) and houses beautiful cave formations as well. Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for winery, orthodox monastery The famous monastery Tvrdos, located about five 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. The Tvrdos monastery is renowned for its wine production and its wine cellars, with possibility to wine tasting. Trebinje, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for bridge, medieval old town, museum, river, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral, orthodox monastery Trebinje, the southernmost city in Bosnia-Herzegovina and 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-Herzegovina) are the most visited tourist attraction in Trebinje. Risan, MontenegroKnown for beach, coastal town, mosaic, museum, promenade, roman empire; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Risan is a town in famous the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, and is the oldest settlement in the Bay of Kotor. Risan was the main fortress in the Illyrian state, prosperous town in Roman times. Risan is UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of The Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor for the only mosaic of the the Dream God Hypnos in the whole world. Perast, MontenegroKnown for coastal town, island, venetian empire, catholic church, benedictin monastery; coastal town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Perast is a small picturesque town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometers from Kotor and is noted for its coast and proximity to two islets, islet of St. George and islet Our Lady of the Rocks. 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, fortified town, fortress, marina, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint, orthodox church, catholic cathedral, franciscan church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress 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, fortress, marina, medieval old town, ruines, seaport, viewpoint Bar is a coastal town on the shore of the Adriatic Sea and seaport in southern Montenegro. Near by, in 4 km, located small town Stari Bar, famous for picturesque ruins of Stari Bar Fortress, and with great view from the hill to the modern Bar and sea around. Ulcinj, MontenegroKnown for beach 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. #791 Tour mapDue to the length and duration of this route, we were unable to put all the tour attractions on one map. Because of that, here is a general map of this tour. Please click on "Tour maps detailed" to see detailed maps of this tour. Tour starts in: Belgrade, Serbia day 1: Belgrade fortress, Belgrade Nikola Tesla museum; accommodation in Belgrade Tour finishes in: Podgorica, Montenegro Planned distance of this tour: 2457 km. #791 Tour maps detailedDue to the length and duration of this route, we were unable to put all the tour attractions on one map. Instead of one general map, here are a few detailed maps of this tour. Detailed map for part: Serbia Detailed map for part: Bosnia-Herzegovina Detailed map for part: Montenegro 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 60 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 *** hotels or guesthouses • 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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