Monterrasol Travel: year-round multi-day private car tours

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What do you do?

Private tours for mature adults: solo travelers, couples, or small groups.

Why a private tour?

This is how you get personal approach, customized itinerary, freedom with itinerary on the way, your pick-up and drop-off locations, no other people, spend time as you need.

Why travel exactly with us?

We're friendly, adequate people with deep knowledge of the region and visited sites, open to talk and answer questions.

Where can I travel with you?

Central and Southern Europe, mainly across Croatia, Greece, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, and Serbia. Read in detail where you can travel with us.

How much does it cost?

It depends the most on duration, season, and visited countries. Countries like Greece and Croatia are expensive, while Albania and Bosnia are more affordable. The price is also depend on the number of travelers. Unlike some companies, each our tour have clearly visible price (subject of season and group size).

Can I trust you?

Check it yourself! Just read some reviews from just one site where our tours are provided.

How can I get a tour?

Browse our tours catalog, play with duration, starting and ending location, and select one with the area you like to visit. You can see the list of tours by description or switch to the map view. Click the "Request this tour" button and fill out your details. We will answer in 24 hours. Or, ask us for a custom tour.

Why do it now, not later?

When you come later, the desired starting date may be unavailable. People book our tours 6-12 months in advance. Book your tour now, secure the starting date (we require a 20% deposit, not the full price), and avoid higher prices later due to inflation.

What you can do with us

You can visit with us all the Balkan countries where we operate regularly: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. You can travel with us year-round, although we really prefer to travel off-season. We can take you on private multi-day multi-country tour across these countries. Please explore pre-designed tours in our catalog or ask us for a custom tour. Custom tours can be provided in other Balkan countries as well as across Central and South Europe. We specialize in cultural and historical travel, private way in really small group or solo, so mature travelers and seniors are the best candidates for our tours.

Think of the Western Balkans region as a great example of off-the-beaten path travel. With our tours, we come to places that are undiscovered by mass tourism and explore "hidden gems". Enjoy travel as you wish, in the comfort of your own privacy.

With us, you will experience more than just tourism; you will avoid crowded activities, enjoy less-traveled routes, and appreciate the authentic culture of each destination.

Follow the ideas of Slow Tourism philosophy, we consider the Bosnia-Herzegovina as especially interesting as year-round destination for Solo travellers and Senior travelers.

Let's define a few things!

Currently there is no widely accepted definition of the term tourist destination. From the traveler perspective, a tourist destination is a city, town, or other area that is dependent to a significant extent on the revenues accruing from tourism, or "a country, state, region, city, or town which is marketed or markets itself as a place for tourists to visit". Tourist destination may contain one or more tourist attractions.

Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion, and other elements that helped shape their way of life.

A tour operator typically combines tour and travel components to create a travel package. An independent tour operator is an individual or company that works by themselves as tour operators. They are not owned by another company like a franchise or chain. An independent tour operator develops, organizes and promotes its own tours directly.

An escorted tour is a form of tourism in which travelers are taken in a group to various destinations, versus a self-guided tour where the tourist is on its own. Escorted tours are normally conducted by a tour leader who takes care of all services from beginning to end of your tour. The tour leader takes care of the logistics; this includes accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, transfers to and from the airport/hotel and most meals.

Escorted tour, whether just a couple travelling with a guide in a private car or a small group led by a tour leader, becoming an increasingly popular way to discover destinations of all kinds. Travelling with like-minded people, you have more time to enjoy the destinations you have come to visit, and often you get insight and access to places and experiences which independent tourists cannot reach.

The private small group car tour allows you to travel more like with family or friends instead having the trip with multiple strangers on a crowded bus. We, at Monterrasol Travel, use passenger minivans such as Renault Trafic, Opel Vivaro or Fiat Scudo, that carry up to 8 people, including driver and tour leader. Minivans are our car of choice by default. In some cases, depending on the circumstances, we can use a classic passenger car, not a minivan. One clear advantage of a private tour is that we are not obliged to follow a strict timetable like a big tourist bus. So, we can be much more relaxed and flexible in our schedule.

Under term custom tour we at Monterrasol Travel understand an independent travel plan designed and arranged just for you. Custom tours from us are always include private airport and hotel transfers; hotels; transfers during the tour by car, trains, cruises; events and activities; and visits any place and in any style that you want to travel.

Monterrasol Travel private tours are fully escorted tour packages, which means in each tour you will have your own tour leader and your own driver that use a private, only for you or your party, a car, as a rule a passenger minivan. Both, tour leader and driver, are at your service during time of the trip. The meaning of private tour also mean, you will not be mixed with any other travellers in car.

Come with us to travel off-season

There are a few valuable advantages of traveling off-season in Europe. One is the significant cost savings. Off-season travel also means escaping the crowds. All attraction sites are far less congested, so you can avoid long lines and enjoy a more peaceful visit. Another advantage is the weather that is generally cooler and more comfortable than the hot summer months.

Advantages of traveling off-season

Slow Tourism philosophy

Follow the ideas of Slow Tourism philosophy, we consider the Bosnia-Herzegovina especially interesting destiantion in the light of current situation for Solo travellers and Senior travellers. All advantages of non-touristy places available here.

Slow Tourism philosophy

Promo: Year-round Bosnia discovery tour

All seasons 11 days Bosnia discovery non-touristy tour from Sarajevo. Off the beaten path travel to Medieval land of Bosnia.

Off the beaten path travel to Medieval land of Bosnia.

The latest added tours and places

June 9, 2026 We added one more route, a private tour: Year-round Dubrovnik to Split 3 days micro tour. Monterrasol Travel car private tour. Visit Trsteno, Ston, Split, Klis, Solin. Day 1. We depart from Dubrovnik and travel to Trsteno to explore its magnificent arboretum, one of the oldest Renaissance gardens in Dalmatia, dating back to the 15th century and featuring a stunning collection of exotic plants, fountains, and a grand aqueduct. We then continue to Ston to see the impressive Kastio fortress, part of a monumental defensive wall system built by the Republic of Ragusa in the 14th century. After that, we will come to Split for accommodation. Day 2. After staying in Split, we dedicate the day to exploring the city's historical center, a living museum built around the 4th-century Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We visit the Cathedral of St. Domnius, originally Diocletian's mausoleum, and walk through the Golden Gate, the ancient palace's monumental northern entrance. We stay another night in Split.

May 24, 2026 Our tours catalog have one more tour, a private tour: Immersive 7 days tour from Mostar to Sarajevo, Jajce, Medjugorje. Monterrasol Travel private tour by minivan. Year-round Bosnia off-the-beaten-path discovery without hurry. Day 1. We depart from Mostar and take a short drive to Blagaj to visit the stunning Dervish monastery (Tekija) (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a 16th-century Sufi (Islamic) retreat dramatically built at the source of the emerald Buna River. We then travel to Konjic to see its iconic Old Stone Bridge from the 17th century, a beautiful example of Ottoman engineering spanning the Neretva River. After that, we will come to Sarajevo for accommodation. Day 2. After staying in Sarajevo, we explore the city's historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a vibrant mosaic of Eastern and Western influences. We visit the Sacred Heart cathedral (Catholic), explore the Gazi Husrev-beg History museum (Islamic), wander through the bustling Bascarsija old bazaar, and admire the elegant Sebilj fountain at the heart of the old town. We stay another night in Sarajevo.   ...  Day 6. After staying in Medjugorje, we travel to the spectacular Kravica waterfalls, a natural amphitheater of cascades on the Trebizat River, ideal for swimming and photography. We then visit the enchanting Ottoman-era hill town of Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List Site), renowned for its beautifully preserved stone architecture and panoramic views. After that, we will come to Stolac for accommodation. Day 7. After staying in Stolac, we admire the ancient hilltop fortress of Stolac (UNESCO Tentative List Site), with origins dating to the 5th century. We then travel to Radimlja to see the remarkable medieval stecci (tombstone) necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site) from the 15th-16th centuries, one of the best preserved collections of these unique carved monuments. Finally, we return to Mostar, where our memorable journey concludes.

April 28, 2026 We added one more destination: Ljubačke doline (Ljubacke doline), Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ethno village Ljubacke doline is designed and set as an open-air museum with the intention of showing the life of a community that used to inhabit this area, its traditional architecture, material culture, and furniture from the late 19th century and early 20th century.

March 25, 2026 We discovered an interesting place: Brauron, Greece. Brauron is an ancient archaeological site in eastern Attica, Greece, famous for its sanctuary dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and nature. Brauron draws visitors with its well-preserved ruins and ties to ancient rituals. Tourists love exploring this peaceful archaeological park for a glimpse into classical Greek worship and daily life.​

January 12, 2026 We have added a new destination: Ávila‎ (Avila), Spain. Avila, a charming town in central Spain, is famous for its impressive medieval walls that surround the historic center. These stone fortifications are remarkably well-preserved, offering visitors a glimpse into the town's rich past and its strategic importance during the Middle Ages.

December 28, 2025 We added one more place: Baeza, Spain. Baeza, a picturesque town in Andalusia, southern Spain, is famous for its outstanding Renaissance architecture. Together with neighboring Ubeda, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 under the name Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Ubeda and Baeza, for its cultural significance.

December 6, 2025 We added one more destination: Veria, Greece. Veria, also spelled Veroia or Beroea, is a city in Central Macedonia, northern Greece, known for its rich history, Byzantine architecture, and proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aigai (modern Vergina). Historically an important center since antiquity and the Byzantine era, it is built on the foothills of Mt. Vermion and crossed by the River Tripotamo. The city has numerous churches, and is nicknamed ＂Little Jerusalem＂ for its many religious sites.

November 23, 2025 New destination added to our catalog: Kardamyli, Greece. Kardamyli is a coastal gem perched on the west side of the Mani Peninsula in southern Greece, only 35 kilometers from Kalamata. Surrounded by mountains and the brilliant blue Messenian Gulf, the village is famed for its natural scenery, tranquil beaches, and timeless charm.

November 13, 2025 We have added a new place: Ano Pedina, Greece. Ano Pedina is a small traditional village in the region of Central Zagori, first appears in historical records in the mid-14th century. Sitting on the western slopes of Mount Tymfi, it is surrounded by the unique natural beauty and rugged landscapes that characterize the broader Zagori area.

The latest updates on our site

June 5, 2026 We have polished the description of place Pula, Croatia. 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.

June 5, 2026 We have enhanced the description of place Split, Croatia. 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.

June 5, 2026 We added few more details in description of the place Trsteno, Croatia. 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.

June 5, 2026 We make better the description for a private tour: Croatian Istria 11 days exploring. Cultural circle tour from Pula. Monterrasol Travel private minivan tour. Medieval hilltop towns, famous coastal towns. Wine tasting. Day 1. We depart from Pula and will come to explore Morosini Castle, a fortified Renaissance castle with a rich history. We then continue to see the Defensive Tower in Zminj, a medieval fortified structure, and then come to see the Sveti Petar u Sumi monastery, a Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century and one of the best-preserved Romanesque monastic complexes in Istria. After that, we will come to Pazin for accommodation. Day 2. After first night in Pazin, we will need to explore this dramatic hilltop town, the capital of Istria's interior. We visit the Citadela, a historical landmark, the medieval castle that inspired Jules Verne's novel 'Mathias Sandorf'. We then explore Jama Cave (Pazin Abyss), a 130-meter deep vertical sinkhole where the Pazincica River disappears underground. We also visit St. Nicholas Church and enjoy a tasting at a local winery, sampling Istria's fine wines. We stay another night in Pazin.   ...  Day 10. After 2 nights in Porec, we will travel to Rovinj, one of Istria's most beautiful coastal towns. We will explore its historical center with narrow cobbled streets and colorful houses, visit the hilltop St. Euphemia Church (Catholic), a Baroque masterpiece with a towering campanile, see Balbi's Arch, a 17th-century Venetian gate, and explore the Batana Ecomuseum (UNESCO World Heritage Site), dedicated to the traditional fishing boat 'batana' and the maritime heritage of Rovinj. We then will continue to see Bale, a charming medieval hilltop town, to explore its well-preserved historical center. After that, we will come to Vodnjan for accommodation. Day 11. After staying in Vodnjan, we explore local St. Blaise church, known for housing the relics of saints and a collection of sacred art. We then visit the Ecomuseum and Bettica Palace, which showcase the local heritage and history. We then come to Babos Winery, where we enjoy a tasting of their excellent wines, completing our Istrian wine journey. Finally, we travel to see Kazun Park, a unique open-air museum featuring traditional Istrian dry-stone shelters called 'kazuns', and then return to Pula, where our memorable journey concludes.

June 4, 2026 We have updated details for a private tour: Explore Istria in 14 days in-depth cultural circle tour from Zagreb. Monterrasol Travel private minivan tour. Medieval hilltop towns, fortresses, monasteries, famous coastal towns. Day 1. We depart from Zagreb and travel to Karlovac to explore Dubovac Fortress, a well-preserved hilltop castle overlooking the town. We then continue to Nehaj to see the imposing Nehaj Fortress, a 16th-century square massive tower built by Croatian nobles to defend against Ottoman incursions. We then proceed to Senj, a charming coastal town, to explore its historical center and visit St. Mary's Cathedral. We will stay in Senj. Day 2. After staying in Senj, we travel to explore the beautifully preserved Renaissance Frankopan Castle Nova Kraljevica. We then continue to Trsat to see Trsat Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking Rijeka, famous for its sanctuary and panoramic views of the Kvarner Bay. We then explore the Shrine of Mary of God of Trsat (Catholic), a major pilgrimage site since the 13th century, known for housing the Holy House of Loreto – according to tradition, angels carried it from Nazareth to Trsat in 1291 before it moved to Loreto, Italy. We will use the Petar Kruzic stairway, a 17th-century staircase with 538 steps built as a vow for the victims of the plague, and visit St. Vitus Cathedral (Catholic) in Rijeka, a unique Baroque rotunda built between 1638 and 1725. We will stay in Rijeka.   ...  Day 13. After staying in Pazin, we travel to Stara Susica to see the romantic ruins of Stara Susica Castle. We then continue to Ogulin to see Ogulin Castle (Castle of the Frankopans), a 16th-century fortress surrounded by a deep moat and connected to local legends. We visit the Heritage Ethnographic museum and the charming House of Fairy Tales, dedicated to the stories of Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic, Croatia's beloved children's author. We will stay in Ogulin. Day 14. After staying in Ogulin, we travel to Karlovac to explore Aquatika, the freshwater aquarium which showcases the diverse aquatic life of Croatia's rivers and lakes. We then continue to Ozalj to explore Ozalj Fortress, a medieval hilltop castle overlooking the Kupa River, once a seat of the powerful Zrinski and Frankopan noble families. Finally, we return to Zagreb, where our memorable journey concludes.

June 4, 2026 We have updated details for a private tour: Day trip from Bar port to Stari Bar and Ulcinj. Monterrasol Travel tour in private minivan. Tiny discovery of Montenegro. We begin our tour with exploring medieval old town Stari Bar, a fascinating open-air museum of ruined buildings, narrow cobbled streets, and centuries of history. We also see the ancient aqueduct, a remarkable structure from the Ottoman period. We then come to explore Winery Milovic, a family-run estate where we enjoy a tasting of their excellent local wines, particularly the red Vranac variety, known for its deep color and robust body, as well as their white Krstac. We then continue to see the Ulcinj Fortress, an ancient stronghold perched on a cliff above the Adriatic, with origins dating back to Illyrian times. After that, we will come to admire the Valdanos viewpoint, offering stunning views over the olive groves, the coastline, and the open sea. Finally, we return to Bar, where our memorable one-day journey concludes.

June 4, 2026 We have polished the description of place Rovinj, Croatia. 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.

June 3, 2026 We have improved the description for a private tour: Zadar to Istria and Central Croatia 8 days exploring tour. Monterrasol Travel car private tour. Gems of Croatia: Rijeka, Rovinj, Motovun, Pazin. Day 1. We depart from Zadar and travel to the Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre in Smiljan, birthplace of the famous inventor. We explore the museum dedicated to Tesla's life and groundbreaking work in electricity and engineering. We then continue to Ogulin to see Ogulin Castle (Castle of the Frankopans), a 16th-century fortress surrounded by a deep moat and connected to local legends. We visit the Heritage Ethnographic museum and the charming House of Fairy Tales, dedicated to the stories of Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic, Croatia's beloved children's author. We then visit Karlovac's Aquatika, the freshwater aquarium which showcases the diverse aquatic life of Croatia's rivers and lakes. After that, we will come to Karlovac for accommodation. Day 2. After staying in Karlovac, we travel to Dubovac to explore Dubovac Fortress, a well-preserved hilltop castle overlooking the town of Karlovac. We then continue to Ozalj to explore Ozalj Fortress, a medieval hilltop castle overlooking the Kupa River, once a seat of the powerful Zrinski and Frankopan noble families. After that, we will return to Karlovac for accommodation.   ...  Day 7. After staying in Pazin, we explore this dramatic hilltop town, the capital of Istria's interior. We visit the Citadela historical landmark, the medieval castle that inspired Jules Verne's novel 'Mathias Sandorf'. We then explore Jama Cave (Pazin Abyss), a 130-meter deep vertical sinkhole where the Pazincica River disappears underground. We also visit St. Nicholas Church and enjoy a tasting at a local winery, sampling more of Istria's fine wines. We will stay in Pazin. Day 8. After staying in Pazin, we travel to Rovinj, one of Istria's most beautiful coastal towns. We explore its historical center with its narrow cobbled streets and colorful houses, visit the hilltop St. Euphemia Church (Catholic), a Baroque masterpiece with a towering campanile, and see Balbi's Arch, a 17th-century Venetian gate. We then continue to Bale, a charming medieval hilltop town, to explore its well-preserved historical center. Finally, we arrive in Pula, where our memorable journey concludes.

June 2, 2026 We have updated details for a private tour: Exploring Central Croatia: Zadar to Zagreb mini tour 4 days. Private tour from Monterrasol Travel in minivan. Coastal towns, fortresses, scenic roads. Day 1. We depart from Zadar and travel to the Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre in Smiljan, birthplace of the famous inventor. We explore the museum dedicated to Tesla's life and groundbreaking work in electricity and engineering. We then continue to Nehaj to see the imposing Nehaj Fortress, a 16th-century square tower built by Croatian nobles to defend against Ottoman incursions, and then to Senj to explore its historical center and visit St. Mary's Cathedral. We will stay in Senj. Day 2. After staying in Senj, we travel to Nova Kraljevica to explore the beautifully preserved Renaissance Frankopan Castle Nova Kraljevica. We then continue to Trsat to see Trsat Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking Rijeka, famous for its sanctuary and panoramic views of the Kvarner Bay. We then explore the Shrine of Mary of God of Trsat (Catholic), a major pilgrimage site since the 13th century, known for housing the Holy House of Loreto – according to tradition, angels carried it from Nazareth to Trsat in 1291 before it moved to Loreto, Italy. We climb the Petar Kruzic stairway, a 17th-century staircase with 538 steps built as a vow for the victims of the plague, and visit St. Vitus Cathedral (Catholic) in Rijeka, a unique Baroque rotunda built between 1638 and 1725. We will stay in Rijeka.

May 31, 2026 We added few more details in description of the place Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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.

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