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Monterrasol Travel: year-round multi-day private car tours"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Welcome to the world of private car tours! We are delighted to see you here on our site! Please feel free to explore it, and we always happy to hear from you. We invite you to your new journey! |
Structured, organized, logical, clear Our quick answers to your potential questionsWhat 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 usOur company is operating without limitations. 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 on our multi-day multi-country tours across these countries. Explore pre-disigned 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 flexible travel, and senior and mature travellers 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 be not just a tourist but a traveller, avoiding overcrowded activities and seeking the road less travelled, but appreciate the real 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 travellers. |
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. |
Off the beaten path travelThis is how you'll be out of the overcrowded touristy areas and travel in a safe and responsible way. You know, the safest trips are ones where you avoid other people as much as possible. For all people that would like to travel and can arrive to the region, we can provide tours all year long. |
Slow Tourism philosophyFollow 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. |
Promo: Year-round Bosnia discovery tourAll seasons 11 days Bosnia discovery non-touristy tour from Sarajevo. Off the beaten path travel to Medieval land of Bosnia. |
The latest added tours and placesFebruary 9, 2025 We invite you to the new tour, a private tour: Bosnia year-round discovery 7 days tour from Sarajevo. Private tour from Monterrasol Travel in minivan. Travel medieval Bosnia off the beaten path. We welcome you to travel with us across Bosnia-Herzegovina with our year-round discovery 7 days tour from Sarajevo. Let's travel medieval Bosnia-Herzegovina off the beaten path. With this tour we going to visit medieval fortresses Travnik, Doboj, Maglaj and Jajce, see beautiful Jajce waterfall, walk historical center of town Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site) and walk over famous Mostar bridge, explore historical center of Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Jajce, get to know why Radimlja is UNESCO World Heritage site, meet silent Zavala monastery and try amazing wine in old cellars of Tvrdos monastery, visit thin peninsula at the middle of lake with Franciscan monastery and explore its ethnographic museum, wonder on beauty of Vjetrenica cave, passing the beautiful landscapes every day. February 1, 2025 We added one more destination: Bogovina, Serbia. Bogovina Cave is one of the longest caves in Serbia. The cave's channels have been examined and mapped, showcasing its extensive network. Bogovina Cave is a must-visit attraction for nature lovers and adventure seekers. January 22, 2025 We added one more place: Fetislam, Serbia. 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. January 13, 2025 New place added to our catalog: Dion, Greece. The Archaeological Park of Dion, the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus in Greece, features several notable sanctuaries, including those dedicated to Zeus, Demeter, Artemis, Asklepios, and Isis. The Sanctuary of Demeter is the oldest, dating back to the Archaic period, while the Sanctuary of Zeus was built during the Hellenistic period. The site also includes a theater, which, although rebuilt in wood, was once a venue for concerts and shows. January 7, 2025 We discovered a new destination: Alcala de Henares, Spain. Alcala de Henares is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, and education. The city's historic precinct is a treasure trove of architectural styles, from Roman ruins to Baroque archways, and its grid-like urban layout is a testament to its status as the first planned University City in history. December 30, 2024 Another one destination was added: Dimitsana, Greece. Dimitsana is a mountain village located in the Arcadia region of the Peloponnese, southern Greece. It is situated on the west slopes of Mount Mainalon, at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters, offering a stunning view of the Megalopolis plain and the Taygetus mountains. Dimitsana is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, Open air water power museum, and the Philosophou Monastery, which was a key center of resistance and education during the Greek Revolution. December 23, 2024 We discovered a new destination: Elonas, Greece. The Elonas Monastery is situated in the southern Parnon Mountains, specifically in the region of Kynouria, at an altitude of 650 meters. It is located approximately halfway between the towns of Leonidio and Kosmas, making it a significant landmark in the area. The road is narrow with hairpin turns, especially if coming from Leonidio, making the journey to the monastery as scenic as the destination itself. December 14, 2024 We have added a new place: Kalampaka, Greece. Kalampaka is a significant tourist destination due to its proximity to the monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is nestled at the foothills of the extraordinary geological phenomenon of Meteora, a series of giant cliffs that dominate the landscape. The town is also known for its homemade sausages, top-quality meat, cheese, and yogurt, as well as local specialties like homemade pies, as well as for hand-made wood-carved objects, religious icons, and local embroideries. October 30, 2024 We added one more route, a private tour: Greece off the beaten track 16 days tour from Athens. Monterrasol Travel private tour in minivan. Explore Peloponnese non touristy areas. We welcome you to come with us to Greece off the beaten track 16 days tour from Athens. With this tour, we will explore non-touristy areas of the Peloponnese. Prepare yourself for breathtaking views, ancient Orthodox monasteries in mountains, mountain narrow gauge railroad, non-touristy archaeological sites, small villages, amazing viewpoints, and local roads. We will visit the archaeological sites of Nemea, Midea, Asini, Tainaro, Messene, and Iniades. We will see Methoni castle, fortresses Pylos and Kardamyli. We will come to the following ancient and very important Orthodox monasteries: Elonas, Andromonastero, Prodromou, Filosofou New and Filosofou Old, Mega Spileon, Prousos, and Holy Kipinas. We will take a mountain railroad from the coast up to the mountains. On the route, we will pass amazing viewpoints, picturesque gorges, beautiful beaches, panoramic views, and meet authentic Greek cuisine in real local tavernas, together with local wine, beer, and spirits. October 22, 2024 We added one more route, a private tour: All seasons 12 days Bosnia +Montenegro +Albania discovery tour from Sarajevo. Monterrasol Travel private tour with minivan. Walk the Balkans off the beaten path. All seasons 12 days discovery tour across 3 Balkan countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania. Explore in your pace the medieval land of Bosnia-Herzegovina, see Venetian coastal towns in Montenegro, and admire beautiful Albanian Riviera. In Bosnia-Herzegovina we going to see historical center of the capital, Sarajevo, controversial landmark Bosnian Pyramids, walk in streets of medieval old towns Mostar, walk in windy cave to see unique animal called human fish, stay silent in Tvrdos monastery and taste their famous wine, and come to Trebinje to see old bridge and hilly cathedral with magnificent panoramic view. We will see also archaeological site Radimlja with medieval carved tombstones, and walk over historical bridge in Konjic. In Montenegro, we will see Venetian coastal towns Kotor and Budva, admire small town Perast with its island church, see cave monastery Dajbabe with unusual frescoes, and see ancient Roman mosaic in Risan museum. In Albania, we will visit fortresses Shkoder, Tirana, Lezhe, Tepelene, Gjirokaster, Sarande and Himare, walk narrow streets of fortified towns Kruje and Berat, see sandy beach Divjake, walk in Apollonia archaeological site, see Roman amphitheater in Durres, and admire panoramic views from Llogara mountain pass. With this tour we will discover Balkans cuisine and wines, pass scenic roads and admire panoramic views from the hills, visit several UNESCO World Heritage sites and UNESCO Tentative List sites, and all that across three off the beaten path Balkans countries definitely worth to see. |
The latest updates on our siteFebruary 12, 2025 We have reviewed the details for a private tour: Off-season Bosnia & Montenegro discovery 8 days tour from Korcula. Monterrasol Travel private tour in minivan. Bosnia & Montenegro: visit main attractions of 2 countries. This Off-season 8 days tour will pass through 2 neighbors countries of Croatia: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Pick up and drop off in Orebic. During this multi-day tour we will visit main attractions of both countries: old towns include medieval town Kotor which is UNESCO World Heritage Site, climb Ottoman's empire fortresses, visit old monasteries. In Bosnia-Herzegovina we will visit Vjetrenica cave, recently nominated as UNESCO World Heritage site, visit archaeological site Radimlja to see unique medieval carved tombstones of forgotten religion, walk in historical center of Mostar and its old bridge (UNESCO World Heritage site). During the next day we will visit pilgrimage center Medjugorje, watch wonderful waterfalls in Kravice natural park, and climb by narrow streets of medieval fortified town Pocitelj. Next day, we will move toward Sarajevo. The very first we will come to see so called Tunnel of Hope, important place for Sarajevo residents that saves many lives in time of siege. In Sarajevo, we will walk historical center and famous Sarajevo market. Next day will bring us to Trebinje, the southernmost Bosnia-Herzegovina town, where we will need to see Ottoman bridge, hilly Trebinje church, and visit located nearby Tvrdos monastery with its famous wine cellars where can taste local white, rose, and red wine. In Montenegro, we must see 17th century Ostrog monastery, carved almost entirety in a vertically positioned mountain cliff. The night we will spend in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. After sleep in Podgorica, we will visit monastery Dajbabe which was built within a natural cave, and will walk streets of Old Bar, small settlement known from Byzantine Empire time. Our next destination is coastal town Budva, where we will walk over its narrow medieval streets. At next day after sleep in Budva we will visit UNESCO World Heritage site Kotor, full of spirit of Venetian empire. If we're strong enough to survive climbing 1350 steps to a height of 1200 meters, we will be awarded to visit Kotor Fortress or otherwise known as The Castle of San Giovanni. If we can do it, we will admire amazing views over the city and harbor. After walking in Kotor, we will come to see small coastal town Perast and visit its amazing church located on tiny islet. We will sleep in or around Portonovi resort, and next day, on the way back to Orebic, we will admire the panoramic view of Dubrovnik. February 12, 2025 We make better the description for a private tour: Discover Greece in 7 days tour from Igoumenitsa. Ancient towns, beaches, castles and monasteries. Monterrasol Travel tour with private minivan. Visit the most important Greece mainland UNESCO sites. Discover Greece from Igoumenitsa: 7 days round trip via Parga, Delphi, Meteora. Ancient towns, beaches, castles and monasteries. Visit few the important Greece mainland UNESCO sites. See Parga castle and enjoy Parga beach, explore Arta museum and walk over beautiful Arta bridge, refresh in Messolonghi lagoon, take image of gorgeous Antirrio bridge, climb on walls of Nafpaktos fortress and enjoy sandy beach, enjoy lunch in calm coastal town Galaxidi, visit famous archaeological site and museum in Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage site), visit Hosios Loukas monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site), explore medieval structures in Livadeia, say hello to king Leonidas in Thermopylae, wonder on Meteora monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage site) and return back via Ioannina with Ottoman castle and Dodoni archaeological site with huge ancient theater (UNESCO Tentative List site). February 11, 2025 We have updated details for a private tour: Exploring Northern Greece 18 days tour from Thessaloniki. Monterrasol Travel private tour with car. Thasos island, Philippi, Zagori mountain villages and bridges, Corfu. Come with us to discover amazing Northern Greece with our 18 days tour from Thessaloniki. With this tour we going to see the most important places in Thessaloniki, will come to Thasos island, walk archaeological site Philippi (UNESCO World Heritage site), and spend a few days in popular region Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage site for Cultural Landscape). We will start with discovering Thessaloniki, the cultural capital of Greece, known for its Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), renowned cuisine, and never sleep atmosphere. After Thessaloniki we will come to town Kavala, to see its fortress and historical center. On the way we will visit a winery with wine tasting. Short drive from Kavala, we will come to port to take a quick ferry to Thasos island, to see historical landmarks of Thasos town, Archangel Michael monastery, museum of Olive and Olive oil, scenic Kefalogourna waterfalls, Marble Quarry and few other attractions. After Thasos island, on mainland, we will come to explore large and very important archaeological site Philippi, its exceptional Roman architecture is small reflection of Rome itself, and very import for Christianity because of several visits of the apostle Paul. We will continue to discover Northern Greece, by visiting Aigai, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its monumental significance in Western civilization and exceptional architecture. Aigai was a first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the burial place for their kings, considered to be one of the biggest and the most significant places of classical Greece. Our next place to visit is mountain town Metsovo, known from Ottoman census records. Metsovo residents had a privileges from Ottomans because they provided the special service of guarding local mountain passes and the servicing of travelers. Metsovo is known for rich merchants and traders, traveling sheepherders, specific cuisine used local cheeses, and wine making traditions including the Katogi vineyard of the Averoff family. Significant part of this tour is exploring the Zagori region (approved as UNESCO World Heritage Site for Cultural Landscape). Zagori, also called Zagorochoria, contains 46 villages known as Zagori villages. The main source of income for the local communities initially were commercial activities like trading to distant places. Rich residents during centuries built many villages with stone houses, stone bridges, cobblestones streets, fountains, schools, churches and monasteries. UNESCO added Zagori to the list of Cultural Landscapes, acknowledging the universal value of Zagori's architecture as a representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori we will also come to few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints. After we leave Zagori, we will come to Ioannina, to see its fortress, silversmith weapons and jewelery museum, and come to small island at the middle of Ioannina lake, to have a short walk with visiting a few churches and monasteries and the museum of famous Ali Pasha. From Ioannina, on the way to Igoumenitsa, we will come to see archaeological site Dodoni, know for its gorgeous ancient theater. From Igoumenitsa we will take ferry to Corfu. There on Corfu we need to walk its historical center, fortress, and we will come to see ancient Paleokastritsa monastery located on another side of Corfu island. February 11, 2025 We added more details in description for a private tour: One day tour from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo via Tvrdos, Blagaj, and Mostar. Monterrasol Travel tour with private minivan. Enjoy wine tasting in Tvrdos monastery, see Blagaj tekija and walk in UNESCO Mostar. We invite you to one day tour from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo. The tour will pass few attractions of Bosnia-Herzegovina. We going to see Tvrdos monastery and taste great white, red, and rose wines of its cellar. We will have a short stop to see small Orthodox monastery Zavala, partially located in cave. We will see historical town Blagaj (UNESCO Tentative List site), situated at the spring of the Buna river, and visit dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520. From Blagaj we will take a short road to famous Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site), walk in historical center and admire Mostar Old Bridge. On the way to Sarajevo, we will have a short stop in Konjic, to see and walk over impressive old bridge. February 11, 2025 We added more details in description for a private tour: All seasons Bosnia 5 days mini tour with Montenegro towns Budva and Perast from Makarska. Monterrasol Travel tour in private minivan. Kravice waterfalls, Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj, Vjetrenica cave, Tvrdos, Trebinje. We invite you to see beautiful land of Bosnia-Herzegovina by car! Scenic roads of all seasons 5 days Bosnia-Herzegovina discovery tour from Makarska, to visit old towns, fortresses, monasteries, waterfalls, cave and taste famous Herzegovina wine. The first day of this tour will start with amazing Kravice natural park with waterfalls, after we will walk in a real Roman villa Rustica, established as agricultural estate in 4th century AD, and continue this day with exploring old town Mostar (historical center with Mostar bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage site). Second day we will spend visiting places around Mostar: beautiful tekija (dervish monastery) in Blagaj, nearly 600 years old, medieval fortified town Pocitelj with great view from Ottoman fort, and finish this day with visit to Medjugorje pilgrimage center. On the third day we need to see famous Tunnel of Hope and see why this place was so important for Sarajevo residents during the siege, after we will have a walk in historical center of Sarajevo. On the way to Sarajevo we will walk over historical bridge in Konjic. After sleep in Sarajevo, we need to come to calm Trebinje, to see famous Ottoman bridge, small beautiful historical center, the Trebinje panorama from the hill with beautiful church, and finish this day with with dinner in local restaurant tasting amazing food and wines. On the way to Trebinje we will pass the Sutejska National park. After a night in Trebinje, we will visit Tvrdos monastery, known for its wine cellars, and taste few varieties of wine monks produce there; have a tour in Vjetrenica cave (UNESCO World Heritage site) and see unique creature, so called human fish; will visit Zavala monastery partially located in a cave. We will also see small but important UNESCO World Heritage site Radimlja with ancient carved tombstones. December 8, 2024 We have polished the description of place Monemvasia, Greece. Monemvasia, founded in the sixth century, is a one of the oldest continually-inhabited fortified towns in Europe, located on a small island connected to the mainland by a 400-meter-long pass. This unique geographical feature, surrounded by the Myrtoan Sea, makes Monemvasia a fascinating destination. Monemvasia offers an immersive experience that combines historical exploration, cultural enrichment, and natural beauty. December 7, 2024 We make better the description of the place Martin Brod, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Martin Brod waterfalls are a series of three waterfalls, cascading down a rocky slope. The air is fresh and clean, and the sound of the water creates a sense of tranquility. The Martin Brod waterfalls are a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. November 30, 2024 We have enhanced the description of place Corfu, Greece. Corfu, known in Greek as Kerkyra, is an island in the Ionian Sea of Greece, about 35km from mainland town Igoumenitsa. The Corfu island is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history, cultural heritage as the unique blend of Greek, Italian, and British influences, and natural beauty. Key attractions include the capital, Corfu City, with its Venetian architecture, old citadel with Venetian fortifications, the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, and historical sites like Angelokastro and the church of St. Jason and St. Sosipater. The island also boasts beautiful beaches, such as Palaiokastritsa, Paleokastritsa monastery, and the picturesque villages of Kefali and Afionas. November 23, 2024 We have updated details of the place Larissa, Greece. Larissa, surrounded by lush valleys and some of the most imposing mountains in Greece, is in close proximity of many interesting destinations in the region (Mount Olympus, Mount Kissavos, Meteora, Lake Plastira, Pilio, among others) suitable for daily trips. November 21, 2024 We have polished the description of place Aigai (Aegae), Greece. The Palace of Aegae is considered one of the largest and most significant buildings of classical Greece, alongside the Parthenon. It was here that Alexander the Great was proclaimed king in 336 BC. The palace, along with the theater, has been the subject of extensive restoration and is now open to the public. |
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