Patras, Greece
Private minivan tour by Monterrasol Travel.
Amazing south Balkans 18 days tour from Dubrovnik to Athens. Visit Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece mainland.tour ID: #166
off-season only tour
Tour highlightsAmazing south Balkans 18 days tour from Dubrovnik to Athens. Private minivan tour by Monterrasol Travel. Visit Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece mainland. This 18 days tour will allow you to meet amazing south Balkans countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and of course beautiful Greece. We will pass through medieval fortified towns, old venetian coastal towns, old castles and fortresses, Orthodox monasteries, archaeological sites, and amazing Balkans coastal line. Each country we going to visit will show must-see attraction; many sites we going to will visit are UNESCO Heritage sites. At season time we will stop on beaches to take a rest, to refresh and enjoy the crystal clear water. The tour will start in Dubrovnik (Croatia) and finish Athens (Greece), and will take 18 days (17 nights). During this tour you will visit Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Ostrog, Dajbabe, Podgorica, Lezhë, Krujë, Preza, Durrës, Apollonia, Gjirokastër, Ioannina, Dodoni, Parga, Arta, Oiniades, Mesolongi, Nafpaktos, Rio, Patras, Messene, Olympia, Kalamata, Sparta, Mystras, Nafplio, Mycenae, Tiryns, Epidaurus, Corinth located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Dubrovnik. Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Athens. Overall, with this tour you will visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 8 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 private car tour #166 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 private 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: #166. 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 tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). Border crossing for this tripThis route require border crossing. You must have valid travel document with you. Please check with your embassy which documents are requested for border crossing to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 25 December 2020 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia day 1: 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 Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1701 km. If you like this private 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: #166. 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 routeTrebinje, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown 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. Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for orthodox monastery The famous Monastery Tvrdos, located about four kilometers from Trebinje, dates back to the Middle Ages and it is believed that it was founded by the Czar, Saint Constantine, and his mother Saint Helen. Ostrog, MontenegroKnown for viewpoint, orthodox monastery The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda, in Montenegro. Dajbabe, MontenegroKnown for cave, orthodox monastery Dajbabe is a Serbian Orthodox Christian Monastery in suburb of the capital of Montenegro, city Podgorica. Monastery Dajbabe is located in a cave on Dajbabe hill (Dajbabska gora), which raises above Zeta valley. The monastery was founded in 1897. Podgorica, MontenegroKnown for historical center Lezhë (Lezhe), AlbaniaKnown for fortress Krujë (Kruje), AlbaniaKnown for castle, historical center, museum Kruje, a town in Albania, is located only 20 km north from the capital of Albania, Tirana. The town is well know within centuries, especially as the center of rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Nowadays the town Kruje is important center of tourism in Albania. The main attraction of the town is Kruje castle. Preza, AlbaniaKnown for castle Durrës (Durres), AlbaniaKnown for archaeological site, architecture, beach, marina, venetian empire; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site 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. Apollonia, AlbaniaKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site 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. Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), AlbaniaKnown for fortress, historical center, medieval old town, museum, viewpoint; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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. Ioannina, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, fortress, lake, museum, park, venetian empire, orthodox monastery The charming Ioannina, the capital and largest city of the Epirus region, with a picturesque historic center, a castle built in 528 AD that is the oldest Byzantine fortress in the country, among other landmarks worth discovering, is a great year-round destination. Undoubtedly one of the most atmospheric cities in this corner of the country, Ioannina is set on the shore of Lake Pamvotida. Dodoni, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site 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. Parga, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, coastal town The colorful Parga lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece. Parga is a resort town known for its impressive natural environment, splendid beaches, beautiful architecture and the charming islets dotting the turquoise bay, among other things. Arta, GreeceKnown for bridge, byzantine empire, castle, museum, orthodox cathedral Arta is a city in northwestern Greece, and was known in ancient times as Ambracia. Arta is known for the medieval bridge over the Arachthos River, for well-preserved 13th-century castle. Byzantine period in Arta's history is reflected in its many Byzantine churches. Oiniades (Oeniadae), GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site 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. Mesolongi (Messolonghi), GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, lake, landmark, wildlife The Messolonghi Lagoons complex, classified as a national park, is not only one the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean, protected by the Ramsar Convention and included in the Natura 2000 network, but also one of the richest natural fish production centers of the country which is formed between the deltas of the Acheloos and Evinos rivers. The site is important for breeding, staging and wintering waterbirds and exhibits a considerable degree of endemism in plant and fish species. Wintering birds include the globally threatened Pelecanus crispus. Messolonghi Lagoon is a favourite birding destination all year round. Nafpaktos, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, coastal town, marina Nafpaktos, also known as Lepanto during part of its history, is one of Greece's most beautiful beach towns, located on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. Nafpaktos will seduce you with its traditional character and peaceful atmosphere. Rio, GreeceKnown for beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, seaport, viewpoint Rio is a town in the suburbs of Patras and is the northernmost municipal unit of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Rio has been a strategic point since antiquity. From early 19th century at the cape over Rio is located an old Turkish castle (the "Castle of the Morea"). Patras, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, beach, castle, coastal town, museum, seaport, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras. The core settlement has a history spanning for four millenniums; in the Roman period it had become a cosmopolitan center of the eastern Mediterranean whilst, according to the Christian tradition, it was also the place where Saint Andrew was crucified. Patras and its region is home to various Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Monuments, including the Roman Odeon, the Fortress of Rio and the Fortress of Patras. Messene, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, landmark, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site 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. Olympia, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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. Kalamata, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, museum, orthodox cathedral Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula (southern Greece) and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. Kalamata is renowned as the land of the Kalamatianos dance and Kalamata olives. Sparta, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site As the great rival of Athens in ancient Greece, Sparta prided itself on the iron-hearted warrior culture that remained the backbone of their civilization. Ancient Sparta was mostly a military city-state. The Spartans believed that their purpose was to become strong soldiers and protect their homeland even with their lives. A Spartan should be strong in body, healthy in mind and brave in character. Mystras, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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. Nafplio, GreeceKnown for architecture, castle, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, monument, museum, viewpoint; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; castle is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; fortified town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site 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. Mycenae, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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. Tiryns, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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. Epidaurus, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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. Corinth, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, landmark, viewpoint The Corinth currently mean few important places. Before all, it is two cities, Corinth (as modern city) and Ancient Corinth, brothers, one with shops and long sandy beach, and other, smaller, with ancient ruins. Exist also so called Acrocorinth, the acropolis of Ancient Corinth, which is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. Currently, Acrocorinth is one of the most important medieval fortress sites of Greece. And last, exist the Corinth Canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. #166 Tour mapTour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia 
day 1: Tvrdos monastery, Trebinje cathedral, Trebinje winery, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1701 km. Availability of this tourCheck availability for another period:
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Price from€ 2,332
The min amount of people in this tour: 1 This private tour is not available from 13 May to 31st August. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?Towns and places on the routeTrebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina Tvrdoš, Bosnia and Herzegovina What tour include• transport with driver • transport in van with air conditioner • tour director all the time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in *** hotels or pensions • accommodation in double rooms • accommodation with breakfast only • english spoken driver and tour director What tour not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas |
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