Balkans castles tour 13 days. Visit 17 castles & fortresses in Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia. All seasons cultural tour across 3 countries.

Tour highlights

Balkans castles tour 13 days. Visit 17 castles & fortresses in Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia. Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour. All seasons cultural tour across 3 countries. Sightseeing 13 days private tour start from Budapest (Hungary) by Monterrasol Travel agency specialize on customized private car tours. The tour start in Budapest (Hungary) and visit Bory, Szigliget, Sümeg, Keszthely, Varaždin, Trakošćan, Veliki Tabor, Medvedgrad, Zagreb, Dubovac, Velika Kladuša, Ostrožac, Ostrovica, Ključ, Banja Luka, Tešanj, Doboj, Srebrenik, Gradačac, Siklós, Ozora within 13 days.

This page describes details of the multiday private car tour #171 offered by Monterrasol Travel. The company, Monterrasol Travel, is an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel based on its own experiences and belongs to the group of private 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: #171. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

The tour will start and finish in Budapest (Hungary) and will take 13 days (12 nights). During this tour you will visit Bory, Szigliget, Sümeg, Keszthely, Varaždin, Trakošćan, Veliki Tabor, Medvedgrad, Zagreb, Dubovac, Velika Kladuša, Ostrožac, Ostrovica, Ključ, Banja Luka, Tešanj, Doboj, Srebrenik, Gradačac, Siklós, Ozora located in Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Border crossing for this trip

This route require border crossing. You must have valid travel document with you. Please check with your embassy which documents are requested for border crossing to Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Money and payments

In each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use.

Last updated on: 25 May 2020

Tour itinerary

Tour start in: Budapest, Hungary

day 1: travel to Budapest, visit Budapest historical center (UNESCO World Heritage), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Budapest, accommodation in Budapest
day 2: travel to Bory, visit Bory castle, travel to Szigliget to see Szigliget castle, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Szigliget, accommodation in Szigliget
day 3: travel to Sümeg, visit Sümeg castle, travel to Varaždin and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Varaždin, accommodation in Varaždin
day 4: visit Varaždin castle, travel to Trakoscan to see Trakoscan castle, travel to Veliki Tabor to see Veliki Tabor castle, travel to Medvedgrad for accommodation
day 5: visit Medvedgrad castle, travel to Zagreb and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Zagreb, accommodation in Zagreb
day 6: visit Zagreb historical center, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Zagreb, accommodation in Zagreb
day 7: travel to Dubovac, visit Dubovac castle, travel to Velika Kladusa to see Velika Kladusa fortress, travel to Ostrožac to see Ostrožac castle, travel to Bihać for accommodation
day 8: travel to Ostrovica, visit Ostrovica fortress, travel to Ključ to see Ključ fortress, travel to Banja Luka and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Banja Luka, accommodation in Banja Luka
day 9: visit Banja Luka fortress, travel to Tešanj to see Tešanj castle, travel to Doboj and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Doboj, accommodation in Doboj
day 10: travel to Tešanj, visit Tešanj castle, travel to Srebrenik to see Srebrenik fortress, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Srebrenik, accommodation in Srebrenik
day 11: travel to Gradačac, visit Gradačac castle, travel to Osijek and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Osijek, accommodation in Osijek
day 12: travel to Siklos, visit Siklos castle, travel to Tamasi for accommodation
day 13: travel to Ozora, visit Ozora castle, return to Budapest

Tour finish in: Budapest, Hungary

Planned distance of this tour: 1543 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: #171. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes.

Places on the route

Bory, Hungary

Known for castle.

One of two self-built castles in Hungary (the other is the much more ramshackle Tarodi Var), The Bory Castle In Szekesfehervar was the work of Hungarian sculptor and architect Jeno Bory. Bory built the castle between 1923 and 1959 with the help of several of his students.

Szigliget, Hungary

Known for fortress, ruines.

The ruins of the medieval recently restored fortress stand atop the 239m Várhegy hill.

Sümeg (Sumeg), Hungary

Known for castle, museum, viewpoint.

The Sümeg castle is located in the town of Sümeg, about 20 kilometers north of Lake Balaton, in Hungary. The Sümeg castle was built in the mid or late 13th century and is situated at the top of a lonely mountain peak called "Castle Hill". During its existence, it has been expanded several times. In the 15th century, it was fortified, and the second of two towers was built. It has been under siege several times, and has experienced two fires.

Keszthely, Hungary

Known for castle, museum.

Varaždin (Varazdin), Croatia

Known for castle, catholic cathedral.

Varaždin is a city in Northern Croatia, 81km north of Zagreb. The town is mainly known for its baroque buildings, music, food and IT industry. The most interesting from tourist point of view is Varaždin Castle in the Old Town.

Trakošćan (Trakoscan), Croatia

Known for castle, museum, park.

Trakošćan Castle is located in northern Croatia, in the Varaždin County, and dates back to the 13th century.

Veliki Tabor, Croatia

Known for castle.

Veliki Tabor is a castle and museum in northwest Croatia, dating from the middle of 15th century. The castle's present appearance dates back to the 16th century.

Medvedgrad, Croatia

Known for fortress.

Medvedgrad is a medieval fortified town located on the south slopes of Medvednica mountain, approximately halfway from the Croatian capital Zagreb to the mountain top Sljeme. For defensive purposes it was built on a hill, Mali Plazur, that is a spur of the main ridge of the mountain that overlooks the city. On a clear day the castle can be seen from far away, especially the high main tower.

Zagreb, Croatia

Known for castle, historical center, museum, catholic cathedral.

The capital and the largest city of Croatia, lively and with a rich history dating from the Roman times, is located in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb is an important tourist centre because of its culture, arts, music, architecture, gastronomy among other things.

Dubovac, Croatia

Known for castle.

The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. The oldest part, square tower was built during the 13th century. In the 15th century, the castle was rebuilt in a renaissance style.

Velika Kladuša (Velika Kladusa), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for fortress.

Velika Kladuša is a town and municipality located in Una-Sana Canton of the country Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated in the far northwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located near the border with Croatia. The Velika Kladuša fortress was built in the Middle Ages and was first mentioned in 1280.

Ostrožac (Ostrozac), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for castle.

Ostrožac castle is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Una-Sana Canton just outside the town of Cazin, near the village of Ostrožac. The castle dates back to the 16th century when the Ottoman Turks established the Ottoman province of Bosnia. A second addition was made to the castle between 1900 and 1906 by an unconfirmed member of the Habsburg family.

Ostrovica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for castle.

The Ostrovica Castle is a large medieval structure situated above the small village of Ostrovica near Kulen Vakuf, Bihać municipality, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Having been built on a woody ridge of a steep hill overlooking left bank of the shallow Una river, the castle was located on a strategic site connecting the northern and southern parts of the long Una valley. The Modern-day castle was built most probably in the 15th century on the foundations of ancient fortification which dates back to ancient Roman times or even earlier.

Ključ (Kljuc), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for fortress, medieval old town, park.

The Old Town Kljuc is the pearl of our medieval heritage and architecture and represents an invaluable cultural asset of great historical value. He played a significant role in the history and politics of the medieval Bosnian state, and his masters were powerful nobles from the river valley of the Sana. The first fortifications of the medieval town Kljuc dates back to the 13th century. The first written mention of Kljuc is from 1322.

Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for fortress, museum, river, orthodox cathedral, islam mosque.

This beautiful and historical city surrounded by green hills, split into two by the Vrbas river. Banja Luka is the second largest city, after the capital Sarajevo, of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the capital of the Republika Srpska entity. It has a rich mixture of preserved architecture combined with a rich culture that give Banja Luka a unique charm. It's one of Bosnia's most modern and up-and-coming cities. Medieval fortress Kastel is located here in Banja Luka. The fortress is situated on the site of previous fortifications going all the way back to Roman and even pre-Roman times. The fortress is well-preserved, and is one of Banja Luka's main attractions.

Tešanj (Tesanj), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for castle, fortress.

Tešanj castle is located in the town Tešanj, on the territory of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Tešanj castle was built in the center of Tešanj, on a steep and rocky hill, along the river, and known as a medieval and Ottoman fortress. Currently, Tešanj Castle is one of the most significant and biggest castles in Bosnia, with an area of 6,296 square meters.

Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for fortress, historical center.

Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for castle, fortress.

Srebrenik fortress is located near the town of Srebrenik, on the territory of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Currently, Srebrenik fortress is country's best-preserved medieval castle.

Gradačac (Gradacac), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for architecture, castle, museum.

Gradačac castle was constructed with 2 main parts: a fort with 18 meters high walls, and a watchtower 22 meters high, all built in by Bosnian hero Husein-kapetan Gradaščević.

Siklós (Siklos), Hungary

Known for castle, museum.

The castle of Siklós, which guards the southern border of Hungary, was the residence of the most important noble families in medieval Hungary. The first record related to the castle of Siklós is in a certificate dated back to 1294. Perched on a hillside, the impressive structure of this castle dominates the southernmost town of Hungary, the town Siklós.

Ozora, Hungary

Known for castle, museum.

Ozora is a village in Tolna, Hungary, not far from famous lake Balaton. It has been notable since the Middle Ages, when Pipo of Ozora built a outstanding renaissance castle at this site by permission of Sigismund of Hungary in 1416.

Tour map

Tour start in: Budapest, Hungary

day 1: Budapest historical center, Budapest free time; accommodation in Budapest
day 2: Bory castle, Szigliget castle, Szigliget free time; accommodation in Szigliget
day 3: Sümeg castle, Varaždin free time; accommodation in Varaždin
day 4: Varaždin castle, Trakoscan castle, Veliki Tabor castle; accommodation in Medvedgrad
day 5: Medvedgrad castle, Zagreb free time; accommodation in Zagreb
day 6: Zagreb historical center, Zagreb free time; accommodation in Zagreb
day 7: Dubovac castle, Velika Kladusa fortress, Ostrožac castle; accommodation in Bihać
day 8: Ostrovica fortress, Ključ fortress, Banja Luka free time; accommodation in Banja Luka
day 9: Banja Luka fortress, Tešanj castle, Doboj free time; accommodation in Doboj
day 10: Tešanj castle, Srebrenik fortress, Srebrenik free time; accommodation in Srebrenik
day 11: Gradačac castle, Osijek free time; accommodation in Osijek
day 12: Siklos castle; accommodation in Tamasi
day 13: Ozora castle; return to Budapest

Tour finish in: Budapest, Hungary

Planned distance of this tour: 1543 km.

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