Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour.
Private tour package 16 days in Croatia +Bosnia and HerzegovinaExplore Croatia UNESCO sites + meet Bosnia medieval land in 16 days tour. Balkans roadtrip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.tour ID: #220
all seasons tour
Tour highlightsExplore Croatia UNESCO sites + meet Bosnia medieval land in 16 days tour. Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour. Balkans roadtrip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. We invite you to visit with us the most important UNESCO towns of Dalmatian coast and Bosnia. with our an all seasons 16 days tour we going to see 2 countries, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, to walks Venetian towns and medieval fortresses, take stunning scenic roads and admire architecture, nature and landscapes. On the way from Zagreb down to coast we will visit Dubovac fortress. We will stay in town Rijeka, where we will see a local museum and 2 fortresses. On the way to Pula, we will see small town Labin with cute historic center and amazing view from hilltop. In Pula, the largest town of Croatian Istria, known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, we need to see the most famous one, the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. In Pula, we will see the historic center with fortress and few churches. Before we will arrive to the the neighbor of Pula, the town Rovinj, we will see very good preserved castle Morosini and walk in Medieval Theme Park located nearby. In Rovinj, officially bilingual town with Italian and Croatian languages, we will walk over historic center to see the Basilica of St. Euphemia. On the way to Dalmatia region, we will see town Senj, where need to see the symbol of the town, Nehaj fortress from 1558. Next, we will move to Zadar to walk over historical center and see why Zadar was important Venetian town. In Sibenik, another Venetian town, we will see famous cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site) and see its historical center and two fortresses. Close to Sibenik is also located coastal fortress St. Nicholas (UNESCO World Heritage site) we going to visit and walk around. In another one Venetian town, Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage site), we will walk in historical center and harbor. Split, next Dalmatian town we going to visit, is well-known for its historical center with beautiful architecture. On the way from Split to Mostar we will see fortress Klis, known by Game of Thrones. In Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site) we will explore the historic center and walk over famous Mostar bridge. After Mostar we will see historical town Blagaj with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, historic town Pocitelj, served as open-air museum, with narrow streets and old Ottoman fort with great view. On the way to Trebinje, we will see archaeological site Radimlja with carved gravestones (UNESCO World Heritage Site), hilly fortress Stolac with great view, and Vjetrenica cave (UNESCO World Heritage site). In Trebinje, we will admire famous Tvrdos Orthodox monastery with it own wine cellar where we will taste local wines, see Ottoman bridge, hilly church with panoramic view of Trebinje, and renovated historical center of Trebinje. We will have a late lunch in local restaurant that serve local traditional food and drinks. The tour will start in Zagreb (Croatia) and tour finishes in Dubrovnik (Croatia), and will take 16 days (15 nights). During this tour you will visit Dubovac, Rijeka, Labin, Pula, Morosini, Rovinj, Nehaj, Senj, Zadar, Šibenik, Loreto, Split, Trogir, Klis, Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, Mogorjelo, Radimlja, Stolac, Vjetrenica, Trebinje, Tvrdoš located in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Zagreb. Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Dubrovnik. Overall, with this tour you will visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 3 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 #220 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: #220. 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. 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: 29 April 2025 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Zagreb, Croatia day 1: travel to Dubovac, visit Dubovac fortress, travel to Rijeka to see Trsat fortress; accommodation in Rijeka Tour finishes in: Dubrovnik, Croatia Planned distance of this tour: 1349 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 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: #220. 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. Dubovac, CroatiaKnown for castle, museum, viewpoint Perched on a wooded hill above Karlovac, Dubovac Castle, former feudal stronghold, is a medieval gem blending history with panoramic views. Its strategic position and preserved architecture make it a key cultural landmark. Visitors explore its towers, museum, and serene surroundings, stepping into Croatia's storied past. Rijeka, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, fortress, historical center Labin, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, historical center Pula, CroatiaKnown for medieval old town, venetian empire The largest city in Istria and the eighth largest city in Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the peninsula. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings and its beautiful sea. It houses the best-preserved Roman colosseum (Pula Arena) outside of Italy. Morosini, CroatiaKnown for castle, fortress, museum The Morosini-Grimani Castle from the 13th century is a Croatian historical gem due to an impressive blend of medieval architecture with distinct Renaissance features, makes it a photographer's paradise and an architectural enthusiast's delight. Rovinj, CroatiaKnown for historical center, medieval old town, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint 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. Nehaj, CroatiaKnown for fortress, museum, viewpoint Nehaj Fortress, completed in 1558, incorporated defensive innovations of its time. The structure rises impressively from the hillside of town Senj, creating an imposing silhouette visible from miles around. During the same period that Christopher Columbus was discovering America, Senj was already a center of Croatian literature and publishing. Senj, CroatiaKnown for coastal town Zadar, CroatiaKnown for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Zadar is the oldest continuously inhabited Croatian city, it is situated on the Adriatic Sea, and serves as the seat of Zadar County and of the wider northern Dalmatian region. Zadar is the second-largest city of the region of Dalmatia and the fifth-largest city in the country. Zadar gained its urban structure in Roman times; during the time of Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus, the town was fortified and the city walls with towers and gates were built. Now, the fortified city of Zadar is on UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as part of Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar in 2017. Šibenik (Sibenik), CroatiaKnown for architecture, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint, catholic cathedral; cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Sibenik, known in Italy as Sebenico, is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia, where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Sibenik has four fortresses and historic center with the Cathedral of St James. The Cathedral and St. Nicholas fortress are included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list. Roughly 18 kilometres north of the city is the Krka National Park, similar to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, known for its many waterfalls, flora, fauna, and historical and archaeological remains. The Kornati archipelago, west of Sibenik, consists of 150 islands in a sea area of about 320 km2, making it the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Loreto, CroatiaKnown for monument, viewpoint Split, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, historical center, medieval old town, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Split is Croatia's second-largest city and the largest city in the historical Dalmatia region. Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1979. Trogir, CroatiaKnown for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Trogir is a historic town and harbor on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, in Dalmatia region, one of the four historical regions of Croatia. Since 1997, the historic center of Trogir has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites for its Venetian architecture. Klis, CroatiaKnown for fortress, museum, sightseeing, viewpoint Klis Fortress, known well in Roman time, played a crucial role during the Ottoman wars in Europe. Fortress rises dramatically above the village of Klis, just 13 kilometers from the city Split, Croatia. Its strategic hilltop location, sandwiched between the Kozjak and Mosor mountains, offers sweeping views of Split, the Adriatic Sea, and the rural hinterland. 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. 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. 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. 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. #220 Tour mapTour starts in: Zagreb, Croatia 
day 1: Dubovac fortress; Rijeka, Trsat fortress; accommodation in Rijeka Tour finishes in: Dubrovnik, Croatia Planned distance of this tour: 1349 km. Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this private tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 45 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: 1 This private 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 • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • 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 Private tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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