Dajbabe, Montenegro
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Private tour package 17 days in Montenegro +Albania +GreeceExploring Montenegro Albania Greece in 17 days tour from Tivat. All seasons tour across Southern Balkans: UNESCO sites, fortresses, monasteries.tour ID: #254
all seasons tour
Tour highlightsExploring Montenegro Albania Greece in 17 days tour from Tivat. Monterrasol Travel tour use private minivan. All seasons tour across Southern Balkans: UNESCO sites, fortresses, monasteries. We welcome you to the 14 days all seasons tour across Southern Balkans. We will explore 3 countries: Montenegro, Albania, Greece. In Montenegro, we will visit town Kotor (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period. In coastal town Budva we will walk its narrow streets of historical center and surrounding walls. We also will visit Old Bar, the settlement known from Byzantine Empire ages. On the way to Albania we will visit cave monastery Dajbabe with unique frescoes. In Albania, we need to see historical center of town Krije and its museum, admire ancient theater in Durres, wonder on beautiful sea on Divjaka beach, and come to sleep in town Berat (UNESCO World Heritage Site), called as town of thousand windows. After Berat, we will visit archaeological site Apollonia (UNESCO Tentative List site), and come to see historical center of town Gjirokaster (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Here in Gjirokaster we will walk in Ottoman fortress and see local museum. In Greece, we will stay in mainland, and see fortress of Ioannina, together with historical town and Silversmithing museum. We will admire huge amphitheater at Dodoni archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List site), and arrive at evening to town Kalampaka to see famous complex of monasteries Meteora (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Next, we will see a fortress in Trikala, archaeological site with amphitheater in Larissa, and will come to Litochoro in the area of Olympus mountain. Here we need to see Olympus Park museum, St. Dionysios monastery, reach Zilnia viewpoint, and walk in Dion archaeological site. Next important place to see is archaeological site Aegae, and historic center of Veria. On the way to Thessaloniki in town Edessa we will see waterfall and local ancient bridge, and visit archaeological site Pella with its museum. The tour will start in Tivat (Montenegro) and tour finishes in Thessaloniki (Greece), and will take 17 days (16 nights). During this tour you will visit Budva, Kotor, Bar, Dajbabe, Krujë, Durrës, Berat, Apollonia, Gjirokastër, Ioannina, Dodoni, Meteora, Trikala, Larissa, Litochoro, Dion, Veria, Aigai, Pella located in Montenegro, Albania, Greece. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Tivat. Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Thessaloniki. Overall, with this tour you will visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 4 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 #254 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: #254. 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 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: 27 February 2022 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Tivat, Montenegro day 1: travel to Budva, visit Budva medieval old town, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Budva; accommodation in Budva Tour finishes in: Thessaloniki, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1252 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: #254. 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. Budva, MontenegroKnown for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, venetian empire Budva is a Montenegrin town on the Adriatic Sea, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. The coastal area around Budva called the Budva riviera. Kotor, MontenegroKnown for coastal town, fortified town, fortress, marina, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint, orthodox church, catholic cathedral, franciscan church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro. It is located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period. The fortified city of Kotor is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bar, MontenegroKnown for coastal town, fortress, marina, medieval old town, ruines, seaport, viewpoint Bar is a coastal town on the shore of the Adriatic Sea and seaport in southern Montenegro. Near by, in 4 km, located small town Stari Bar, famous for picturesque ruins of Stari Bar Fortress, and with great view from the hill to the modern Bar and sea around. 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. 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. Durrës (Durres), AlbaniaKnown for archaeological site, architecture, beach, marina, venetian empire; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Durrës (also known under Italian name Durazzo), historically known as Epidamnos and Dyrrachium, is the second most populous city of the Republic of Albania. Located on the Adriatic Sea, it is the country's most ancient and economic and historic center. Berat, AlbaniaKnown for architecture, bridge, byzantine empire, castle, historical center, medieval old town, museum, river, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Berat is the ninth largest city by population of the Republic of Albania. Berat, UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2008, comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history. Like many cities in Albania, Berat comprises an old fortified city filled with churches and mosques painted with grandiose wealth of visible murals and frescos. Berat is one of the main cultural centers of the country. Apollonia, AlbaniaKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Apollonia was an ancient Greek city located in the Fier County, in modern-day Albania. The Museum of Apollonia (also called Fier Archaeological Museum) contains artifacts unearthed from the ancient Apollonia. Apollonia flourished in the Roman period and was home to a renowned school of philosophy, but began to decline in the 3rd century AD when its harbor started silting up as a result of an earthquake. It was abandoned by the end of Late Antiquity. Apollonia is UNESCO Tentative List site. Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), AlbaniaKnown for fortress, historical center, medieval old town, museum, viewpoint; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania, in a valley between mountains, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate". The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress. 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 Dodoni, located in a narrow valley at the foot of Mount Tomaros in Epirus, is an ancient city that travelers should visit. It is home to the oldest and most prominent oracle in the country. Meteora, GreeceKnown for landmark, nature, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Trikala, GreeceKnown for castle, park Trikala is a city with a rich history and a gateway into the mountainous region of northwestern Greece. Larissa, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site 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. Litochoro, GreeceKnown for museum, nature, orthodox church Dion, GreeceKnown for archaeological park 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. Veria, GreeceKnown for historical center, museum Aigai (Aegae), GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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. Pella, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum #254 Tour mapTour starts in: Tivat, Montenegro day 1: Budva medieval old town, Budva free time; accommodation in Budva Tour finishes in: Thessaloniki, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1252 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. 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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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