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8 Day itinerary in Montenegro, Europe

Coasts & Mountains of Montenegro

A small Balkan country, Montenegro offers the same assets as neighbouring Croatia, while being less touristy. Known for its lively seaside destinations on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, its mountain ideal for hiking and its rich heritage.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide

starting point

Podgorica Airport

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Boat trip in Kotor Bay

2

Boat trip on Lake Skadar

3

Tasting of smoked hams, cheeses and wines in Njegusi

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Itinerary

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Day 1

place Podgorica airport tranfer

Meet your local guide at your arrival at Podgorica airport, transfer to the Capital City of Montenegro and drop off yourluggage at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Podgorica.

Day 2

place Podgorica, National Park of Biogradska Gora, transfer to Kolasin

After your breakfast, take the road across the splendid canyon de Moraia and get to the Monastery Moraia. You'll find out a monastery that was for more than seven centuries, the centre of historical and cultural events in the region. It contains important frescoes, the most famous of which is "The Raven Feeds Saint-Ilija ». Continue the road to Biogradska gora's. and lunch close by the Biogradska’s Lake. Stroll freely through the Park's primary forest along the beautiful trail around the lake known for the purity of its water. You will discover the beauty of this National Park called "the last jungle of Europe» containing a unique natural richness. Go to the charming mountain village of Kolasin in the late afternoon. Drop off your luggage in your hotel and enjoy free time to enjoy the hotel spa and swimming pool. Dinner and overnight stay in Kolasin.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Kolasin, National Park of Dumitor and Tara River, transfer to Zabjlak

After breakfast, head towards Tara River and Join the second canyon the deepest in the World. You will discover the impressive Durdevica Bridge and you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the canyon. Continue to the village of Zabljak and have lunch in town. Then head to Black Lake, hidden below the Durmitor peaks rising to more than 2000 metersabove sea level. Walk around the lake and then return to Zabljak. Dinner with the possibility of being accompanied by Montenegrin folk dances and music. Overnight stay in Zabljak.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Zabjlak, Ostrog Monastery, Perast, transfer to Kotor

After breakfast, reach the Orthodox Monastery of Ostrog. magnificent monastery built in the rocks of Ostroska Greda dating back to the 17th century. It is one of Montenegro's mustsees and one of the most visited monasteries in the Balkans. Lunch in a restaurant close to the Monastery. After lunch, join Perast. Visit the ancient city of Perast known for its harbour where Peter I learned to sail and visit the Marine Museum. Embark on a boat to discover Kotor Bay. Visit the famous Cathedral "Our -Lady-of-the-Rock" located on a small island in the middle of the Bay of Kotor. Arrive in Kotor in the afternoon and drop off your luggage at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Kotor.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Kotor, Njegusi, Cetinje,transfer to Budva

After breakfast, start a sightseeing tour of Kotor, coastal city classified by UNESCO and famous for its fjord on the Adriatic, its walls and its Venetian past. You will admire the old town that was built between the XII and the XIV century and full of historical monuments of medieval architecture. Head on the “Serpentine Road” to the village of Njegusi for a tasting of local produce. Quaint mountain village that became known for its production of cheese and smoked ham. Join Cetinje, Montenegrin's historic capital and lunch in the city centre. Visit the city and stroll through the "capital of the throne" where the president of Montenegro still resides in the "Blue Palace". Take the road to reach Budva. Dinner and overnight stay in Budva.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Budva, Stefan Sveti, Bar, Virpazar, return to Buvda

After your breakfast, drive along Montenegrin coastline and make a stop at the Famous peninsula of Sveti Stefan, former fishing village transformed into luxury hotel complex to take nice pictures of this architectural marvel. Continue your way to Stari Bar, one of the largest ports on the eastern Adriatic coast. Sightseeing tour of the city that has often changed masters over the centuries - from Byzantius to Turkey to the Slavic and Serbian kingdoms. You will notice the many traces on the appearance of the city left by the Turks. Join Virpazar for lunch. Located on the shores of Lake Skadar, discover this charming fishing village and embark on a boat for a ride on Skadar Lake, considered the heart of Montenegro, it is the largest lake in the Balkan region thatstretches over Montenegro and Albania. Dinner and overnight stay in Budva.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

place Your day in Budva

After the breakfast, start a short sightseeing tour of the Old Town of Budva OPTION: Start a half day excursion of sea Kayak to discover the secret of the Budva coast with your local instructor. Lunch in Budva and free afternoon to relax on of the city's beautiful beaches or walk across the town. Dinner and overnight stay in Budva.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

place Podgorica airport transfer

After breakfast, free time until you transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)

Transport expand_less

  • The transportation by car or minivan during the tour

Activities expand_less

  • Boat trip in Kotor Bay
  • Boat trip on Lake Skadar
  • Tasting of smoked hams, cheeses and wines in Njegusi

Not Included expand_less

  • All additional expenses not mentioned in the program
  • Full board (lunches and dinners)
  • The drinks
  • Tips
  • Insurance
  • The return flights

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