Budva - Old Town Exploration

Budva City Walls - Guests will be warmly welcomed at the airport and then proceed to Budva, the jewel of the Adriatic.

With a guide, explore the Old Town, which exudes harmony. Stroll through its winding streets and admire the late Middle Ages squares that seamlessly blend with sturdy ramparts, towers, and city gates, as well as Orthodox and Catholic churches – approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Enjoy some free time for refreshments at one of the beaches.

Check into a 4-star hotel in Budva/Bečići. Enjoy leisure time and an overnight stay.

Budva is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, with its squares and streets bustling late into the night. Don’t miss the chance to visit some of the famous discotheques, seaside restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, and taverns on your first night. Budva’s restaurants offer a diverse menu, with a focus on Mediterranean and Montenegrin national cuisine, featuring seafood specialties, olives, and wine.

Perast – Our Lady of the Rocks - Kotor - Tivat

Perast - Breakfast.

Travel to Perast – approximately 45 minutes. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely walk through this charming coastal town. Take a boat ride to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks and visit the 15th-century church and museum (all about 1 hour).

Kotor Old City - Journey around the unique Mediterranean bay – Boka Bay, until reaching Kotor (approximately 30 minutes).

Arrive in Kotor. Enjoy a guided city walk through its Old Town, where you can see famous monuments and squares such as the Arms Market, Saint Tryphon Cathedral and square, Saint Luke’s church and square, and Cats square – approximately 1 hour.

Lunch at one of the city’s renowned restaurants. Free time (about 1 hour).

Tivat Municipality - Travel to Tivat (about 20 minutes).

Enjoy free time for a city tour and visit the luxurious marina Porto Montenegro – approximately 1 hour.

Return to Budva - about 1 hour.

Back to the hotel in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.

Bar – Old Olive Tree – Ulcinj – The Great Beach - Ada Bojana

Old Fortress, Stari Bar - Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel to Bar (lasting about 1 hour).

Arrive in Bar, visit the temple of St. John of Vladimir, and walk along the coast (approximately 1 hour).

Visit the Old Town (approximately 1 hour).

See the Old Olive Tree (approximately 20 minutes) - the oldest tree in Europe.

Ulcinj - Travel to Ulcinj (approximately 30 minutes).

Arrive in Ulcinj, visit the Old Town, Balšića Tower, Slave Market… (approximately 1 hour).

Travel to the Great Beach - Ada Bojana beach (approximately 30 minutes).

Lunch at one of the traditional fish restaurants (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes).

Free time (if desired) for beach enjoyment on the paradise island known for its pristine nature (approximately 1 hour).

Return to the hotel in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.

Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) - Ostrog Monastery – Lunch ‘’under the sač’’ at the Local Household - Podgorica

Cetinje - Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.

Travel to Cetinje – approximately 1 hour.

Arrive in Cetinje. City sightseeing includes Cetinje Monastery, Ćipuri church, the former Njegoš’s residence - Biljarda, King Nikola’s museum, and the Presidential Palace (duration approximately 1 hour).

Optional visit to Lipa cave (for an additional fee).

Ostrog Monastery - Continue to Ostrog Monastery (Nikšić municipality). Travel time around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Optional coffee break at a restaurant on the way to the monastery (approximately 30 minutes).

Arrive at Ostrog Monastery. Free time for sightseeing of the upper and lower monasteries. At the monastery, pay respects to the relics of the great Saint Vasily Ostroški and hear incredible tales of Ostrog miracles (about 1 hour and 30 minutes).

Travel to the local household (approximately 1 hour) and enjoy a delicious and hearty ‘’lunch under the sač’’ in a unique setting. Plenty of food, drink, and cakes await.

Return to Podgorica – approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check into a 4-star hotel in Podgorica. Free time. Overnight stay.

Moraca Monastery - Continue to Morača Monastery - about 1 hour and 20 minutes. On the way to the Monastery, pass through Podgorica - the capital of Montenegro, where during the panoramic journey, see the monument of St. Peter Cetinjski, the Parliament, the National Theater, and the monuments of King Nikola and the Russian writer Puškin.

Continue the ride along the Morača canyon, known as Platije, one of the most attractive canyons in the region. The mountains rising steeply above the river create one of the most interesting landscapes in Montenegro. Enjoy the view, and take a photo break to capture the beauty of nature.

Arrive at Morača Monastery. Monastery sightseeing - 30 minutes. Many visitors describe the atmosphere in the monastery as something special. There is a story that the yellow stone from which the monastery was built was brought from the village of Tušina by forming a column of people, passing the stone from hand to hand.

Return to Podgorica - 30 minutes.

Lunch at a traditional restaurant - 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Check into a 3 or 4-star hotel in Podgorica. Free time. Overnight stay.

Skadar Lake Cruising

Lake Skadar - Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel to Skadar Lake - about 30 minutes.

Arrive at Virpazar, a fishing village with charming stone houses. Take a short walk. Free time to climb the Besac fortress - the most attractive viewpoint on Skadar Lake, or enjoy coffee at one of the restaurants – optionally (approximately 20 minutes).

Begin the cruise. The cruise lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. See fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take a swim in the lake. For refreshment on the boat, the host will serve domestic products (delicious donuts, wine, brandy, and juice).

After the boat cruise, enjoy lunch at a restaurant in an unforgettable setting – approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Swimming in Skadar Lake or other activities - optionally.

Return to the hotel in Podgorica. Free time. Overnight stay.

Žabljak – National Park Durmitor (Black Lake) - Đurđevića Tara Bridge - Morača Monastery – Morača Canyon

Crno Lake - Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel to Zabljak - Journey duration about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Arrive in Zabljak. Tour the National Park – approximately 2 hours.

Travel to the Đurđevića Tara Bridge – approximately 30 minutes.

Enjoy the view from one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe. Free time for refreshments at the bar near the bridge, walking by the bridge, or for the bravest, ZIP LINE - optionally.

Lunch – approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Moraca Monastery - Return – approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Visit Morača Monastery (established in the 12th century) – approximately 30 minutes. Travel through Morača Canyon.

Arrive at the hotel in Podgorica. Free time. Overnight stay.

Transfer to the Airport/Port

Podgorica - Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Free time. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar). The arrangement concludes.

• 3 nights in a double/triple room in 4-star hotels in Podgorica and Budva/Bečići
• Skadar Lake cruise with tasting session (1.5 hours)
• All transfers with air-conditioned vehicles
• Included taxes, insurance, and parking fees
• Entrance to National Park Skadar Lake and National Park Durmitor
• Tickets to cultural sites: Old Town of Bar, Old Olive Tree, Ulcinj
• Daily breakfast and one lunch
• Tickets to monasteries: Cetinje, Morača, Ostrog
• Licensed English-speaking travel guide for tours
• Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks including church and museum entry

• Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
• Transfer from the airport not listed in program
• Ticket for localities which are not listed in *Included in price (Budva city walls, St. Tryphon…)
• Food and drinks not listed in program
• Visits to bars and restaurants not listed in program
• ZIP LINE – Đurđevića Tara bridge
• Other non-program costs
• Single room use
• Transfer from the airport or port not listed in program
• Travel health insurance (35 EUR per person)

Located in the western section of the Balkans, Montenegro may be petite in size, yet it is renowned across southeast Europe for its outstanding natural splendors. The travel agency ‘Monte Mare Travel’ offers a curated itinerary encapsulating stunning coastal cities along with quaint mountain towns in the north. Additionally, it includes a voyage across the largest Balkan lake – Skadar Lake, and tours of the most renowned monasteries. Tailored to cater to our client’s interests, we’ve created a seven-day package to showcase the very best of what Montenegro has to offer.

• Availability: March - December each year (depending on weather conditions)
• Additional options for extra fee: Single room use, Licensed tourist guide by a specific language, Transfer from other airport, port, hotel or accommodation (in the region), Surfing, kitesurfing, horse riding – Ada Bojana beach (depending on the weather conditions), Visit to Lipa cave, ZIP LINE – Đurđevića Tara bridge (depending on the weather conditions), Travel health insurance

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.