Experience the magic of New Year in Montenegro with Monte Mare Travel. Explore iconic landmarks, enjoy concerts, and soak in the festive atmosphere on the Adriatic coast.
Experience the magic of New Year in Montenegro with Monte Mare Travel. Explore iconic landmarks, enjoy concerts, and soak in the festive atmosphere on the Adriatic coast.
Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat). Accommodation in a 3 or 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing.
Podgorica - Guests will be warmly welcomed at the airport and then proceed to Podgorica.
A panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide will commence, followed by a transfer to the hotel.
Check-in.
At a prearranged time, guests will enjoy…
Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat). Accommodation in a 3 or 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing.
Podgorica - Guests will be warmly welcomed at the airport and then proceed to Podgorica.
A panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide will commence, followed by a transfer to the hotel.
Check-in.
At a prearranged time, guests will enjoy a leisurely two-hour guided walk through the city.
The tour begins at Republic Square, the main city square. The route includes Bokeška Street, known for its charming cafes and modern vibe, a popular spot for young people. The Millennium Bridge, a symbol of the city’s visual identity, will be visited. The tour continues to Sastavci or Skalines, the oldest bridge in Podgorica, dating back to Roman times. The Clock Tower and the Old Town, rich in historical and cultural heritage, will also be explored. The Clock Tower, a beautiful example of architecture from the Turkish period, stands as a symbol of Podgorica, dominating the Old Town with its height. The tour proceeds to the Centre of Contemporary Art – Kruševac, the former winter residence of King Nikola I Petrović. The walk continues to the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ, the third-largest Orthodox temple in the world. Finally, St. George Church, dating from the 9th-11th century, will be visited; it is one of the oldest active Christian chapels in Montenegro and beyond.
Return to the hotel. Dinner. Free time. Overnight stay.
Budva - Perast – Our Lady of the Rocks - Kotor - Tivat
Budva Municipality - Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Budva – 1 hour.
Upon arrival in Budva, guests will explore the Old Town with a guide, strolling through its winding streets and enjoying views of late Middle Ages squares, complete with solid ramparts, towers, city gates, Orthodox and Catholic churches, and an archaeological museum – 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Travel to Perast – 45 minutes. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely walk through this beautiful coastal city. A boat ride to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks follows, with a visit to the 15th-century church and museum (all 1 hour).
A scenic drive around the unique Mediterranean bay, Boka Bay, leads to Kotor (30 minutes).
Upon arrival in Kotor, a guided city walk through its Old Town will showcase famous monuments and squares, including the Arms Market, Saint Tryphon Cathedral and square, Saint Luke’s church and square, Maritime museum and square, and Cats square – 1 hour.
Lunch at a renowned city restaurant (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Travel to Tivat (about 20 minutes).
Free time for a city tour and a visit to the luxurious marina Porto Montenegro – 1 hour.
Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Breakfast - Free time (all day) – Gala dinner in hotel with one welcome drink, organized New Year celebration, music…
Budva - Overnight stay.
Day 4
Kotor - Breakfast - Free time until the evening departure to one of the seaside cities (Budva, Kotor, Bar, or Tivat) for an organized concert on the square. Departure as per agreement.
Winery Mrkan – Pavlova side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Cetinje – Saint Stefan
Lake Skadar - Breakfast.
After breakfast, the tour begins at the agreed time. Travel to Winery Mrkan – 30 minutes. Tour the winery, wine cellar, and vineyards. Learn about the production of wines, brandies, liqueurs, and jams. Enjoy a tasting of 5 types of wine, grape brandy, and 5 types with different medicinal herbs, herbal and fruit liqueurs with a mini snack – 1 hour.
Continue to Rijeka Crnojevića with a photo break at Pavlova side, one of Montenegro’s most attractive viewpoints, and the most famous “postcard” view of Montenegro.
Arrive at Rijeka Crnojevića. Sightseeing and free time for coffee at a restaurant or a boat cruise to enjoy the stunning natural beauty – 1 hour.
Travel to Cetinje – 20 minutes. Upon arrival, city sightseeing includes Cetinje Monastery, Ćipuri church, the former Njegoš’s residence – Biljarda, King Nikola’s museum, the Presidential Palace, the Royal Theater “Zeta house”, and the monument of Ivan Crnojević – Zeta ruler and founder of Cetinje (duration 1 hour).
Lunch at a restaurant featuring traditional specialties – 1 hour.
Travel to Saint Stefan – 40 minutes. Enjoy a photo break and the beautiful view of Saint Stefan from the Adriatic highway viewpoint, a popular image on many posters promoting Montenegro worldwide. The tour passes through Miločer Park – King’s park, near the former summer house of the Karađorđević dynasty, and King’s beach. Miločer Park is one of the most beautiful parks and arboretums in the Adriatic, featuring many rare and exotic plant species brought by seafarers from around the world.
Free time for sightseeing – 1 hour.
*Optionally – A guided walking tour of the island, sharing the history, interesting events, and experiences related to this place. Guests will see The Church of Lord’s Transfiguration, Piazza – the central square where locals traded homemade products, Small and Big Church. It is also possible to visit one of the rooms in the exclusive ‘’Aman Resort’’, if the hotel is not fully booked – 45 minutes.
Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Ostrog Monastery – Kuči – Niagara waterfalls - Šipčanik wine cellar
Ostrog Monastery - Breakfast.
Travel to Ostrog – 1 hour.
Optional coffee break at a restaurant en route to the monastery (30 minutes).
Upon arrival at Ostrog monastery, guests will have free time to explore the upper and lower monasteries. Visitors can pay respects to the relics of the great Saint Vasily Ostroški and hear and see incredible tales of Ostrog miracles (about 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Travel to Kuči – approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Arrive at the Viewpoint, visit Novak Milošev’s monument, explore Old Town Medun – Meteon, and visit the ‘’Marko Miljanov’’ museum – approximately 1 hour.
Travel to the Niagara falls – photo break and lunch – 1 hour.
Travel to Ćemovsko field and wine cellar Šipčanik – 15 minutes.
Arrive at Ćemovsko field. After a touristic train ride through a vineyard and a short break at the viewpoint, guests will arrive at the ‘’heart’’ of the vineyard, the wine cellar “Sipčanik”.
Before entering the cellar, guests will have a unique opportunity to enjoy the view of the entire vineyard from the viewpoint, experiencing all of the climate within a single wine house.
In the cellar, a tasting of 3 types of wines (2 from the classic line and one special), bruschette with Njeguški cheese grilled in olive oil and rosemary is planned. Duration – about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Virpazar - Bar – Old Olive Tree – Ulcinj – Ada Bojana
Bar - Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Virpazar – 20 minutes.
Arrive at Virpazar, a charming fishing village with stone houses. A short walk and free time for climbing the Besac fortress – the most attractive viewpoint on Skadar Lake, or enjoying coffee at a restaurant – 20 minutes.
Travel to Bar (lasting about 1 hour).
Upon arrival in Bar, visit the temple of St. John of Vladimir and enjoy a coastal walk (duration 1 hour).
Visit the Old Town (duration 1 hour).
Visit the Old Olive Tree (duration 20 minutes) – the oldest tree in Europe.
Travel to Ulcinj (duration 30 minutes).
Upon arrival in Ulcinj, visit the Old Town, Balšića Tower, Slave Market… (duration 1 hour).
Travel to Ada Bojana beach (30 minutes).
Lunch at a traditional fish restaurant or enjoy the beach on the paradise island known for its unspoiled nature (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Transfer to the airport
Podgorica - Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Free time. Transfer to the airport. The end of the arrangement.
- boat ride to the Our Lady of the Rocks and back
- wine tasting at Mrkan winery (5th day)
- transfer to the concert (with waiting) (4th day)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- transfer airport (Podgorica or Tivat) - hotel - airport, by modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Breakfast
- residence tax and insurance, road expenses and parking fees, travel health insurance,…
- boat ride to the Our Lady of the Rocks and back
- wine tasting at Mrkan winery (5th day)
- transfer to the concert (with waiting) (4th day)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- transfer airport (Podgorica or Tivat) - hotel - airport, by modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Breakfast
- residence tax and insurance, road expenses and parking fees, travel health insurance, tourist tax
- panoramic tour of Podgorica
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wine tasting in wine cellar
oniku (6th day), touristic train riding in
o field (6th day) -
city tour of Podgorica with licensed tourist guide (in English)
2 hours - tickets: fortress Besac, National park Skadar lake, Old Olive Tree
- tickets: King Nikola’s Museum, Church of Our Lady of The Rocks, Marko Miljanov museum
- 3 or 4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica - 7 nights
- licensed travel guide for excursions provided by the program (in English)
- Tickets: for localities which are not listed in *Included in price
- Boat cruising in Rijeka Crnojevića
- Saint Stefan entrance for sightseeing an island 25 EUR per person
- Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
- Drinks and food during excursions not listed in the program
- Other non - program costs
- Single room use
- Tickets: for localities which are not listed in *Included in price
- Boat cruising in Rijeka Crnojevića
- Saint Stefan entrance for sightseeing an island 25 EUR per person
- Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
- Drinks and food during excursions not listed in the program
- Other non - program costs
- Single room use
Welcome to Montenegro and kickstart your New Year celebrations in this picturesque nation with Monte Mare Travel. This 8-day itinerary takes you around the famous landmarks of Montenegro commonly depicted on postcards and in international publications. Relish the New Year mood filled with music along the Adriatic Sea and see popular regional celebrities…
Welcome to Montenegro and kickstart your New Year celebrations in this picturesque nation with Monte Mare Travel. This 8-day itinerary takes you around the famous landmarks of Montenegro commonly depicted on postcards and in international publications. Relish the New Year mood filled with music along the Adriatic Sea and see popular regional celebrities perform live. Explore Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital city and its renowned wineries, Cetinje - the historic royal capital with its museums and churches, and Ostrog - the third most visited Christian site worldwide, following Jerusalem’s Tomb of Christ and Greece’s Holy Mountain. Further, discover the Adriatic coast: Budva - the tourism hub of Montenegro, Perast a historical town, Our Lady of the Rocks island, Kotor - a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, Tivat - the luxurious ‘Montenegrin Monaco’ marina, Saint Stefan - a one-of-a-kind spot globally serving as an island, city and hotel simultaneously…
- Availability: 29. December each year
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
