Enjoy a fantastic week vacation in the tiny country of Montenegro known locally as Crna Gora. Famous for its huge natural and cultural treasures and places of extraordinary beauty, Montenegro has it all; from soaring mountains to glamorous beach resorts lining the lively and popular Adriatic Riviera. Join us to explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Bay of Kotor and to feel the calming serenity and charm of the Dinaric mountains.

Discover amazing Montenegro in the best possible way, visiting the beautiful Adriatic coast and one of the most beautiful mountains in Montenegro – Durmitor. Stroll into the narrow streets of the old towns with a rich history visiting   Kotor, Perast, Budva.

This tour is ideal and perfect for the traveler looking for discovery and enjoyment, it is filled with sightseeing, activities and adventures. A perfect vacation with many                 different activities all along the coast of the Adriatic with fabulous beaches, crystal clear sea and high Dinaric mountains with deep canyons – Lots of sight-seeing, many opportunities to taste the delicious homemade Montenegrin food & drinks and you will be accompanied by hospitable local hosts!

Highlights:

Explore this fantastic region of the Montenegrin Adriatic, with unique towns like Kotor, Perast, Budva, Ulcinj, Herceg Novi as well as Boka Bay and Durmitor mountain area in the northern Montenegro and other extraordinary places.

Highlights of this tour is to experience spectacular places with activities and adventures, to combine sightseeing and food & drinks in undiscovered areas.            Visit some of Europe’s coolest and amazing destinations like Kotor, Europe’s deepest canyon to the southernmost bay in Europe – Boka Kotorska etc.

• The breathtaking coast with beautiful bays and beaches
• Landscape with a lot of hidden cultural and historical treasures
• Old Town of Kotor and Bay of Kotor walking tour
• Legendary Boka Bay and its magnificent scenery
• Striking old towns and their impressive architecture
• Delicious, authentic food from the coast and mountain range
• Fabulous surroundings and Montenegro’s most famous views

Trip Details:

Availability

Apr 1 – Oct 31 / Tue & Sat*

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Theme & Style

Discover-Explore & Sightseeing

Difficulty Level

Easy/Medium

Type

Regular tour (can be customized)

CUSTOMIZE THE TOUR:

–  Your tour duration of 8 days and 7 nights can be customized to your needs as 9 days and 8 nights or 9 days and 9 nights, or 10 days and 9 nights or 10 days and 10 nights, as well as according to your wishes for another period. Contact us to customize as per your needs.

–  The tour can be organized in another order than it is in the itinerary, as well  as with other places/bus stations in the region for the group. Contact us for more information and prices.

–  The tour can be organized in conjunction with other activities or tours. Contact us to meet your needs or according to your wishes.

Start & End Point  OR (Departure & Return Location) DA DENEBILIR

Starts at: Airport Dubrovnik

You arrive by plane at the Airport of Dubrovnik

Note: Arrival airport recommended for this tour (providing much shorter transfer times to accommodation on Day 1) is Dubrovnik Airport (30 km – 45 min.), Tivat Airport (25 km – 1 hour) and Podgorica Airport (110km – 2h 30min.)

Ends at: Airport Dubrovnik

You depart by plane from Airport of Dubrovnik

Note: Dubrovnik and Tivat are the recommended airports for this tour    providing much shorter transfer times from accommodation on the departure day.

Max People

4-15 (more people on request)

Note: We require a minimum of 4 people to confirm this trip.

If a trip is not confirmed yet, you can register on the waiting list and will be notified when the trip is officially confirmed. We do not recommend to make final travel arrangements until your trip meets the minimum number of guests and is confirmed.

In most cases, if a trip does not reach the minimum number of guests, you may choose to transfer to another trip date or another trip, be refunded your payments in full, or you may have the choice to pay a supplemental fee to run the trip with fewer guests. We make the final determination for these trips 30 days before the departure date.

What’s Included?

• 7 night accommodation in stylish 3 or 4 star hotels, apartments or chalets
• Airport transfers
• All activities and tours according to the program
• All meals & drinks according to the program
• Transportation between destinations during all activities according to the program
• The tour guide, local guides/driver (English speaking, other languages on request)
• National Park fees & insurance
• 24H on-call local agency service
• Passenger Insurance
• Organization costs

What’s Excluded?

• Airline tickets
• Cancellation and Travel insurance
• Optional activities or tours
• Entrance fees to the sights and museums
• Single room supplement (to be advised)
• Gratuity (Optional)
• Additional services
• Other expenses not included in the program

What to bring?

• Only one bag per person is allowed plus one piece of hand luggage
• Good walking shoes
• A small rucksack
• Hat or Cap
• Sunscreen (warmer months)
• A small Umbrella or Raincoat
• Sunglasses
• Camera

Itinerary (Package Tour)

DAY 1: Dubrovnik – Arrival at the airport

The first day of the tour is simply the day of arrival without any organized activities.   After your plane has landed, we will meet you at the airport in the arrivals lounge for a “welcome meeting” according to the scheduled time or agreement.

Our guide/driver will be waiting for you outside the arrival lounge with a   signboard bearing your name on it. In case of any delays in your arrival, please inform us.

You will be driven from Dubrovnik’s airport to your accommodation in Herceg Novi on the Montenegrin coastline, where you stay the next 2 nights.

If you arrive early and have energy, we can book for you some activities from our “optional activities list” on this day. You get time to relax and see some of the sights you might want to add to your tour.

NOTES ON DAY 1

Included activities:

Without included activities (only on request)

Optional activities (prices are per person)    (OPTIONAL TUR FIYATLARI BURDA YAZSIN MI BILEMEDIM)

Guided tour of Herceg Novi & Monastery Savina – from 85 €

Wine tasting Savina Vineyard Cellars – from 55 €

Bay of Kotor Boat Tour – from 90 € Sea Kayaking Herceg Novi – from 80 €                 Paragliding Herceg Novi -from 130 €

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Herceg Novi Riviera

Accommodation on BB basis in a double room in a stylish 3 or 4 star hotel.

Meals: Without meals today

Notable: Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Herceg Novi, about 30km/45 min.

DAY 2: Free day, or Herceg Novi & Monastery Savina (optional)

Today is a free day, or enjoy Herceg & Novi Monastery Savina tour. The town is located in dense Mediterranean vegetation in one of the most beautiful parts of the Montenegrin coast.

Herceg Novi is recognizable by its numerous flights of stairs and the abundance           of mimosa trees. Thanks to a large number of sunny days all year round it is often called “The City of the Sun”.

We visit Kanli Kula which means ‘bloody tower’, infamous 16th-century prison during Herceg Novi’s years of Turkish rule. The walk through the old town of Herceg Novi is most impressive when approached from the pedestrian section of Ulica Njegoševa, which is paved in the same shiny marble as Dubrovnik and lined in elegant, mainly 19th-century buildings. The street ends with Nikola Ðurković

square surrounded by cafes, where stairs lead up to an elegant clock tower from 1667 above the main city gate.

A tour of the Savina Monastery with its vineyards, which is located at the entrance of impressive Boka bay, on the estate of the famous monastery Savina from the 11th century. Today you will learn about the techniques of winemaking in the lavish Mediterranean vegetation and woodland surrounding. The members of the Obradovic family will explain the benefits of wine growing in the coastal area, how they succeed to make light and breezy, summer styles of their wines.

You will also taste one of the indigenous white varietals, Žižak (zhizhak). All of that, while tasting the products from their cellars! (Wine tasting is optional)

After visiting Herceg Novi and Savina, we return our hotel in the Herceg Novi Riviera.

Free time, dinner and overnight.

NOTES ON DAY 2

Included activities:

Without included activities

Optional activities (prices are per person) (OPTIONAL TUR FIYATLARI BURDA YAZSIN MI BILEMEDIM)

Guided tour Herceg Novi & Monastery Savina – from 85€

Wine tasting Savina Vineyard Cellars – from 55 €

Bay of Kotor boat tour – from 90 €

Sea kayaking Herceg Novi – from 80 €

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Herceg Novi Riviera

Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room in a stylish 3- or 4-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

DAY 3: Herceg Novi – Budva & Guided tour of Perast, Kotor and Porto Montenegro

After breakfast, we check out and leave Herceg Novi for Budva. Drive through the              Bay of Kotor towards Perast and Kotor to have a guided tour where the travelers get astonished by lavish architecture and history. Then we take a short boat ride to visit the island “Our Lady of the Rocks”.

“Our Lady of the Rocks” is a reliable keeper of the secrets of sailors and local legends for 6 centuries. You will be impressed by the history and legends, then paintings covering the walls and ceiling as well as by the fantastic view that opens in front of you!

After visiting Perast, ride to Kotor along the Kotor Bay. Once you enter the Old Town through the Sea Gate, the old Clock Tower will welcome you and tell you that you are right on time to explore the charming streets and squares of this wealthy town! Passing by the palaces of the noble families, you will feel the spirit of Venetian culture and architecture. Suddenly the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, patron and protector of Kotor, will appear in front of you and amaze you with its eternal beauty. Only a few steps further there is the Maritime Museum, home of the long naval history and tradition of Kotor and the whole Boka bay.

After having visited Kotor, about 20-minute drive from Kotor will take you to our next location in the town of Tivat, Porto Montenegro, which combines a spectacular lifestyle and a luxury residential village with a world-class marina in this part of the Mediterranean.

Drive to Budva and check-in for the next 2 nights. Free time, dinner and overnight.

NOTES ON DAY 3

Included activities:

The journey from Herceg Novi to Budva through Boka Bay

Guided tour Perast, Kotor Old Town and Tivat’s Porto Montenegro

The boat ride and sightseeing island “Our Lady of the Rocks”

Optional activities:

Without optional activities

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Budva Riviera

Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room in a stylish 3- or 4-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

DAY 4: Free day or Ostrog Monastery, Cetinje & Mausoleum (opt. Lipa Cave or Njeguši)

Today, you will have a free day, or enjoy a full-day guided tour of Ostrog Monastery, the Capital of Cetinje, Njegoš’s mausoleum at Lovćen with Kotor’s serpentine road. (Alternatively, instead of Njegoš’s mausoleum at Lovćen, choose between Lipa Cave or the royal village of Njeguši)

Get a thrill out of a fantastic full-day tour in stunning nature and ancient landmarks, quirky sights, and beautiful places on your guided tour for culture and nature lovers.

Enjoy today’s tour by visiting the monastery Ostrog, a pearl of Montenegrin spiritualism that is annually visited by more than a hundred thousand pilgrims from around the world and of all religions. It is one of the three most-visited Christian destinations on the planet with its cave-like chapel and monastery complex that preserves the relics of Saint Basil of Ostrog.

All of Montenegrin spiritualism, belief and cultural treasures found their home high up in the Ostrog cliffs. You will be amazed by the place itself, landscape, architecture but also the astonishing stories about the life of St. Basil and the miracles that happen to people who visit the monastery.

After visiting Ostrog Monastery, we drive to the centre of Cetinje, where you will see the bequest of the most important Montenegrins, the Petrović Dynasty that  ruled the country over 200 years: Biljarda – the residence of the bishop, writer, and philosopher Petar II Petrović Njegoš, King Nikola’s Palace, Monastery of Cetinje…

Following the tour of Cetinje, ride to Njegoš Mausoleum. We drive through Cetinje towards the National Park Lovćen in southwestern Montenegro and Njegoš’s mausoleum on the “Jezerski Vrh” (peak), a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1657 m (5,446 ft) above the sea level. Arrival at the Jezerski Vrh on the mountain Lovćen to visit the spectacular mausoleum on the mountaintop, Lovćen’s superior attraction (built 1970 – 1974) and to climb the 461 steps up to the entry where two granite giantesses guard the tomb of Montenegro’s greatest hero Petar II Petrović Njegoš. Inside, under a golden mosaic canopy, Njegoš’s rests in the wings of an eagle, carved from a single block of black granite.

Spectacular circular viewpoint called “Gumno”, provides a picturesque experience, and if the weather’s good you will be lucky to see the Italian coast. After visiting the mausoleum, we drive towards the Bay of Kotor along the old  Austrian-Hungarian serpentine road.

Or continue the program with a visit to the Lipa Cave which is a karst cave situated close to Cetinje with 2.5  kilometers of halls and passages, making it one of the largest caves in Montenegro. It’s the first cave in Montenegro that opened for tourists.

OR

Visit the royal village of Njeguši in its nappy valley which will reveal the secrets of Njeguši’s reputed prosciutto and cheese specialties.

Finally, an unusual panoramic ride along a unique 25 serpentine road will take you to Kotor and further to Budva.

On the ride, time for an amazing lunch, planned in the national restaurant

“Vidikovac”, which offers delicious food with specialties of the domestic cuisine. Try delicious homemade food typical of this area. A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required. (Lunch not included in tour price). Free time and overnight.

NOTES ON DAY 4

Included activities:

Without included activities

Optional activities (prices are per person)

Full-day Ostrog Monastery, Cetinje and Mausoleum guided tour – from 150 € (Njegoš’s Mausoleum guided tour or choose one of two optional activities below: Lipa Cave guided tour, or the royal village of Njeguši guided tour)

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Budva Riviera

Accommodation on BB basis in a double room in a stylish 3- or 4-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

Special information:

For those who do not want to visit the Njegoši’s mausoleum at Lovćen, there are two alternative options. Instead of visiting Njegoši’s mausoleum, a visit to the Lipa Cave and a sightseeing tour of the same (tickets not included in price), or visit the Njeguši village to taste cheese and prosciutto with phenomenal Njeguši cuisine and its specialties (maybe light tasting of cheese and prosciutto before lunch, cost 10  € per person).

DAY 5: Journey Budva – Žabljak & Canyons with Rafting Tara River

Early in the morning, we check out and leave the Adriatic Coastal town of Budva to travel to the north of Montenegro, famous for its mountains and canyons. Enjoy a stunning tour of Canyons & Rafting Tara River through the magnificent canyons of Tara and Morača with an   amazing rafting ride on the Tara river.

A stunning journey through the Morača canyon, one of the most spectacular roads in the world with numerous cliff-side bends and tunnels, on the side of the cliffs. We pass by the Monastery Morača from the 13th century. In the upper part of the Morača canyon extends Platije Canyon, which is on average 1000 meters in depth. A short stop in to see Platije. Arrive at Šljivansko (ll Logor) starting point, a popular place where people meet for whitewater rafting.

Enjoy exhilarating and scenic rafting on the Tara River, one of the cleanest and most pristine rivers in Europe. Tara Canyon is one of the main reasons people come to explore Montenegro. The “Tear of Europe” takes pride in being Europe´s deepest canyon and the second deepest in the world after Grand Canyon in the USA. Rafting for 10 km of impressive rapids will surely trigger your adrenaline rush! The rafting from Šljivansko through the famous canyon Tara toward Žugića Luka (Lever Tara), lasts 2-3 hours (depending on the water level) with breaks for

photography, swimming, and refreshment, as well as visiting the largest water spring in Europe and also the shortest river in Europe, Ljutica spring.

After the short break at Ljutica, we continue through the Trešnjički Bukovi (cascades) and pass under the famous and also very popular tourist attraction, Đurđevića Tara Bridge. This architectural wonder has a height of 172 meters and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. A swimming break in the cool green swirls and then continue to Žugića Luka, the endpoint for this ride.

After rafting, enjoy the popular Extreme Zipline, the longest and fastest zip line across the Tara River canyon. (Zipline is not included in the price, cost 30 €).

Ride about 25 minutes to Žabljak, check in for the next 3 nights. Dinner and overnight.

NOTES ON DAY 5

Included activities:

Journey with the Canyons tour & Rafting on Tara River

Optional activities (prices are per person)

Extreme Zipline across Tara Canyon – 30 € Tandem Paragliding Durmitor– 135 € Hiking Savin Kuk incl ski lift – 90 €

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Žabljak

Stay on BB basis in a double room in a stylish 3 or 4 star hotel or chalet. Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch in day-tour included. Dinner is not included. (Drinks not included)

Notable: Transfer from Budva to Žabljak via Đ. Tara about 200km/3,5 h (incl stops)

DAY 6: Trekking or Via Ferrata Durmitor (alternatively, mountain biking Durmitor)

After a delicious mountain breakfast, you will experience one of the most popular trekkings on Durmitor mountain. The beauty of the gorgeous and magnificent mountain scenery will leave you breathless. The peaks offer fantastic views to the distant horizons of the  canyons, Tara, lakes, and the highest peaks of Durmitor mountain.

Alternatively, try Via Ferrata, at the highest altitude compared to the surrounding countries. It is one of the highest ones in Europe. Via Ferrata  is around 400m in length, the height difference is 230m and is graded as moderately difficult to difficult – B/C. There are two benches on the Ferrata that offer an

excellent view of Sedlo and Stožina. From the top of the Ferrata, namely from the

top of Uvita Greda, you can see the entire Durmitor.

E-mountain biking or trekking will take you through some of the most beautiful landscapes of Durmitor and Sinjajevina plateaus. Go over the ridges, through the forests to the highest peaks.

This area is an extremely popular tourist spot since it has 18 glacial lakes, dense coniferous forest, a lot of hiking and biking trails, and 40 peaks over 2000m above sea level. During the winter months, the mountain slopes are perfect for skiing,  the ski centre Savin Kuk is full of people.

Free activities, dinner and overnight.

NOTES ON DAY 6

Included activities:

Trekking or Via Ferrata Durmitor (alternatively, mountain biking Durmitor)

Optional activities:

Without optional activities (only on request)

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Žabljak

Stay on BB basis in a double room in a stylish 3 or 4 star hotel or chalet. Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch in day-tour included. Dinner is not included. (Drinks NOT included)

DAY 7: Free activities in NP “Durmitor”

There are no planned activities for this day. You decide how you would like to spend your time.

Visit the famous picturesque Sedlo pass, from where the increasingly difficult hiking tours begin, and which is surrounded by high steep peaks. Here, if you want, you can also try Via Ferrata Durmitor.

Explore Savin Kuk, the most visited peak of Durmitor due to its accessibility and view of the beautiful Black Lake. It is located at an altitude of 2316m.

Maybe, try one of our easy walking tours, such as two scenic glacial lakes – Barno lake and Zminje lake, or some of our other optional activities.

Free time, dinner and overnight.

NOTES ON DAY 7

Included activities:

Without included activities

Optional activities (prices are per person)

Nevidio Canyoning – from 135 €

Walking Black Lake & Ćurevac Viewpoint tour – from 90 €

Trekking Durmitor tours – from 90 €

Durmitor & Three Lakes Walking Tour – from 90 €

Fly Fishing on Tara River – from 160 €

Tandem Paragliding Durmitor – from 135 €

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Žabljak

Stay on BB basis in a double room in a stylish 3 or 4 star hotel or chalet.

Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks NOT included)

DAY 8: Departure

There are no activities planned for the final day. Pick up from your hotel and transfer  to the airport.

We’ll leave you at Dubrovnik Airport, in the parking lot outside the entrance

according to the scheduled time.

Hoping that you are happy with the tour and you leave with fond memories, you would always be welcome again.

Doviđenja! Goodbye!

NOTES ON DAY 8

Included activities:

Without included activities

Optional activities:

Without optional activities

Accommodation & Meals:

Accommodation: Without accommodation today

Meals: Breakfast included. (Drinks NOT included)

Notable: Transfer from Žabljak to Dubrovnik Airport about 180km/3.5h (incl stops)