Inclusions
- Return International Flights
- Daily Breakfast
- 5 Dinners
- 2 nights at 4 star in Kotor
- 1 night at 4 star in Kolasin
- 1 night at 3 star in Zabljak
- 2 nights at 4 star in Petrovac
- Guided walking tour of Kotor Old Town (UNESCO site).
- Cable car ride to Lovcen National Park and visit to Njegos Mausoleum.
- Prosciutto & cheese tasting in Njegusi village.
- Visit to Cetinje with Museum of King Nikola and Njegos Museum.
- Scenic drive via Budva (photo stop).
- Boat cruise to Perast and visit to Our Lady of the Rocks islet.
- Lake Skadar National Park boat cruise for birdwatching.
- Visit to Rijeka Crnojevica historic village.
- Wine tasting at a local Montenegrin farm.
- Drive through Moraca Canyon and visit Moraca Monastery.
- Walk in Biogradska Gora National Park (primeval forest).
- Visit to Pljevlja mosque and traditional mill demonstration.
- Excursion to Tara Canyon and Tara Bridge.
- Exploration of Durmitor National Park with Black Lake.
- Visit to the cliffside Ostrog Monastery.
- Leisure time in Petrovac coastal town.
- Comfortable air-conditioned coach for all overland journeys
- Arrival and departure transfers from/to Tivat Airport
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- Kotor Old Town – Explore the UNESCO-listed medieval city with Venetian architecture and charming squares.
- Lovcen National Park – Cable car ride to stunning mountain panoramas and visit the majestic Njegos Mausoleum.
- Lake Skadar Boat Cruise – Glide across the Balkans’ largest lake, spotting rare birds like the Dalmatian Pelican.
- Tara Canyon & Bridge – Witness Europe’s deepest gorge and its dramatic 172-metre-high bridge.
- Durmitor National Park & Black Lake – Marvel at alpine peaks, pine forests, and a breathtaking glacial lake.
- Ostrog Monastery – Visit Montenegro’s most sacred pilgrimage site, dramatically built into a sheer cliff.
Overview
Discover the very best of Montenegro on this unforgettable 8-day journey that blends coastal beauty, historic towns, and dramatic mountain landscapes. Begin in the UNESCO-listed Kotor Old Town, cruise the tranquil Bay of Kotor, and ascend by cable car to the panoramic peaks of Lovcen National Park. Savor local flavors in Njegusi village, explore the royal heritage of Cetinje, and glide across the bird-rich waters of Lake Skadar.
Venture inland to experience Europe’s deepest Tara Canyon, the alpine splendor of Durmitor National Park, and the serene Black Lake. Along the way, visit ancient monasteries, Ottoman mosques, and medieval villages while enjoying authentic tastings of Montenegrin wine, cheese, and prosciutto. End with coastal relaxation in Petrovac, where sandy bays and Venetian fortresses meet the turquoise Adriatic.
This tour captures Montenegro’s perfect balance of culture, history, and natural wonders, offering both breathtaking scenery and enriching experiences.
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Itinerary
Arrive at Tivat airport and transfer to the coastal town of Kotor. After lunch, enjoy a late-afternoon walking tour of Kotor’s medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ride the cable car to Lovcen National Park, visiting the mausoleum of poet-leader Petar II Petrovic Njegos. Stop at Njegusi village for a tasting of local prosciutto and cheese. Continue to Cetinje, Montenegro’s elegant old royal capital, to see the Museum of King Nikola and Njegos Museum. Travel via Budva to Tivat, board a boat for a sunset cruise through the Strait of Verige, and visit the islet of Our Lady of the Rocks near Perast. Enjoy dinner in Perast before returning to Kotor.
Travel to Lake Skadar National Park, the largest lake in the Balkans. Take a serene boat ride from Virpazar, spotting rare birds such as the Dalmatian Pelican, and end in Rijeka Crnojevica, once a winter retreat of Montenegrin rulers. Visit a local farm for wine tasting, then drive through the dramatic Moraca Canyon to explore the 13th-century Moraca Monastery, famed for its frescoes. Continue to Kolasin.
Walk among Europe’s last primeval forests in Biogradska Gora National Park. Continue to Pljevlja to see one of Montenegro’s oldest mosques and a traditional mill demonstration. Visit the breathtaking Tara Canyon, Europe’s deepest gorge, and the striking Tara Bridge, dramatically perched 172m above the river. End the day in Zabljak, within Durmitor National Park.
Explore the alpine landscapes of Durmitor National Park, with its limestone peaks, pine forests, and the stunning glacial Black Lake. Continue via the cliffside Ostrog Monastery, one of Montenegro’s most sacred pilgrimage sites, to the Adriatic coast.
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the charming seaside town of Petrovac, known for its sandy bay, Venetian Fortress, and tranquil waterfront cafés.
Take an optional tour to Ulcinj, a coastal town with a maze-like Old Town steeped in legends. Continue to Bar for an olive oil tasting and explore the evocative ruins of Stari Bar, where cobbled lanes wind through ancient arches and a historic aqueduct.
After breakfast, transfer to Tivat Airport for your return flight.
