Beauties of Montenegro 5 Day Tour

5-day tour in Montenegro. Enjoy stunning wild beauty as you explore in the mountains. Learn about the cultural heritage and historical background to this beautiful country

What's Included

Inclusions

modern, air-conditioned vehicles
Skadar Lake cruising – approx. 1h 30 min hours (4th day)
wine tasting in Local traditional winery (4th day)
lunch in Rijeka Crnojevića, included 1 drink – juice, local wine or local beer (4th day)
rafting on the Tara River, breakfast, lunch, licensed skipper, equipment, driver with English knowledge (3th day)
lunch in Kotor, included 1 drink – juice, local wine or local beer (2nd day)
tickets: National park Lovćen, Njegoš’s mausoleum, King Nikola’s museum, National Park Skadar Lake
tourist tax
insurance during rafting
travel insurance
road expenses and parking
travel expenses
residence tax and insurance
4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica – 4 nights (BB), the third day breakfast is in Šćepan Polje instead of hotel, because we need to start off from Podgorica to the rafting tour in early morning hours

Itinerary

Podgorica City Sightseeing

Day 1 - Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat). Accommodation in 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing. We will welcome you to the airport, and then head towards Podgorica. We start a panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide, after which we will head to the hotel. Check - in. Meeting at agreed time, and start easy walking through the city accompanied by a guide – approx. 2 hours. We start the tour from the Republic Square - the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street with nice cafes and urban look, a favorite place for young people to go out. We will see the Millennium Bridge that represents the visual identity of the city. We will visit the Sastavci or the Skaline - the oldest bridge in Podgorica, according to the historical facts that was established during the Roman rule. We will visit the Clock Tower and the Old Town located in the very heart of Podgorica which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage. The most beautiful example of architecture remaining from the Turkish period is the Clock Tower, which is a symbol of Podgorica. It still dominates the area of Old Town with its height. Then we will continue towards Centre of Contemporary Art - Kruševac - the former winter mansion of King Nikola I Petrović. Then we continue our walk to the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ, the third largest Orthodox temple in the world. In the end we visit St. George Church which dates from the IX-XI century; belongs to the oldest active worship of the Christian chapel in the area of Montenegro and beyond. Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – Lovćen Mausoleum – Lovćen serpentine – Kotor - Budva

Breakfast. Starting the tour at agreed time. Driving towards Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – approx. 30 min. Arrival at Cetinje. City sightseeing: Cetinje Monastery, Ćipuri church, the former Njegoš’s residence - Biljarda, King Nikola’s museum, the Presidential Palace (duration approx. 1h). Driving to Lovćen mausoleum – approx. 40 min. Arrival at Lovćen. Visit Njegoš's mausoleum (461 steps to the top). Stairs to Njegoš's mausoleum also lead through the tunnel through the mountain, and after a few minutes walk you arrive to the "sky under the clouds", to the Jezerski vrh – Lake peak, from where all around you is provided as in the palm – approx. 1 hour. Driving the Lovćen serpentine (duration approx. 1h and 20min). A pause for taking photos on the road for which there is a story that the designer Joseph Slade has devoted this route to princess Milena, so this part of route is in the form of the initial letter of her name. Coming to Kotor. City sightseeing: the Old Town, the Square of Arms, the Cathedral of St. Triphon, the Church of St. Luke, the Cat Square – approx. 1 h. Lunch at the one of the most famous restaurants in the city (about 1h). Driving towards Budva (about 30 min). Arrival at Budva. Accompanied by a guide, you will see the Old Town, which unites with unity, walk in the winding streets, enjoy the view of the late Middle Ages squares that form a whole with solid ramparts, their towers and city gates, Orthodox and Catholic churches – approx. 1 hour. Return. Arriving at the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.