Breathtaking Montenegro

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • UK - Tivat - Budva

  Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Tivat. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Budva.

• Day 2 • Budva

  This morning we’ll discover Budva’s old town on a walking tour. More than 2,000 years old, this picturesque town has pretty narrow streets with plenty of history to explore. The tour includes a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to ancient jewellery, glassware and ceramics, as well as some beautiful, locally excavated Roman mosaics. Enjoy free time to stroll at leisure around Budva. Perhaps browse the boutiques or visit one of the many cafés and restaurants. Food in Budva has a strong Mediterranean influence and there’s plenty of delicious fresh fish and seafood to try. In the afternoon, we set off for an included excursion to UNESCO-protected Kotor, where we visit the old town and the charming Cathedral of Saint Tryphon. We continue to the beachside town of Risan for spectacular views of vibrant Kotor Bay, before returning to Budva.

• Day 3 • Budva

  Take a day at leisure or join an optional excursion.

• Day 4 • Budva

  Today is free to spend as you wish. Perhaps take a relaxing stroll through the old town to enchanting Mogren beach. As you wander, you might see the elegant bronze Statua Ballerina perched on rugged rocks. Maybe stop to visit the delightful Church of Saint Ivan in the old town or the Citadela fortress with its jaw-dropping panoramic views.

• Day 5 • Lake Skadar National Park - Virpazar - Kolašin

  We say farewell to the Montenegrin Adriatic coast and drive via Saint Stefan and Petrovac, to Lake Skadar National Park, on the border with Albania. We visit the small, charming fishing village of Virpazar, which straddles the river flowing into Lake Skadar and board a small boat to sail through breathtaking scenery and explore the fantastic flora and fauna. We then begin an unforgettable journey into the mountains as we drive via Podgorica (Montenegro’s capital) and Moraca River Canyon to Kolašin town and our base for the next three nights.

• Day 6 • Podgorica

  Travel through the Morača River Canyon, enjoying spectacular views as you make your way towards Montenegro's capital, Podgorica. En route, visit the 13th-century Morača Monastery, one of the country's most important Orthodox monasteries. Explore its peaceful grounds, admire the Church of the Assumption and its remarkable post-Byzantine frescoes, before taking in the nearby 40-metre Svetigora Waterfall. Continue to Podgorica for a guided tour of the capital. Highlights include the historic Clock Tower, the Old Town, the Osmanagić Mosque and the Millennium Bridge, a modern symbol of the city. There will also be free time to explore at your own pace before returning to the hotel.

• Day 7 • Kolašin

  We enjoy a morning excursion to Biogradska Gora National Park and Lake. A large part of the park is rainforest - one of only three remaining in Europe, with a striking lake of emerald green waters. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Kolašin, Montenegro’s main mountain resort at 960 metres above sea level.

• Day 8 • Kolašin - Tivat - UK

  We journey through the Montenegrin countryside to Tivat, for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.