Montenegro · City Tours

4-Day Montenegro Sightseeing Tour with Kotor, Budva and Biogradska Gora

4 Days Round trip from Podgorica Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Podgorica, the capital and largest city of Montenegro
  • 02 Visit Cetinje, the old royal capital, and the famous village of Njeguši
  • 03 Drive the scenic Lovćen serpentine and discover UNESCO-listed Kotor
  • 04 Enjoy the natural beauty of Biogradska Gora National Park and northern Montenegro

Discover some of Montenegro's most beautiful regions on a 4-day journey based in Podgorica, the country's main and largest city. Explore Podgorica, the former royal capital of Cetinje, the famous village of Njeguši, the Lovćen serpentine, UNESCO-listed Kotor, and Budva, the metropolis of Montenegrin tourism. Head north to visit the 12th-century Morača Monastery, drive through the striking Platije Canyon, explore Biogradska Gora National Park with one of the last three rainforests in Europe, and spend time in Kolašin, known as an air spa for its distinctive climate. Along the way, enjoy traditional Montenegrin specialties such as ham, homemade cheese, honey, national dishes, wines, and brandy in the unique ambience of local taverns and restaurants.

We will see the Millennium Bridge, which represents the visual identity of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Podgorica, Budva, Cetinje, Bar, Kolašin, Kotor, Tivat, Lovćen, Biogradska Gora
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Podgorica and Walking Tour of the Capital

Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat). Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing.

We will welcome you at the airport and then head towards Podgorica.

We begin with a panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide, after which we will head to the hotel for check-in in Podgorica.

At an agreed time, we will start an easy walk through the city accompanied by a guide, lasting approximately 2 hours.

We start the tour from Republic Square, the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street, known for its nice cafes and urban atmosphere, and a favorite place for young people to go out. We will see the Millennium Bridge, which represents the visual identity of the city. We will also visit Sastavci, or Skaline, the oldest bridge in Podgorica, which according to historical facts was established during Roman rule. We continue to the Clock Tower and the Old Town, located in the very heart of Podgorica, which preserves a rich historical and cultural heritage. The most beautiful example of architecture remaining from the Turkish period is the Clock Tower, a symbol of Podgorica that still dominates the Old Town area with its height. Then we continue towards the Centre of Contemporary Art - Kruševac, the former winter mansion of King Nikola I Petrović. After that, we walk to the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ, the third largest Orthodox temple in the world. At the end, we visit St. George Church, dating from the 9th-11th century, one of the oldest active Christian chapels in Montenegro and beyond.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Cetinje, Njeguši, Lovćen Serpentine, Kotor and Budva

Breakfast.

Transfer from Podgorica to Cetinje - approximately 30 minutes.

Arrival in Cetinje. City sightseeing includes Cetinje Monastery, Ćipuri Church, the former residence of Njegoš - Biljarda, King Nikola's Museum, and the Presidential Palace. Duration is approximately 1 hour.

Drive towards Njeguši. Arrival at Njeguši village. Tasting of traditional products in the oldest tavern of this type in Montenegro, dating from 1881, for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Drive along the Lovćen serpentine for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. There will be a photo stop on the road, which is linked to the story that the designer Joseph Slade dedicated this route to Princess Milena, so this part of the route is in the shape of the initial letter of her name.

Arrival in Kotor. City sightseeing includes the Old Town, the Square of Arms, the Cathedral of St. Triphon, the Church of St. Luke, and Cat Square - approximately 1 hour.

Lunch at one of the most famous restaurants in the city, followed by leisure time of about 1 hour.

Drive towards Budva, about 30 minutes.

Old Town sightseeing includes beautiful churches, squares, and the Citadela. Enjoy a walk through the winding streets and along the beautiful marina for about 1 hour.

Return drive of around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Arrival at the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay in a hotel in Podgorica.

3
Day 03

Morača Monastery, Biogradska Gora and Kolašin

Breakfast.

Drive towards Morača Monastery along the Morača River Canyon, known as Platije. You will enjoy an amazing landscape, and we will make a photo stop to capture the beauty of nature. Driving time is about 30 minutes.

Arrival at Morača Monastery. Tour of the monastery - approximately 30 minutes. Many visitors describe the atmosphere in the monastery as something special. There is also a story that the yellow stone from which the monastery was built was brought from the village of Tušina by a column of people, with the stone passed from hand to hand.

We continue our journey towards Biogradska Gora National Park, a realm of untouched nature - approximately 1 hour.

A tour of the park, at the heart of which lies Biogradsko Lake, a special tourist attraction - approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Drive towards Kolašin and enjoy the beautiful landscapes - approximately 20 minutes.

Lunch at a national restaurant in Kolašin that offers traditional and modern dishes - approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Free time for city sightseeing - approximately 1 hour. Even a short stay in this area will let you feel all the benefits of an air spa. The mountain climate, altitude, clean air, and healthy natural food guarantee refreshment and recovery.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay in a hotel in Podgorica.

4
Day 04

Departure Transfer to the Airport or Port

After breakfast, enjoy some free time. Then transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor, Tivat, or Bar).

End of tour.

Lovćen serpentine, Biogradska Gora National Park, Millennium Bridge, Kotor

Where this trip takes you

Lovćen serpentine, Biogradska Gora National Park, Millennium Bridge, Kotor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Podgorica 9 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  1. Transfer from the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar) to the hotel, and from the hotel to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat).

  2. Licensed travel guide for excursions provided by the program (in English).

  3. 4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica - 3 nights (BB).

  4. Residence tax and insurance.

  5. Travel expenses.

  6. Road expenses and parking.

  7. Travel insurance.

  8. Tickets: King Nikola's Museum, Morača Monastery, and Biogradska Gora National Park.

  9. Tourist tax.

  10. Food tasting in Njeguši village.

  11. Lunch at a restaurant in Kotor, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or beer (Day 2).

  12. Lunch at a restaurant in Kolašin, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or beer (Day 3).

  13. Modern, air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • Tickets for localities not listed under

Know before you go

Mini Montenegro Tour Package

  • Note: Price is inclusive of taxes.

  • Info: There is a possibility of organizing tourist packages according to your wishes, budget, and interests.

  • Availability: From March to December each year, depending on the weather conditions.

  • The organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.

  • Discount for children from 2 to 12 years: 20%. Discount for infants from 0 to 2 years: 80%.

  • For wheelchair users, it is not possible to make a full circle around Biogradsko Lake on the 3rd day, but the client can wait for the others in Biogradska Gora National Park while they complete the circuit.

  • Additional options for an extra fee: single room use; tickets for localities not included in the price; a licensed tourist guide for a specific language; transfer from another airport, port, hotel, or accommodation in the region; travel health insurance (20 EUR per person).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Podgorica, Montenegro
Tour start
Podgorica, Montenegro
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Podgorica.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €476.83 — €1,570.76
Double Sharing €476.83 — €952.05

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