Montenegro · National Parks

5-Day Montenegro Tour with Durmitor, Kotor and Scenic Canyon Train

5 Days Round trip from Podgorica Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the natural beauties of Durmitor National Park and Biogradska Gora National Park
  • 02 Visit Cetinje, the Old Royal Capital, the famous village of Njeguši, and stunning Kotor
  • 03 Discover Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro
  • 04 Ride the scenic train route to Kolašin through the Morača canyon and across the Mala Rijeka Bridge
  • 05 Enjoy traditional Montenegrin food tasting in Njeguši and lunches in Žabljak, Kotor, and Kolašin

Discover Montenegro's remarkable variety in just 5 days, from Podgorica's historic landmarks to the mountain scenery of Žabljak, Durmitor National Park, Black Lake, and the Đurđevića Tara Bridge. Continue through Cetinje, the famous village of Njeguši, the dramatic Lovćen Serpentine, UNESCO-protected Kotor, and Budva's charming Old Town. The journey also includes a scenic train ride to Kolašin, a visit to Biogradska Gora National Park and Biogradsko Lake, and the historic Morača Monastery. Rich landscapes, natural beauties, tasty food, and gentle staff make this a real rest for the eyes, body, and spirit.

Discover Montenegro's remarkable variety in just 5 days, from Podgorica's historic landmarks to the mountain scenery of Žabljak, Durmitor National Park, Black Lake, and the Đurđevića Tara Bridge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Podgorica, Budva, Cetinje, Žabljak, Bar, Kolašin, Kotor, Tivat, Lovćen, Biogradska Gora, Durmitor
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Podgorica and City Discovery

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.

At an agreed time, we will start an easy walking tour 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 visit Sastavci, or Skaline, the oldest bridge in Podgorica, which according to historical facts was established during Roman rule. We will also visit 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 will continue towards the Centre of Contemporary Art - Kruševac, the former winter mansion of King Nikola I Petrović. After that, we continue our 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

Žabljak, Durmitor National Park, and Đurđevića Tara Bridge

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive towards Žabljak. Duration of the journey is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Arrival in Žabljak. Tour of the National Park for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Drive towards the Đurđevića Tara Bridge for approximately 30 minutes.

Enjoy the view from one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe. Free time for refreshments at the bar near the bridge, a walk by the bridge, or, for the bravest, an optional ZIP LINE experience.

Lunch for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Cetinje, Njeguši, Lovćen Serpentine, Kotor, and Budva

Breakfast.

Drive to Cetinje for 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 pause for taking photos on the road, which is said to have been designed by Joseph Slade and dedicated to Princess Milena, with this part of the route shaped like the initial letter of her name.

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

Lunch at one of the most famous restaurants in the city for about 1 hour.

Drive towards Budva for 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 approximately 1 hour.

Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Scenic Train Ride, Kolašin, Biogradska Gora, and Morača Monastery

Breakfast.

Transfer to the railway station. Travel by train from Podgorica to Kolašin for about 1 hour. We sit on the train and slowly begin our journey high towards the north. We will pass above the cliffs of the canyon, where you will enjoy views of the Morača River and the Platije canyon. You will surely be delighted by what you see. From there, the peaks of Maganik, Žurim, and Stožac can also be seen. Next, we will cross the bridge on Mala Rijeka, one of the highest in Europe, measuring 498 m long and 200 m high. On departure, you will enjoy the canyon view from above, while on the return we pass through the narrowest and deepest part of the canyon, where we take a break for photographing this natural force.

Arrival in Kolašin. We continue our journey by car, minivan, van, or tourist-class bus towards Biogradska Gora National Park, a realm of untouched nature, for approximately 20 minutes.

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

Drive back to the city and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.

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

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

Drive towards the Morača Monastery for approximately 30 minutes.

Arrival at the Morača Monastery. Tour of the monastery for approximately 30 minutes. Many visitors describe the atmosphere in the monastery as something special. There is 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.

Drive along the Morača River canyon, known as Platije. You will enjoy an amazing landscape. We will take a photo stop to capture the beauty of nature. Driving time is about 30 minutes.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Departure Transfer

  • Savor breakfast.

  • Check out and use your spare time.

  • Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor, Tivat, or Bar). End of the arrangement.

Durmitor National Park, Black Lake, Đurđevića Tara Bridge, Kotor

Where this trip takes you

Durmitor National Park, Black Lake, Đurđevića Tara Bridge, Kotor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Podgorica 11 cities · 5 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 transfer 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 for 4 nights (BB).

  4. Residence tax and insurance.

  5. Travel expenses.

  6. Road expenses and parking.

  7. Travel insurance.

  8. Tickets for National Park Durmitor, King Nikola's Museum, Morača Monastery, National Park Biogradska Gora, and the train ticket from Podgorica to Kolašin.

  9. Tourist tax.

  10. Lunch in Žabljak, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or local beer (2nd day).

  11. Food tasting in Njeguši village (3rd day).

  12. Lunch in Kotor, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or local beer (3rd day).

  13. Lunch in Kolašin, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or local beer (4th day).

  14. Modern, air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • Tickets for localities that are not listed under

Know before you go

  • Fairytale Montenegro.

  • Note: Price inclusive of taxes.

  • Info: 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 Black Lake (2nd day) and Biogradsko Lake (4th day), but the client can wait for the others in the national parks while they complete the circle.

  • Additional options for an extra fee:

    • Single room use.

    • Tickets for localities which are not included in the price.

    • ZIP LINE - Đurđevića Tara Bridge (2nd day).

    • Teleferique Savin Kuk in Žabljak (2nd day).

    • Licensed tourist guide for a specific language.

    • Transfer from another airport, port, hotel, or accommodation in the region.

    • Travel health insurance (25 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 5 days finish where they began, in Podgorica.

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Single Room €637.03 — €2,213.99
Double Sharing €637.03 — €1,254.67

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