Montenegro · Culture

7-Day Montenegro Tour with Coast, Monasteries and Durmitor

7 Days Round trip from Budva Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Budva's Old Town and its late Middle Ages squares, ramparts, towers, and churches
02 Cruise across Boka Bay to Perast and visit the 15th-century church and museum on Our Lady of the Rocks
03 See the Old Olive Tree in Bar, described as the oldest tree in Europe
04 Bow to the relics of Saint Vasily Ostroški at Ostrog Monastery and hear tales of Ostrog miracles
05 Cruise on Skadar Lake past fishing villages, cultural monuments, and the lake's flora and fauna
06 Visit Durmitor National Park and enjoy views from the Đurđevića Tara Bridge

Discover Montenegro's incredible natural and historic beauties on a 7-day journey through its Adriatic coast, royal heritage, monasteries, lakes, and mountain landscapes. This tour brings together seaside towns such as Budva, Perast, Kotor, Bar, and Ulcinj with Cetinje, Ostrog Monastery, a cruise on Skadar Lake, and the dramatic scenery of Durmitor. Along the way, enjoy guided sightseeing, cultural landmarks, boat rides, traditional lunches, and time to relax by the sea and in nature.

Discover Montenegro's incredible natural and historic beauties on a 7-day journey through its Adriatic coast, royal heritage, monasteries, lakes, and mountain landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Podgorica, Budva, Cetinje, Ulcinj, Žabljak, Bar, Kotor, Tivat, Perast, Lake Skadar (Montenegro), Durmitor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Budva - Old town sightseeing

Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat). Accommodation in 4-star hotel in Budva/Bečići. Budva Old Town sightseeing.

We will welcome you to the airport, and then head towards Budva, the beauty of the Adriatic.

Accompanied by a guide, you will see the Old Town, which respires 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. 1h:30min.

Free time for refreshment on one of the beaches.

Check-in 4-star hotel in Budva/Bečići. Leisure time. Overnight stay.

Budva is also famous for its nightlife, its squares and streets live deep into the night, so you can’t miss the opportunity and go out already on the first night in some of the famous discotheques or restaurants on the seashore, cafes, pastry shops, taverns. Offer in Budva's restaurants is very diverse, dominated by Mediterranean and Montenegrin national cuisine, while in the foreground there are marine specialties along with unavoidable olives and wine.

Day 02

Perast – Our Lady of the Rocks - Kotor - Tivat

Breakfast.

Driving towards Perast – approx. 45 min. Arrival at Perast. Easy walk throught this beautiful coastal city. Boat riding towards the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. Visiting the 15th century church and museum (all about 1 hour).

Taking ride around unique bay of the Mediterranean – Boka Bay, until we reach Kotor (approx. 30 minutes).

Arrival at Kotor. City walk accompanied by a tourist guide throught its Old Town, where you can see its famous monuments and squares - the Arms Market, Saint Tryphon Cathedral and square, Saint Luke’s church and square, Cats square – approx. 1 hour.

Lunch at one of the famous restaurants in the city. Free time. (about 1 hour).

Driving towards Tivat (about 20 min).

Free time for city tour and luxurious marina Porto Montenegro – approx. 1h.

Drive to Budva - about 1 h.

Back to the hotel in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 03

Bar – Old Olive Tree – Ulcinj – The Great Beach - Ada Bojana Beach

Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving towards Bar (lasting about 1h).

Arrival at Bar, visit the temple of St. John of Vladimir, walk along the coast (approx. 1 hour).

Visit to the Old Town (approx. 1 hour).

Visiting the Old Olive Tree (approx. 20 min) - the oldest tree in Europe.

Driving towards Ulcinj (approx. 30 min).

Arrival at Ulcinj, visit to the Old Town, Balšića Tower, Slave Market... (approx. 1 hour).

Driving to the Great beach - Ada Bojana beach (approx.30 min).

Lunch at some of the traditional fish restaurants (approx. 1h 15 min).

Free time (if you want) for beach enjoyment on the paradise island famous for its unspoiled nature (approx. 1 hour).

Return to the hotel in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 04

Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) - Ostrog Monastery – Lunch ‘’under the sač’’ at the Local household - Podgorica

Breakfast at the hotel. Check - out.

Driving towards Cetinje – approx. 1 hour.

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).

Visit to Lipa cave – optionally (for extra fee).

Continue to the Ostrog monastery (Nikšić municipality). Duration of driving around 1h and 30 min.

Coffee break at the restaurant on the way to the monastery - optional (approx. 30 min).

Arrival at Ostrog monastery. Free time for sightseeing of the upper and lower monasteries. In the monastery we will bow to the relics of the great Saint Vasily Ostroški and hear and see incredible tales of Ostrog miracles (about 1h and 30min).

Driving to the local household (approx. 1 hour) and enjoy tasty rich ‘’lunch under the sač’’ in unique ambient. Simply, plenty of food, drink, cakes…

Return to Podgorica – approx. 1 h 30 min. Check - in hotel 4* in Podgorica. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 05

Skadar lake cruising

Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving towards Skadar Lake - about 30 min.

Arrival at Virpazar, a fishing village with charming stone houses. A short walk. Free time for climbing on the Besac fortress - the most attractive viewpoint on the Skadar Lake, or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants – optionally (approx. 20 min).

Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 1 hour 30 min. You will see fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take swim in the lake. For refreshment on the boat, the host will serve us domestic products (delicious donuts, wine, brandy and juice).

After cruise by boat, having lunch at the restaurant in an unrepeatable ambient – approx. 1 h and 30 min.

Swimming in Skadar Lake or some other activity - optionally.

Return to the hotel in Podgorica. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 06

Žabljak – National Park Durmitor (Black lake) - Đurđevića Tara bridge - Morača Monastery – Morača canyon

Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving towards Zabljak - Duration of journey about 2h and 30 min.

Arrival at Zabljak. Tour of the National Park – approx. 2h.

Driving towards the Đurđevića Tara bridge – approx. 30 min.

Enjoying the view from one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe. Free time for refreshment at the bar near the bridge, walking by the bridge, or for those bravest ZIP LINE - optionally.

Lunch – approx. 1h and 30 min.

Return – approx. 2h and 30 min. By the way visit to Morača Monastery (established in XII century) – approx. 30 min. Travel through Morača canyon.

Arriving at the hotel in Podgorica. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 07

Transfer to the airport or port

Wake up for breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out and get free time.
Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor, Tivat or Bar). The end of the arrangement.

Where this trip takes you

Budva Old Town, Our Lady of the Rocks, Đurđevića Tara Bridge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Budva 11 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar) - hotel - airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat)
3 overnights in a double/triple room in Budva/Bečići, 4-star hotel (BB)
3 nights in a double/triple room in Podgorica, 4-star hotel (BB)
Residence tax and insurance
Travel expenses
Road expenses and parking
Travel insurance
Licensed travel guide for tours provided by the program (in English)
Tickets: Church of Our Lady of the Rocks, Old Olive Tree, Cetinje Monastery, Ostrog Monastery, Morača Monastery, National Park Skadar Lake, National Park Durmitor
Tourist tax
Boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks and back
Lunch in Kotor, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or beer (Day 2)
Lunch at Ada Bojana, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or beer (Day 3)
Lunch at the local household, including drinks and cakes (Day 4)
Skadar Lake cruise - approx. 1 hr 30 min, with donuts and local drink tasting during the cruise (Day 5)
Lunch on Skadar Lake, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or beer (Day 5)
Lunch at the restaurant in Žabljak, including 1 drink - juice, local wine, or beer (Day 6)
Modern, air-conditioned vehicles

What's Not Included

Tickets for localities which are not listed under

Know before you go

The Best Of Montenegro Tour Package
Note: Price is 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%.
Additional options for an extra fee:
- Single room use
- Tickets for localities which are not included in the price
- Licensed tourist guide in a specific language
- Transfer from other airports, ports, hotels, or accommodation in the region
- Surfing, kitesurfing, and horse riding at Ada Bojana Beach (optional, depending on the weather conditions)
- Visit to Lipa Cave (depending on the period of the year)
- ZIP LINE - Đurđevića Tara Bridge (depending on the weather conditions)
- Travel health insurance (35 EUR per person)