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What to expect

Lake Skadar

Lake Skadar

Wine tasting, birdlife & boat tour

Four National Parks

Four National Parks

Including the only European rainforest

Kotor Old Town

Kotor Old Town

Medieval squares & ancient churches

Lovcen Mountain

Lovcen Mountain

Enjoy staggering panoramic views

About this trip...

 

From the historic streets of Podgorica to the tranquil waters of Lake Skadar, this immersive journey through Montenegro reveals a land of dramatic contrasts and natural splendour. Begin with a warm welcome in the capital before ascending to the highlands for scenic hikes on Bjelasica Mountain and through the untouched rainforest of Biogradska Gora National Park. Gaze upon the majestic Tara River from the iconic Djurdjevica Tara Bridge, and wander around the serene Black Lake in Durmitor National Park. As we head south, a visit to the sacred Ostrog Monastery offers a moment of quiet reflection before soaking up the beauty of Lake Skadar’s diverse wildlife. Delve into royal heritage in Cetinje, take in panoramic views from Lovcen Mountain, and discover coastal charm in Budva. The journey culminates in the UNESCO-listed Kotor Old Town, where medieval squares and centuries-old churches await. With four national parks, cultural gems, and spectacular landscapes, this guided group trip captures the very soul of Montenegro. 

What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Twin/double room for single use
  • Solos Board: Breakfast & six dinners plus two Lunches
  • Welcome drink
  • Inclusions as per itinerary below: Moraca Monastery, Biogradska Gora National Park, Durmitor National Park, Skadar Lake National Park, 2 hour boat trip on Skadar Lake, King Nikola Museum, Lovcen National Park, Njegos Mausoleum, Cathedral of St Tryphon, Boat from Perast to Island of our Lady of the Rocks including entrance
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

Extras
  • Insurance click here

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Montenegro
  • Bjelasica Mountain
  • Biogradska Gora National Park
  • Dumitor National Park and Ostrog Monastery
  • Lake Skadar National Park
  • Old Royal Montenegro Tour
  • The Jewels of Boka Bay Tour
  • Departure Day

What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Montenegro

Day One: Arrive in Montenegro

Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Podgorica, stopping en route at a spectacular wine cellar in the vicinity of Podgorica. This old military airport has been transformed into an impressive wine cellar - quite the place to enjoy our welcome drink and food tasting. We continue onto Podgorica, where we'll spend our first evening enjoying a walking tour of the capital. Dating back to the Stone Age, its urban history began with the arrival of the Romans in the 2nd Century. Due to the Second World War, some of these buildings and monuments were wiped out, but during our walk of Podgorica, we witness some of the remaining traces of previous centuries and discover how the city was rebuilt. We will end the day with our first dinner together in Podgorica.

  • Overnight in Kolasin
  • Hotel Bianca Resort & Spa Four-star or similar
  • Dinner included
Day Three: Bjelasica Mountain

Day Three: Bjelasica Mountain

This morning, we journey to the mountain top and enjoy a hiking tour on the peaks of Bjelasica Mountain followed by a lunch at Eko Village - a group of small traditional cottages located directly below the peak Troglava with a magnificent view. The walk is around 3.5 to 4 hours. Later, we return to our hotel in Kolasin where we have some time at leisure. In the evening, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Overnight in Kolasin
  • Hotel Bianca Resort & Spa Four-star or similar
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day Three: Biogradska Gora National Park

Day Three: Biogradska Gora National Park

Today we visit Biogradska Gora National Park – where we will enjoy an easy walk through primeval forests around Biogradsko Lake – which is the central feature of the park. It is the only European rainforest, which surrounds the fantastic Biogradsko Lake, and is located at just a few kilometres away from Kolasin. For a long time under the protection of rulers of these areas, the National Park Biogradska gora people say that not a single tree has been cut in it. Today, this natural reservation preserves dozens of plant and hundreds of animal species, which can only be found in this place in entire Europe. The main feature of the National Park is Biogradsko lake which is 230.000 m2 and is  1094 meters above the sea level. Above the lake, huge mountain ranges which for millenniums have been reflecting in its calm water. 

 
Our next stop is famous Djurdjevica Tara Bridge. The 365-metre-long bridge has five arches; the largest span is 116 meters. The roadway stands 172 meters above the Tara River. At the time of its completion, it was the biggest vehicular concrete arch bridge in Europe.

  • Overnight in Zabljak
  • Hotel Zabljak, Zabljak four-star
  • Breakfast included

Day Four: Dumitor National Park and Ostrog Monastery

Day Four: Dumitor National Park and Ostrog Monastery

Today we head to National Park Durmitor and have a walking tour around the Black Lake. Its colour is due to its depth and thick forest surroundings. The lake lies at the foot of Durmitor mountain making a picturesque site, especially if the weather is in our favour when the mountain peaks mirror on its calm surface.  The walk lasts for about two hours (easy walking). We will hear the famous legends about the lake, a bit about the vegetation and experience some amazing views.

 
We continue the day and head towards the coast and stop for a visit to Ostrog Monastery en route.
 
  • Overnight in Budva
  • Avala Resort & Villas four-star or similar
  • Breakfast & dinner included

Day Five: Lake Skadar National Park

Day Five: Lake Skadar National Park

Today, we explore Lake Skadar National Park – a blissfully pretty area encompassing steep mountains, island monasteries, clear waters and floating meadows of water lilies. Dolphin-shaped Lake Skadar - the Balkans’ largest - has its tail and two-thirds of its body in Montenegro and its nose in Albania. On the Montenegrin side, an area of 400 sq km has been protected by the national park since 1983. Today, Skadar is renowned as one of Europe’s top bird habitats.

We will enjoy a two-hour boat tour on Lake Skadar before wine tasting in the village of Boljevici where we will try three different types of wines produced by a local family.

  • Overnight in Budva
  • Avala Resort & Villas four-star or similar
  • Breakfast & dinner included
Day Six: Old Royal Montenegro Tour

Day Six: Old Royal Montenegro Tour

We venture out on a full day tour of Old Royal Montenegro today, visiting Budva Old Town, the Old Royal Capital of Cetinje, Lovcen National Park and Njegusi Village. Our tour will take us through the narrow alleys and squares of the Budva Old Town where we will learn about its turbulent history. In Cetinje – the former capital of Montenegro, we visit King Nicola’s museum and hear stories about the most famous Montenegrin royal family.  

Later we transfer to Lovcen National Park and climb the 461 stairs to the top of the mountain of Lovcen and visit the Mausoleum dedicated to the famous poet and ruler of Montenegro – Petar II Petrovic Njegos. The next stop is the village of Njegusi where we will enjoy the stunning views over Kotor Bay and the San Giovanni Fortress. We also visit a local meat dryer, sampling prosciutto and the famous Njegusi cheese produced here in the village of Njegusi.

  • Overnight in Budva
  • Avala Resort & Villas four-star or similar
  • Breakfast & dinner included
Day Seven: The Jewels of Boka Bay Tour

Day Seven: The Jewels of Boka Bay Tour

We head to Kotor Old Town today – a UNESCO protected heritage site. We visit the Square of the Arms, Clock Tower, Fluor Square, St Tryphon Cathedral, the Bokelian Navy Square, Karampana Well, The St Luke Square, and St Luke and St Nikola’s churches, St Mary of the River and Northern Gate and Skurda River. After the tour, we will have some free time in Kotor.

Later we will continue towards the beautiful, small, baroque town of Perast and enjoy a short walk and lunch before taking a boat ride to the Island of Our Lady of the Rocks. In the afternoon we will visit Porto Montenegro – a new development and the biggest marina for mega yachts in Montenegro. Our farewell dinner will then be taken on the rooftop of Astoria Restaurant on the city walls of Budva Old Town.

  • Overnight in Budva
  • Avala Resort & Villas four-star or similar
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day Eight: Departure Day

Day Eight: Departure Day

After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the  airport for our flight home.


  • Breakfast included

Accommodation

On this tour to Montenegro, we will stay in the following hotels or a similar standard:

Hotel Bianca Resort & Spa 4* - Kolasin
Hotel Zabljak 4* - Zabljak
Hotel Avala Resort & Villas 4* - Budva

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
2 Oct 2025 9 Oct 2025 7
£2399
   Please call for regional flights

Essential Information

Transfer Times
The transfer time from Tivat Airport to the hotel in Podgorica is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. From Budva to Tivat Airport, it is roughly around 30 minutes. There is some travelling by coach on this tour, please see below: DAY 1 Tivat Airport – Sipcanik Wine Cellar – 1 hour 30 minutes Sipcanik Wine Cellar – Podgorica Hotel  - 15 minutes DAY 2 Podgorica – Moraca Monastery – 50 minutes (they will make a few stops along the route in the canyon) Moraca Monastery – Biogradska Gora National Park – 1 hour Biogradska Gora National Park – Kolasin hotel – 40 minutes DAY 3 Kolasin – Eko Katun Vranjak – 20 minutes Walking tour on Bjelasica for 3.5 – 4hours Return to the hotel – 20 minutes DAY 4 Kolasin – Tara Canyon (Djurdjevica Tara Bridge) – 1 hour 15minutes Djurdjevica Tara bridge – Zabljak – 25 minutes Zabljak – Budva (stops along the route) DAY 5 Budva – Skadarsko Lake (Virpazar) – 50 minutes DAY 6 Budva – Cetinje – 30 minutes Cetinje – Lovcen National Park – 30 minutes Lovcen National Park – Njegusi village – 20 minutes Njegusi Village – Budva – 1 hour DAY 7 Budva – Kotor – 30 minutes Kotor – Our Lady of the Rocks – 45 minutes by boat Our Lady of the Rocks – Perast – 10-15 minutes by boat Perast – Tivat – 30 minutes by boat Tivat – Budva – 30-40 minutes by bus.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover guides, transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €30.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
Dress Code
Casual daytime wear is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are a “must” for sightseeing and touring the National Parks. Smart casual clothes will be ideal for the evenings - the emphasis throughout being informality.
Please note - Important Information
  • A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required
  • The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change
  • There is a significant number of steps, walking and sightseeing so we would not recommend this holiday for people with walking difficulties.

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