What you can expect

Lovcen Mountain

Enjoy stunning views from the top of Lovcen Mountain

National Parks

Experience the hidden beauty of 4 of Montenegro’s National Parks

Kotor Old Town

Visit Kotor Old Town – a UNESCO protected heritage site

About the trip

It might be one of Europe’s smallest nations, but this little Balkan marvel packs a whole heap of goodness into its borders. Imposing mountains, expansive sea, idyllic villages blessed with breath-taking beauty, a mild Mediterranean climate and sights from centuries ago, Montenegro is a country you will not want to miss!

What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Twin/double room for single use
  • Welcome drink
  • Solos Board: Breakfast & dinner daily plus 2 Lunches
  • 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

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Montenegro
  • Podgorica - Biogradska Gora National Park - Kolasin
  • Bjelasica Mountain
  • Exploring Tara Canyon and Dumitor National Park
  • Lake Skadar National Park
  • Old Royal Montenegro Tour
  • The Jewels of Boka Bay Tour
  • Departure Day
Extras
  • Insurance click here

What you’ll be doing

DAY 1

Arrive in Montenegro

Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel in Podgorica, but we will stop en route at a spectacular wine cellar in the vicinity of Podgorica, an old military aiport that has been transformed into an impressive wine cellar, here we will have our welcome drink and food tasting. We will continue on to Podgorica and in the evening we will have a walking tour of Podgorica. Podgorica is the capital on Montenegro and dates back to the Stone Age, with its urban history starting with the arrival of the Romans in the second century. Due to the Second World War, some of these buildings and monuments were wiped out, but during our walk of Podgorica, we will witness some of the remaining traces of previous centuries and see how the city was rebuilt. We will end the day with our first dinner together in Podgorica.
  • Overnight Podgorica
  • Hotel Ramada 4* or similar
  • Dinner included
DAY 2

Podgorica - Biogradska Gora National Park - Kolasin

After breakfast we move on to Biogradska Gora National Park. On the way we will have a photo stop at Moraca Canyon and visit the beautiful Moraca Monastery. When in Biogradska Gora National Park, we will enjoy a walk through the forests and around the picturesque Biogradska Lake, which with its calm waters provides a mesmerising reflection. This natural reservation preserves dozens of plant and hundreds of animal species, which can only be found in this place in the entire of Europe. (Due to the area, the terrain for the walk is over rocky ground). We continue on to Kolasin and we will have dinner at the hotel.
  • Overnight Kolasin
  • Hotel Bianca Resort & Spa 4* or similar
  • Breakfast and dinner included
DAY 3

Bjelasica Mountain

After breakfast we will transfer 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 will return to our hotel in Kolasin where we will have some time at leisure. In the evening we will have dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight Kolasin
  • Hotel Bianca Resort & Spa 4* or similar
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
DAY 4

Exploring Tara Canyon and Dumitor National Park

After breakfast we will transfer to Zabljak town via Tara Canyon and visit Dobrilovina Monastery which is located on the Tara river banks – the deepest river canyon in Europe. It has been pillaged, abandoned, destroyed and renovated several times since its founding in 1592. Our next stop is famous Djurdjevica Tara Bridge which at the time of its completion in 1940 was the biggest vehicular concrete arch bridge in Europe.  
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DAY 5

Lake Skadar National Park

After breakfast we will transfer to 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.  
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DAY 6

Old Royal Montenegro Tour

Today we will go on a full day tour of Old Royal Montenegro and visit Budva Old Town, the Old Royal Capital of Cetinje, Lovcen National Park and Njegusi Village. Our tour will take us through the narrow allies and squares of the Budva Old Town where we will learn about its turbulent history. In Cetinje – the former capital of Montenegro we will visit King Nicola’s museum and hear stories about the most famous Montenegrin royal family.  
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DAY 7

The Jewels of Boka Bay Tour

After breakfast we will transfer to Kotor Old Town – which is a UNESCO protected heritage site and 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.  
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DAY 8

Departure Day

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

Accommodation

Montenegro

We stay in comfortable hotels throughout as detailed below (or similar)
  • Hotel Ramada 4* – Podgorica
  • Hotel Bianca Resort & Spa 4* – Kolasin
  • Hotel Avala Resort & Villas 4* – Budva

Frequently Asked Questions

Average Temperatures

Month(s) Highest temperature Lowest temperature
October 21 °C 13 °C

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