Lovcen Mountain
Enjoy stunning views from the top of Lovcen Mountain
National Parks
Experience the hidden beauty of 4 Montenegro’s National Parks
Kotor Old Town
Visit Kotor Old Town – a UNESCO protected heritage site
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!
Extras
After arriving at Dubrovnik Airport, we will transfer to our hotel in Podgorica (3 hours) with a stop at Bosnian town of Trebinje and Ostrog Monastery – the most important site in Montenegro for Orthodox Christians, attracting up to a million visitors annually.
In the evening we will have a Solos welcome drink followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
After breakfast at the hotel we will have a short walk in Podgorica before transfer to Biogradska Gora National Park. We will have a few photo stops at Moraca Canyon and visit the beautiful Moraca Monastery.
Later we will enjoy an easy walk through primeval forests around Biogradsko Lake – the central feature of the Biogradska Gora National Park.
After breakfast we will transfer to the mountain top and enjoy an easy hiking tour on the peaks of Bjelasica Mountain followed by a lunch at the Eko Katun Vranjak Village – a group of small traditional cottages located directly below the peak Troglava with a magnificent view.
Later we will return to our hotel in Kolasin. In the evening we will have a dinner at a local restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for our flight home.
We stay in comfortable hotels throughout as detailed below (or similar)
Visas
If you hold a British Citizen passport, you don’t need a visa to enter Croatia and you can enter Montenegro for short-term stays of up to 90 days without a visa.
Passports (Croatia)
A full 10-year passport is required valid for at least the duration of your stay. Holders of passports with the inscription “British Citizen” or “European Union” do not require a visa.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Croatia Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements. Alternatively, you can apply for your Visa with our preferred partner the Travel Visa company by selecting the following link; Travel Visa Company.
Passports (Montenegro)
British passport holders do not require a visa to enter Montenegro for short-term stays of up to 90 days. The Montenegrin law considers “stays of 90 days” as 90 days in total in a 180-day period, counted from the first entry date. Your passport should be undamaged and in accordance with local law should be issued in the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the planned date of departure from Montenegro. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Montenegro Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements. Alternatively, you can apply for your Visa with our preferred partner the Travel Visa company by selecting the following link; Travel Visa Company.
The transfer time from Dubrovnik Airport to the hotel in Podgorica is approximately 3 hours, depending on weather and traffic. Transfer from the hotel in Budva to Dubrovnik Airport is 2 hours, depending on weather and traffic.
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.
Casual daytime wear is recommended. Comfortable shoes are a “must” for sightseeing. Smart casual clothes will be ideal for the evenings – the emphasis throughout being informality.
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| October | 21 °C | 13 °C |
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Wow! Got to see the famous shipwreck beach in Zakynthos with Solos. Can’t wait to discover more of their destinations!
Our tour leader Monica was exceptional! Had such a good time and will be rebooking with Solos. Thanks for a great holiday!
Had the best time with Solos! Discovered beautiful destinations and met some lifelong friends.
