5 Day The Beauties of Montenegro Tour Package
5 Day The Beauties of Montenegro Tour Package
Podgorica, Montenegro
Up to 50 in group
5 Days Package (4 nights)
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
An easy active tour allows you to experience Montenegro in the right way through activities which do not demand some special fitness readiness. You will discover the capital of Montenegro – Podgorica city, through easy walking tour, and next days enjoy rafting on Tara river known as 'tear of Europe' because of its clean water (its canyon is the deepest in Europe, and second deepest in the world after Colorado), Rijeka Crnojevića (beautiful little historic place), Skadar Lake with its special flora and fauna, climbing to the Lovćen mausoleum - symbol of Montenegro and its freedom (461 steps to the top), visiting Cetinje – Old Royal Capital, Budva – metropolis of Montenegrin tourism, also known as 'Queen of Adriatic'. You will have an opportunity to take a photo on the Pavlova side – viewpoint from which photos represent Montenegro in magazines worldwide!
Unrepeatable ambience, delicious food and premium wines, good mood and this tour can start!
Availability: from the beginning of April to the end of October each year (depending on the weather conditions).
*The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
*Min. age for rafting tour: 6 years.
•Need to bring (for rafting tour): Passport or ID card, Swimsuit, Dry clothes, Sun protection and good mood for unforgettable enjoying!
Note: Price inclusive of taxes.
*No group size limit. For larger groups, price on request.
Info: Possibility of organizing tourist packages according to your wishes, budget and interests.
Unrepeatable ambience, delicious food and premium wines, good mood and this tour can start!
Availability: from the beginning of April to the end of October each year (depending on the weather conditions).
*The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
*Min. age for rafting tour: 6 years.
•Need to bring (for rafting tour): Passport or ID card, Swimsuit, Dry clothes, Sun protection and good mood for unforgettable enjoying!
Note: Price inclusive of taxes.
*No group size limit. For larger groups, price on request.
Info: Possibility of organizing tourist packages according to your wishes, budget and interests.
Schedule
Day 1 - Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat). Accommodation in 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing.
We will welcome you to the airport, and then head towards Podgorica.
We start a panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide, after which we will head to the hotel. Check - in.
Meeting at agreed time, and start easy walking through the city accompanied by a guide – approx. 2 hours.
We start the tour from the Republic Square - the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street with nice cafes and urban look, a favorite place for young people to go out. We will see the Millennium Bridge that represents the visual identity of the city. We will visit the Sastavci or the Skaline - the oldest bridge in Podgorica, according to the historical facts that was established during the Roman rule. We will visit the Clock Tower and the Old Town located in the very heart of Podgorica which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage. The most beautiful example of architecture remaining from the Turkish period is the Clock Tower, which is a symbol of Podgorica. It still dominates the area of Old Town with its height. Then we will continue towards Centre of Contemporary Art - Kruševac - the former winter mansion of King Nikola I Petrović. Then we continue our walk to the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ, the third largest Orthodox temple in the world. In the end we visit St. George Church which dates from the IX-XI century; belongs to the oldest active worship of the Christian chapel in the area of Montenegro and beyond.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 2 – Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – Lovćen Mausoleum – Lovćen serpentine – Kotor - Budva
Breakfast.
Starting the tour at agreed time. Driving towards Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – approx. 30 min.
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).
Driving to Lovćen mausoleum – approx. 40 min.
Arrival at Lovćen. Visit Njegoš's mausoleum (461 steps to the top). Stairs to Njegoš's mausoleum also lead through the tunnel through the mountain, and after a few minutes walk you arrive to the "sky under the clouds", to the Jezerski vrh – Lake peak, from where all around you is provided as in the palm – approx. 1 hour.
Driving the Lovćen serpentine (duration approx. 1h and 20min). A pause for taking photos on the road for which there is a story that the designer Joseph Slade has devoted this route to princess Milena, so this part of route is in the form of the initial letter of her name.
Coming to Kotor. City sightseeing: the Old Town, the Square of Arms, the Cathedral of St. Triphon, the Church of St. Luke, the Cat Square – approx. 1 h.
Lunch at the one of the most famous restaurants in the city (about 1h).
Driving towards Budva (about 30 min).
Arrival at Budva. Accompanied by a guide, you will see the Old Town, which unites 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. 1 hour.
Return. Arriving at the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 3 – Tara ‘’white water’’ rafting
Departure in the early morning hours, driving towards Šćepan Polje. Duration of the journey: approx. 2 – 3 hours.
Arriving at the camp, meeting with skippers and other participants in rafting, a traditional Montenegrin breakfast at the restaurant on the riverside (approx. 1h 30 min).
Preparation for rafting - fitting with neoprene clothing and footwear, safety belts, helmets (set for Go Pro camera) – approx. 30 minutes. You can take camera and mobile phones with yourselves, because there is a safety, waterproof bag in your boats where you can leave your stuff during rapids, and use them during breaks as well as in quiet parts of the river.
Your adventure begins with short and exciting driving by off-road vehicles to the starting point of the rafting tour "Brštanovica" (approx. 40 min). When you arrive, skipper will give you all instructions that you need for rafting, so the important thing is listen to him and be careful what he will say. Also, he will inform you during the rafting before each rapid.
Rafting with pauses for swimming and photography at the most beautiful places and unavoidable most beautiful waterfall on the Tara (approx. 3 - 4 hours). Tara River seems to have white restless water stairs with beautiful, peaceful pools between rapids that allow you to rest, take a photo of its unique landscapes, or to try out swimming in crystal clear but very cold water.
Back to the camp. Traditional Montenegrin lunch (various dishes - gourmet, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other dishes of your choice + aperitif - homemade Montenegrin brandy) – approx. 1h 30 min. Almost all products are of organic origin, purchased from local breeders and manufacturers.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 4 – Local Traditional Winery - Pavlova Side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Skadar Lake cruising
Breakfast.
Starting tour at agreed time.
Drive to the Local traditional winery – approx. 45 min. Sightseeing winery, wine cellar and vineyards. Listening about production of wines, brandies, liqueurs, jams…
Tasting of wine, grape brandy, liqueurs – approx. 1 hour.
Continuing to Pavlova side - one of the most attractive viewpoints in Montenegro, the most famous "picture card" of Montenegro. Photo break – approx. 20 min.
Taking ride to Rijeka Crnojevića. Sightseeing. This tour is a perfect opportunity to experience the old Montenegro as well as the former life in this region.
Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 1h 30 min hours. You will see fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take swim in the lake.
Lunch at the local fish restaurant – approx. 1 hour.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 5 – Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat)
Breakfast. Check out. Free time. Transfer to the airport or port. The end of the arrangement.
We will welcome you to the airport, and then head towards Podgorica.
We start a panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide, after which we will head to the hotel. Check - in.
Meeting at agreed time, and start easy walking through the city accompanied by a guide – approx. 2 hours.
We start the tour from the Republic Square - the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street with nice cafes and urban look, a favorite place for young people to go out. We will see the Millennium Bridge that represents the visual identity of the city. We will visit the Sastavci or the Skaline - the oldest bridge in Podgorica, according to the historical facts that was established during the Roman rule. We will visit the Clock Tower and the Old Town located in the very heart of Podgorica which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage. The most beautiful example of architecture remaining from the Turkish period is the Clock Tower, which is a symbol of Podgorica. It still dominates the area of Old Town with its height. Then we will continue towards Centre of Contemporary Art - Kruševac - the former winter mansion of King Nikola I Petrović. Then we continue our walk to the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ, the third largest Orthodox temple in the world. In the end we visit St. George Church which dates from the IX-XI century; belongs to the oldest active worship of the Christian chapel in the area of Montenegro and beyond.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 2 – Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – Lovćen Mausoleum – Lovćen serpentine – Kotor - Budva
Breakfast.
Starting the tour at agreed time. Driving towards Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – approx. 30 min.
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).
Driving to Lovćen mausoleum – approx. 40 min.
Arrival at Lovćen. Visit Njegoš's mausoleum (461 steps to the top). Stairs to Njegoš's mausoleum also lead through the tunnel through the mountain, and after a few minutes walk you arrive to the "sky under the clouds", to the Jezerski vrh – Lake peak, from where all around you is provided as in the palm – approx. 1 hour.
Driving the Lovćen serpentine (duration approx. 1h and 20min). A pause for taking photos on the road for which there is a story that the designer Joseph Slade has devoted this route to princess Milena, so this part of route is in the form of the initial letter of her name.
Coming to Kotor. City sightseeing: the Old Town, the Square of Arms, the Cathedral of St. Triphon, the Church of St. Luke, the Cat Square – approx. 1 h.
Lunch at the one of the most famous restaurants in the city (about 1h).
Driving towards Budva (about 30 min).
Arrival at Budva. Accompanied by a guide, you will see the Old Town, which unites 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. 1 hour.
Return. Arriving at the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 3 – Tara ‘’white water’’ rafting
Departure in the early morning hours, driving towards Šćepan Polje. Duration of the journey: approx. 2 – 3 hours.
Arriving at the camp, meeting with skippers and other participants in rafting, a traditional Montenegrin breakfast at the restaurant on the riverside (approx. 1h 30 min).
Preparation for rafting - fitting with neoprene clothing and footwear, safety belts, helmets (set for Go Pro camera) – approx. 30 minutes. You can take camera and mobile phones with yourselves, because there is a safety, waterproof bag in your boats where you can leave your stuff during rapids, and use them during breaks as well as in quiet parts of the river.
Your adventure begins with short and exciting driving by off-road vehicles to the starting point of the rafting tour "Brštanovica" (approx. 40 min). When you arrive, skipper will give you all instructions that you need for rafting, so the important thing is listen to him and be careful what he will say. Also, he will inform you during the rafting before each rapid.
Rafting with pauses for swimming and photography at the most beautiful places and unavoidable most beautiful waterfall on the Tara (approx. 3 - 4 hours). Tara River seems to have white restless water stairs with beautiful, peaceful pools between rapids that allow you to rest, take a photo of its unique landscapes, or to try out swimming in crystal clear but very cold water.
Back to the camp. Traditional Montenegrin lunch (various dishes - gourmet, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other dishes of your choice + aperitif - homemade Montenegrin brandy) – approx. 1h 30 min. Almost all products are of organic origin, purchased from local breeders and manufacturers.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 4 – Local Traditional Winery - Pavlova Side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Skadar Lake cruising
Breakfast.
Starting tour at agreed time.
Drive to the Local traditional winery – approx. 45 min. Sightseeing winery, wine cellar and vineyards. Listening about production of wines, brandies, liqueurs, jams…
Tasting of wine, grape brandy, liqueurs – approx. 1 hour.
Continuing to Pavlova side - one of the most attractive viewpoints in Montenegro, the most famous "picture card" of Montenegro. Photo break – approx. 20 min.
Taking ride to Rijeka Crnojevića. Sightseeing. This tour is a perfect opportunity to experience the old Montenegro as well as the former life in this region.
Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 1h 30 min hours. You will see fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take swim in the lake.
Lunch at the local fish restaurant – approx. 1 hour.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 5 – Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat)
Breakfast. Check out. Free time. Transfer to the airport or port. The end of the arrangement.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Monte Mare Travel, Podgorica, Montenegro
Accommodation
4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica – 4 nights (BB), the third day breakfast is in Šćepan Polje instead of hotel, because we need to start off from Podgorica to the rafting tour in early morning hours
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Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- 1. transfer airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar) – hotel – 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 – 4 nights (BB), the third day breakfast is in Šćepan Polje instead of hotel, because we need to start off from Podgorica to the rafting tour in early morning hours
- 4. residence tax and insurance
- 5. travel expenses
- 6. road expenses and parking
- 7. travel insurance
- 8. insurance during rafting
- 9. tourist tax
- 10. tickets: National park Lovćen, Njegoš’s mausoleum, King Nikola’s museum, National Park Skadar Lake
- 11. lunch in Kotor, included 1 drink – juice, local wine or local beer (2nd day)
- 12. rafting on the Tara River, breakfast, lunch, licensed skipper, equipment, driver with English knowledge (3th day)
- 13. lunch in Rijeka Crnojevića, included 1 drink – juice, local wine or local beer (4th day)
- 14. wine tasting in Local traditional winery (4th day)
- 15. Skadar Lake cruising – approx. 1h 30 min hours (4th day)
- 16. modern, air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- • Tickets: for localities which are not listed in *Included in price (Localities in Cetinje excepting King Nikola’s Museum, St. Tryphon Cathedral and the Maritime Museum in Kotor, City Walls ‘Citadel’ in Budva…)
- • Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
- • Transfer from an airport or port that is not listed in the program
- • Drinks and food not listed in the program
- • Visits to bars and restaurants that are not listed in the program
- • Other non-program costs
- • Travel health insurance
- Additional options (for extra charge):
- o Single room use
- o Tickets for localities which are not included in price
- o Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
- o Transfer from another airport, port, hotel or accommodation (in the region)
- o Travel health insurance (25 EUR per person)
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