Others

Transfer airport/port - hotel - airport (airport: Podgorica/Tivat) / port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar) Road expenses and parking fees Tourist tax Tickets: National park Lovćen, Njegoš’s mausoleum, King Nikola’s museum, National Park Skadar Lake. Rafting on the Tara River with licensed skipper and equipment, driver with English knowledge (3th day) Wine tasting in Local traditional winery (4th day) Skadar Lake cruising – approx. 1h 30 min hours (4th day)

Meals

Breakfast (the third day breakfast is in Šćepan Polje instead of hotel, because we need to start off from Budva to the rafting tour in early morning hours) Lunch in Kotor, included 1 drink – juice, local wine or local beer (2nd day) Lunch at the restaurant on Tar River (3th day) Lunch in Rijeka Crnojevića, included 1 drink – juice, local wine or local beer (4th day) Note: It is necessary to inform us before arrival which type of meal you choose.

Guide

Licensed travel guide for excursions provided by the program (in English) Licensed skipper for rafting on Tara river (in English)

Transport

Driving by modern, air conditioned vehicles.

Accommodation

4-star hotel accommodation in Podgorica – 4 nights

Insurance

Residence tax and insurance Travel insurance Insurance during rafting

Not included:

Flights

Flights not included.

Others

•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

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Day 1 Day 1: Podgorica Walking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Podgorica Walking Tour

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 Day 2: Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – Lovćen Mausoleum – Lovćen Serpentine – Kotor - Budva
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 Day 3: Tara ‘’White Water’’ Rafting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 Day 4: Local Traditional Winery - Pavlova Side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Skadar Lake Cruising
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 Day 5: Transfer To The Airport/Port
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Transfer To The Airport/Port

Breakfast. Check out. Free time. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Bar/Kotor/Tivat).

The end of the arrangement.

5 days tour

The Beauties Of Montenegro 5 Days / 4 Nights

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Itinerary of your trip The Beauties Of Montenegro 5 Days / 4 Nights

Day 1: Podgorica Walking Tour

Day 2: Cetinje (Old Royal Capital) – Lovćen Mausoleum – Lovćen Serpentine – Kotor - Budva

Day 3: Tara ‘’White Water’’ Rafting

Day 4: Local Traditional Winery - Pavlova Side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Skadar Lake Cruising

Day 5: Transfer To The Airport/Port

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