New Year in Montenegro: An 8-day tour of iconic landmarks with Monte Mare Travel

Experience the magic of New Year in Montenegro with Monte Mare Travel. Explore iconic landmarks, enjoy concerts, and soak in the festive atmosphere on the Adriatic coast.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat). Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing.

Podgorica - 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 an agreed time, and start easy walking through the city accompanied by a guide – 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 Skalines – 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. Dinner. Spare time. Overnight stay.

Budva - Perast – Our Lady of the Rocks - Kotor - Tivat

Budva Municipality - Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving towards Budva – 1 h.

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, an archaeological museum – 1h:30min.

Driving towards Perast – 45 min. Arrival at Perast. Easy walk throught this beautiful coastal city. Boat riding towards the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. Visiting the 15th century church and museum (all 1 hour).

Taking ride around unique bay of the Mediterranean – Boka Bay, until we reach Kotor (30 minutes).

Arrival at Kotor. City walk accompanied by a tourist guide throught its Old Town, where you can see its famous monuments and squares – the Arms Market, Saint Tryphon Cathedral and square, Saint Luke’s church and square, Maritime museum and square, Cats square – 1 hour.

Lunch at one of the famous restaurants in the city (1h and 30 min).

Driving towards Tivat (about 20 min).

Free time for city tour and luxurious marina Porto Montenegro – 1h.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Breakfast - Free time (all day) – Gala dinner in hotel with one welcome drink, organized waiting for New Year, music…

Budva - Overnight square.

Day 4

Kotor - Breakfast - Free time until the evening departure to the some of the cities at the sea side (Budva, Kotor, Bar or Tivat) to the organized concert on the square. Departure according to the agreement.

Winery Mrkan – Pavlova side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Cetinje – Saint Stefan

Lake Skadar - Breakfast.

After breakfast starting the tour at the agreed time. Drive towards Winery Mrkan – 30 min. Sightseeing winery, wine cellar and vineyards. Listening about production of wines, brandies, liqueurs, jams…Tasting of 5 types of wine, grape brandy and 5 types with different medicinal herbs, herbal and fruit liqueurs with mini snack – 1 hour.

Continuing to Rijeka Crnojevića with photo break on Pavlova side, one of the most attractive viewpoints in Montenegro, the most famous “picture card” of Montenegro.

Arriving at Rijeka Crnojevića. Sightseeing. Free time form coffee at one of the restaurants or boat cruising and enjoy the view of the wonderful natural beauties – 1h.

Drive to Cetinje – 20 min. Arrival at Cetinje. City sightseeing: Cetinje Monastery, Ćipuri church, the former Njegoš’s residence – Biljarda, King Nikola’s museum, the Presidential Palace, the Royal Theater “Zeta house”, the monument of Ivan Crnojević – Zeta ruler and founder of Cetinje (duration 1h).

Lunch at the restaurant with traditional specialities – 1h.

Driving to Saint Stefan – 40 min. Photo break and enjoy the beautiful view of Saint Stefan from Adriatic highway viewpoint from which it is a photo of the island on many posters promoting Montenegro worldwide. We will pass through the park Miločer – King’s park, near former summer house of dynasty Karađorđević, and also King’s beach. Park Miločer is one of the most beautiful parks and arboretums in the Adriatic. The park counts a lot of rare and exotic plant species brought by seafarers from all over the world.

Free time for sightseeing – 1h.

*Optionally – Walking tour of the island with a guide who will tell you the history of the island, interesting events and experiences related to this place. You will see The Church of Lord’s Transfiguration, Piazza – central square where local people used to trade homemade products, Small and Big Church. It is also possible to visit one of the rooms in exclusive ‘’Aman Resort’’, if hotel is not 100% filled – 45 min.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Ostrog Monastery – Kuči – Niagara waterfalls - Šipčanik wine cellar

Ostrog Monastery - Breakfast.

Driving towards Ostrog – 1h.

Coffee break at the restaurant on the way to the monastery – optional (30 min).

Arrival at Ostrog monastery. Free time for sightseeing of the upper and lower monasteries. In the monastery we will bow to the relics of the great Saint Vasily Ostroški and hear and see incredible tales of Ostrog miracles (about 1h and 30min).

Driving towards Kuči – approx. 1h 20 min.

Coming to the Viewpoint, visit Novak Milošev’s monument, visit Old Town Medun – Meteon, visit to the ‘’Marko Miljanov’’ museum – approx. 1 hour.

Driving to the Niagara falls – photo break and lunch – 1 hour.

Driving to Ćemovsko field and wine cellar Šipčanik – 15 min.

Arrival at Ćemovsko field. After driving by touristic train through a vineyard and a short break at the viewpoint, we arrive at the ‘’heart’’ of the vineyard, the wine cellar “Sipčanik”.

Before we enter the cellar, you will have a unique opportunity to enjoy from the viewpoint in view of the entire vineyard, where you will experience all of the climate within only one wine house.

In the cellar it is foreseen: a tasting of 3 types of wines (2 from the classic line and one special), bruschette with Njeguški cheese grilled on olive oil and rosemary. Duration – about 1h and 30min.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Virpazar - Bar – Old Olive Tree – Ulcinj – Ada Bojana

Bar - Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving to Virpazar – 20 min.

Arrival at Virpazar, a fishing village with charming stone houses. A short walk. Free time for climbing on the Besac fortress – the most attractive viewpoint on the Skadar Lake, or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants – 20 min.

Driving towards Bar (lasting about 1h).

Arrival at Bar, visit the temple of St. John of Vladimir, walk along the coast (duration 1 hour).

Visit to the Old Town (duration 1 hour).

Visiting the Old Olive Tree (duration 20 min) – the oldest tree in Europe.

Driving towards Ulcinj (duration 30 min).

Arrival at Ulcinj, visit to the Old Town, Balšića Tower, Slave Market… (duration 1 hour).

Driving to Ada Bojana beach (30 min).

Lunch at some of the traditional fish restaurants or beach enjoyment on the paradise island famous for its unspoiled nature (1h 30min).

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Transfer to the airport

Podgorica - Breakfast at the hotel. Check – out. Free time. Transfer to the airport.The end of the arrangement.

What's Included
  • boat ride to the Our Lady of the Rocks and back
  • wine tasting at Mrkan winery (5th day)
  • transfer to the concert (with waiting) (4th day)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • transfer airport (Podgorica or Tivat) - hotel - airport, by modern air-conditioned vehicles
  • Breakfast
  • residence tax and insurance, road expenses and parking fees, travel health insurance, tourist tax
  • panoramic tour of Podgorica
  • wine tasting in wine cellar
    oniku (6th day), touristic train riding in
    o field (6th day)
  • city tour of Podgorica with licensed tourist guide (in English)
    2 hours
  • tickets: fortress Besac, National park Skadar lake, Old Olive Tree
  • tickets: King Nikola’s Museum, Church of Our Lady of The Rocks, Marko Miljanov museum
  • 3 or 4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica - 7 nights
  • licensed travel guide for excursions provided by the program (in English)
What's Not Included
  • Tickets: for localities which are not listed in *Included in price
  • Boat cruising in Rijeka Crnojevića
  • Saint Stefan entrance for sightseeing an island 25 EUR per person
  • Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
  • Drinks and food during excursions not listed in the program
  • Other non - program costs
  • Single room use
Additional Information

Welcome to Montenegro and kickstart your New Year celebrations in this picturesque nation with Monte Mare Travel. This 8-day itinerary takes you around the famous landmarks of Montenegro commonly depicted on postcards and in international publications. Relish the New Year mood filled with music along the Adriatic Sea and see popular regional celebrities perform live. Explore Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital city and its renowned wineries, Cetinje - the historic royal capital with its museums and churches, and Ostrog - the third most visited Christian site worldwide, following Jerusalem’s Tomb of Christ and Greece’s Holy Mountain. Further, discover the Adriatic coast: Budva - the tourism hub of Montenegro, Perast a historical town, Our Lady of the Rocks island, Kotor - a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, Tivat - the luxurious ‘Montenegrin Monaco’ marina, Saint Stefan - a one-of-a-kind spot globally serving as an island, city and hotel simultaneously…

  • Availability: 29. December each year
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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