Podgorica walking tour

Podgorica - 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. Check – in hotel in Podgorica.

Meeting at an agreed time, and start easy walking through the city accompanied by a guide – approx. 2 hours.

Visiting: Republic square - the main city square, Bokeška street - with nice cafes and urban look, Millenium bridge - that represents the visual identity of the city, Sastavci (Skaline) - the oldest bridge in Podgorica, Clock Tower and Old Town located in the very heart of Podgorica which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage, 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. Spare time. Overnight stay.

Local Traditional Winery – Pavlova side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Cetinje – Saint Stefan viewpoint

Rijeka Crnojevica - Breakfast.

After breakfast starting the tour at the agreed time. Drive towards Local Traditional Winery – approx. 30 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 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 – approx. 1h (optionally – depending on the weather conditions)

Cetinje - Drive to Cetinje – approx. 20 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).

Lunch at the restaurant with traditional specialties – approx. 1h.

Sveti Stefan - Driving to Saint Stefan viewpoint – approx. 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. Park Miločer is one of the most beautiful parks and arboretums in the Adriatic.

*Optionally (if entrance is allowed) - 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 – approx. 45 min.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

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

Budva - Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving towards Budva – approx. 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 – approx. 1 hour.

Perast - Driving towards Perast – approx. 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 approx. 1 hour).

Kotor - Taking ride around unique bay of the Mediterranean – Boka Bay, until we reach Kotor (approx. 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, Cats square – approx. 1 hour.

Lunch at one of the famous restaurants in the city (approx. 1 hour).

Tivat Municipality - Driving towards Tivat (about 20 min).

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

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Ostrog Monastery – Kuči – Niagara waterfalls (note: appear depending on the season) - Šipčanik wine cellar

Ostrog Monastery - Breakfast.

Driving towards Ostrog – approx. 1h.

Coffee break at the restaurant on the way to the monastery - optional (approx. 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).

Podgorica - 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 (will they appear depends on the period of the year) – photo break and lunch – approx. 1 hour.

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

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”.

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.

Lunch at the restaurant.

Return to hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Virpazar - Bar – Old Bar - Old Olive Tree – Ulcinj – Ada Bojana (the Great Beach)

Virpazar - Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving to Virpazar – approx. 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 – optionally (approx. 20 min).

Bar - Driving towards Bar (lasting about 1h).

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

Visit to the Old Town (duration approx. 1 hour).

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

Ulcinj - Driving towards Ulcinj (duration approx. 30 min).

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

Driving to Ada Bojana (The Great) beach (approx. 30 min).

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

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Transfer to the airport or port

Podgorica Municipality - Breakfast at the hotel. Check – out. Free time. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar). The end of the arrangement.

• Boat ride to the Our Lady of the Rocks and back
• Wine tasting at the Local Traditional Winery (2nd day)
• Licensed travel guide for excursions provided by the program (in English)
• Tickets: King Nikola’s Museum, Church of Our Lady of The Rocks
• Residence tax and insurance, road expenses and parking fees, tourist tax, travel insurance
• Lunch
• 4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica - 5 nights
• Breakfast
• Wine tasting in wine cellar Šipčanik (4th day), Touristic train riding in Ćemovsko field (4th day)
• Tickets: Marko Miljanov museum, National park Skadar lake, Old Olive Tree, Old Town Bar, Old Ulcinj
• Transfer airport (Podgorica or Tivat) - hotel - airport, by modern air-conditioned vehicles

• Tickets: Cathedral of St.Tryphon in Kotor, City Walls ‘Citadel’ in Budva, the Maritime Museum…,
• Boat cruising in Rijeka Crnojevića
• Saint Stefan entrance (if it is allowed) 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
• Transfer from another airport or port
• Travel health insurance (30 EUR per person)