Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Montenegro
You'll arrive at either Podgorica or Tivat airport to start your Montenegro tour. If you've booked the guided option, someone will meet you and drive you to your hotel in Petrovac or Bar. Those with rental cars will pick up their vehicles and head to the same areas. You can also arrange to get there by train or bring your own car if that works better for your schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Overland arrival by train: Munich to Zagreb (approximately 9 hours overnight), then Zagreb to Belgrade (approximately 6.5 hours overnight), then Belgrade to Podgorica (approximately 10 hours)
- Overland arrival by personal car: Munich - Salzburg - Villach - Ljubljana - Split - Podgorica route (approximately 1,180 km total distance)
Landmarks/POIs Podgorica Airport Tivat Airport - Day 2
Bar to Kolasin
From Bar, you'll travel to Kolasin by train (guided tour) or rental car (self-drive), passing through dramatic mountain terrain with rivers and historic bridges along the way. Once there, an off-road vehicle takes you to a small mountain farm where lunch includes local cheese, homemade bread, and fresh juice. You'll head back to Kolasin by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic at mountain farm with local cheese, home-baked bread and fruit juice)
Included Activities
- Train journey Bar to Kolasin with scenic mountain views (guided tour only)
- Self-drive from Bar to Kolasin with rental car
- Off-road vehicle tour to mountain farm
- Picnic with local cheese, home-baked bread and fruit juice
Landmarks/POIs Kolasin Biogradska Gora National Park - Day 3
Biogradska Gora National Park
This day focuses on Biogradska Gora National Park, where you'll walk around Lake Biogradsko Jezero, the largest of six glacial lakes in the area. If you want to do more hiking, there are trails through forests with endemic species, and you might spot imperial eagles or wolves. You'll return to Kolasin in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around Lake Biogradsko Jezero
- Exploration of Biogradska Gora National Park flora and fauna
Optional Activities
- Additional hiking trails in Biogradska Gora National Park
Landmarks/POIs Lake Biogradsko Jezero Biogradska Gora National Park - Day 4
Kolasin to Zabljak
You'll drive from Kolasin to Zabljak through Tara Gorge, Europe's longest and deepest gorge. Stop at Tara Bridge for photos and lunch by the river. After arriving in Zabljak, take a guided walk around Black Lake, one of 18 glacial lakes in Durmitor National Park. After about 45 minutes, head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Tara Gorge
- Stop at Tara Bridge
- Guided walk around Black Lake (guided tour) or self-guided exploration (self-drive)
Optional Activities
- Picnic lunch at Tara Bridge area (not included in price)
- Individual exploration of Zabljak surroundings
- Drink at local pub
Landmarks/POIs Tara Gorge Tara Bridge Zabljak Black Lake Durmitor National Park - Day 5
Durmitor National Park
Today is free to explore Durmitor on your own schedule. The park has nearly 50 peaks above 2,000 meters, around 20 glacial lakes, and hundreds of springs. Self-drive visitors explore independently; guided tour participants can have their guide accompany them. Walk the trails at your pace, swim in Black Lake if weather allows, then return to your Zabljak hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Durmitor National Park
- Optional guided accompaniment (guided tour only)
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails throughout Durmitor National Park
- Swimming in Black Lake (weather dependent)
Landmarks/POIs Black Lake Durmitor National Park Tara Gorge - Day 6
Cetinje - Njegushi
You'll leave the mountains and head back toward the coast through winding roads. There's an optional early stop at Ostrog Monastery, carved into cliff faces. Then visit Cetinje, the presidential residence, where you can see royal buildings and museums in former palaces. Stop in Njegushi to try local ham and cheese before continuing to Bar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Cetinje with tour guide (guided tour) or self-guided exploration (self-drive)
- Visit to former royal palace area in Cetinje
- Tasting of Njegushi ham and cheese
- Drive through Montenegro's mountain scenery to the coast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ostrog Monastery (early morning start required, approximately 5 km mountain road drive)
Landmarks/POIs Ostrog Monastery Cetinje Njegushi - Day 7
Free Day at Bar
No set activities today, so you can relax and swim. Guided tour guests can take the train to Virpazar on Lake Shkodra to see the old town and Besac fortress, then optionally canoe the lake. Self-drive visitors might explore the Bay of Kotor via the Austro-Hungarian mountain route with a ferry crossing, visit Herceg Novi, or hike in the Orjen Mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Train to Virpazar with exploration of Lake Shkodra old town and Besac fortress
- Canoe exploration of Lake Shkodra
- Drive through Bay of Kotor route to Herceg Novi via ferry from Lepetane to Kamenari
- Hiking in Orjen Mountains from Orjen Pass
- Swimming and beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Virpazar Lake Shkodra Besac Fortress Bay of Kotor Lepetane Kamenari Herceg Novi Orjen Mountains Orjen Pass - Day 8
Bay of Kotor Tour
You'll explore the northern Bay of Kotor starting in Kotor, walking through the old town with Venetian walls and checking out St. Triphun's Cathedral. From there, head to Perast and take a boat to the island of Gospa. Next is Risan, known for 2nd-century Roman mosaics. On the way back to Bar, stop in Budva, an ancient town with 2,500 years of history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Kotor old town with Venetian city walls
- Visit to St. Triphun's Cathedral
- Exploration of Kotor market
- Boat trip from Perast to island of Gospa
- Visit to Risan with Roman mosaics (if site is open)
- Stop in Budva
Optional Activities
- Detailed exploration of Kotor old town sites
- Extended time in Perast
- Extended exploration of Budva
Landmarks/POIs Kotor St. Triphun's Cathedral Perast Gospa Island Risan Budva - Day 9
Ulcinj
Travel south-east to Ulcinj on the Albanian border. Guided tour participants visit the Archaeological Museum and explore the old town, stopping at a market bar to try Montenegrin wines like Vranac red wine. Self-drive guests explore the old bazaar and market on their own, visit the 13 km sandy beach, and see the Bojana River mouth before heading back to Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Archaeological Museum (guided tour only)
- Exploration of Ulcinj old town
- Tasting of Montenegrin wine (Vranac) at market bar (guided tour only)
- Exploration of old bazaar and market (self-drive)
- Panoramic view of Bojana River mouth (self-drive)
Optional Activities
- Visit to 13 km sandy beach in Ulcinj
Landmarks/POIs Ulcinj Ulcinj Archaeological Museum Bojana River - Day 10
Departure from Montenegro
Your Montenegro tour ends today. Return your rental car to Podgorica or Tivat airport and head home with memories from the 'Land of the Black Mountains' and all you've seen during this individual tour.
Landmarks/POIs Podgorica Airport Tivat Airport
