Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Montenegro
Arrival in Montenegro sets things in motion. You'll touch down at either Podgorica or Tivat airport, then get transferred to your hotel in Petrovac or Bar. If you're renting a car, you'll handle the pickup and drive yourself to your base. Either way, you're settled in by evening and ready to start exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wgrand Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Princess Hotel oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Overnight train from Munich to Zagreb (approximately 9 hours) - optional pre-tour travel arrangement
- Travel by train Zagreb to Belgrade (approximately 6.5 hours) - optional pre-tour travel arrangement
- Travel by car Munich to Salzburg to Villach to Ljubljana (overnight stay recommended) - optional pre-tour travel arrangement
- Travel by car Ljubljana to Trogir/Split (overnight stay recommended) - optional pre-tour travel arrangement
Landmarks Podgorica Airport Tivat Airport 
- Day 2
Bar to Kolasin
The journey from Bar to Kolasin takes you through dramatic mountain landscape, either by scenic train or rental car. Once there, a local guide takes you into the mountains by off-road vehicle to reach a traditional farm. You'll have a picnic featuring homemade cheese, fresh bread, and juice before heading back down to Kolasin by mid-afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on farm with local cheese, home-baked bread and fruit juice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cile Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Bianca Resort Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Bar to Kolasin (scenically breathtaking route through wild and romantic landscape)
- Off-road vehicle excursion to mountain farm
- Picnic lunch on farm with local delicacies (cheese, home-baked bread, fruit juice)
Optional Activities
- Self-drive option: Rental car from Bar to Kolasin across fantastic landscape to Biogradska Gora National Park
Landmarks Kolasin Biogradska Gora National Park Bridge over the Small River - Day 3
Biogradska Gora National Park
Today focuses on Biogradska Gora National Park and its primeval forest. You'll walk around Lake Biogradsko Jezero, the largest of six glacial lakes in the area, and keep an eye out for imperial eagles, wolves, and plants found nowhere else. If you have energy left, there are additional hikes available. Head back to Kolasin in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cile Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Bianca Resort Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Long walk around Lake Biogradsko Jezero
Optional Activities
- Further hiking opportunities in Biogradska Gora National Park to explore diverse flora and fauna
Landmarks Lake Biogradsko Jezero Biogradska Gora National Park - Day 4
Kolasin to Zabljak via Tara Gorge
Driving from Kolasin to Zabljak means passing through Tara Gorge, Europe's longest and deepest gorge. Stop at Tara Bridge for photos and possibly a picnic. Arrive in Zabljak in the afternoon for a walk around Black Lake (the largest of 18 glacial lakes in the area), then grab a drink at a local pub before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Zabljak oder ähnlich), Hotel (Polar Star Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Drive through Tara Gorge
- Walk around Black Lake with tour guide (guided tour) or self-guided (self-drive option)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Tara Bridge for photos
- Picnic lunch at Tara Bridge (not included in tour price)
- Walk down to river for picnic spot
- Explore surroundings of Zabljak individually
- Drink at local pub
Landmarks Tara Gorge Tara Bridge Zabljak Black Lake Durmitor National Park 
- Day 5
Durmitor National Park
You have the day to yourself in Durmitor National Park. Nearly 50 peaks over 2,000 meters, close to 20 lakes, Tara Gorge, and hundreds of springs are all waiting. Guided travelers can have their tour guide join them, while self-drivers go at their own pace. Swimming in Black Lake is an option if the weather cooperates.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Zabljak oder ähnlich), Hotel (Polar Star Hotel oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Hiking on various trails throughout Durmitor National Park
- Swimming in Black Lake (weather dependent)
Landmarks Durmitor National Park Black Lake - Day 6
Zabljak to Coastal Hotels via Cetinje and Njegushi
Head back toward the coast through winding mountain roads. An optional early stop takes you to Ostrog Monastery, carved dramatically into steep cliffs. Later you'll reach Cetinje to see former royal palaces (now functioning as museums) and embassy buildings. Stop in Njegushi for regional ham and cheese tasting before finishing at coastal hotels in Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wgrand Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Princess Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Cetinje visiting former royal government buildings and monastery
- Visit to former royal palace
- Ham and cheese tasting in Njegushi
Optional Activities
- Early morning stop at Ostrog Monastery (requires early start due to remote location and longer journey time)
- Walk the 900m path to Ostrog Monastery church
Landmarks Ostrog Monastery Cetinje Njegushi Bar - Day 7
Coastal Relaxation and Optional Excursions
No scheduled activities today, so you can relax or pursue optional interests. Swimming in the sea is available, or try canoeing on Lake Shkodra through Virpazar. There's also a beautiful 19th-century route through the Bay of Kotor with an optional ferry crossing. Self-drivers might hike in the Orjen Mountains instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wgrand Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Princess Hotel oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Train to Virpazar on Lake Shkodra (approximately 30 minutes)
- Explore pretty old town of Virpazar
- Visit old Besac fortress
- Canoe exploration of Lake Shkodra
- Self-drive scenic route into Bay of Kotor on 19th-century Austro-Hungarian route
- Ferry from Lepetane to Kamenari (approximately 5 EUR/car, payable locally)
- Visit Herceg Novi - sunniest town in Montenegro with cultural events and exotic vegetation
- Hike in Orjen Mountains from Orjen Pass with views of sea and limestone mountains
- Swimming in the sea
- Relaxation at coastal hotel
Landmarks Lake Shkodra Virpazar Besac Fortress Bay of Kotor Lepetane Kamenari Herceg Novi Orjen Mountains Orjen Pass - Day 8
Bay of Kotor Excursion
The northern shore of Bay of Kotor gets your attention today, starting in Kotor with its UNESCO-listed Venetian walls and old town. You'll see St. Triphun's Cathedral and the market, then boat out to Gospa Island from nearby Perast. Risan shows off 2nd-century Roman mosaics, and Budva (around 2,500 years old) rounds out the stops before returning to Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wgrand Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Princess Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit old town of Kotor with Venetian city walls (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit St. Triphun's Cathedral
- Explore market in Kotor
- Visit Perast
- Boat trip to Gospa Island with admission to Gospa Church on island
- Visit Risan and view Roman mosaics from 2nd century A.D.
- Visit Budva
Landmarks Kotor St. Triphun's Cathedral Bay of Kotor Perast Gospa Island Gospa Church Risan Budva - Day 9
Ulcinj
Traveling southeast along the coast takes you to Ulcinj on the Albanian border. The guided tour includes the Archaeological Museum and a walk through the old town with a stop for Montenegrin wine tasting (Vranac red wine especially). Self-drivers explore the bazaar, market, and 13-kilometer sandy beach on their own, taking in views of the Bojana River mouth before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wgrand Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Princess Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Museum (guided tour)
- Explore Ulcinj old town (guided tour)
- Stop at typical market bar for Montenegrin wine tasting (guided tour)
Optional Activities
- Self-drive: Explore old bazaar
- Self-drive: Visit market
- Self-drive: Enjoy 13 km sandy beach
- Self-drive: View panorama of Bojana River mouth
Landmarks Ulcinj Archaeological Museum, Ulcinj Bojana River - Day 10
Departure
Your time in Montenegro wraps up today. Return your rental car to Podgorica or Tivat airport and head out, leaving behind memories of the 'Land of the Black Mountains' and all the mountain scenery, lakes, and coastal towns you've covered.
Landmarks Podgorica Airport Tivat Airport
