Duration

12 hours

Tour Type

Group Tours

Group Size

Tour Guide

Montenegro

Great Montenegro Tour: Top Guided Tour in Montenegro

TL;DR

Welcome to our Great Montenegro Tour. Get ready to experience Montenegro’s culture, history, and heritage while enjoying breathtaking landscapes. Two national parks, a bit of hiking, a boat ride, awe-inspiring tales, swimming, and much more await you on this day trip from Kotor!

Not Staying in Kotor? Pick-up and Drop-offs are available from Budva, Tivat, Perast, Risan, and Herceg Novi!

Welcome to our Great Montenegro Tour

Things to note
DURATION:	Up to 13 hours
INCLUDED	Full-day transport by mini-bus or mini-van, Boat ride on the River of Crnojević at Lake Skadar National Park, Professional English-speaking tour guide
NOT INCLUDED	Entrance fees (16€ total – two NP and mausoleum) Food and drinks (breakfast from 7€; lunch from 18€) Kotor Cable Car ride: 12-14€ for children 2-12 years old; 20-25€ for adults (price varies due to seasonality), tips for the guide
WHAT TO BRING	Water, Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Towel, Camera Bring some warmer clothing if you’re joining our tour in the pre/post-summer season.
HIGHLIGHTS	Old Austro-Hungarian road, Cable Car, Njeguši village (during pre/post high season), traditional breakfast, Lovćen NP, the mausoleum of Peter II Petrović Njegoš, Old Royal Capital Cetinje, River of Crnojević, traditional lunch, boat ride, Saint Stefan island photo stop Stopping at St. Stefan might be impossible in July, August, and September, due to traffic jams. Please note that, due to a detour in case of cable car use, Njeguši village will be excluded from the itinerary
CABLE CAR	The cable car might stop briefly if the wind picks up during the ride. Not climatized
Recommended for hotel and hostel guests. The best tour choice for first-time visitors!

Discover Montenegro on the Great Montenegro Tour

The Great Montenegro Tour is a full-day adventure designed to showcase Montenegro’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture—all in one unforgettable experience.

Your journey begins with a climb to Lovćen National Park, either via cable car or the historic Austro-Hungarian road, offering breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor along the way. At the top, enjoy a traditional breakfast and a short hike to Lake Peak (Jezerski Vrh) to visit the impressive Njegoš Mausoleum, Montenegro’s highest and home to the iconic statue of Petar Petrović Njegoš, surrounded by panoramic mountain vistas. On a clear day, you can even spot neighboring countries and the Italian coastline.

Next, explore the Old Royal Capital Cetinje on a walking tour, experiencing Montenegro’s cultural and historical heart. Highlights include historic monasteries, royal palaces, and architectural treasures that tell the story of Montenegro’s past.

The tour continues with a stop at Pavlova Strana viewpoint, offering a postcard-perfect photo opportunity, followed by a serene visit to the Crnojević River in Lake Skadar National Park. Enjoy a riverside lunch and a peaceful boat ride through lush landscapes, spotting abundant wildlife and native vegetation.

Finally, the tour concludes with a visit to the iconic St. Stefan, Montenegro’s famous island and luxury resort, before returning to Kotor with memories of a day filled with scenic beauty, cultural insight, and unforgettable experiences.

Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour combines mountains, history, lakes, rivers, and coastal charm. Truly a Great Montenegro tour, in a single day.

Details

The BEST of Montenegro on a full-day trip from Kotor! We’ll visit the lofty heights of Lovćen Mountain, taking a Cable Car for breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor, followed by a traditional breakfast at Njeguši village.

We leave our office in Kotor's Old Town at 9:00 a.m. to begin our journey. We will ride the Cable Car to Lovćen Mountain, which provides breathtaking views of the Old Austro-Hungarian serpentine route from 1884 and the Bay of Kotor. If the weather makes the Cable Car journey impractical, we'll take the ancient winding route, pausing to take in breathtaking vistas of Boka Bay.

Arrival at breakfast place (Njeguši village during pre/post high season)

After hiking some 450 steps, we're officially at the highest Mausoleum in the world! Get ready to explore the Mausoleum - the resting place of Petar Petrović Njegoš II, and do a famous jumping photo from the most famous viewpoint in Montenegro.

Rich in culture, history, and heritage, Cetinje is a must-see place - especially for those visiting Montenegro for the first time.

After a short ride from Cetinje and stopping at one of the most famous viewpoints in Montenegro - Pavlova Strana, we arrive at the River of Crnojević - one of the smallest yet, the village with a rich history, here we are having our lunch break, followed by an incredible boat ride.

With all the experiences behind us, we will drive towards St. Stefan via Cetinje and enjoy an incredible panoramic view of Budva.

Renowned for its beauty and many visits from Hollywood A-listers, the St. Stefan photo stop is the perfect ending to a fantastic day.

Success! Our day trip returns to Kotor.