Great Montenegro Tour
Recommended for hotel and hostel guests
OVERVIEW
The BEST of Montenegro in a one day escorted tour! We’ll take you to the lofty heights of Lovćen Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor and traditional breakfast at Njeguši village. Next stop is conquering the excuisite Lake peak at 1.700 meters and visit to world’s highest mousoleum. Drive down to the Old Royal Capital Cetinje, lunch break and a scenic boat ride on the Crnojević River. For the end of the day we stop for a photo of the most famous island Saint Stefan. A full day of exceptionally memorable highlights.
Check why this tour is everyone’s first choice!
THINGS TO NOTE!
- REQUIRED: 4 people minimum, everyone can participate
- DURATION: up to 12 hours
- INCLUDED: full day transport by mini-bus or mini-van, boat ride on the River of Crnojević, professional tour guide in English language
- NOT INCLUDED: entrance fees (7€ total – two NP and mausoleum), food and drinks (breakfast 3,5€; lunch from 8€)
- WHAT TO BRING: water, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, camera (warmer clothing for months other than summer)
- HIGHLIGHTS: Old Austro-Hungarian road, Njeguši village, traditional breakfast, Lovćen NP, mausoleum of Peter II Petrović Njegoš, Old Royal Capital Cetinje, River of Crnojević, traditional lunch, boat ride, Saint Stefan island photo stop
Meeting point is in front of "360 Monte" Travel Agency office in the Old Town of Kotor.
To check exact location on a map, please click HERE.We start from our meeting point at 8:30 am.
In order to reach the amazing views of the Bay of Kotor and conquer Lovćen Mountain we take the famous Old Austro-Hungarian road from 1884. The road has 25 serpentines and each one will lift us up higher for a better view. After a short ride we pull over for a photo stop at the 5th serpentine to hopefully capture the morning sunshine above the Bay of Kotor.
As we continue with the road, in all its majestic beauty, Boka Bay spreads entirely below us. It is listed among the 25 most beautiful bays in the world. Often referred to as the Europe’s southernmost fjord and you’ll now fully understand why!
It’s often referred to as the Europe’s southernmost fjord. You’ll now fully understand why!
Old Austro-Hungarian Road
Our second photo stop is at the 25th serpentine, where from about 1.000 meters above sea level you can capture truly breathtaking photos.
Boka Bay view from 25th serpentine – Deep morning thoughts: What’s for breakfast?
After admiring the magnificent Bay of Kotor, we continue our Great Montenegro tour over the slopes of Mt. Lovćen to reach the most famous village in Montenegro - Njeguši, where the best prosciutto (smoked ham) in the region is produced.
Along our winding road path we pass a number of original 300+ year old Montenegrin stone houses. Don’t be surprised to see cows and goats grazing, resting, running around or even blocking the road in the surrounding fields and slopes.
Around 10.00 am everybody should be ready for a short breakfast/snack at the oldest restaurant in Montenegro - first opened in 1881.
Prosciutto time!
Prosciutto - traditional smoked ham of Montenegro
But before you grab a bite, your guide will invite you to enjoy a free traditional RAKIJA shot (strong local brandy), just to start your day off better
After a short rest and excellent traditional food, we’ll be ready to continue our Great Montenegro tour towards the Lovćen peaks. In order to conquer this "Sea of rocks", we’ll drive through the National Park of Lovćen and reach the well-known Lake Peak located at the altitude of 1.660 meters.
Mt Lovćen, Lake Peak
Statue of Peter II Petrović Njegoš, golden ceiling in the background
On top of the second highest and imposing peak of Lovćen sits the officially highest mausoleum in the world - where the greatest Montenegrin ruler and poet Petar II Petrović Njegoš rests in peace.
After climbing 461 steps, we’ll finally get to see the huge statue of the ruler made by world renowed sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
This art masterpiece was made from one piece of granite, which originally weighed 50 tons!
When the statue was finished in 1974, it stood 4 meters high and weighed 29 tons.
The ceiling is covered with 200,000 gold pieces that together produce one spacious 18 kg golden mosaic.
Time to capture a famous jumping photo!
Lake Peak, 1.660 meters
Master level of meditation
After climbing and jumping around we’ll have a rest during our scenic drive from the mountain towards the Old Royal Capital Cetinje. On our way down we’ll be passing Ivanova Korita village, which possesses the only fresh water spring in the entire Lovćen range.
This devil sign is completely unintentional, Štirovnik peak in the background
Around 1:30 pm we arrive at Cetinje, which was first founded in the 15th century. It is a town of immense historical heritage. It became the center for Montenegrin life through being both a cradle of Montenegrin culture and Orthodox religious center. The authentic Montenegrin architecture will serve as a time-machine that will take us through its rich history.
Detail from one villa at Cetinje
Aligned with bright colored houses we’ll also see former embassies from the past century proudly decorating the main street of this royal city. During the walking tour the guide will lead you through the most important monuments that are distinguished by their beauty and historical relevance - Monastery of Cetinje, King Nikola’s Palace, Court Church at Ćipur, and Biljarda (residence of Peter II Petrović Njegoš) where we enter to see concrete relief of Montenegro built by Austro-Hungarian army during WWI.
Church on Ćipur
After forming a basic picture of Montenegrin history, we continue towards the Crnojević River for some astonishing photo shots, scenic boat ride, and, a timely lunch break!
On our way to this wild and diverse natural oasis, the biggest lake in Balkans appears – Skadar Lake (70% in Montenegro, fully protected as National Park - 30% balance being in Albania). Known as a refuge for birds and fish, this place offers a unique insight into Montenegrin wildlife.
River of Crnojević, one of the most famous pictures of Montenegro
Heading from the heights of Lovćen towards Skadar’s crypto-depression we lose the lake from our sight - but no worries - soon you’ll be charmed by a flowing river which captures one the most popular postcard views in Montenegro.
Our 3.00 pm lunch stop with a quiet river view is refreshing, even in summer months when the temperature of the river rises.
River Town with Danilo's Bridge from 1853.
After enjoying delicious local food we proceed to our scenic and relaxing boat ride. As the Crnojević River contributes directly to Skadar Lake, we’ll get the sense of the similar lush vegetation, water lilies and dynamic bird life as if we were at the lake itself.
The best unlabeled wines in Montenegro are made in Skadar Lake region... As you can see from our smiles.
If you were wondering why you were bringing your swimming suits – we believe that you got your answer
Everybody cannonball jump!
After enjoying delicious local food we proceed to our scenic and relaxing boat ride. As the Crnojević River contributes directly to Skadar Lake, we’ll get the sense of the similar lush vegetation, water lilies and dynamic bird life as if we were at the lake itself.
Voting not to come back on the boat
It’s already 5:30 pm and time to hit the road towards the best known island in Montenegro, luxury resort of Saint Stefan for a photo stop!
Saint Stefan
Big attraction on the Riviera of Budva is Sveti Stefan. The former fishing village situated on a peninsula became an exclusive luxury hotel-town 50 years ago where non guests are not allowed to enter.
The island itself is natural, but the town at it was built for the first time in the 15th century to protect Turkish and pirate invaders from conquering.
We have just enough time to enjoy the beauty of the island and to caption it on a photo. Then, on our way back to Kotor we have possible drop-off stop in Budva for all who maybe want to end their tour here.
Bye bye St. Stefan! Time to go back to Kotor!
7.30 pm is the right time for tour reflections while driving along with the sunset towards Kotor. We’ll finish our Great Montenegro Tour around 8.00 pm.
When applying, please consider that due to summer traffic jam and unpredictable delays on sights, the returning time could be later than proposed.
We always do our best to respect the time schedule.
Thank you.
Itinerary
08.30 am Start from Kotor
10.00 am Arrival at Njegusi village, breakfast break
12.00 am Visit to the mausoleum, Lovćen National Park
01.45 pm Arrival at Cetinje, walking tour
03.00 pm Arrival at River of Crnojević, lunch break
04.00 pm Boat ride, swimming (depending on the temperature)
05.30 pm Drive to St Stefan (via Cetinje), photo stop above Budva
07.00 pm St Stefan photo stop
07.30 pm Return to Kotor
08.00 pm Finish in the Old Town of Kotor
SEE YOU ON THE TOUR!
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15.03.2018 - 15.05.2018
It was great and professional service. I would have liked to hear more history from the tour guide, but otherwise it was fun and comfortable.
Great
A must-experience tour filled with great information, laughter, and comradery! Our fantastic tour guide Jelena was a constant source of good spirits and tips about where the best photos can be taken! In fact, she even took some of them for us, and expertly so. This was one of our group’s favorite experiences on our Croatia-Montenegro vacation and we are determined to return! Thank you!
A MUST-EXPERIENCE TOUR FILLED WITH GREAT INFORMATION, LAUGHTER, AND COMRADERY! OUR FANTASTIC TOUR GUIDE JELENA WAS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF GOOD SPIRITS AND TIPS ABOUT WHERE THE BEST PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN! IN FACT, SHE EVEN TOOK SOME OF THEM FOR US, AND EXPERTLY SO. THIS WAS ONE OF OUR GROUP’S FAVORITE EXPERIENCES ON OUR CROATIA-MONTENEGRO VACATION AND WE ARE DETERMINED TO RETURN! THANK YOU!
really enjoyed. We had OGNIJ (sorry if I got the spelling wrong) as our tour guide. He's quite enthusiastic and energetic, cheeky & funny but also friendly, respectful & helpful. Also good that the brochure tells you exactly what additional costs will be incurred (Appreciate the honesty). breakfast could be better value, but GENEROUS wine option HELPED!! great sights, great guide, GREAT TOUR :-)
WHAT A good choice this was to explore the history and stunning countryside with such an enthusiastic and informative guide. The whole day was varied and fascinating. Our guide was good humoured, knowleable, empatheatic, and was a credit to his country in a very professional manner. I would love to return to try out the other tours. Excellent English and keen to engage with clients.
THank you so much for an amazing tour, we really got to experience all that montenegro has to offer. Our tour guide was brilliant and we couldnt have aSked for more!
Best tour i've been on in europe so far! We covered so many things but jt didn't feel ruShed.
ABSOLUTELY fantastic trip! Our guide jelena was extremyly nice and personable but knowledgABle at the same time. You couldnt get a bEtter trip! If you want a great varieTy book this trip and you Wont regret it. It is a long trip but we took our 12 year old and he absolutely loved it! I couldnt recommend it more !
We will arrive at kotor on 4 April afternoon . We have only two person but we want to join 1 day tour, (great Montenegro tour .) Can you register it for us first?\r\nDoes your company is the same regiment as the youth hostel's of kotor 1 day tour? \r\n Why the price is not the same ? Your price €39 but their price is €35 \r\nMay I ask if the weather in no good will you cancel the tour and refund the money to us ?
Dear, We had small technical issue with our email address. I hope that you received my email. Sorry for the inconvenience. You can also reach me on this phone number +38267839882 via Viber or WhatsApp. Have a nice day.
I try to send email to info@360monte.me 1 week ago but i still didn't get responds. Contact via phone is the only way to book the tour??
Hi, what is the mode of transport used for this tour? I would also be looking at booking for 2 people - is it possible to join another group to make the maximum 4 person requirement? Thanks.
we have luxury merzedes vans. Yes its possible, please contact us directly.
Is it possible to book for 3 people? How much waling is there to do?
yes its possible, please contact directly.
just to say thx Jelena! Finest guide we ever had!
Was on this tour earlier this month. Weather was not a best but guide was amazing and put weather in second plan completely. Tour as tour was great, saw and learnt a lot. I really liked it.
Thx so much , hope to see you again!
Fantastic tour,thank you so much for a great day.