The advantage of Montenegro as a resort is a combination of active and relaxing holidays at sea. After 1-2 days on the beach, you will want to see the sights of the country, learn about its historical past. The best option is to study tours with excursions to Montenegro from a tour operator. With the right approach, you can create an optimal program.
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Canyons of Montenegro
One of the longest and most interesting tours with excursions to Montenegro is a visit to the canyons. In 14 hours, tourists will have to overcome about 500 km along winding mountain roads, where amazing views open up around every turn. The advantages of this route are visiting many sights of the country, the opportunity to see the wonderful world of the mountainous Balkans.
The excursion program “Canyons” with departure from Budva consists of visiting such places:
- Collection and departure from Budva .
- Visit to the panoramic observation deck next to the island of Sveti Stefan.
- Passage through the Sozina tunnel.
- Crossing the city of Virpazar .
- Views of Skadar Lake, without stopping for inspection.
- Vintage Ford Lesendro .
- Settlement of Vranina .
- Travel near Podgorica .
- At the canyon of the Moraca River , breakfast, a short rest for 15 minutes, where you can take good photos and videos.
- Stay at the observation deck over the Tara River.
- Inspection of the Dzhurdzhevich bridge , once the highest in Europe.
- Stay on the Black Lake for about 1 hour.
- Lunch in the small town of Zabljak .
- Then we cross the canyon of the river Komarnica , the towns of Zabljak and Lake Spansko .
- Ostrog Monastery without visiting it.
- Return to Budva .
The price of a group excursion to the canyons is 40 €. It is recommended to take warm clothes with you, comfortable shoes for walking in nature, swimming accessories for those who want to swim in the lakes. Tours with excursions to Montenegro can be ordered in advance or choose a program at the place. They usually last one day.
In order to make the rest of the canyons of the country convenient and inexpensive, it is recommended to take the right seats on the bus, not to order a lot of food in restaurants and cafes, and take more drinking water with you.
Rafting on the Tara River
Fans of outdoor activities in Montenegro are recommended to try their hand at an extreme excursion – rafting on the Tara River. It passes through the deepest canyon in Europe. The water in the river is of amazing purity and transparency – in the deepest places you can see the bottom.
For a tour with excursions to Montenegro and rafting on the Tara River, you should choose one of two routes:
- from the village of Brštanovica to the village of Shepčan Polje;
- from Slavista to the village of Shepchan Pole.
On the way, tourists can see the famous Lyutintsy waterfall , pass under a large bridge on the Tara River. In calm places you can swim, but you need to remember that the water temperature even in summer does not exceed +10°C.
Tips from experienced travelers:
- during the period from April to May the flow is very fast, rafting is recommended only for experienced athletes;
- be sure to hire a guide who knows potentially dangerous places on the river;
- before the start of the rafting, you do not need to eat a lot, at the end of it a hearty lunch will be provided;
- the price of rafting on the Tara River is 85 Euro per person.
You can buy a two-day tour with excursions to Montenegro, which includes a stop in the village, sightseeing. Its price is from 100 Euros for 1 person. This can be done in Moscow or any other city. The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation and length of stay.
Skadar Lake
Skadar Lake is the largest freshwater reservoir in Montenegro. The area is 475 km², formed by the confluence of six rivers. The lake is a national nature reserve, it is home to unique species of animals, birds and fish.
A tour with excursions to Montenegro to Skadar Lake in Montenegro begins with a visit to a small village. There is also a pier from which boats leave. Depending on the cost of the excursion, the program includes meals on the boat during the walk.
Excursion program on Skadar Lake.
- Collection at the pier, accommodation in a boat.
- Following a small river to the lake.
- Inspection of the monastery Kom.
- Visit to the village of Zabljak-Tsrnoevich .
- Walk through the village-reserve Karuch .
- Return to the pier, lunch.
It is recommended to bring bathing suits, towels, change of clothes. Estimated cost of the excursion on Skadar Lake is from 25 € per person.
Monastery Ostrog
The current Ostrog Monastery is located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, in the valley of the Zeta River. 12 monks live permanently on its territory. The complex consists of two monasteries – upper and lower. They are connected by a narrow path, and if a real pilgrimage is planned, you need to go along it all the way.
An excursion to the Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro can be educational or pilgrimage. You should familiarize yourself with the rules of conduct on its territory, find out the program of the visit, and analyze the proposals.
Tips for tourists who decide to buy a tour to the Ostrog Monastery from Budva or another resort town in the agency:
- at the height of the tourist season, large queues gather at the relics and shrines of the monastery;
- you can make notes for health or for the dead and give them to a local monk;
- distance from Budva to Ostrog Monastery – 107 km;
- it is recommended to take more drinking water with you;
- the optimal time for an independent visit is after 6 pm, when the main flow of tourists dries up.
A guide in Montenegro during the trip will tell you many interesting facts about the Ostrog Monastery. The average price of a group tour in 2018 will be about 25 Euros, discounts are provided for group applications. Tickets for visiting museums must be paid separately.
Cetinje Monastery
When planning a monastery tour to the shrines of Montenegro, you should definitely visit the Cetinje Monastery. It is located near Mount Eagle Cross. The last reconstruction was carried out in 1927, as a result of which the architectural complex received its final form. It consists of a large bell tower, the residence of the metropolitan and several outbuildings. There are museums on its territory, their visit is included in the cost of the tour with excursions to Montenegro.
Features of the excursion program to the Cetinje Monastery in Montenegro from a hotel or villa:
- appearance must comply with the rules: shorts, swimwear are prohibited, women must have their heads covered;
- souvenirs, candles can be bought at the local church shop;
- you should definitely see the right hand of St. John the Baptist, a beautiful carved iconostasis, a landscape map of Montenegro;
- indoor video and photography is prohibited.
Services are held at 5:00, 6:30 and 17:00. The Cetinje Monastery can be reached from Budva by bus. The fare is 2.5 euros. The search will be short.
Individual tours with excursions to Montenegro are compiled based on the wishes of tourists. An experienced guide will help you plan all trips correctly, tell you what things are best to take with you. But the cost of such excursions is higher than that of group tours by 100-200%. It is possible to order a trip from Albania or Bosnia.