10 Cultural Tours in Cetinje That You Shouldn't Miss

On this trip you will have a chance to visit Ostrog monastery, the most important pilgrimage site in Montenegro. One of the most popular attractions away from the coast, is situated in central Montenegro. On your way to the monastery, you will have some great photo opportunities above Boka Bay, and near Slano Lake. You will spend some time with your guide in the monastery, before proceeding to Skadar Lake NP. Rijeka Crnojevića is a hidden pearl of Montenegro. The visit was planned as a set of activities: one-hour boat ride, walk through the  nature areas over there, and taking photos of, by the most of my tourists, most beautiful nature sight in Montenegro. It’s also planned to have a lunch in the fish restaurant whose offer is based on a tasting of local fish specialties (fish soup is great;)) and of course, the inevitable Montenegrin wines made from the finest varieties of grapes from this region.

Inclusions: Licensed guide with great local knowledge, Private transportation by modern cars, vans or minibuses., Llunch with drinks, Boat ride on Skadar lake, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenirs

Our guests consider this trip to be the best in our offer, so that's the reason we named it this way. This is a great opportunity to feel old Montenegro and taste the traditional food in the mountain but close to the coastline and with a view of the Boka Bay... The first viewpoint of the tour is above the Jaz beach in Budva Riviera. The Riviera is the most beautiful part of the coast, so we will stay here for a while visiting the old town of Budva and take a shot of the island Sveti Stefan. Then, we go up the hill to the old Royal Capital of Montenegro from where the road leads us to the village of Njegusi and a chance to taste local cuisine. Via a famous road with its 25 serpentine enchanting views of the Boka Bay we head back to the shore.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

This tour combines some of the lesser known countries in the Balkans; Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro, by trying to show the best each of these countries offers. Albania offers a mixture of cultural elements with 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a rich archaeological legacy. Macedonia offers some of the most excellent religious relics, with Ohrid having the biggest Icon museum in the region as well as many beautiful churches. This theme is carried over into Kosovo the newest state in Europe, where we combine religious monuments with tasting of wine and local foods. The Tour will end up in Montenegro which has made a name for itself based on its wild natural beauty.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 13 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes

This tour is a great choice for all who want to feel real Montenegro and find out more about the locals, typical Montenegrins and taste some traditional products as well as enjoy nature. The beautiful monastery of Cetinje, originally built by Ivan Crnojević in the 15th century is one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in the country. After exploring the town we drive through National Park Lovcen, up to the mountain and climb to the top of Mount Lovćen to the mausoleum. We will cross 461 steps and we'll get to the altitude 1660m. A view of the Skadar Lake, Kotor Bay, the mountains in the north of Montenegro will leave you breathless. The price includes the ticket for mausoleum.

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Souvenirs, extra activities and food/snacks

In one day you will see Cetinje - Old Royal Capital of Montenegro, Njegusi village - the birthplace of Petar Petrovic Njegos, also known by traditional Montenegrin specialities - prosciutto, homemade cheese, brandy and honey, you will drive by Lovcen serpentines - road attraction which merges Njegusi village and Kotor. You will also visit Kotor which is under the UNESCO protection and Budva - Montenegrin metropolis of tourism. Cetinje is the old Kingdom of Montenegro. It was founded in the 15th century and became the center of Montenegrin life and its culture. Today it is a city museum with beautiful monuments, promenades and nature under the huge mountain Lovcen. Kotor was nominated for the title of the best European destination in 2019, following the results achieved in 2018 at a competition conducted by European Best Destinations - EBD. Budva is a tourist center, a monumental resort, a city theater and a prestigious town on the tourist map of Europe and the world.

Inclusions: Driving by car, van or tourist class bus, Licensed tourist guide in English, All Fees and Taxes, Travel insurance, Food tasting in the village of Njeguši - in the oldest tavern of this type in Montenegro - 1881, Visit to King Nikola's Museum

Exclusions: Food and drink during the tour, Other non-program costs, Visits to restaurants and bars, Travel health insurance - optional

Cetinje is the old Kingdom of Montenegro. It was founded in the 15th century and became the center of Montenegrin life and its culture. Today it is a city museum with beautiful monuments, promenades and nature under the huge mountain Lovćen. Cetinje is the former capital of Montenegro. During King Nikola, numerous embassies of different countries were built in this city, giving the city a specific appearance. The most important monument of the town is Cetinje Monastery built in 1701 - dedicated to the birth of the Virgin. Lovćen is the symbol of Montenegro and its freedom . The mountain is located at 1749 m above sea level, and in 1952, it was declared a national park. On one of the peaks of Lovćen, Jezerski vrh - 1675 m above sea level, there is a Mausoleum, dedicated to Petar II Petrović Njegoš bishop, ruler, thinker and poet, one of the most important figures of Montenegrin history. This place, this great man has chosen for his life for his eternal rest.

Inclusions: Driving by car, van or tourist class bus, All Fees and Taxes, Licensed travel guide, Travel insurance, Visit to the museum of King Nikola in Cetinje, Ticket for the National Park Lovćen, Air-conditioned vehicle, Ticket to Mausoleum

Exclusions: Food and drink during the tour, Other non-program cost, Travel health insurance - optional

Through centuries many empires came to Montenegro and many succeeded in conquering it. No wonder why there are still remains of different architectural styles standing today still. On this tour, we will guide you through stories and places that have that little “something”. Our first stop is the Old royal capital of Cetinje. It’s a living postcard with small houses, museums and a monastery from the 15th century. The next stop is, Budva old town, the simple must-see spot in Montenegro visited by all travelers but popular for locals also. Kotor old town is a medieval town with a history dating from over 1000 years B.C.Since 1979 the Kotor old town is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. On the way back we will do a photo stop above St. Stefan island, the former fishing village situated on a peninsula today is visited by Holywood stars and Royal families Skadar Lake and visiting Virpazar town once was the main marketplace of the area but today the main spot in National Park Skadar Lake.

Inclusions: Pick up,drop off, tour organization, Tourist taxes, Local guide, One bottle of water per person

Exclusions: Food and souvenirs, Alcoholic Beverages

The tour is private so it is very flexible and relaxing and the tourists may agree with the driver about stopping more times or taking more time on some spots and less on others. We are trying to create a friendly environment for guests to enjoy, see as much as possible but at the same time to avoid getting tired while visiting more places of interest during just one day. The drives between the spots are about 30-minute long, and enough time for sightseeing and exploring of the sites is ensured. Giving high importance to your comfort, we have chosen to operate the tour in Mercedes Benz V250 that offers 2 independently operated AC systems, leather seats, and special darkened windows that protect from the sun while allowing excellent visibility. WiFi is available in the car as well. Our chauffeur is an experienced driver who speaks English. For two and three person tours, we provide an Audi Q 3 with the same conditions as V250. Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected after every tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Private transportation, All mentioned attractions

Exclusions: Traditional ham and cheese, Montenegrin wine and beer

Tour Montenegro is recommended to everyone who wants to see the best of Montenegro in only one day. During the tour you will meet fascinating nature, history, tradition, cultural heritage old for a millennium, traditional food, but even modern architecture and urban life style.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Food tasting, Guide

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tip for guide

We give you a once in a lifetime experience exploring Lovcen. Your driver-guide will be waitng for you in front of a port of Kotor. You fisrt head off to see breath-taking panorama of Kotor, where you will have 10 minutes for taking pictures. After that, your driver-guide will take you to Njegusi, a village between Cetinje and Kotor where you will spend 40 minutes looking around the house of dynasty Petrovic-Njegos, a place where Montenegrin ruler Petar II Petrovic Njegos wrote all his books. When you finish touring in Njegusi, you will go to National Park Lovcen, where is mausoleum of Montenegrin ruler and poet Petar II Petrovic Njegos. There are 461 stairs to the top. You will have 1 hour free time in the park. When coming back to Kotor, your driver- guide will take you to second panoramic view, where you can see the whole bay. You then finish the tour at the starting point.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Round-trip private transfer, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities