Things to do in Virpazar, Bar Municipality: The Best Day Trips from

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

If you are a  nature lover anxious to enjoy superb lake landscapes, the Pelikan will take you to a natural gallery where you will experience magnificent lake sceneries, islets, coves, fjords, rare birds, fish and water lilies.  If you are at the same time eager to become better acquainted with the cultural and historical heritage of the area, here you have a chance to explore history, undertaking a tour of ancient sites on Lake Skadar. While you drift across the lake, forts and monasteries pass before your eyes one after the other: Grmožur, Starčevo, Lesendro, Žabljak Crnojevića and many other buildings or their remains. You will wish to take a closer look and learn something about the buildings and the people who made them and dwelt in them.  You will wish to draw near the ancient walls and hear their tale. Our tale...

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

This tour will make a connection between totally different Landscapes in one day, from the panoramic drive above the Riviera to the largest lake on Balkan peninsula. The journey begins with a panoramic ride around the coast, first photo stop is above the famous Sveti Stefan City - Hotel with its unique architecture and location, then after a short drive we arrive at Manastir Reževići with a occasionall peaceful walk around it's garden. The path leads us further to Petrovacka Gora, in a beautiful panoramic ride high above the Riviera, while the road is taking us to our main event of the day - visitation of the Skadar Lake and the old fisherman's village Virpazar, starting point of all the cruises on the Lake. After a light walk through the village you'll embark on a boat trip in a unique lake ride where you're going to realize why it is also called the 'International Birds Airport'. .

Inclusions: All taxes fees and handling charges, Transportation in a luxurious car in order to tourism standards, National Park fees, Hotel / port/ accommodation pick up and drop off, Private tour, English speaking professional driver, Arrangement of boat trip, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Botles of fresh water and soft drink, per person

Exclusions: Any personal purchases or expenses, Lunch

This tour will make a connection between totally different adventures and Landscapes in one day, to the panoramic drive above the Riviera, then to the largest lake on Balkan peninsula. Drive through Royal Park in direction of St. Stefan with a photo stop near famous town hotel and a visit card of Montenegro. Reach the starting point for all cruises on the lake through Moutain Paštovska gora with nice view on both sea and lake coastline. Have a free time in fishermen’s settlement Virpazar and after a break, take a boat trip on the Skadar Lake enjoying in birds watching in this true “bird’s paradise”.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, 1 hour boat trip around Skadar Lake , Botles of fresh water per person included, waiting for you in the car, Soda/Pop

Exclusions: Guests can choose to have lunch on the lake banks or somewhere else, waiting time 1 hour included, Any other personal costs or expences

Montenegrin history is amazing. Tour starts from hotel by car pickup and goes first to the village Karuc, an old fisherman village which is now touristic place. There is and old abandoned house of St Petar Cetinjski, and nice restaurant for morning coffee. From this place we would continue to one view point where you can see one of the most amazing picture in Montenegro and late we go to touristic village River Crnojevica, one of the first Montenegrin settlement where now lives just few families. From this place we continue to Macalov brijeg, small bar with view point on Skadar lake and have short break for domestic juice or drink. After that we continue to the village Virpazar, visit fort Besac and have story about National park Skadar lake. After short visit we would continue to village Zabljak Crnojevica, where is the abandoned castle of first Montenegrin ruling family Crnojevici and later to have lunch in local restaurant. When you get ready we will take you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Karuc village and Macalov brijeg, Lunch is at the end in Zabljak Crnojevica, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour guide

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We are starting the trip to Skadar Lake National Park and Virpazar town. Skadar Lake is a paradise for fishermen, bird lovers, nature lovers and devotees of culture and historical monuments. The boat ride here is really spectacular here. To full feel your senses we will visit the family winery and taste three kinds of wine, rakija-grappa, homemade bread, prosciutto, cheese, and more dishes of the home and learn about it by the local winemaker. People here are proud of their products and you will see (taste) why. This tour will leave you with the strong impressions of Montenegrin nature food and lifestyle.

Inclusions: Snacks and wine in winery, Private transportation, Tour organization, Guide, Pick up and drop off, All Fees and Taxes, Wine and grappa-rakija, Homemade bread, prosciutto, cheeses, small family dish surprises, ...

Exclusions: Souvenirs

Wine lovers, but even those who are not, without doubt will we delighted with this trip. We have chosen carefully wine producers, and they are far more than that. People whom you will meet on this trip are in love with their vineyards and with special attention they treat their wines. This is much more than just a trip. It is story of love, tradition, history, geography, and is not of a commercial character because only those who are ready to deal with its real sense.

Inclusions: Wine tasting produced by the wineries we visit., Served national specialties: ham, cheese, olives., Air-conditioned vehicle, Licensed guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal expenses

One of the most memorable experience you can have in Montenegro is the centuries-old road that connects Lake Skadar with the eastern part of our Adriatic Coast. You will enjoy incredible panoramic views of the lake, visit to its old villages and sample local products characteristic of this region, and finish the tour with the sunny Adriatic zone with its mile’s long beach’s and old towns. When you arrive here, just breathe in the cool fresh air, enjoy great panoramas and capture the dramatic natural views with your camera. This signature tour takes you away from crowds to a place where you can relax, rejuvenate and rest.

Inclusions: Licensed tour guide, Drive in a standard sedan vehicle, Parking and all road fees, Visit to a local household at Godinje village with wine tasting and snacks

Exclusions: Drinks and snacks that you buy during the tour, visits to restaurants and bars.

Discover the magic of the biggest lake on Balkans, situated on both Montenegrin and Albanian territory. The lake is one of five National Parks in Montenegro as well as one of the most important spots for nature lovers, being the home for 930 algae species, 270 bird species, and 50 fish species. Lake history is rich and colorful as well. Many rulers and authorities were taking control over it during the time. Virpazar - a small fishing town with its charming stone houses dream nostalgically about past times and takes the breath away. Beautiful medieval secrets are embodied inside the stones of cyclopean walls of old towns Bar and Ulcinj. Don’t hesitate to reveal them!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Boat cruise with degustation, Professional licensed guide (language on demand), Guided tours in Skadar Lake National Park, Bar and Ulcinj, Entrance to Skadar Lake National Park, Entrance to Old town Bar, Hotel pick up / drop off

Exclusions: Suggestion for lunch in Old Town Bar, Ticket for Old Olive tree

This route can visit the most beautiful rural scenery in Montenegro, like oil painting everywhere, very suitable for taking pictures.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch