Day 1: Podgorica
Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat). Accommodation in 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing.
We will welcome you to the airport, and then head towards Podgorica.
Check – in hotel.
Meeting at an agreed time, and start easy walking through the city accompanied by a guide – approx. 1 hour and a half.
We start the tour from the Republic Square - the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street with nice cafes and urban look, a favorite place for young people to go out. We will see the Millennium Bridge that represents the visual identity of the city. We will visit the Sastavci or the Skaline - the oldest bridge in Podgorica, according to the historical facts that was established during the Roman rule. We will visit the Clock Tower and the Old Town located in the very heart of Podgorica which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage. The most beautiful example of architecture remaining from the Turkish period is the Clock Tower, which is a symbol of Podgorica. It still dominates the area of Old Town with its height. In the end we visit St. George Church which dates from the IX-XI century; belongs to the oldest active worship of the Christian chapel in the area of Montenegro and beyond.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Podgorica
Tivat – Porto Montenegro – Ferry - Perast – Our Lady of the Rocks – Kotor
Breakfast at the hotel.
Driving to Tivat – approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes. Arrival at the city, taking easy walk at the Pine walk street and then continuing to Porto Montenegro luxurious yacht marina. Total time in Tivat and Porto Montenegro – approx. 1 hour and 30 min.
Taking way to ferry ride. Ferry ride. Continuing drive along Boka Bay to Perast (approx. 30 min). Easy walk through this beautiful coastal city. Boat ride to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. Visiting the 15th century church and museum (approx. 1 hour). Free time for lunch – optionally.
Continuing drive to Kotor – amazing city under UNESCO protection (drive duration, approx. 30 min). Arrival at Kotor. Easy walk through its Old Town, where you can see its famous monuments and squares – the Arms Market, Saint Tryphon Cathedral and square, Saint Luke’s church and square, Maritime museum and square, Cats square. Free time. Total time in Kotor: approx. 1 hour and 30 min.
Return to Podgorica. Overnight.
Day 3: Podgorica
Tara ‘’white water’’ rafting
Departure in the early morning hours, driving towards Šćepan Polje. Duration of the journey: approx. 2 - 3 hours.
Arriving at the camp, meeting with skippers and other participants in rafting, a traditional Montenegrin breakfast at the restaurant on the riverside (approx. 1h 30 min).
Preparation for rafting - fitting with neoprene clothing and footwear, safety belts, helmets (set for Go Pro camera) – approx. 30 minutes. You can take camera and mobile phones with yourselves, because there is a safety, waterproof bag in your boats where you can leave your stuff during rapids, and use them during breaks as well as in quiet parts of the river.
Your adventure begins with short and exciting driving by off-road vehicles to the starting point of the rafting tour "Brštanovica" (approx. 40 min). When you arrive, skipper will give you all instructions that you need for rafting, so the important thing is listen to him and be careful what he will say. Also, he will inform you during the rafting before each rapid.
Rafting with pauses for swimming and photography at the most beautiful places and unavoidable most beautiful waterfall on the Tara (approx. 3 - 4 hours). Tara River seems to has white restless water stairs with beautiful, peaceful pools between rapids that allow you to rest, take a photo of its unique landscapes, or to try out swimming in crystal clear but very cold water.
Back to the camp. Traditional Montenegrin lunch (various dishes - gourmet, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other dishes of your choice + aperitif - homemade Montenegrin brandy) – approx. 1h 30 min. Almost all products are of organic origin, purchased from local breeders and manufacturers.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Podgorica
Jeep Safari - National Park Biogradska Gora – Biogradsko lake – Kolašin – Morača Monastery
Breakfast.
Driving towards Kolašin along the Morača river canyon, known as Platije. You will enjoy an amazing landscape. We will take a photo pause to capture the beauty of nature. Driving lasts approx. 1 hour 30 min.
Starting jeep safari from the city center. Then, we are going up to the ski centers at an altitude 1450m and 1600m. We will make a short break in ethno village, then continuing to the peak Zekova glava. We will come to the viewpoint Pešića lake which is located between peaks Zekova glava and Crna glava, spring of Biogradska river break, viewpoint Šiško lake, viewpoint Bendovac from which you can see amazing Biogradsko lake from birds perspective, Biogradsko lake and surrounding mountains on the palm. The viewpoint is extraordinary. Then, we go down to the Biogradsko lake (a special tourist attraction), have a walk around the lake – approx. 1 hour, and return to Kolašin. In this tour you will enjoy every view and beauty of landscapes, specificity of flora, unique rainforest, wide variety of trees, flowers, lakes, meadows...
Jeep safari tour lasts approx. 7 hours including photo breaks.
Lunch – approx. 1 hour.
Free time for sightseeing Kolašin city center – approx. 1 hour. Short stay in this area will make you feel all the benefits of an aerial spa. Mountain climates, altitude and clean air and healthy natural food, guarantee refreshment and recovery.
Driving towards the Morača Monastery - driving time around 40 min.
Arrival at the Morača monastery. Tour of the Monastery – approx. 30 min. Many visitors describe the atmosphere in the monastery as something special. There is a story that the yellow stone from which the monastery was built was brought from the village of Tušina by the formation of a column of people and the stone was passed from hand to hand.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Podgorica
Virpazar - Skadar lake cruising – Old Town Bar – Old Olive Tree - Local Traditional Winery
Breakfast at the hotel.
Driving towards Skadar Lake about – approx. 30 min.
Arrival at Virpazar, a fishing village with charming stone houses. A short walk. Free time for climbing on the Besac fortress - the most attractive viewpoint on the Skadar Lake, or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants – optionally (approx. 20 min).
Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 1hour and 30 minutes. You will see fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take swim in the lake.
Continuing drive to the Old Town Bar – approx. 30 min.
Visiting one of the oldest archaeological sites in the world. Old Olive Tree visit – total approx.1 h.
Continuing drive to the local winery – approx. 1 hour. Visit to the traditional winery in the ’homeland of grape’ – Crmnica region.
Wine tasting – three types of wine - approx. 45 min.
Lunch in the winery or at the restaurant – approx. 1 hour.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 6:
Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat)
Breakfast. Check – out. Free time. Transfer to the airport or port.
