Montenegro sailing tour

Proposed Itinerary

DAY 1 — TIVAT & PORTO MONTENEGRO

Arrival and transfer from the airport (Tivat, Podgorica, Dubrovnik) to the harbour. Embark the vessel at 17:00, settle into your cabin, and enjoy a welcome drink and dinner.

Dinner and overnight anchor at the dock in Porto Montenegro.

 

 

DAY 2 — TIVAT & BUDVA

Delve into Montenegro’s sailing history at the Maritime Heritage Museum. Learn about Tivat’s early navy days and gain a historical perspective on your surroundings before we set sail.

 

Enjoy lunch on board the ship as we sail south and stop at Dobra Luka Bay for an afternoon swim. On our way to Budva, we will stop at Jaz beach, which is famous for its sandy shores. 

 

The rest of the day will be dedicated to exploring Budva, one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. Approximately 2,500 years old, Budva is home to some of the most wondrous churches in this part of Europe.

Dinner and overnight anchored in Budva.

DAY 3 — BUDVA - PETROVAC - SVETI STEFAN

After breakfast in Budva, we sail south to Petrovac, a small city with a rich and exciting history. Enjoy lunch aboard the ship then go for a swim in Lucice Bay, which offers a quiet sandy beach. In the afternoon, we will anchor in front of Sveti Stefan, a fortified

island village. Sveti Stefan was a favourite hangout for sixties film stars and royalty like Sophia Loren, Doris Day and Princess Margaret. Dinner will be served on board, looking out to the twinkling lights of Sveti Stefan island.

 

Dinner and overnight anchored in Sveti Stefan.

 

DAY 4 — SVETI STEFAN - TRSTENO BAY - BIGOVA

After a scenic breakfast, we sail in the direction of the Lustica Peninsula. Enjoy lunch and swimming in Trsteno Bay, a protected bay with shallow waters. By late afternoon, we will arrive in Bigova, an authentic fishing village where you can enjoy the traditional flavours of Adriatic cuisine in one of the oldest fish tavernas. 

Dinner on your own in Bigova. Overnight docked or anchored in Bigova depending on availability.

 

DAY 5 — BIGOVA

 

Enjoy a full-day inland tour highlighting the best of Montenegro! 

 

The day begins with a visit to Njeguši village and a pitstop at a local smokehouse serving traditional ham and cheese. Passing through the picturesque Lovćen National Park, we will reach the Njegoš Mausoleum perched atop Mount Lovćen. Next, we will explore Cetinje, the Old Royal Capital of Montenegro. After a walking tour and some free time, we will drive to Rijeka Crnojevic in Skadar Lake National Park. Experience the park with a boat trip across Skadar lake, lunch, and wine tasting. To cap the day, we will take a scenic coastal drive to Kotor with possible stops at Budva, Jaz Beach, and St. Stefan.

 

Proposed Itinerary:

 

08:00 – 09:00 Drive to Njeguši via 25 serpentines, 2 photo breaks

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast, smokehouse visit, spending time with locals

10:00 – 10:30 Drive through Lovćen National Park, photo stops

10:30 – 11:30 Njegoš Mausoleum visit atop Mount Lovcen (1656m altitude)

11:30 – 12:00 Drive to Cetinje

12:00 – 13:00 Visit of Cetinje, city walk and some free time

13:00 – 13:30 Drive to Rijeka Crnojevic

13:30 – 16:30 Time in Rijeka Crnojevic, boat trip, photo sessions, lunch

and wine tasting

16:30 – 18:00 Coastal drive to Kotor (optional stops in Budva, Jaz beach

for swimming or photo stop in front of St. Stefan)

Overnight in Bigova.

 

DAY 6 — BIGOVA - PERAST - KOTOR  

 

After breakfast, we set sail into the magnificent Boka Bay (Bay of Kotor). Spend the morning exploring Perast, a historic sailing town of narrow cobbled streets, Baroque palaces, and Captain’s mansions.

It is situated across Our Lady of the Rocks, a manmade island built in the 15th century. Legend has it that two brothers from Perast discovered a painting of Our Lady. They piled rocks around the site and built a chapel dedicated to the Mother of God. Enter the island’s church and museum and learn about Fasinada, the annual custom of sinking rocks that expands the island each year.

Enjoy lunch on board as we sail through the calm waters of Boka Bay. By early afternoon, we will reach the port of Kotor, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site dramatically set between sparkling waters and fortified cliffs.

 

Dinner and overnight anchored in Kotor.

DAY 7 — KOTOR 

 

Discover the wonders of Kotor with a morning walking tour then enjoy a free day in the city!

 

A walking tour will introduce you to the history, architecture, and heritage of Kotor, a marvellously preserved medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage site. This tour covers all of the major landmarks including the Square of Arms, Clock Tower, Old Town Hall. The tour also includes significant churches, cathedrals, and palaces from various eras.  

 

Dinner and overnight anchored in Kotor.

 

DAY 8 — KOTOR-NORTH

Ostrog Monastery and Piva mountains

08:00 – 09:45 Ride up to Ostrog monastery 
09:45 – 10:30 Time in the monastery with your guide
10:30 – 12:30 Ride trough to Piva monastery and some time there
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch near the monastery with nice view of the Piva river
14:00 – 16:00 Ride through the heart of Durmitor national park with many photo opportunities.
Overnight in Zabljak - National park Durmitor

 

DAY 9 — Durmitor National Park

08:00 – 10:30 Walk around Black lake, the largest lake in Durmitor national park
10:30 – 10:00 Ride to the Tara river bridge 
10:00 – 11:00 Time on the bridge (optional zip line)
11:30 – 13:00 Ride around Durmitor national park, stops next to Riblje and Vrazje lake
13:00 – 14:30 Time in Curevac, easy hike to the best view point of the Tara river canyon 
14:30 – 16:00 Lunch time

 

 

DAY 10 — DEPARTURE  

Transfer to the airport (Tivat, Podgorica, or Dubrovnik).

 

*Our tours are flexible to accommodate your interests. Please speak to us at the time of booking should you wish to make adjustments to the proposed itineraries. 

Price on request!