Old Montenegro Tour

6 Hours

Perfect for history lovers, this tour combines some of the most culturally rich destinations in Montenegro: Njeguši, Cetinje, and Kotor.

Begin the day with a panoramic drive to Njeguši, a traditional village between Cetinje and Kotor. The road between Njeguši and Kotor was constructed in the late 19th century and climbs from 0 to 1,100m in 25 serpentines. It offers various stunning views of the sparkling Bay of Kotor and the Old Town of Kotor, providing excellent photo opportunities.

Passing the famous Mount Lovcen, we will reach Njeguši, a culturally rich town in the territory of old Montenegro. It is also where the rulers of the Petrovic dynasty were born. There, you will taste local products such as smoked ham, cheese, and grape brandy at Kod Pera na Bukovicu, a 136-year-old restaurant in Njeguši.
Members of the family-run restaurant will also give a tour of their smokehouse and explain the traditional process of smoking ham.

During the Ottoman period, the only road connecting Cetinje and Kotor passed through Njegusi, making it a centre for history and tradition. We will follow this scenic mountain road to Cetinje, the old royal capital of Montenegro, and embark on a walking tour. Due to Cetinje’s authentic architecture and density of historic buildings, it has been dubbed “museum city”.

The journey back to Kotor will take a new route passing the coastal town of Budva, which offers new scenery and many photo opportunities. The town of Budva lies on a Riviera of sandy beaches, coves, capes, and coastal settlements; in fact, it is one of the oldest settlements in the Adriatic region.

The tour will finish with a guided walk through the Old Town of Kotor, a marvellously preserved medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage site nestled between sparkling waters and rugged mountains.

A local and licensed tour guide will lead you through all of the major architectural and historic landmarks in Kotor, including the Square of Arms, Clock Tower, Old Town Hall, and various palaces and churches. The tour highlights the best of Kotor and provides local insight into Montenegrin history, culture, and traditions.

Trip highlights

  • Drive to Njeguši (25 serpentines, 2 photo breaks) (1h)
  • Snack in 136-year-old restaurant and smokehouse visit (1h)
  • Drive through Montenegrin mountains to Cetinje (30min)
  • Walking tour in Cetinje, the old royal capital (1h)
  • Drive back to Kotor via Budva for new photo opportunities (1h30min)
  • Kotor walking tour (1h)

Included Services

  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Private transportation with a car or van
  • A snack and drinks in Njeguši village
  • Tourist taxes in Cetinje and Kotor
  • VAT

Excluded Services

  • Additional food
  • Souvenirs
  • For 1 person: 330 €
  • For 2 people: 360 €
  • For 3 people: 390 €
  • For 4 people: 450 €
  • For 5 people: 500 €
  • For 6 people: 550 €
  • For 7 people: 600 €
  • For 8 people: 650 €
When is the best time to visit Montenegro?

The best time to visit Montenegro is between April and early June, and again from the end August to November. These months are known to be not to crowded and still with high probability of very nice weather.
It still depends on type of activities you are looking for and which region you want to visit.
July and August are quite hot and busy, but this is period when you can enjoy water activities like speedboats, yachts, sailing tours on the shore, and hiking trips in the north of Montenegro where the weather is approx. 10 degrees cooler than on the coastline.
Winter is still good time of year to visit if you are looking for sightseeing tours or hiking trips on the mountains along the coastline.

What are must visit places in Montenegro?

Places you have to visit while in Montenegro are:
Kotor
Perast with Our Lady of the Rocks island
Cetinje
Lovcen National Park
Skadar Lake National Park
Ostrog Monastery
Durmitor National Park

What currency is in use in Montenegro?

The official currency of Montenegro is the Euro.
When it comes to major tourist towns and attractions it is easy to use credit card as a payment option, as all restaurants, museums and shops will have option of electronic payment.
If you are travelling to National Parks or small villages it is useful to have some euros with you since credit card payment is not likely to be an option.

Are tours entirely private?

All of our tours are designed in the way that you are our only client. And in case of the multiple day trips, we have our guide being with you entire time, unlike what could be practise of most of the other companies as just having a driver and different guides in various locations.

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Old Montenegro Tour