Highlights of the Montenegro Riviera

Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, Croatia, you will be met by our local guide, who will assist you with your transfer to your beachfront hotel in Budva, Montenegro. 

Transfer time is approximately 2–2.5 hours, although delays may occur due to traffic congestion and current border crossing times.

You will have the remainder of the day at leisure to unpack, relax and explore the surroundings of your hotel.

After breakfast, depart your hotel by coach to Budva, approximately 3km away, for a half-day guided walking tour where we will:

• Discover this ancient town’s remarkable history
• Explore its medieval Catholic and Orthodox churches
• Enjoy its iconic Citadel and charming small squares

Entrance to St Trinity Church and the Citadel Fortress is included. Pick-up times will be advised locally.

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Our guide will be delighted to recommend hidden gems for you to discover.

Today, you are free to explore Budva at your own pace. You may wish to: 

• Take a dip in the clear aquamarine waters of the Adriatic
• Wander through the atmospheric Old Town
• Try delicious local dishes in one of the many cafés and restaurants

This relaxed day is a lovely introduction to Montenegro Riviera holidays, giving you time to experience the coast in your own way.

Today’s full-day excursion takes us to the historical heart of Montenegro and through some of its most fascinating landscapes:

• Visit Cetinje, the old royal capital 
• Learn about Cetinje’s royal history and past importance 
• Explore King Nikola’s Palace and the Monastery of Saint Peter

In the afternoon, continue your journey to Njegusi Village, the birthplace of the Petrovic dynasty.

• Visit a traditional Montenegrin restaurant
•  Sample local specialities
•  Return to Budva via the scenic Serpentine Mountain Road

Today is free for you to relax at your hotel or enjoy shopping and sightseeing in Budva’s atmospheric Old Town. You may wish to: 

• Take the day slowly 
• Appreciate the coastal setting 
• Ask our guide for suggestions on how to make the most of your time

After breakfast, set off on a full-day boat trip around Boka Bay, one of the great Montenegro Riviera highlights.

• We’ll travel across the fjord-like Bay of Kotor
• Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two artificial islets off the coast of Perast, and its quaint Roman Catholic church
• Continue to the pretty coastal town of Kotor
• Our local guide will take us on a tour of the town and the Old Port, with its surrounding Venetian fortifications
• You will then have free time for lunch
• Explore at your own pace before travelling back to your hotel in Budva

Please note: the boat trip finishes in Kotor and you will return to Budva by coach. In case of bad sailing weather, the boat trip will be replaced by a regular coach tour.

The final full day of your holiday is free to spend as you wish: 

• Enjoy time by the sea 
• Return to Budva for souvenirs 
• Pick up local Montenegrin treats to take home

You may wish to take a trip over the border today and experience another country. 

• Begin with a drive along the Adriatic coast to the southeast of Montenegro
• Stop to visit the historic town of Bar, surrounded by Mount Rumija on three sides 
• Continue towards Albania and take part in a guided tour of the 2,400-year-old town of Shkoder 
• We will learn about local legends, including the legend of Rosafa 
• Lunch is included 
• There will also be time for shopping before returning to Budva in time for dinner

Transfer from your hotel, with guide assistance, to Dubrovnik Airport for your return flight home.

Transfer time is approximately 2–2.5 hours, although delays may occur due to traffic congestion and current border crossing times.