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Montenegro: The Fjord of the Adriatic

8 days  ·  Dubrovnik · Kotor · Podgorica  ·  from $5,900 per person
The journey

Begin in Dubrovnik’s sunlit stone alleys, then journey down the Adriatic coast to Montenegro’s quiet bays and mountain sanctuaries. Explore UNESCO treasures with private guides, stroll medieval ramparts, and visit tucked-away villages over family-made meals. With your Destination Expert fine-tuning every detail, this is the Balkans reimagined as intimate, layered, and deeply personal.

Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Route
Dubrovnik · Kotor · Podgorica
Style
Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
From
$5,900 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
  • Stroll Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed old town with a private guide, famed for medieval gems.
  • Discover Montenegro’s hinterland and Lovcen Mountain on a curated journey of key sites.
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch at the Martinovic estate, savoring homemade regional delicacies.
  • Venture into Durmitor’s Tara Canyon and visit Ostrog Monastery, an iconic cliffside shrine.
  • Let your Destination Expert suggest Montenegro’s hidden gems for a personalized experience.
Day by day

Every day, already yours.

Day01

Here we Go!

Dubrovnik

Enjoy your private airport transfer to your hotel with vehicle and driver. For your added comfort, an English speaking assistant/guide will help you to check in and walk you through the welcome package documents, your itinerary and answer your questions.

  • Airport with Meet & Greet - Private Transfer
  • Croatia Welcome Package
  • Dining Reservation at Lucin Kantun
OvernightDubrovnik Palace
Here we Go!, Dubrovnik
Day02

Strolling the Magical Streets

Dubrovnik

Meet your private driver for a transfer into the city center of Dubrovnik, from where you'll set out on foot with your private guide for a walking tour of one of the most beautiful stone-built cities in the world. More than a thousand-year history is reflected in every part of the town. As one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Dubrovnik owes its special charm to the historic monuments which testify to its rich history.

  • City Walking Tour with One-Way Transfer (3 hrs) - Private
  • Independent Walk Along the Dubrovnik City Walls
OvernightDubrovnik Palace
Strolling the Magical Streets, Dubrovnik
Day03

Sights and Insights

Dubrovnik

Meet your driver for a private transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor, with a stop in the picturesque town of Perast. Arriving first in Perast, this quiet baroque gem, built by prosperous seafaring captains in the 17th century, is home to elegant stone villas and sacred monuments. Here, board a boat and cruise toward the quaint island of Our Lady of the Rocks, crowned with its iconic church and offering a glimpse into the region's maritime history.

  • Dubrovnik to Kotor via Perast & Kotor City Tour (7 hrs) - Private Transfer
OvernightForza Mare
Sights and Insights, Dubrovnik
Day04

A Bit of Time on Your Own

Kotor

Settle in at your own pace, whether exploring independently or unwinding at your hotel with access to its full range of amenities.

  • Time at Leisure
  • Kotor Cable Car Sunset & Forza Kuk at Your Own Pace
OvernightForza Mare
A Bit of Time on Your Own, Kotor
Day05

Explore with an Expert

Kotor

With a private guide and driver, set out into the hinterland of Montenegro to uncover the history of the mountainous town of Cetinje. Begin with a journey up the Lovcen, the striking, black mountain that gave Montenegro its name. Discover its star attraction, the mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos, a striking shrine to Montenegro’s famous prince-bishop, poet and philosopher.

  • Lovcen & Cetinje (with Lunch, 8 hrs) - Private Tour
OvernightForza Mare
Explore with an Expert, Kotor
Day06

A Change of Scenery

Kotor

Meet your driver for a private transfer from Kotor to Podgorica, with a city tour. Upon your arrival in Podgorica, you will meet your local private guide to explore Montenegro’s capital city and its mixture of architectural styles which echoes the turbulent history of the city and country. The highlights of your tour are the Turkish Clock tower and mosques, the Parliament, the National Theatre, as well as remnants of the ancient Roman town of Duklja.

  • Transfer - Private - Kotor - Podgorica [with City Tour, 4 hrs] - Vehicle/Local Guide/Driver
OvernightHotel Ziya
A Change of Scenery, Kotor
Day07

Venture into the Outdoors

Podgorica

Meet your guide for a full day tour of Tara River Canyon and Ostrog Monastery. Your first stop will be the UNESCO protected Durmitor National Park, with the beautiful Tara River which runs through the famous canyon, one of the deepest river canyons in Europe. Enjoy the large variety of fauna, flora, and bird species nestled among the park's picturesque turquoise and green landscapes. Continue to the Ostrog Monastery, the most famous shrine in Montenegro.

  • Tara River Canyon & Ostrog Monastery (9.5 hrs) - Private
OvernightHotel Ziya
Venture into the Outdoors, Podgorica
Day08

Until Next Time…

Podgorica

Enjoy your private airport transfer with driver and vehicle.

  • Airport - Vehicle/Driver
Your hotels

Where you will wake up.

Dubrovnik Palace

Dubrovnik

The Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, situated a short drive from the historic Old City of Dubrovnik, is the largest tourism project in Croatia in the last thirty years- opened in 2004 by the President of Croatia.

Forza Mare

Dubrovnik

The Forza Mare Hotel is located in Dobrota, 1.5 miles away from the old town, at the shore of the Bay of Kotor. This striking hotel has a warm and friendly atmosphere; it is truly a place where you can find everything that suits your needs and will have you wanting to come and stay here once again!

Hotel Ziya

Kotor

Hotel Ziya finds itself with an idyllic placement at the foot of the hill Gorica, in the center of the capital of Montenegro. Luxury, service, pleasantness and safety are all beacons of your stay, with luxurious rooms and suites, and a carefully selected team of trained professionals ensuring the satisfaction of...

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