Four the smallest Balkan Countries

After breakfast at 8 o’clock, we leave Podgorica and drive north toward the town Pljevlja via Žabljak.

On our way to Pljevlja, we will have a break to enjoy the Durmitor Mountains and the most beautiful glacial lake in Montenegro – Black Lake.

Travelling further, we arrive on Djurdjevica Tara Bridge, an architectural masterpiece with five arches, and at a height of 172 meters above the second deepest canyon in the world – Tara Canyon. 

You will have an opportunity to try extreme zip-line over the canyon, with a speed range of 80-120km/h.

In the evening we arrive in Pljevlja, the town known for its culture and tradition as a city of Sevdah (music) and enjoyment (Merak) and culinary specialities, and specifically, earmark track on the city’s famous orchestra Pljevaljski Tamburaši.

Free time, dinner and overnight.

Included activities:
The journey from Podgorica to Pljevlja via Žabljak
Visit Black Lake in NP “Durmitor”
Sightseeing Đurđevića Tara Bridge

Optional activities:
Explore Pljevlja – on your own

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Pljevlja
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Franca Hotels 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast, our licenced guide will meet you in a hotel lobby for a walking & sightseeing tour in Pljevlja. You will listen about the history of this town that was under the influence of Illyrians, Romans, Slavs, Bosnian king, Ottomans, Austro-Hungarians and visit what they left behind themselves.

Also, you will have an opportunity to visit Homeland museum with exhibitions of foundings from Roman site “Municipijum S” and among all, the most important founding – one of five totally preserved glassware in the world – Diatreta, then the striking symbol of the town and influence of Ottomans – Hussein-pasha mosque with the highest minaret on Balkan and clock tower and one of the oldest high schools in this region – Gimnasium “Tanasije Pejatovic”.

Also, a short relaxing walk is planned through the city park Vodice, arranged under the influence of Austro-Hungarians and then for tourists will be made a little break in motel “Vodice” where they will taste the local rose juice and traditional coffee.

On the way to the medieval monastery of the Holy Trinity, guests will see the monument to the tailors as well as the famous pond in Pljevlja. In the monastery of the Holy Trinity, visitors will learn more about the history and traditions and visit one of the richest treasuries in the Serbian Orthodox church.

After visiting the monastery, we will be transferred to the national restaurant “Milet Basta” for lunch. (Optional)

As an optional activity, we recommend a place of exceptional beauty – The meanders of Cehotina River. The scenic road to the Meanders leads through the picturesque village of Mataruge with authentic and traditional architecture, that will delight you!

On the way back to Pljevlja, we will visit the medieval monastery Dubocica. Due to the construction of an artificial lake on the Cehotina River, the church had to be relocated and built again. Although not monumental in size, the monastery church is an architectural work worthy of attention. The outward simplicity of the monastery, which is more like a village house, is characteristic of churches erected during the Turkish domination when they weren’t supposed to attract attention. 

It should also be noted that the monastery Dubočica is famous for the fact that the famous orthodox saint –  Saint Basil Miracle worker from Ostrog has served in the monastery for one period. So, people believe that if you visit the monastery Dubočica three times, it is the same as visiting the monastery Ostrog (monastery where are kept relics of Saint Basil).

Free time. Overnight.

Included activities:
Pljevlja – walking tour

Optional activities:
Meanders of Cehotina River & Dubocica Monastery – 15€
Rafting Tara, Šljivansko – Žugića Luka– 65 €
Mountain Biking, Glibaći – Ograđenica -from 75€

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Pljevlja
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Franca Hotels 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast and lunch included. Dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast at 8 o’clock, we check out the hotel and travel towards Plav, a small town in northeastern Montenegro. We will visit a couple of amazing sites like Redzepagica’s Tower, The old Mosque, the Vezirova Mosque and the famous Ali-pasha springs!

Located in the centre of Plav, Redzepagic’s Tower represents the oldest house-defensive facility and the most striking monument in the town. It was built in 1671 by Hasan beg Redžepagić. At first, The Tower first had two floors with solid stone walls, a thickness of more than one meter, a guard tower and a loop. Later on, the third floor was made of wood, called “Čardak” (Turkish). On the sides are visible wooden structures – “erkeri”. The dimensions of the Tower are 7 m to 8 m. At the top of the Tower, it was possible to get in by way of an interior staircase, or of the outside entryway, which was used only during the day, so that during the night the tower would remain inaccessible.

The Old Mosque, or as it is still called in this city, the Čaršijska mosque, is the oldest and the most famous mosque in the Plav-Gusinje region. After the arrival of the Ottomans in this area, a fortress called Dizdarev Grad was built for the needs of the army, named after Zejnel-beg Dizdar, the founder of the fort. The establishment consists of rooms for the accommodation of soldiers, supplies, and weapons, libraries and other buildings.

The most imposing monument of Gusinje is definitely Vezirova Mosque. According to the tradition, it was built by the Skadar vizier from the Bushatlija family, at the beginning of his rule in this area in the 15th century. 

If you come to Gusinje and don’t visit Ali-pasha Springs, it is like you have never visited Gusinje. Located in the Prokletije massif, at an altitude of 925 meters, they represent the largest permanent karst spring in Montenegro.

The springs are named after Ali-Pasha from Gusinje, a famous historical figure, who built a chardak next to the springs so that he could enjoy their beauty and the sweet freshness of their water.

This place became an important resting place for caravans and merchants on the way from Dubrovnik to Istanbul. Thus, people from various regions and cultures, in addition to sources, made deals and arranged shops.

Check-in at the hotel “Berane” in Berane. Free activities and overnight.

Included activities:
The Journey from Pljevlja to Gusinje and Plav via Berane
Plav – walking tour with Old Mosque and Redžepagić’s Tower
Gusinje – walking tour with Vezirova Mosque & Alipaša’s sources

Optional activities:
Without optional activities

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Berane
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Hotel Berane 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

Early in the morning, just after breakfast, we check out the hotel and continue our journey to the second country of this tour – Kosovo. 

Travel through the attractive areas of Rozaje town and Hajla mountain.

Arrival at Peje, the third-largest town in Kosovo.

Time reserved for visiting the main city mosque – Bajrakli mosque from the 15th century. It was built by Sultan Fatih Mehmet Hani and is an Ottoman-style single-domed mosque with the oldest and highest dome in the town.

The town of Peja was widely known for its bazaar, constructed under the influence of the Ottomans. Although it was burned down during WW2, it was refurbished in 1999, so you can enjoy the typical oriental architecture and feel the spirit of the eastern markets (bazaar).

Our next stop will be in the Patriarchate of Peć, monastery complex near Peja, at the entrance of the river Pećka Bistrica in Rugova gorge. It was built from the third decade of the 13th century to the middle of the 14th century. The monastery is the largest mausoleum of Serbian archbishops and patriarchs, it holds the relicts of several prominent figures of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Manuscripts, icons and works of applied art from the 14th to the 19th century are kept in the treasury of exceptional value.
UNESCO recognized this centuries-old seat of Serbian archbishops and patriarchs in Peja, the meeting place of theologians, writers, artists and the smartest Serbs of the past, which preserves the rich artistic and ecclesiastical heritage, which resists invaders for more than seven centuries and preserves memories of the most glorious and difficult moments of Serbian history as a world heritage site and put it under the protection in 2006.

Our next and last stop is another UNESCO site – Visoki Decani Monastery from the 15th century, founded by Saint Stefan Decanski whose relics are kept in the monastery. The church of the Decani monastery was built of marble squares in two colours. Due to its architectural complexity, the church represents a harmonious interweaving of elements of the Western – Romanesque and Gothic, and Eastern – Byzantine style with the already existing traditions of Serbian art. In terms of the number of characters and scenes, as well as the total painted surface, Dečani’s frescoes are at the forefront of Serbian painting of the Middle Ages. Its collection of manuscript books is priceless. UNESCO declared the Decani Monastery a World Heritage Site in 2004, stating that its frescoes are one of the most valuable examples of the so-called Renaissance Palaeologus in Byzantine painting and a valuable record of life in the fourteenth century.

Check-in at the hotel in Prizren. Overnight.

Included activities:
The journey from Berane to Peja and Prizren
Walking tour – Peja with Patriarchate of Peć
Monastery Dečani – Sightseeing tour

Optional activities:
Without optional activities

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Prizren
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Theranda Hotel 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

This day we will spend exploring the town that was first inhabited by the Romans in the 2nd century after Christ, but the Byzantines and the Ottomans left significant marks in the architecture and everyday life of the townscape.

Get ready to visit Prizren Fortress (Kalaja), a medieval fortress in Prizren, which once housed the capital of the Serbian Empire. It was built on a hill above Bistrica around which the suburbs developed, ie today’s city. The first fortification was built by the Byzantines, so that Serbian tsar Dušan Silni further expanded it, after which the Ottomans rebuilt it during their four and a half centuries of rule, giving it today’s appearance. This Kalaja Fortress sits proudly on a hilltop above the town and has a 43-step staircase hidden in a tunnel that connects to the river, giving you a great sense of discovery and view over the city.

Wander the Bazaar Shadervan (Šadervan) square and walk over the Old Stone Bridge as well as explore the town’s famous Sinan Pasha Mosque. The Minaret is one of the highest buildings in the city and the mosque boasts more than 50 windows.

The Serbian Orthodox church Lady of Ljevis dates back to the 14h century and has a turbulent history. It was converted into a mosque under the Ottomans and reconverted into a church during the 20th century. Since 2006, the church is declared a World Cultural Site by UNESCO.

Also, Prizren is the gastronomic dot of Kosovo, and a great place to try qebaptore (barbeque) restaurants, and browse confectionaries.
Free activities, dinner and overnight.

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Included activities:
Prizren – walking tour

Optional activities:
Without optional activities. Only on request.

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Prizren
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Theranda Hotel 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast at 8 o’clock, we leave Prizren to visit Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo. We visit Kosovo Polje (Field of Blackbirds), which the country is named after. We will visit Gazimestan – a memorial complex in the northeast of Pristina. As a historical space, ie the central place of the clash of the Serbian and Turkish armies, it represents a unique whole in which there are: a monument to Kosovo heroes, in the shape of a medieval tower, erected in 1953 according to the design of Alexander Derok, Sultan Murat turbe and Gazimestan turbe.

You will have an opportunity to visit the Sultan Fatih Mosque; the Prishtina Ethnographic Museum and the Kosovo Museum, as well as The Newborn Monument, a symbol of Kosovo’s statement of independence, one of Pristina’s most visited sights.

After exploring the city, we’ll then get to visit the Monastery Gračanica (Gracanicë) built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321 on the ruins of a 6th-century basilica. The monastery is a fine work of Balkan architecture containing valuable frescoes declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990, and it was placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List under the name of Medieval Monuments in Kosovo in 2006.

In the afternoon, the journey continues through a landscape of meadows to Skopje, the capital of the third country on this trip – North Macedonia. Check-in the hotel in the late afternoon.

Free time and overnight.

Included activities:
The journey Prizren – Skopje via Gračanica by Prishtina
Prishtina – walking tour
Gračanica Monastery – Sightseeing tour

Optional activities:
Without optional activities

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Skopje
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Ibis Styles Skopje 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included.

Skopje is the town founded 300 years before Christ by Illyrians. By the time, it was conquered by Romans, then Byzantines. Also, for one period it was the capital of Serbia, developed as a cultural, enlightening and educational centre of this area. Many schools have been opened there. During the Ottoman invasions, the town changed its appearance. A lot of mosques, caravanserai, bridges, bazaars delighted many popular travel writers and respectable people of that time.

Nowadays, Skoplje is the country’s political, cultural, economic, and academic centre. Thanks to the long history, the tourists have many places to visit. Don’t forget to walk over the bridges, among which stands out Stone bridge, built under the Roman emperor Justinian I and rebuilt under the Ottomans. Kale fortress has been protecting the town since the 6th century. The memorial house of Mother Teresa, whose hometown was Skoplje, is also worth visiting. You will see the photos, memorabilia, and documents following Mother Teresa’s life and religious work. The old bazaar is the second largest in the Balkans, just after the one in Istanbul. Also, you will see active mosques /the most popular is Mustafa – pasha mosque with a clock tower from 16th century/ türbes (mausoleum tombs), converted hammams (bathhouses), churches /the most popular is the church of Saint Clement of Ohrid/, the Museum of Macedonia, the Museum of Modern Art, and several inns, the square of Pela, the Fountains etc.

As an optional activity, we heartfully recommend taking the Vodno Mountain with Gorno Naziri village.

Skoplje is the town of cultural and historical monuments, but also breathtaking nature. So, the first part of this tour is visiting the Millenium Cross, located on the top of the mountain Vodno. It can be reached by cable car which offers an amazing ride with a super panoramic view of the city! The journey continues to the village Gorno Nerezi where is situated small Byzantine church from the 12th century, dedicated to Saint Panteleimon. The church is famous for the colouring, dramatic compositions and purity in the expression of the frescoes, representing the outstanding examples of Macedonian medieval monumental painting in the late 12th century.

Free time. Overnight.

Included activities:
Skopje – walking tour

Optional activities:
Vodno Mountain with Gorno Narezi

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Skopje
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Ibis Styles Skopje 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast, we travel from Skopje to Ohrid. Only 15 kilometres southwest of the city is Matka Canyon. This place is home to some medieval monasteries, caves, and a lot of species of endemic butterflies. The best thing to do is to take a boat trip to enjoy this beautiful place. To get to the caves, take a boat tour (takes about 2 hours in total) and then it’s a short walk through the caves where you can see a lot of dripstone pillar, stalagmites, stalactites, and deep holes. Or, hike to the St. Nikola Monastery at the steep path through the woods and bushes (take about 30 minutes) and when you arrive at the top is the view stunning from above.

After a great time in the Matka Canyon, we visit the old part of Tetovo town, with Pasha’s Mosque or Painted Mosque (Šarena Džamija). Mosque was originally built in 1438 and later rebuilt in 1833, and it’s richly painted with brightly coloured patterns, which is unusual for the traditional Ottoman painting of the interior of the mosque.

After delicious lunch in Old Tetovo, the journey continues to Mavrovo National park, which enchants every visitor by the lake carved in between the mountain, a half-submerged church of Saint Nicholas and the eternal peace spreading all over this place. During the summer, this area is perfect for walking, hiking, mountain biking while in the winter, it is a popular ski centre.

Free time, dinner and overnight.

Included activities:
The journey Skopje – Ohrid via Tetovo and Mavrovo
Sightseeing of Matka Canyon
Visit Tetovo & Pasha’s Mosque
Visit Mavrovo Lake

Optional activities:
Without optional activities

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Ohrid
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Park Golden View Hotel 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast at the hotel, we explore the town which has existed since antiquity times when its name was Lychnidos. Some are saying that it existed even earlier. The Roman trade route to the Egnatia went through Lychnidos. The name Ohrid first mentioned in 879. It has been argued that the Cyrillic alphabet was developed in Ohrid by Sveti Kiril and Metodij. Ohrid was then an important cultural centre, and in the year 1000 was Ohrid for a short period the capital of Macedonia’s first Slavic empire under Tsar Samuil. In 1979, the city is listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.

Ohrid is now a tourist town with its many beautiful beaches and mountains on the horizon, but also for those interested in history. There are cobblestones from the Roman Empire, an amphitheatre from antiquity, as well as some of the oldest Byzantine frescoes. In the old part of Ohrid are a picturesque old bazaar with a market, Hamam, fountain and numerous workshops of old crafts and handicrafts shops and shops of Ohrid pearls, woodcarving workshops, workshops for painting Byzantine icons, workshops for the production of leather items, old Macedonian instruments and the famous Macedonian embroidery.

Lake Ohrid is very old and the deepest lakes in Europe. It was so unique and ancient flora and fauna that can be compared only to Lake Victoria in Africa and Lake Baikal in Siberia. In Ohrid Lake, you find a variety of trout (Ohridska pastrmka) that does not exist anywhere else in the world.

As an optional activity, we recommend a Saint Naum & Bay of Bones boat trip.

The Saint Naum Monastery is located 29km south of the town of Ohrid. It is named after its founder, Saint Naum who was the first Slavic monk. For life, he was translating Christian books, teaching people about Christianity, helping them in every situation. Nowadays, he is known as a miracle worker, the saint who cures people with various ailments, especially mental illness. If you really believe, when you put your ear to his grave, you will hear his heartbeat.

The bay of bones is another interesting site to visit. It is an archaeological site, where about 6,000 wooden rods of various sizes and shapes were found in the lake at depths between 3 and 5m. The settlement itself is a replica of the prehistoric cottages, made of mud and reeds located at that place because at that time the lake was of much lower water levels.  The objects, that were found in the water, are exposed, too. Each cottage is furnished similarly but in some way differently, so visiting every cottage and taking pictures in them is unavoidable.

Free activities, dinner and overnight.

Included activities:
Ohrid – Walking tour

Optional activities:
Saint Naum & Bay of Bones – boat tour

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Ohrid
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Park Golden View Hotel 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to this warm and charming town of Ohrid and the Republic of Macedonia and to continue our journey to the last country of our tour- Albania and its capital – Tirana.

Tirana is the economic, industrial, commercial and cultural centre of Albania. The city is also the administrative centre of the Tirana area. The area of Tirana was inhabited by several Illyrian tribes but had no importance within Illyria. Indeed, it was annexed by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman Empire following the Illyrian Wars. The heritage of that period is still evident and represented by the Mosaics of Tirana. It can be said that the city Tirana was founded by the Ottomans in 1614, as a town of Tehran. For the past 400 years, the city has combined Turkish, Italian and Russian architecture and can offer tourists plenty of historical value as well as vibrant nightlife.

Since its founding, the city has developed rapidly thanks to its convenient location on the important caravan roads. The city has always been a place of the clash between Albanians and Ottomans. During World War II, Tirana was under Italian occupation until 1944 when it was taken over by German troops. After the liberation of Tirana in 1946, the democratic government moved here and proclaimed the People’s Republic of Albania. In the following decades, many industrial and cultural institutions were built with the assistance and support of the Soviet Union.

You will take a walk along the famous Skanderbeg Square, built in the style of classicism. The statue of the national hero Skanderbeg is dominant on the plaza, made in 1968 on the 500th anniversary of his death. Many important buildings including Tirana The City Hall, the Parliament, the Government, Bank of Albania are all located on the square.

Considering that Muslims are the majority of people, The Hadji Et’hem Bey Mosque is also a significant Islamic monument, constructed at the beginning of the 19^th century. Closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Arabesque outside and in the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges – motifs rarely seen in Islamic art. Next to the mosque was built the clock tower in 1822. Initially, it was not high, but the residents of Tirana decided to raise it and now the height is 35 m and it houses the German clock.

The cathedral of St Paul is also one of the stops on the walking tour. It is the largest Catholic cathedral in Albania, built-in 2001 in a postmodern style. It doesn’t look like traditional Catholic churches at all.

You will pass the Pyramid, Prime Minister building, Palace of congresses, Mother Teresa Square, Archaeological Museum (there are presented many archaeological discoveries since the Stone Age up to the Medieval), Presidential palace, Ex-Blloku (which used to be the most beautiful and protected zone were the ex-communist leader’s families lived) and visit the Cold War corner (one Bunker, part of famous Spac Political Prison, and a piece from Berlin Wall). You can visit the National History Museum, where you can explore the ancient hall, the hall of iconography, the hall of Albanian anti-fascism, the hall of Albanian Renaissance, the Albanian independence hall and the ethnographic hall. (optional)

Free time. Overnight.

Included activities:
The journey Ohrid – Tirana
Tirana – Walking tour

Optional activities:
National History museum – 200 lek – 10€

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Tirana
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Metatron Idea Hotel 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast at 8 o’clock, a local guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to our next stop – the intimate Ottoman little town: Krujë, 31 km away from Tirana and a place rich in history. It is famous as a place that has been populated since the 3rd century BC, as a home to the eponymous Alban tribe and the previously mentioned national hero of Albania – Skanderbeg.

Kruje Castle and the relatively new Skanderbeg National Museum hosted inside is definitely the most attractive part of the town. In the past, it was the headquarters of Skanderbeg, the “Dragon of Albania,” an Albanian nobleman and a prominent fighter against the Ottomans. It contains artefacts dating back to the 15th century, with exhibits arranged to honour Skanderberg and his military feats. Items on display include paintings, armour, maps and stone and wood engravings. The highlight of the collection is a replica of Skanderberg’s famous helmet topped with a goat head. The ethnographic museum is considered one of the best-organized museums in Albania. Visitors can walk through a handful of the 15 rooms, including the living room, children’s room and kitchen. Exhibits include olive oil processing tools, pottery and both Catholic and Muslim clothing. It also offers scenic views of the surrounding area.

After famous Krujë, discover the culture and sights of Shkodra, one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in Albania. It was the capital of Illyria in 3 ^th BC. Then it was conquered by the Romans, later on, became a part of the medieval Principality of Serbia until it was gained by the Ottomans in 1479. It became a part of the young state –Albania – in 1912 after the first Balkan war.

Explore the most popular pedestrian street well-known as Pjaca, full of cafes, and shops. Visit the Mother Theresa monument, and the large Ebu Beker mosque dominating the centre of Shkodra.

Enjoy panoramic views from the castle of Rozafa. It rises imposingly on a rocky hill, 130 metres above sea level, surrounded by the Buna and Drini rivers. The legend about the castle’s erection will not leave you indifferent. The wall of the castle offers a beautiful view of Skadar Lake and the city of Shkoder.

Free time, dinner and overnight.

Included activities:
Journey Tirana – Krujë – Shkoder
Sightseeing of Krujë
Sightseeing of Shkoder

Optional activities:
Without optional activities

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Shkoder
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Rozafa Hotel 4* or similar
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

After breakfast at 8 o’clock, we leave Shkoder and Albania and drive again to Montenegro. This time we will explore coastal part of the country, starting from Ulcinj, one of the biggest tourist centres on the Adriatic coast. With the warm and crystal clear wáter, a large number of sunny days, a great offer of water activities, the sandy beaches among which is the most beautiful Velika plaza – the longest beach in Montenegro and with its 13km one of the longest in Europe – and with the Old town, with its huge walls, over 2500 years old, Ulcinj attracts more and more tourist every year. Ottomans had the major impact in this área and that is why even these days you can feel the eastern spirit in the town.

After a short break, we move to the Old town Bar, located in the southeast of Montenegro. Located on Londša hill, at the foot of Mount Rumija, The Old Town Bar is the largest urban agglomeration in the ruins of Montenegro. Its streets are guides through the ages, from the Greek colonies to the Middle Ages, the rule of the Venetians, the Turkish period and all the way to the new era. You will have time to explore the remains of the Venetian palaces, Turkish bath and clock-tower, as well as aqueduct, the orthodox and catholic churches. You can climb up to the Citadel, from where opens a great view of the valley with olive trees and Rumija Mountain behind the town. The narrow cobbled streets, lined with souvenirs and funky eateries enchant every visitor.

The journey continues along scenic road next to the Adriatic sea. Check-in the hotel in Budva. 

Budva is the metropole of tourism in Montenegro, with the 2000 years old town settlement. According to the legend, it was founded by the son of the Phoenician king – Kadmo and his wife Harmonia. For about 5 centuries, it was under the influence of Venetians and that is the reason why Budva Old town looks like the old town of Kotor and Dubrovnik.

Go on an optional walking tour and explore Budva Old town with a local licenced guide.

During the long history, it was under the control of Illyrians, Romans, Slavs, Venetians, Austro-Hungarians, Italians and after 1944 it was annexed to Montenegro. You will see Church of John Baptist, Church of St Sabbah Appointed and the church of Holy Trinity, walk over the square of poets and square of salt. Then the oldest part of the town – Citadela, with a fantastic panoramic view of the Adriatic sea, Saint Nikola Island and a new part of the town. Nearby the old town is the famous statue of Ballerina. If you don’t take pictures with it, it is like you haven’t been in Budva.

Free time. Overnight.

Included activities:
Journey Skhoder – Ulcinj – Bar – Budva
Ulcinj and Bar walking tour

Optional activities:
Budva – walking tour – 29€
Paragliding Budva (Brajići) – 95€

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Budva
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Hotel Blue Star 4* or similar.
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

Prepare for a fantastic day trip in one of the 13 most beautiful bays in the world, the southernmost fjord in Europe, a place where the crystal clear and warm Adriatic Sea embraces the steep slopes of the mountains Lovćen and Orjen – Boka Bay.

Our first stop will be Old town Kotor, located at the very end of Boka bay. During the guided walking tour through the town, you will walk over the Square of Arms, Square of Flour, Square of Saint Tryphon, Square of Churches, Square of Salade etc. There are numerous palaces that belonged to the famous noble families from Kotor, as well as the Clock Tower from the 16th century, in front of which is placed the medieval column of shames.

The most striking building in the town is definitely the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, which impresses all visitors with its history and timeless beauty of more than 1000 years. Visiting the Maritime Museum you will be introduced to 10 centuries-long maritime histories while the Museum of cats will be the perfect spot for cat lovers!

We continue our trip along the scenic road to Perast, the old town of captains and the best-preserved Baroque town on the Adriatic coast. You will be delight by the lavish palaces as well as the cathedral of Saint Nicholas whose 55m-high bell tower (from 1691) represents the most beautiful example of a detailed type of bell tower with a pyramidal end on the Adriatic.

During the tour, we will have a short boat ride to the island “Our Lady of the Rocks” for a visit to the church and museum. The walls and ceiling of the church are covered with 68 canvases painted by Tripo Kokolj, one of the best known local baroque painters.

Free time. Overnight.

Included activities:
Bay of Boka Kotorska

Optional activities:
Paragliding Budva (Brajići) – 95€

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Budva
Accommodation on BB basis in a double room at the Hotel Blue Star 4* or similar.
Meals: Buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner not included. (Drinks not included)

The last day of this amazing tour is simply the day of departure without any organized activities.

If you depart in the afternoon or in the evening you get time to relax, see some of the sights you might want to add to your tour or we can book you some activity from our optional activities to this day.

We hope you had an unforgettable experience and you are welcome again.

Doviđenja! Bye!

Included activities:
Transfer to Podgorica/Tivat Airport

Optional activities:
Without planned optional activities today (Only on request)

Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Without accommodation today
Meals: Buffet breakfast at the hotel or Lunch box if you leave the hotel early before breakfast.