Get a thrill out of a fantastic self-drive tour to allow you to discover places that with their attractions leave memories that will be remembered for a lifetime. Experience quirky towns, ancient landmarks, magnificent scenery, and beautiful nature on our 10-day self-drive tour in Sarajevo city and Montenegro. Enjoy stunning natural beauty, cultural heritage, and tradition including delicious regional food and drinks.
Montenegro has one of the most beautiful coasts on the Adriatic, where the azure, crystal clear water, and the only fjord in the Mediterranean – Boka Bay with iconic coastal cities like Kotor and Perast. Explore the best of Northern Montenegro through exciting activities and see the most amazing places and the fantastic natural scenery in the national parks Durmitor and Skadar Lake.
These days, beyond the activity and adventure, it touches on many cultures that have existed in Sarajevo and Montenegro at different times in its ancient history and portrays their beautiful interaction to all keen travellers.
Start Sarajevo – End Tivat (Google Map)
According to the itinerary
Enjoy Sarajevo through exploring and learning about the main cultural-historical sites of the core of Sarajevo, and enjoy the traditional Bosnian tastes and try traditional cuisine as well as panoramic sightseeing tour: Baščaršija, Trg Sebilj, Kazandžiluk street, City Hall, Basčaršija mosque from the 16th century, the old Orthodox Church, the Jewish temple and the synagogue.
In Montenegro enjoy NP Durmitor with hiking and walking tracks as well as amazing rafting in the famous Tara River Canyon, the second deepest canyon in the world which may be the best experience in Montenegro. Discover gorgeous beaches and the iconic coastal cities as highlights of Montenegro – Kotor, and Budva. A SUP or boat Blue Cave tour (Plava Špilja), is one of the most popular activities that can be held in Boka Bay. Uncover Europe’s last pelicans or eagles while kayaking on the amazing Skadar Lake with rich flora and fauna.
Highlights of the tour:
The first day of this adventure tour is simply the day of arrival in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Sarajevo without any organized activities. Driving from Sarajevo airport to your accommodation in the town centre, where you will stay tonight.
You get time to relax and see some of the sights you might want to add to your tour. If you arrive early, we can book you some activities from our optional activities on this day or go into the town and see some of the sites that make Sarajevo popular.
Free time, overnight.
Included activities:
Ride from Sarajevo Airport to accommodation
Optional activities:
3-Hour Sarajevo Walking Tour- from 75 €
Evening Tour with Bosnian dinner – from 90 €
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Sarajevo
Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room at a stylish Hotel Europe 5-star
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are not included. (Drinks NOT included)
After breakfast, we check out and go on a private half-day tour, Sarajevo – Food Tour
If not take a walk over the Baščaršija – not drink water from the famous Sebilj fountain, not wander around the narrow streets with a lot of coffee and craft shops – it is like you haven’t been in Sarajevo! It is the main square and the striking symbol of the town.
Baščaršija of course was built by the Ottomans in the 16th century and is exemplary of typical Islamic architecture, Ottoman-style. In the Baščaršija is its čaršija (market), and thanks to the historic Ottoman architecture čaršija has a distinctly eastern feel with plenty of traditional market stalls, mosques, restaurants, and other historic buildings. The market has a lot of stalls selling copper items, painted plates, rugs, and souvenirs, and gives tourists a good insight into a traditional Bosnian way of life.
Enjoy Baščaršija’s lively ambience and browse the local bars, restaurants and handicraft shops. Our experienced guide will walk you through Baščaršija, in Sarajevo’s Old Town, introducing you to the city’s history and famous sites as well as hidden treasures of Sarajevo’s oldest alleyways as part of our Food and handcrafts tour. Regarding food, we can’t let you go hungry. Take a deep dive into the world of mouthwatering cheeses, enduring flavours of cured and smoked meat, and other cuisines made using centuries-old recipes.
Private walking tour of Sarajevo’s history and culture while savouring a typical Bosnian lunch called “Ćevapi” and experiencing the custom of Bosnian coffee. In the authentic setting of the coffee shop, you will uncover the true allure of Bosnian coffee, and you can learn how to sip it from a local. Sample the delectable coffee and baklava.
With this journey, we hope to give you a deeper understanding of Sarajevo as seen by the people who live there.
After a delicious lunch drive to Montenegro and your next destination, Durmitor. (the drive is about 4 hours, and you have two routes alternative – choose which one to drive yourself)
Included activities:
Sarajevo – Food Tour
Drive from Sarajevo to Montenegro and Durmitor
Optional activities:
Without optional activities (Only on request)
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Žabljak
Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room at a stylish Etno Village Zminica
Meals: Breakfast and lunch (in half-day tour) included. Dinner is not included. (Drinks NOT included)
On this day you will experience the most popular hike in Montenegro! The peculiarity of this hiking Durmitor – Bobotov Kuk is in the beauty of gorgeous mountain scenery. Mount Durmitor is the most beautiful mountain in Montenegro where the tectonic activity and erosion, river and glacier, created a mountainous world of magnificence. With peaks, glacial valleys, and a handful of mountain lakes, here known as “mountain eyes” is a good place for hiking in one day. Saddle Pass (Prevoj Sedlo), about 15 km from Žabljak is the start point located at 1907m.
During the hike, you will enjoy the view of the beautiful surroundings. The is Škrčka pogled (shrinkage view) at 2420 m, the best place where you can see Škrčka lake and river canyon Sušice. Our climb to the top of Bobotov Kuk will leave you breathless whose peak offers fantastic views to the distant horizons of the canyons Tara and Piva and the highest mountains of Albania, Serbia, and Bosnia.
Included activities:
Hiking Durmitor – Bobotov Kuk (2523m)
Optional activities:
Paragliding Savin Kuk – from 130 €
Walking around three lakes – 85 €
Hiking Savi Kuk incl ski lift – 95 €
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Žabljak
Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room at the stylish Etno Village Zminica
Meals: Breakfast and lunch box (hiking tour), included. Dinner not included (Drinks not included)
After breakfast, we visit Đurđevića Tara bridge and prepare for a rafting ride through the very amazing part of the river Tara. This rafting ride from Šljivansko to Radovan Luka which lasts 5-6 hours (depending on the water level) will take us through many attractive sights.
After a delicious lunch next to the river at Žugića Luka, we continue our rafting trip through a series of cascades towards Mušo’s Vrela (Mušo’s springs) where the canyon is at its deepest. We pass the Strait Lazin Kamen (Lazin stone) the point where the river is tight (only 4 m) with very deep water.
After reaching Radovan Luka, we drive uphill to viewpoint Ćurevac to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Tara River Canyon.
Included activities:
Rafting Tara, Šljivansko-Radovan Luka
Sightseeing walk on the Đurđevića Tara Bridge
Trekking Ćurevac Viewpoint
Optional activities:
Without planned optional activities today (Only on request)
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Žabljak
Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room at the stylish Etno Village Zminica
Meals: Breakfast and lunch box (rafting tour), included. Dinner not included (Drinks not included)
This day, about at 8 am, we will check out and drive towards Ostrog Monastery to visit the monastery Ostrog, a pearl of Montenegrin spiritualism that is annually visited by more than a hundred thousand pilgrims from around the world and of all religions. It is one of the three most-visited Christian destinations on the planet with its cave-like chapel and monastery complex that preserves the relics of Saint Basil of Ostrog.
All of Montenegrin spiritualism, belief, and cultural treasures found their home high up in the Ostrog cliffs. You will be amazed by the place itself, landscapes, and architecture, but also the astonishing stories about the life of St. Basil and the miracles that happen to people who visit the monastery.
After spending time in an unusual and captivating environment, we drive to Skadar Lake. Here we will have an amazing Sunset boat tour on Skadar Lake.
In the small fishing village Virpazar we start the Sunset boat tour, a panoramic 2.5-hour boat ride that reveals the numerous attractions of the lake, beautiful birds, blooming lotus flowers, and hidden beaches …
Swimming is possible anywhere if weather conditions allow.
Free activities, dinner and overnight.
Included activities:
Driving from Žabljak (via Ostrog) to Virpazar on Skadar Lake
Visiting Ostrog Monastery on your own
Skadar Lake – Sunset boat tour
Optional activities:
Without optional activities (only on request)
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Virpazar – Skadar Lake
Accommodation on a BB basis in a Chalet Superior at a stylish Ethno Lodge AB, or similar
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are not included. (Drinks NOT included)
Wake up to the sounds of birds and fuel up with some breakfast. On this day we experience an amazing biking tour – Virpazar – Ckla (close to the Albania border). An unmissable tour, which brings cyclists a lot of dynamics, beauty and driving pleasure.
Throughout the road trip, we pass through a mystical remnant forest made up of enormous, ancient chestnut trees that were supposedly transported by the Roman troops. Our last destination, the village of Ckla, is reached at the conclusion of this enchanted voyage through the Krajina archipelago.
After the biking tour experience the charms of ancient times and the peculiarities they brought with them will be presented at the wine tasting at the famous Besac fortress! Enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Lake Skadar with specialities of traditional Montenegrin cuisine with a modern touch of Crmnica food and wine.
Free activities, dinner, and overnight.
Included activities:
Skadar Lake biking tour
Optional activities:
Fortress Besac wine tasting – from 55 €
Kayak tour of the Skadar Lake – from 85 €
Skadar Lake with Rijeka Crnojevića cruising tour – from 95 €
Hiking Skadar Lake – from 85 €
Fishing on Skadar Lake (on request)
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Virpazar – Skadar Lake
Accommodation on a BB basis in a Chalet Superior at a stylish Ethno Lodge AB, or similar
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are not included. (Drinks NOT included)
The journey from Skadar Lake continues towards the Boka of Kotor and Old Kotor, via Cetinje town and down the twisty but scenic serpentine road leading into the Bay of Kotor!
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 shame. Once you enter the Old Town through the Sea Gate, the old Clock Tower will welcome you and tell you that you are right on time to explore the charming streets and squares of this wealthy town!
Passing by the palaces of the noble families, you will feel the spirit of Venetian culture and architecture. Suddenly the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, patron and protector of Kotor, will appear in front of you and amaze you with its eternal beauty. Only a few steps further there is the Maritime Museum, home of the long naval history and tradition of Kotor and the whole of Boka Bay.
Experience a speed boat ride (3 h) from Boka Bay to the island “Our Lady of the Rocks” for a visit to the church and museum. During a visit to the Blue Cave, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful blue reflection.
Enjoy swimming in the Blue Cave!
Along the way, you will pass the whole World Heritage Bay of Kotor before you finally reach the open sea. Catch a few boat laps around the old fort of Mamula island, a notorious former prison during the reign of the Austro-Hungary empire, is located on a deserted island near the mouth of the bay.
At the end of the day, experience the sunset on the Kotor Cable Car and enjoy the view of Boka Bay.
Free activities, dinner, and overnight.
Included activities:
Driving from Skadar Lake to Kotor
2h guided tour of Old Kotor
3h Boka Bay Speed Boat cruise
Kotor Cable Car
Optional activities:
Without optional activities (only on request)
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Kotor
Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room at a stylish 4-star Boutique Hotel Hippocampus
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are not included. (Drinks NOT included)
After a wonderful day with a swim, experience the sunset on a half-day kayak or SUP tour of about 3 – 3.5 hours caters to tourists who have already chosen Budva as their holiday destination and want an active and engaging way to experience the landscape. Kayak/SUP tours offer visitors the opportunity to view Budvaʼs majestic walls and towers from the sea, away from tourist crowds, and enjoy nature.
The Pigeon Cave is one of the most beautiful sea caves with a divine location. It’s only 2,5 km seaway from Old Town (3 km from Slovenska Beach – start point), surrounded by beautiful volcanic rocks, picturesque bays and grottoes, untamed beaches, and the route’s crowning achievement, a thrilling passageway cave.
A favourite kayak/SUP tour to the majority of Budva citizens and their guests.
Free time, dinner and overnight.
Included activities:
SUP or kayaking Budva – Pigeon Cave
Optional activities:
Aquapark Budva – from 40 €
Half-day tour Lipa Cave – from 95 €
Biking Lovćen to Kotor – from 145 €
Cetinje & Lovćen Mausoleum – from 85 €
Paragliding Budva (Brajići) – from 95 €
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Budva
Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room at a stylish 4-star Hotel TQ Plaza or similar
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are not included. (Drinks NOT included)
After breakfast, continue the tour of your choice. Swimming, walking, shopping or personal trips to visit Dubrovnik, Mostar, and other activities that you may enjoy. We recommend a Dubrovnik or Mostar day tour or Cetinje & Lovćen day tour.
Wander the Old Town, take a paraglider flight over Budva, ride a zipline on Brajici or even go on the Budva Riviera Tour for the day.
Alternatively, enjoy a lazy noon before taking in the beaches of Budva’s at a steady pace. And, as the city starts you could even get a start on your Gifts shopping!
Free activities, dinner and overnight.
Included activities:
Without included activities
Optional activities:
Aquapark Budva – from 40 €
Half-day tour Lipa Cave – from 95 €
Biking Lovćen to Kotor – from 145 €
Cetinje & Lovćen Mausoleum – from 85 €
Paragliding Budva (Brajići) – from 95 €
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Budva
Accommodation on a BB basis in a double room at a stylish 4-star Hotel TQ Plaza or similar
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are not included. (Drinks NOT included)
Departure day!! In the morning, check out your hotel in Budva, and you’ll leave the lovely Budva Riviera and drive to the Tivat Airport, where you will drop the car off.
Doviđenja! Goodbye!
We hope that you are very happy with the tour, and welcome again.
Included activities:
Ride from Budva to the airport in Tivat
Optional activities:
Without optional activities (only on request)
Accommodation & Meals:
Accommodation: Without accommodation today
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel or Lunch Box if you leave the hotel early before breakfast (Optional). (Drinks NOT included)
NOTE: If you rent a car from us.
We’ll meet you at the airport, in the parking lot outside the entrance to departing flights for a “goodbye meeting”, according to the scheduled time, or on the agreement.
Our guide/driver will be waiting for you in the parking for leaving the rental car and other documents that you needed during your stay.
