Brajici Hiking Tour And Monastery Praskvica
About this tour
Brajići is a village in Budva municipality, close to the Kosmač fortress.
Kosmač is a former fortress in Montenegro, located on the hill of the same name above the village of Brajići, not far from Budva. It is located at an altitude of about 800 m. It was built by the Austrians between 1841 and 1850. The fort served as a border fortification on the Austrian-Montenegrin border.
Monastery Praskvica (1050) is considered representative of the Orthodox architecture of the Balkan Peninsula and is the most famous monastic complex in the Pastrovići area of Budva municipality. The monastery is located in a picturesque olive grove on a mountain in the former fishing village of Čelbrdo, on the outskirts of Miločer, near Pržno and on the popular island of Sveti Stefan.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Podgorica, Montenegro to Brajići, Montenegro
The tour starts from Brajići, by the path to the fortress Kosmač (Austrian fortress from the XIX century). There is a viewpoint and a short break for the sightseeing of the fortress. Then, slowly we continue to the Hunting lodge, climbing to the old Austrian road, and from there by the straight old Austrian road to Ograđenica, where the Spiridon Monastery is located. From Kosmač to Ograđenica, it is about 2h:30 min walk. When we arrive, we take a bit longer break. Then, we descend through the wide macadam road to the Rustovo Monastery. From the Rustovo Monastery we go to the viewpoint at Čelobrdo, from where we descend Jegorov path (the whole time view of St. Stefan and Miločer) near the Praskvica monastery.
What's included
Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus from the place of accommodation/stay to the settlement Brajići Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus from the end point of the hiking tour to the place of accommodation/stay Tourist guide (English language) Hiking sticks Travel insurance
Food and drink during the tour Other non-program costs Travel health insurance - optional Additional options (for extra fee): Tourist guide for a specific language Lunch Travel health insurance
What to know
TRIP FACTS Type of tour: Private tour Group size: Unlimited Duration: 4 - 5 hours depending on the readiness and breaks + time for transfer depending on the city of your accommodation Track length: 9 km Max. altitude: 765 m Difficulty: Moderate Physical readiness: Medium Departures: from Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar, Ulcinj (from other cities price is on request) Availability: from November to June (depending on the weather conditions) Note: Price inclusive of taxes. Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
Route & locations
Podgorica, Montenegro to Brajići, Montenegro