Cetinje And Njegusi With Serpentine Kotor And Budva
About this tour
Cetinje – Njeguši village – Lovćen Serpentine - Kotor – Budva
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Let’s visit Cetinje – a small city museum with beautiful monuments, promenades and nature under the huge mountain Lovćen. Cetinje is the former capital of Montenegro. It was founded in the 15th century and became the center of Montenegrin life and its culture. This small city, enriched with the greenery and architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries will surely draw your attention at first glance, through a rare combination of nature and culture, museums, art faculties, parks, promenades.
Don’t miss an opportunity to taste traditional products in the most famous Montenegrin village Njeguši, from where comes Petrović dynasty, which ruled for 300 years in Montenegro.
Pass along Lovćen serpentines – the way they arrived many influences of various civilizations in Montenegro, such as: good wines from the French, silk fabrics of the Far East, the first ski from Norway…
See Kotor – a city and municipality on the coast of the Boka Bay in Montenegro. Situated in one of the most beautiful bays, this town of merchants and sailors has a lot to show. Kotor Bay (Boka Kotorska) is one of the deepest and longest in the Adriatic Sea and is often called the southernmost fiord of Europe. The old Mediterranean archipelago, surrounded by impressive city walls, is very well preserved and included in the UNESCO list of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Simply, Kotor is the city to which the visit is unavoidable!
Enjoy the drive along Boka Bay called ”the southernmost fiord of Europe” and sightseeing of Budva – “metropolis of tourism”, the most visited destination in Montenegro and one of the most visited ones on the Adriatic. It is often given epithets like “Queen of the Adriatic”.
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Cetinje, Montenegro to Budva, Montenegro
Departure by appointment. Driving to Cetinje – The Old Royal Capital of Montenegro (duration 1 – 2 h depending on the place – the city of departure). Arrival at Cetinje – sightseeing of the city. You will be able to see the Cetinje Monastery, Ćipuri church, the former Njegoš’s residence – Biljarda, King Nikola’s museum, the Presidential Palace, the Royal Theater “the Royal Theater “Zeta house”, the monument of Ivan Crnojević, Zeta ruler and founder of Cetinje (duration 1h). Driving towards Njeguši. Arrival at the village Njeguši – the birthplace of Petar II Petrović Njegoš. The place is also known for traditional prosciutto, homemade cheese, honey and wine. Tasting of traditional products (about 1 h and 15 min). Driving the Lovćen serpentines (duration 1h and 20min). A pause for taking photos on the road for which there is a story that the designer Joseph Slade has devoted this route to princess Milena, so this part of route is in the form of the initial letter of her name. Coming to Kotor, city sightseeing: Old Town, the Square of Arms, the Cathedral of St. Triphon, the Church of St. Luke, the Maritime Museum, the Cat Square. Free time for enjoying food at one of the famous restaurants in town, shopping or for those more active climbing on the walls to the fortress of San Giovanni (the total time to spare in Kotor is 2 hours, if you decide to climb on the walls you need 45 minutes to 1 hour). Drive to Budva (approx. 40 min). Arriving at Budva. Tour of the Old Town, beautiful churches, squares and Citadel. Enjoying a walk in the winding streets and a beautiful marina (about 1h). Return. The end of the tour.
What's included
Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus Licensed tourist guide All road expenses and parking fees Travel insurance Tourist tax Food tasting in the village of Njeguši - in the oldest tavern of this type in Montenegro - since 1881 Visit to King Nikola's Museum
Tickets for localities which are not listed in Included in price (Citadel in Budva, St. Tryphon Cathedral in Kotor, The Maritime Museum in Kotor…) Food and drink during the tour Visits to restaurants and bars Other non-program costs Travel health insurance - optional Additional Options For Extra Charge: Visit to Saint Tryphon cathedral in Kotor Visit to Njegoš’s birth house in Njeguši village Tour guide for a specific language Lunch at the restaurant in Kotor Travel health insurance
What to know
TRIP FACTS Type of tour: Private tour Group size: Unlimited Duration: approx. 7 hours + time for transfer depending on the city of your accommodation Difficulty: Easy Departures: From Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar and Ulcinj (For departures from other cities price on request) Availability: All year around (depending on the weather conditions) Note: Price inclusive of taxes Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
Route & locations
Cetinje, Montenegro to Budva, Montenegro