Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik

Overview

Head off the typical tourist trail—and discover the best of Montenegro, with just a private guide for company—on this full-day tour from Dubrovnik. You can look forward to visiting the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor (Europe's southernmost fjord) and the baroque village of Perast, with free time for swimming or visiting the Our Lady of the Rocks island (separate expense). If preferred, upgrade to extend the tour with a visit to the coastal town of Budva.

• This private tour gives you the freedom to customize your sightseeing

• Round-trip transit from Dubrovnik makes exploring seamless

• Check off two countries in one day as you head from Croatia to Montenegro

• Hotel pickup and drop-off ensures a seamless experience
  

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Transport by luxury air-conditioned vehicle

• English speaker driver/guide

• One-way ferry ride on return from Budva

Not Included

• Boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks (approximately 10 euros)

• Gratuities

• Food and drinks

What To Expect

Begin the tour by getting picked up at your central Dubrovnik hotel, and then head out of the city via comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the view of the Adriatic and the Dubrovnik Riviera as your guide gives you background on the history of Montenegro.

After crossing the border, ride along the coast roads, which curve around bay after bay. Admire the beautiful Bay of Kotor, Europe’s southernmost fjord and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dubrovnik (Pass By)

Start your day with a pickup from your centrally located Dubrovnik hotel, and then travel out of the city by luxury vehicle. While your private guide drives, sit back and relax, admiring the scenic countryside of Župa Dubrovacka Valley and the Konavle region.

Bay of Kotor (Pass By)

Cross the border to Montenegro and travel along the picture-perfect Montenegro coast, typified by sweeping blonde-sand beaches. Pass the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor -- Europe’s southernmost fjord --along the way.

1

Perast

Continue to the neighboring village of Perast, lying at the foot of St Elijah Hill. Much of it was destroyed following an earthquake in the late 1970s, but the gorgeous village still exudes a very Baroque feel with its beautiful villas and churches.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Our Lady of the Rocks (Pass By)

Optionally, take a short boat ride the Our Lady of the Rocks island and admire the art stored inside the small chapel (boat ride fee 10€).

2

Kotor Old City

Travel to Kotor, and explore this beautifully preserved medieval town. Learn about the town’s important sailing heritage, having had its own merchant navy under the Byzantine Empire. Visit St Tryphon Cathedral, an elegant Romanesque building.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

3

Budva

Soak up the views and then head to the coastal town of Budva for lunch (own expense). Enjoy a couple of hours here at leisure, perhaps relaxing on its famous beaches or strolling around the pretty streets. Meet your driver at the pre-arranged time and start your journey back to Dubrovnik, passing along the scenic coastal roads. Enjoy one last treat– a ferry crossing along the Bay of Kotor – and then finish your tour in the late afternoon back at your hotel.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

• Infant seats available

• Most travelers can participate

• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate