New Year in Montenegro - 8 Days

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Welcome to Montenegro and start your New Year holiday in this beautiful country with a help of Monte Mare Travel. In this 8 days arrangement, visit the most recognizable places and monuments which are on the ’postcards’ of Montenegro in world wide magazines. Enjoy concerts of regional popular stars, beautiful music and New Year atmosphere on the Adriatic coast. Discover Podgorica – Capital of Montenegro and its most famous wineries, Cetinje – Old Royal Capital with its museums and churches, Ostrog – the third most visited place when it is a word about visits in the Christian world, immediately after Christ’s tomb in Jerusalem and the Holy Mountain in Greece. Then, Adriatic coast: Budva – Montenegrin metropolis of tourism, Perast a medieval town, Our Lady of the Rocks island, Kotor – included in the UNESCO list of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Tivat – luxurious marina so-called ’Montenegrin Monaco’, Saint Stefan – a unique place in the whole world, at the same time an island – city – hotel. Then, Virpazar – old fishing village, Old Bar dating from the 10th century, Old Olive Tree – the oldest olive tree is the oldest tree in Europe, and also one of the oldest trees in the world, Ulcinj and Ada Bojana beach with its traditional fishing restaurants. Enjoy traditional specialties and drinks and don’t miss an opportunity to create unforgettable moments in country of ’black mountains’ and ’azure sea’.

Day 1 - Arrival at the airport or port. Accommodation in 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City sightseeing.
We will welcome you to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar), and then head towards Podgorica.

We start a panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide, after which we will head to the hotel.

Check – in.

Meeting at an agreed time, and start easy walking through the city accompanied by a guide – 2 hours.

We start the tour from the Republic Square – the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street with nice cafes and urban look, a favorite place for young people to go out. We will see the Millennium Bridge that represents the visual identity of the city. We will visit the Sastavci or the Skalines – the oldest bridge in Podgorica, according to the historical facts that was established during the Roman rule. We will visit the Clock Tower and the Old Town located in the very heart of Podgorica which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage. The most beautiful example of architecture remaining from the Turkish period is the Clock Tower, which is a symbol of Podgorica. It still dominates the area of Old Town with its height. Then we will continue towards Centre of Contemporary Art – Kruševac – the former winter mansion of King Nikola I Petrović. Then we continue our walk to the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ, the third largest Orthodox temple in the world. In the end we visit St. George Church which dates from the IX-XI century; belongs to the oldest active worship of the Christian chapel in the area of Montenegro and beyond.

Back to the hotel. Dinner. Spare time. Overnight stay.

Day 2 – Budva - Perast – Our Lady of the Rocks - Kotor - Tivat

Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving towards Budva – 1 h.

Arrival at Budva. Accompanied by a guide, you will see the Old Town, which unites with unity, walk in the winding streets, enjoy the view of the late Middle Ages squares that form a whole with solid ramparts, their towers and city gates, Orthodox and Catholic churches, an archaeological museum – 1h:30min.

Driving towards Perast – 45 min. Arrival at Perast. Easy walk throught this beautiful coastal city. Boat riding towards the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. Visiting the 15th century church and museum (all 1 hour).

Taking ride around unique bay of the Mediterranean – Boka Bay, until we reach Kotor (30 minutes).

Arrival at Kotor. City walk accompanied by a tourist guide throught its Old Town, where you can see its famous monuments and squares – the Arms Market, Saint Tryphon Cathedral and square, Saint Luke’s church and square, Maritime museum and square, Cats square – 1 hour.

Lunch at one of the famous restaurants in the city (1h and 30 min).

Driving towards Tivat (about 20 min).

Free time for city tour and luxurious marina Porto Montenegro – 1h.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 3 – Breakfast - Free time (all day) – Gala dinner in hotel with one welcome drink, organized waiting for New Year, music...
Overnight stay.

Day 4 – Breakfast - Free time until the evening departure to the some of the cities at the sea side (Budva, Kotor, Bar or Tivat) to the organized concert on the square. Departure according to the agreement.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 5 - Winery Mrkan – Pavlova side – Rijeka Crnojevića – Cetinje – Saint Stefan

Breakfast.

After breakfast starting the tour at the agreed time. Drive towards Winery Mrkan – 30 min. Sightseeing winery, wine cellar and vineyards. Listening about production of wines, brandies, liqueurs, jams…Tasting of 5 types of wine, grape brandy and 5 types with different medicinal herbs, herbal and fruit liqueurs with mini snack – 1 hour.

Continuing to Rijeka Crnojevića with photo break on Pavlova side, one of the most attractive viewpoints in Montenegro, the most famous “picture card” of Montenegro.

Arriving at Rijeka Crnojevića. Sightseeing. Free time form coffee at one of the restaurants or boat cruising and enjoy the view of the wonderful natural beauties – 1h.

Drive to Cetinje – 20 min. Arrival at Cetinje. City sightseeing: Cetinje Monastery, Ćipuri church, the former Njegoš’s residence – Biljarda, King Nikola’s museum, the Presidential Palace, the Royal Theater “Zeta house”, the monument of Ivan Crnojević – Zeta ruler and founder of Cetinje (duration 1h).

Lunch at the restaurant with traditional specialities – 1h.

Driving to Saint Stefan – 40 min. Photo break and enjoy the beautiful view of Saint Stefan from Adriatic highway viewpoint from which it is a photo of the island on many posters promoting Montenegro worldwide. We will pass through the park Miločer – King’s park, near former summer house of dynasty Karađorđević, and also King’s beach. Park Miločer is one of the most beautiful parks and arboretums in the Adriatic. The park counts a lot of rare and exotic plant species brought by seafarers from all over the world.

Free time for Saint Stefan sightseeing – 1h.

*Optionally – Walking tour of the island with a guide who will tell you the history of the island, interesting events and experiences related to this place. You will see The Church of Lord’s Transfiguration, Piazza – central square where local people used to trade homemade products, Small and Big Church. It is also possible to visit one of the rooms in exclusive ‘’Aman Resort’’, if hotel is not 100% filled – 45 min.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 6 – Ostrog Monastery – Kuči – Niagara waterfalls - Šipčanik wine cellar

Breakfast.

Driving towards Ostrog – 1h.

Coffee break at the restaurant on the way to the monastery – optional (30 min).

Arrival at Ostrog monastery. Free time for sightseeing of the upper and lower monasteries. In the monastery we will bow to the relics of the great Saint Vasily Ostroški and hear and see incredible tales of Ostrog miracles (about 1h and 30min).

Driving towards Kuči – approx. 1h 20 min.

Coming to the Viewpoint, visit Novak Milošev’s monument, visit Old Town Medun – Meteon, visit to the ‘’Marko Miljanov’’ museum – approx. 1 hour.

Driving to the Niagara falls – photo break and lunch – 1 hour.
Driving to Ćemovsko field and wine cellar Šipčanik – 15 min.

Arrival at Ćemovsko field. After driving by touristic train through a vineyard and a short break at the viewpoint, we arrive at the ‘’heart’’ of the vineyard, the wine cellar “Sipčanik”.

Before we enter the cellar, you will have a unique opportunity to enjoy from the viewpoint in view of the entire vineyard, where you will experience all of the climate within only one wine house.

In the cellar it is foreseen: a tasting of 3 types of wines (2 from the classic line and one special), bruschette with Njeguški cheese grilled on olive oil and rosemary. Duration – about 1h and 30min.

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 7 – Virpazar - Bar – Old Olive Tree – Ulcinj – Ada Bojana

Breakfast at the hotel.

Driving to Virpazar – 20 min.

Arrival at Virpazar, a fishing village with charming stone houses. A short walk. Free time for climbing on the Besac fortress – the most attractive viewpoint on the Skadar Lake, or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants – 20 min.

Driving towards Bar (lasting about 1h).

Arrival at Bar, visit the temple of St. John of Vladimir, walk along the coast (duration 1 hour).

Visit to the Old Town (duration 1 hour).

Visiting the Old Olive Tree (duration 20 min) – the oldest tree in Europe.

Driving towards Ulcinj (duration 30 min).

Arrival at Ulcinj, visit to the Old Town, Balšića Tower, Slave Market… (duration 1 hour).

Driving to Ada Bojana beach (30 min).

Lunch at some of the traditional fish restaurants or beach enjoyment on the paradise island famous for its unspoiled nature (1h 30min).

Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 8 – Transfer to the airport or port

Breakfast at the hotel. Check – out. Free time. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar).

The end of the arrangement.

Price Includes:
transfer airport - hotel - airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar)
panoramic tour of Podgorica
city tour of Podgorica with licensed tourist guide (in English) – approx. 2 hours
licensed travel guide for excursions provided by the program (in English)
4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica - 7 nights (BB, dinner on the day of arrival)
residence tax and insurance
travel expenses
road expenses and parking
travel insurance
tickets: King Nikola’s Museum, Church of Our Lady of The Rocks, Marko Miljanov museum, fortress Besac, National park Skadar lake, Old Olive Tree
tourist tax
boat ride to the Our Lady of the Rocks and back
lunch in Kotor (2nd day)
gala dinner with one welcome drink (3rd day)
transfer to the concert (with waiting) (4th day)
wine degustation at Mrkan winery (5th day)
lunch in Cetinje (5th day)
wine tasting in wine cellar Šipčanik (6th day)
touristic train riding in Ćemovsko field (6th day)
lunch in Podgorica (6th day)
lunch at the restaurant in Ada Bojana (7th day)
modern, air-conditioned vehicles
travel health insurance

Price does not include:
Tickets: for localities which are not listed in *Included in price (Cathedral of St. Triphon in Kotor, the Maritime Museum in Kotor, City Walls ‘Citadel’ in Budva, localities in Cetinje excepting King Nikola’s Museum…)
Boat cruising in Rijeka Crnojevića
Saint Stefan entrance for sightseeing an island
Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
Transfer from an airport that is not listed in the program
Drinks and food during excursions not listed in the program
Visits to the bars and restaurants not listed in the program
Other non - program costs

Additional options (for extra charge):

Single room use
Tickets for localities which are not included in price
Boat cruising in Virpazar – depending on the weather conditions
Boat cruising in Rijeka Crnojevića – depending on the weather conditions
Saint Stefan entrance for sightseeing an island
Horse riding in vineyard Ćemovsko field
Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
Transfer from another airport, port, hotel or accommodation (in the region)

TRIP FACTS

Type of tour: Private
Group size: Unlimited
Duration: 8 days - 7 nights
Note: Price inclusive of taxes
Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget