Montenegro-6-day-itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Podgorica

  • Arrival: Arrive at Podgorica Airport (TIV)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to a hotel in the city center
  • Visa Requirements: Citizens of EU, US, Canada, Australia, and many other countries do not need a visa. Others should check with the Montenegrin embassy or consulate.
  • Getting Around: Rent a car or use public transportation (bus) to get around
  • Places to Visit:
    • Podgorica City Museum (learn about the city’s history and culture)
    • Old Town (explore the historic center)
    • Millennium Bridge (a modern bridge with great views of the surrounding hills)
  • Things to Know: Try some local cuisine, such as peka (meat or vegetable under a bell-shaped lid), and don’t miss the lively atmosphere in the city’s bars and cafes.

Day 2: Kotor Bay

  • Transportation: Drive or take a bus to Kotor (about 1 hour)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to a hotel or hostel in Kotor
  • Places to Visit:
    • Kotor Old Town (a walled city with narrow streets and stunning bay views)
    • Our Lady of the Angels Church (a beautiful church with a clock tower)
    • Kotor Fortress (explore the fortifications and enjoy the views)
  • Things to Do:
    • Take a boat tour of the Bay of Kotor
    • Hike to the top of Mount Vrmac for breathtaking views
    • Try some local seafood and wine

Day 3: Lovćen National Park

  • Transportation: Drive or take a bus to Lovćen (about 30 minutes from Kotor)
  • Accommodation: Camp in the national park or stay in a nearby village
  • Places to Visit:
    • Lovćen National Park (explore the stunning mountains and forests)
    • Black Lake (a beautiful lake with great hiking trails)
    • Mausoleum of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš (learn about Montenegro’s history)
  • Things to Do: Hike to the top of Jezerski Vrh for panoramic views, or explore the park’s many trails and villages.

Day 4: Budva

  • Transportation: Drive or take a bus to Budva (about 1.5 hours from Kotor)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to a hotel or hostel in Budva
  • Places to Visit:
    • Old Town of Budva (a historic walled city with narrow streets and beaches)
    • Citadel of Budva (explore the fortifications and enjoy the views)
    • Beaches of Sveti Stefan and Milačići (enjoy the sun, sea, and sand)
  • Things to Do:
    • Take a boat tour of the Budvar Riviera
    • Visit the nearby village of Bečići and try some local cuisine

Day 5: Bar

  • Transportation: Drive or take a bus to Bar (about 1 hour from Budva)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to a hotel or hostel in Bar
  • Places to Visit:
    • Old Town of Bar (explore the historic center and waterfront)
    • Monastery of Stari Bar (a beautiful monastery with great views)
    • Beaches of Šušanj and Mala Plaža (enjoy the sun, sea, and sand)
  • Things to Do: Take a boat tour of the Bay of Bar, or visit the nearby village of Dobrec.

Day 6: Departure from Podgorica

  • Transportation: Drive or take a bus back to Podgorica (about 2 hours from Bar)
  • Accommodation: Check-out of hotel and depart
  • Things to Know: Try some local souvenirs, such as traditional clothing and crafts, and don’t forget to exchange any leftover currency.