Private tour package 5 days in Montenegro

Tour summary

Montenegro off-season discovery 5 days tour. Monterrasol Travel private tour in minivan. Discover Venetian fortified towns, monasteries and fortresses.

This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #430 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #430. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

The tour will start in Tivat (Tivat), Montenegro and tour finishes in Podgorica (Podgorica), Montenegro, and will take 5 days (4 nights). During this tour you will visit Risan, Perast, Budva, Kotor, Stari Bar, Ulcinj, Besac, Dajbabe, Podgorica located in Montenegro.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Additional information

We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Tivat (Tivat) Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Podgorica (Podgorica).

We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries.

The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us.

This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it.

We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens).

We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season.

Photo gallery

Photo gallery of attractions involved in this tour.

Tour description

Introduction

Discover the timeless beauty of Montenegro on this carefully crafted 5-day off-season tour, designed to reveal the country's rich Venetian heritage and spiritual depth in perfect tranquility. Beginning and ending in the coastal town of Tivat, this journey takes you through the heart of the Adriatic's most enchanting fortified towns, ancient monasteries, and dramatic fortresses.

We will guide you along the stunning Bay of Kotor and the southern coastline, exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval stone settlements, and serene Orthodox sanctuaries. Experience Montenegro's coastal gems without the summer crowds, enjoying a more intimate and authentic connection with this remarkable land.

Day after day description

Day 1. We depart Tivat and travel to the ancient town of Risan to explore its exquisite Roman mosaics from the 2nd century AD (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We then continue to the beautiful coastal town of Perast (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to visit the picturesque Our Lady of the Rocks island and its Catholic church. Our day concludes in Budva to see its charming walled historical center. Our accommodation for the night is in Budva.

Day 2. After staying in Budva, we travel to the magnificent fortified city of Kotor (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We explore its winding medieval streets, climb the formidable San Giovanni Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) for breathtaking views, and visit the 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral of Saint Tryphon. After that, we will return to Budva for accommodation.

Day 3. After an overnight in Budva, we travel to the iconic islet of Sveti Stefan for a scenic viewpoint. We then continue to Stari Bar to explore its dramatic fortress ruins, the ancient settlement with origins in Illyrian times, and enjoy panoramic viewpoints. Our accommodation for the night is in Stari Bar.

Day 4. After staying in Stari Bar, we travel south to the coastal town of Ulcinj to explore its atmospheric old town and impressive medieval fortress, once a notorious pirate stronghold. After that, we will return to Stari Bar for accommodation.

Day 5. After 2 nights in Stari Bar, we visit the small but picturesque Besac fortress overlooking Lake Skadar. We then travel to Dajbabe to visit its unique cave monastery, a Serbian Orthodox sanctuary founded in the late 19th century. Our journey continues to Podgorica to see the monumental Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, a modern Orthodox church completed in 2013. Here in Podgorica our journey is finished.

Conclusion

This 5-day off-season tour offers a serene and deeply rewarding exploration of Montenegro's coastal and spiritual treasures. We warmly invite you to join us for this intimate journey through a land of Venetian charm and Orthodox tradition.

Border crossing for this trip

This tour does not require border crossing.

Money and payments

In each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use.

Last reviewed: 9 March 2026

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Tivat (Tivat), Montenegro

day 1: travel to Risan, visit Roman mosaics archaeological site in Risan, travel to Perast to see Perast coastal town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Perast island, visit Our Lady of the Rocks church in Perast, travel to Budva to see Budva historical center; accommodation in Budva

day 2: travel to Kotor, visit Kotor historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Kotor fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit St Tryphon cathedral in Kotor; travel to Budva for accommodation

day 3: travel to Sveti Stefan, visit Sveti Stefan viewpoint, travel to Stari Bar to see Stari Bar fortress, visit Stari Bar ancient settlement, visit Stari Bar viewpoint; accommodation in Stari Bar

day 4: travel to Ulcinj, visit Ulcinj coastal town, visit Ulcinj fortress; travel to Stari Bar for accommodation

day 5: travel to Besac, visit Besac fortress, travel to Dajbabe to see Dajbabe monastery, travel to Podgorica to see Podgorica cathedral; arrive to Podgorica

Tour finishes in: Podgorica (Podgorica), Montenegro

Planned distance of this tour: 267 km.

What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour

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If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #430. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes.

Visited places during the tour

Our tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary.

Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary.

Risan, Montenegro

Known for beach, coastal town, mosaic, museum, promenade, roman empire; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Risan is a town in famous the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, and is the oldest settlement in the Bay of Kotor. Risan was the main fortress in the Illyrian state, prosperous town in Roman times. Risan is UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of The Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor for the only mosaic of the the Dream God Hypnos in the whole world.

Perast, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, island, venetian empire, catholic church, benedictin monastery; coastal town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Perast is a small picturesque town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometers from Kotor and is noted for its coast and proximity to two islets, islet of St. George and islet Our Lady of the Rocks.

Budva, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, venetian empire

Budva is a Montenegrin town on the Adriatic Sea, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. The coastal area around Budva called the Budva riviera.

Kotor, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, fortified town, fortress, marina, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint, orthodox church, catholic cathedral, franciscan church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro. It is located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period. The fortified city of Kotor is UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stari Bar, Montenegro

Known for fortress, medieval old town, ruines, viewpoint

Bar is a coastal town on the shore of the Adriatic Sea and seaport in southern Montenegro. Near by, in 4 km, located small town Stari Bar, famous for picturesque ruins of Stari Bar Fortress, and with great view from the hill to the modern Bar and sea around.

Ulcinj, Montenegro

Known for beach

Besac, Montenegro

Known for fortress, viewpoint

Looking out over the town Virpazar, this recently reconstructed fortress was built by the Turks in 1478, and was the scene of many a bloody battles. Nowadays, it's an easy uphill stroll from Virpazar and offers splendid views over the small town of Virpazar, Lake Skadar, the Montenegrin mountains and its surrounds.

Dajbabe, Montenegro

Known for cave, orthodox monastery

Dajbabe is a Serbian Orthodox Christian Monastery in suburb of the capital of Montenegro, city Podgorica. Monastery Dajbabe is located in a cave on Dajbabe hill (Dajbabska gora), which raises above Zeta valley. The monastery was founded in 1897.

Podgorica, Montenegro

Known for historical center

#430 Tour map

Tour starts in: Tivat (Tivat), Montenegro

day 1: Risan, Roman mosaics archaeological site; Perast coastal town; Perast island; Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks church; accommodation in Budva
day 2: Kotor historical center; Kotor fortress; Kotor, St Tryphon cathedral; accommodation in Budva
day 3: Sveti Stefan viewpoint; Stari Bar fortress; Stari Bar ancient settlement; Stari Bar viewpoint; accommodation in Stari Bar
day 4: Ulcinj coastal town; Ulcinj fortress; accommodation in Stari Bar
day 5: Besac fortress; Dajbabe monastery; Podgorica cathedral; arrive to Podgorica

Tour finishes in: Podgorica (Podgorica), Montenegro

Planned distance of this tour: 267 km.

Availability of this tour

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