Choose this stunning winter destination and join a 6-night tour of Montenegro.

Enjoy snowmobile rides, go skiing and take a snowshoe hike. In addition, visit the most beautiful cities and cultural highlights.

Your itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Podgorica
Day 2: Podgorica - Kolašin
Day 3: Kolašin
Day 4: Kolašin - Žabljak
Day 5: Žabljak - Bay of Kotor
Day 6: Bay of Kotor - Cetinje - Virpazar - Podgorika
Day 7: Departure home

Day 1: Arrival in Podgorica

After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in, head to the wine cellar '13.July'- Plantaze in Sipcanik.

Sipcanik has a long history starting with a Turkish fort, through a military airport to a fascinating wine cellar about 30 metres underground with an area of 7,000 m2. The monumental 356-metre-long tunnel, filled with hundreds of metres of small and large barrels, stores more than two million litres of wine. Enjoy the authentic ambience of this unique wine cellar.

For more than half a century, the Montenegrin company '13.July'- Plantaze has been one of the largest and most important producers of grapes, wine and grape brandy in south-eastern Europe, on an impressive area of about 2,300 hectares.

Surrounded by wooden barrels, you will be able to taste the wines and sample traditional snacks in the company of top sommeliers.

Afterwards, head for a delicious dinner (excluding drinks) at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay with breakfast in Podgorica.

Day 2: Podgorica - Kolašin

After breakfast, you will head to Kolašin where you can explore the mountains on skis. One-day ski pass for Ski Centre 1600 and ski equipment are included.

Lunch (excluding drinks) at restaurant Troglava. The cuisine is based on traditional Montenegrin dishes prepared in the authentic way of the Bjelasica region. Some of the local specialities include a homemade cheese named Njeguši, prosciutto, homemade pies, cicvara, kačamak, roast lamb.

You will also have the opportunity to explore Kolašin with its many cultural and historical sights.

Dinner (excluding drinks) and overnight stay with breakfast in Kolašin

Day 3:  Kolašin

Today you will enjoy more snow fun with a snowmobile ride on Mount Bjelasica, on the border of the National Park "Biogradska gora", at 1800 metres above sea level! A snowmobile ride is the best way to explore the highest peaks of the mountain and enjoy the most fascinating views of the beautiful winter nature.

Lunch (excl. drinks) at a local restaurant

In the evening, head out for another snowshoeing trip, a popular recreational activity. Surrounded by mountain peaks, enjoying a wonderful winter night and breathing fresh winter air, this will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.

Dinner (excl. drinks) and overnight stay with breakfast in Kolašin

Day 4: Kolašin - Žabljak

On to the next destination Žabljak where another snowmobile excursion is scheduled, this time on Mount Sinjajevina, a hidden gem of untouched nature and Montenegro's largest mountain. From the summit, there are stunning panoramic views of the mountains, valleys, and the town of Mojkovac. Nearby are the famous Durmitor and Biogradska gora national parks, the Đurđevića Tara bridge and the Tara River with its world-famous canyon, the second deepest in the world after the Grand Canyon.

Lunch (excl. drinks) with traditional dishes at a local family's house

We then drive to the hotel to check in and then on to Black Lake, Durmitor's largest and most famous lake and the second largest of Montenegro's mountain lakes. It is surrounded by dense forests of black Durmitor pines, which together with the Durmitor massif are reflected in the clear water, making it appear to be a black colour black, hence the name.

At the end of the day, we don the snowshoes again for a round trip through the snow.

Dinner (excl. drinks) and overnight stay with breakfast in Žabljak

Day 5: Žabljak - Bay of Kotor

After breakfast, we depart for the Bay of Kotor, surrounded by two massifs of the Dinaric Alps: the Orjen Mountains to the west and the Lovćen Mountains to the east.

We pay a guided visit to the old town of Kotor to learn more about its rich history and various Unesco World Heritage Sites.

We then take to the water to the island of "Our Lady of Skrpjela". It is one of the two charming islands in the Bay of Kotor and is considered one of the main tourist attractions in this part of the Adriatic.

We also take the opportunity to visit the village of Perast with its Baroque architecture.

Lunch (excl. drinks) at a local restaurant

Dinner (excl. drinks) and overnight stay with breakfast in Budva

Day 6: Bay of Kotor - Cetinje

After breakfast, we drive to Cetinje, the historic capital of Montenegro. We visit the monastery that was the headquarters of the bishop of Montenegro from 1516 to 1851. Montenegrins constantly fought the Turks and Albanians, and Cetinje was overrun by Turkish troops in 1692, 1714 and 1715. On the first occasion, the defenders in the monastery fired gunpowder, destroying the monastery. Rebuilt in 1701, the monastery contains manuscripts, relics and the first book printed in the South Slavs (1493).

Castle Biljarda at the top of Mount Lovcen, was the residence of the great poet ruler Peter II (Bishop of Montenegro 1830-'51). There we visit the mausoleum of Biljarda.

We drive on to Virpazar, a quiet town on Lake Skadar. In the centre, you will find several restaurants with traditional cuisine where you can taste various fish specialities and Montenegro's most famous drinks, domicile Crmnicki Vranac and rakija.

You then have two options. Either opt for a boat trip on Lake Skadar or opt for a walk through the village of Rijeka Crnojevica.

Then it's time to drive on to Podgorica and check into the hotel.

Dinner (excluding drinks) at a local restaurant

Overnight stay with breakfast in Podgorica

Day 7: Departure

After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

During the round trip, you will stay in the following specially selected hotels:

Classic offer:

- Podgorica: Hotel Alexandar Lux 4* or equivalent

- Kolašin: Hotel Sherpas 4* or equivalent

- Žabljak: Hotel Polar Star 3* or similar

- Budva: Hotel Avala 4* or Hotel Zeta 4* or equivalent

Premium offer:

- Podgorica: Hilton Hotel 5* or equivalent

- Kolašin: Hotel Bianca 4* or equivalent

- Žabljak: Hotel Polar Star 3* or similar

- Budva: Hotel Budva 5* or similar

Located in the Balkans, Montenegro is a unique destination filled with charming bays, medieval architecture, and a stunning mountainous backdrop.

The Bay of Kotor finds itself neatly positioned in southwestern Montenegro with a rugged landscape overlooking the Adriatic Sea. With jaw-dropping scenery, this part of the country is brimming with outdoor adventure from challenging treks to leisurely boat trips.

 

The Old Town of Kotor is a fascinating medieval town with a handful of museums, casual cafés, and striking Venetian palaces.

In the evening, be sure to sample the region's distinct flavours at a locally owned restaurant or enjoy live music beneath the stars at the town's selection of bars. And if you still have time to spare, take a day trip or two to the remarkable cities of Herceg Novi and Perast.