Multi-country tour of Montenegro and more, 12 days. These places are a must-see!
by Grateful_567_Hayes
Mar 20, 2025
Montenegro, located in the southwestern corner of the Balkan Peninsula, was once part of Yugoslavia and later the Serbia and Montenegro union. It became independent in 2006. Typically, travelers explore the three Balkan countries—Bosnia, Serbia, and Montenegro—together.
📅 Peak season: July-August
Best value: May-June, September-October
Transportation✈️
Fly domestically to Belgrade, Serbia:
1️⃣ Belgrade to Tivat Airport (1 hour), then rent a car upon arrival.
2️⃣ Rent a car in Belgrade and drive (8 hours 20 minutes):
- Zlatibor (2 hours) - Wooden Village (40 minutes) - Border crossing (2 hours) - Tara Bridge (1 hour) - Durmitor National Park (1 hour) - Perast (1 hour 40 minutes) - Kotor (20 minutes) - Budva (30 minutes) - Sveti Stefan (15 minutes)
🌉 Tara Bridge
This legendary concrete giant from WWII inspired the movie "The Bridge."
📍 Tara Bridge Hostel
⚓️ Perast
A 15th-century maritime town with 17 Baroque palaces and two iconic islands. The main street can be explored in just 10 minutes on foot.
🏝️ Island highlights: Take a €5 boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks Island; Saint George Island is private property.
📍 Peskovita plaža Perast
📍 Perast Viewpoint for panoramic views
🌊 Kotor
A medieval town surrounded by snowy fjords, featuring 1,350 steps of fortress walls that serve as Europe's wildest open-air museum! Free entry before 6 AM. Visit St. Tryphon Cathedral to see its 900-year-old reliquary.
📍 Kotorska Luka Parking
📍 Best view of Kotor viewpoint
🏰 Budva
A 2,500-year-old town where every corner reveals medieval stone alleys reminiscent of "Game of Thrones." It boasts a 7-kilometer coastline and hosts one of the world's top 10 electronic music festivals.
📍 Parking near Vista restaurant for panoramic views
📍 Budva Dancing Girl statue
📍 Budva Citadel for sunset views
🏝️ Sveti Stefan
A fishing village turned luxury resort island, connected by a land bridge to pink sandy beaches. The island is managed by Aman Resorts, and non-guests cannot enter. However, you can unlock the iconic "007" view by ordering champagne (€25) at Queen's Beach.
📍 Sveti Stefan Great View Point
📍 Sveti Stefan Plaža
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