Montenegro: Medieval Towns & Mountain Views

6 Days
From CAD $1,231 Was CAD $1,449
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Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

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Experience Overview

There’s no better way to catch a sunset than over the water in Kotor — and if you’re going to do it, why not go big? While you're at it, swing by the jaw-dropping Ostrog Monastery, dramatically carved into a vertical cliffside, and hang out in the highest inhabited spot in the Balkans. Medieval towns, epic landscapes, and new travel buddies — what more could you want from a seven-day adventure in the Balkans? Trust us, this trip is one for the books.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the UNESCO city of Kotor with an orientation walk and free time
  • Marvel at sunset from the water on a sunset boat tour
  • Stretch your legs at Nevidio Canyon
  • Learn about the 2000 year old medieval town of Budva on a CEO-led old town walking tour

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 20700

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Private bus, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: 18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: EMKB

StartStarts: Kotor, Montenegro

FinishFinishes: Budva, Montenegro

DurationDuration: 6 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Budva
  • Orientation walk of Kotor
  • Hike to Kotor Fortress
  • Boat tour on the Bay of Kotor
  • See Nevidio Canyon
  • Hike to Crno Jezero (Black Lake) in Durmitor National Park
  • Visit the Ostrog Monastery
  • Orientation walk of Budva's old town
  • Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations

Accommodation

  • Guesthouses (3 nts., twin share), hostel (2 nts., multi-share with 4-6 people).
  • 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

  • Private bus, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1231 (CAD $205 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Kotor

Arrive at any time. Head out tonight with your fellow travellers to Kotor's old town. Make new friends as you explore the beautiful medieval architecture.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Kotor is a fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, in a bay near the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovćen. Characterized by winding streets and squares, its medieval old town has several Romanesque churches, including Kotor Cathedral. It's also home to the Maritime Museum, which explores local seafaring history. Sveti Đorđe, one of 2 tiny islands off the ancient town of Perast, features a centuries-old church.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Old Town Kotor Hostel

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Day 2: Kotor

Set off to explore Kotor today by land and by sea. Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape with a hike to the Kotor Fortress; there's no better way to connect with the region. Snap photos of the beautiful vistas before heading down for free time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, work on your sea legs with a sunset boat tour of the Bay of Kotor, passing several small islands and historical sites and visit the old town of Perast before returning to Kotor for the night.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike up to the Kotor Fortress for panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor and the old town. The trail is steep but offers stunning scenery and historic sites along the way.Activity - All aboard! Enjoy a serene cruise on the Bay of Kotor, witnessing stunning views as the sun sets over the mountains and historic sites.Accommodation - Old Town Kotor Hostel

3

Day 3: Kotor/Žabljak

Drive north out of Kotor into the country's interior with a stop to stretch your legs at Nevidio canyon, said to have the most stunning landscapes in all of Montenegro. Continue to the small town of Žabljak, located in the mountains near the picturesque Durmitor National Park, full of crystal clear lakes and thick pine forests along the Tara river. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or to head into the park on an optional mountain biking excursion before meeting up again in the evening for dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery in the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Get acquainted with the area with free time this afternoon. Choose to mountain bike through Durmitor National Park to get your blood pumping, or go for a walk to enjoy the stunning natural landscapes.Accommodation - Hostel Highlander

4

Day 4: Žabljak/Budva

Set out on foot today with a hike through the beautiful mountain landscapes of Durmitor National Park. After lunch, drive to Budva, stopping at the Ostrog Monastery along the way. Carved in the side of a cliff in the 17th century, this monastery is one of the most important religious sites in Montenegro and is sure to impress with it's brilliant white exterior against contrasting rugged stone. Once in Budva, set off with your CEO on a short walking exploration of the old town before an optional dinner out with the group and free evening.
Budva's old town feels worlds away from the beach bars and dance clubs that sit just outside the fortified walls. This medieval town dates back more than 2000 years and walking through the labyrinth of alleys, squares, and corridors, is like taking a step back in time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out to Crno Jezero (Black Lake) in Durmitor National Park. Enjoy the fresh air and snap some photos while following a road through the woods before reaching the viewpoint on the lake's south shore.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Join your CEO for a walk in the old town of Budva: Stone walls built by the Venetians surround the narrow streets of the medieval old town (Stari Grad). This historic district is home to a seaside citadel and religious sites such as the Church of Santa Maria in Punta, established in the 9th century.Activity - The 17th century Ostrog Monastery and pilgrimage site that was rebuilt in the 1920s and dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog. Strikingly located high up against the cliff face, you'll visit the Lower Ostrog Monastery, and admire the views of Montenegrian countryside, the mountains and the cliff Monastery.Accommodation - Hostel Budva

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Day 5: Budva

Take advantage of a free day in Budva to fill your time however you like. Beach bums are welcome to spend time on the local beaches, rent a SUP or kayak, or choose to take a catamaran cruise to hit up various swimming spots and to explore the Blue Cave. In the evening, have a Big Night Out on the town to check out the lively nightlife that Budva is known for.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Relax on the beach or check out the party life that makes this city so popular in the Balkans.Activity - Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friendsAccommodation - Hostel Budva

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Day 6: Budva

As bittersweet as it is, say goodbye to your newfound friends today. Depart at any time but feel free to sneak some last-minute photos before you go.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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