Montenegro from Albania: A Day Tour full of discoveries
Description
Not every day one can manage that within just one day to be able to explore the best attractions this Balkan country has to offer. It is indeed a full day's journey, but at the end of it - you will tick another country from your world travel list. Whether it is the unspoiled beauty of the Adriatic Sea coastline or the tracing centuries of history, Montengro deserves delving into it.
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Itinerary
We will depart from your Tirana hotel in the morning with an air-conditioned vehicle, and head towards north Albania. There we will have a quick coffee break by the Buna River at the footsteps of the beautiful castle of Shkodra. Time to reach this destination: One hour and a half drive - depending on traffic.
Upon crossing the Albanian-Montenegrin border, we will initially have a quick stop at the most iconic Montenegro destination: the tiny islet of Sveti Stefan. It's the perfect place for the perfect pictures! Time to reach this destination: One hour and a half drive - depending on traffic and border security controls.
One of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast, Budva is 2,500 years old, and is known for its well-preserved medieval walled city and unspoiled sandy beaches. We will have time to visit and sightsee the Old Town, and enjoy some free time prior to heading to the bay of Kotor. Time to reach this destination: 30 minutes drive from Sveti Stefan.
Upon our visit on the Old city, we can stop for the best panoramic pictures at the Budva Vista Point restaurant - known for its formidable cuisine (optional if you want to eat) and for its favourable location overlooking the whole Budva Bay.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor is an ideal destination with its imposing medieval build-in-the-mountain castle walls and little artisan shops. You will have free time to explore the old city and its local shops. Time to reach this destination: 40 minutes drive - depending on traffic.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide beforehand an address where the pick-up will happen. There will be additional costs if your hotel address is outside the covered Tirana city area.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Reviews(7)
The journey was very smooth and stress free. The tour guide - Vasil , was impeccable; he gave an explicit explanation about the history of Albania, Montenegro and all the designated locations. The ambience of the whole trip was picturesque! Overall, the day trip was a real value for the price!
I'm the only traveler in this trip. The guide Lilial (I'm not sure the spell is correct) was very friendly. He shared a lot about the culture and history of Montenegro and Albania. Very patient and very nice. I really had a good time.
What a great trip we had Fabulous guide we had in Llir My husband and I were lucky , there was only the two of us on the trip today Llir made it a great personalised trip stopping for great photo opportunities and seeing a lot of extra countryside with his great navigation skills Throughly enjoyable trip
A day full of activities, many wonderful stops for photo shooting and excellent coffee/lunch breaks. More than expected.
Amazing tour covering very beautiful places of Northern part of Albania (nearby Shkodra & Rosafa) and coast of Montenegro from the border through the beautiful towns like Bar Budva up to Kotor including all of the other beautiful towns & villages in between. Magnificent views in the fjord of Kotor. Excellent tour guide Ilir, who made the tour very memorable. Absolute must-to-do tour.
Outstanding tour including a part of northern Albania near Shkodra & Rosafa and Montenegro. Magnificent views along the Montenegro cost through the towns of Bar, Budva & Kotor and all of the othet small towns in between. Picturesque scene of the fjord near Kotor, islands & Kotor itself. Absolutely recommended tour for at least a first investigation or an initial taste of the area. The tour was so beautiful & unforgettable thanks also to the efforts & effective management of the outstanding guide Ilir.
Ilir was our fantastic guide on our full day tour of Montenegro, showing us sights we would have not been able to visit without his knowledge and expertise of both Albania and Montenegro. From collection to drop off at our hotel we were made to feel like we were traveling with a friend, with great local stories, fun facts, historical info on the areas we visited and photo opportunities that were out of this world. This has to be one of the best tours we have taken, with an added bonus of Ilir‘s keen eye for photography, capturing instagram style shots for us to cherish in years to come.
