Excursion Heart of Montenegro

Sightseeing tour, which must be visited is the "Heart of Montenegro" (Montenegro Tour + Boka Kotor Bay). Here you will get acquainted with the deep history and Montenegrin traditions of our region. You will visit the ancient capital Cetina, Cetina Monastery and visit the village of Njegusi with a tasting of Pršut and homemade cheese. Let's rise to a height of 1000 meters above the sea to admire Boka Kotor Bay from a bird's eye view and of course take a walk with guide through the medieval city Kotor - the pearl of the Adriatic! And at the end of the trip we will visit the city of seafarers Perast with island of the Virgin on the Reef with a unique maritime museum!

Don't forget to take warm clothes: the air temperature on the coast and in the mountains can differ significantly. Comfortable shoes and some clothing to cover your shoulders and legs, as you will be visiting a monastery. This route runs along high-altitude but safe roads, from which stunning views of Montenegro and the Bay of Kotor open.

Program and description of the excursion The Heart of Montenegro

The first stop will be at the observation deck - 850 meters on Mount Braichi, from which a magnificent panorama of the Budva Riviera opens, coast of Montenegro, the sea and the island of St. Nicholas!

Then the path will continue to the old capital - Cetina.

On a walking tour of the city of Cetinje, you will get acquainted with the history of the city, which dates back to the 15th century.

You will be pleasantly surprised by the huge number of attractions: King Nikola's Palace, the Blue Palace, the State Museum, the Vlas Church of the 15th century with a fence of 1544 gun barrels and many more interesting things. Visiting museums (optional).

After a walk with a guide, we will visit Cetina Monastery. It is rich in history and preserves the Hand of St. John the Baptist - three fingers of the right hand, who baptized Jesus Christ. A piece of the life-giving cross of the Lord on which Jesus Christ was crucified and the relics of Peter of Cetinje - the founder of the Cetinje monastery.

If you have crosses on your body and everything you buy in the monastery shop, be sure to consecrate it on the holy relics by venerating them. As on the excursion in Ostrog, here you can also light candles and write notes for your health and repose. The Cetinje Monastery is the center of the Montenegrin metropolis for the entire Serbian-Montenegrin Orthodoxy.

After a long stop in Cetinje, we will travel 22 km along an incredibly beautiful place, which has been given the name “Stone Sea of ​​Montenegro”. Let's climb even higher to the mountain Lovćen, at the foot of which is the ancient mountain village Njegusi - the birthplace of the Petrovich dynasty, who once ruled in these parts. The village of Njegusi is known for its natural, organic delicacies, such as prosciutto - cured pork ham, homemade cheese and the unique mead with rakia. Well, if you like it, then you can take a couple of legs with you to your homeland (it is allowed to export Prosciutto, cheese and Rakia up to 1.5 liters per person).

Of course, a stop in the village is expected for tasting and purchasing local specialties and souvenirs. And also a separate time for lunch.

Having tasted hearty national Montenegrin dishes, we continue our excursion to the sea along a unique serpentine road with 25 turns, called the “Cattaro staircase” due to the steepness of the climb. 

It was built by the Austrians, running to the Boka Bay of Kotor and the city of Kotor. Beautiful panoramas will open all the way.

From the road there are magnificent views of Boka Kotor Bay, the city of Kotor, Tivat, Perast, Herceg Novi and the sea. Of course, stops at the sites are expected.

After descending to sea level, a walking tour of the city is expected. Kotor is a real treasury of medieval history and culture. Walking through the intricate labyrinth of the city, along the most hidden streets, you will see places that are not shown on regular excursions. See the chambers of aristocratic families, hear the story of Saint Tryphon - the patron saint of the city and see Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (1166) - the oldest operating temple of the Eastern Adriatic, as well as the unique 12th century church of the saint Luke - one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, which has survived to this day!

Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas 1902-1909.

There will also be some free time after the excursion for an independent walk around the Old Town of Kotor: sit in local restaurants, drink refreshments drinks and just buy various souvenirs for yourself, your friends or family!

From the pierKotorWe will head along the coast of the Boka Bay of Kotor past the coastal villages, admiring the scenery and in about 40 minutes one of the oldest cities in Montenegro awaits us Perast - the city of sailors and captains. By order of Peter I, it was ordered to build a naval school here for the children of our Russian nobles. He sent his subjects here to learn maritime skills from the Montenegrins. And the school was eventually headed by the great navigator Marko Martinovich, who glorified this place. Thanks to the Montenegrins, 633 ships were built in St. Petersburg and only 37 on their own.

The town is not large, but it has become a favorite place for all tourists. It is rich in museums, churches, monuments and palaces. Today it represents one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture on the shores of the Adriatic. In the Middle Ages, navigation and fishing were very developed. More than three hundred buildings - these are real palaces - were built on the shore and hillsides with income from maritime trade and customs privileges. Also, military campaigns against pirates brought considerable income - the wealth gained in battles helped decorate the city.

And very close there are two islands: Sveti Georgia (St. George, also known as the Island of the Dead with cypress trees) and Gospa od Shkrpela (the island of the Blessed Virgin Mary or, as they also call it, the Virgin Mary on the Reef), which is the patroness of all sailors and captains. We'll take you on a boat and sail to the islands.

This is a unique place built by human hands back in 1452. Guide on excursionwill tell you an unusual story about the formation of this island. Its area is 3030 m2, we will visit with you a Catholic church with an unusual altar made of four types of marble: yellow, brown, white and gray-green - this particular Greek subspecies of marble no longer exists in the world. Previously, 20 kg of silver were given for 1 kg of marble. You will see the largest collection of sailors' amulets in Europe - silver, bronze and gold coinage - about 2,500 pieces. A functioning organ that is over 300 years old and a Murano glass chandelier (150 years old). And later we will go up to the second floor of the church to the maritime museum with various archaeological finds and gifts from seafarers!

After the visit, we sail back to Perast and return home along the coast.

Numerous photo stops and a lunch break are planned throughout the excursion. It is provided in a national restaurant with famous local food: Lamb from Pod Sacha, dried meat, prosciutto, cheese, chorby (local soups), kajmak, Shopska salad, young red wine and much more for your taste and choice!

Excursion details

The excursion takes place only with a Russian-speaking, experienced, licensed guide! We return around 18.00 pm. This excursion is not strenuous and is ideal for families with children, lovers of history and seascapes. Good reviews and recommendations from tourists about visiting this route. 

NOTE: The excursion can be carried out in the opposite direction of the route at your discretion or the guide, depending on the condition of the roads.

Excursion Heart of Montenegro takes place at any time weather

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