Overview
In this arrangement, we choose the most beautiful areas of Montenegro for you, compound of the south and the north with accommodation in the main and largest city of Montenegro – Podgorica. With “Monte Mare Travel”, you will be able to meet Podgorica where you will be accommodated, then the former capital of Montenegro – Cetinje, the most famous Montenegrin village Njeguši – the birthplace of Peter II Petrović Njegoš, drive to the famous Lovćen serpentines, visit Kotor – a city on the World Heritage List of UNESCO, Budva – a metropolis of Montenegrin tourism. We will head to the north side of this beautiful little country and visit the Morača Monastery ( XII century), drive along the Platije Canyon, one of the most attractive canyons in the region, visit the National Park Biogradska Gora, where the central place has occupied one of the last three rainforests in Europe, a botanical garden with a great scientific, cultural and educational significance and the city of Kolašin, which many call the air spa due to the specificity of the climate. You will also be able to enjoy traditional Montenegrin specialties: ham, homemade cheese, honey and national dishes, wines and brandy, all in a unique ambience of taverns and restaurants.
Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro located in the center of this country, at the intersection of several important road directions that lead from the sea to the continental part of the country. It is the main administrative, political, economic, traffic, scientific and educational – cultural center of Montenegro. It offers a wide range of discoveries to visitors through cultural heritage, archaeological sites, monuments, museums, and through nature in a national park, active holidays, views of canyons, rivers and bridges, as well as enjoyment of traditionally produced food and wine. In Podgorica there is one of the largest and most beautiful vineyards in Europe – ’’13. Jul Plantaže’’, covering 2,300 hectares, and all who visit the ‘’Šipčanik’’ basement have the opportunity to experience the impressive ambience of a unique wine cellar in Europe, enjoying the unforgettable smells and tastes of Montenegro.
Cetinje is a small city museum with beautiful monuments, promenades and nature under the huge mountain Lovćen. Cetinje is the former capital of Montenegro. It was founded in the 15th century and became the center of Montenegrin life and its culture. This small city, enriched with the greenery and architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries will surely draw your attention at first glance, through a rare combination of nature and culture, museums, art faculties, parks, promenades.
At the Lovćen foothill there is Montenegrin village Njeguši, from where comes Petrović dynasty, which ruled for 300 years in Montenegro. This village is recognizable for traditional products: prosciutto, cheese and honey.
Lovćen serpentines are the way they arrived many influences of various civilizations in Montenegro, such as: good wines from the French, silk fabrics of the Far East, the first ski from Norway… Today, it is touristic attraction.
Kotor is a city surrounded by impressive city walls, very well preserved and included in the UNESCO list of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Kotor was nominated for the title of the best European destination in 2019, following the results achieved in 2018 at a competition conducted by European Best Destinations – EBD.
Budva dates back 3,450 years ago and is one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic Sea. Budva has a large number of cultural and historical monuments, monasteries and churches that document the historical and social events in the area of the Budvanska Riviera. The most famous part of the city walls is called Citadel and is an interesting tourist attraction. It is also known for its sandy beaches, night life, the area of hotels and restaurants… Budva, also called ‘’Queen of Adriatic’’, is a prestigious destination on the tourist map of Europe and the world.
Kolašin is a town in the north of Montenegro, 72 km away from Podgorica. It is at 954 m above sea level and offers excellent holidays in winter and summer. In Bjelasica there is a well-known ski resort just a few kilometers from the city. Many people call this city an aerial spa due to the height and extraordinary climatic conditions.
A special attraction for tourists is the National park Biogradska gora, the first declared national park in Montenegro in 1952 and it occupies an area of 5650 ha. Its protection dates back to 1878, when this area was given to the lord of Montenegro Prince Nikola Petrović, and it has since become the “Knjažev zabran” – ‘’Prince’s reserve’’. The most important natural value of this national park is the rainforest of Biogradska gora, which covers an area of 1600 hectares.
In the heart of the forest there is a beautiful Biogradsko lake, the largest and most famous of many glacier parks in the area of the national park. The rich flora and fauna of the National park Biogradska gora made it very interesting and attractive to many scientists, scientific observations and studies, as well as sightseeing tours and visits of nature lovers.
Monastery Morača (built in 1252) is one of the most monumental Orthodox medieval monuments of Montenegro. It is located on the right side of the river Morača, in the expanded part of the canyon, on the natural valley of picturesque landscapes, in the municipality of Kolašin.
Visiting this monastery you will feel the modest life of the seniors in harmony with nature.