8-day tour of Dubrovnik & Kotor

Dubrovnik Airport - Dubrovnik

Day 1: Welcome To Dubrovnik!

Welcome! Arrive at Dubrovnik Airport. You will be met and greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Dubrovnik.

Get ready for your amazing adventure!

Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Old Town

Day 2: Take a Morning Walk in Dubrovnik

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and take a morning walk through one of the most popular Croatian summer destinations – the UNESCO protected Old Town of Dubrovnik. The tour will take you inside the city gates of the Old Town via Onforio’s Fountain and up Prijeko Street to the Old Port.

You will visit the main square Luža, and sights such as Placa street, St Blaise church, the Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, and Orlando’s Column.

A walk through the intricate, narrow streets of the Southern Quarter then takes you deep into the oldest part of the city, streets that have produced some of Dubrovnik’s most prominent poets, composers, scientists, and statesmen. One of the last stops is the “Rupe Granary” Museum. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Dubrovnik - Trebinje - Monastery Tvrdos

Day 3: Explore Scenic Trebinje and Tvrdos

Today, you will explore one of the most charming places in Herzegovina – the picturesque town of Trebinje.

Situated in the very south of the Republic of Srpska (Bosnia & Herzegovina) only 25km from the Adriatic coast, in between the three UNESCO protected heritage sites – the towns of Dubrovnik, Kotor & Mostar, you will find a city of wine, sunshine, and monasteries, and hear lots of beautiful stories from the past. Once the tour through Trebinje is finished, you will drive towards Tvrdos Monastery which is located 5 km from Trebinje on the road to Mostar.

This monastery is dedicated to the Assumption of the Holy Virgin. It was built by the Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena on the foundations of the old church in the 4th century. The monastery was destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout its centuries-long history and today produces high quality wines.

Herceg Novi - Perast - Kotor

Day 4: Travel to Gorgeous Perast

Have breakfast at your hotel and check out. Travel from Dubrovnik towards Montenegro. Your first stop today will be the beautiful Old Town of Herceg Novi.

After the brief walking tour, you will continue all around the bay towards the beautiful, small, baroque town of Perast. 

Upon your arrival at Perast, you will visit the island Our Lady of the Rocks and after you can enjoy a short walk through this charming place. Visit the main points of interest. From Perast you will continue to Kotor – the UNESCO protected heritage site and check in to your hotel.

Hotel Huma - Old Town Of Kotor

Day 5: Head Towards Ancient Kotor

The Old Town of Kotor with its medieval walls is located at the farthest end of the Bay of Kotor. Explore it today on a tour. Climbing up the St Giovanni Fortress is a unique experience.

Dating from the period of Illyrian-Roman wars, Kotor was developed in the Middle Ages into an important commercial and artistic center. Many empires battled for control over the city throughout the centuries. It was an autonomous city of the Byzantine Empire, a free city of medieval Serbia, and a city under the protection of the Venice Republic during its history. Later Kotor was occupied by France and then the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, until it finally became part of Yugoslavia.

The specific atmosphere and architecture made Kotor a unique place in the world, a fact recognized by UNESCO when the organization placed the old part of the town on its list of World Heritage Sites.

Mountain Lovcen - Cetinje - Budva

Day 6: Explore Cetinje and Walk Through Budva

Start your journey from Kotor through Njegusi by passing through the Old Road, where you will experience stunning views over the Kotor Bay and San Giovanni fortress. 

You can continue to the top of the mountain of Lovcen to visit the mausoleum dedicated to the famous poet and ruler of Montenegro – Petar II Petrovic Njegos. From the mountain top, on a perfect sunny day you are able to see the whole of Boka Bay.

The tour continues towards Cetinje – the former capital of Montenegro. There you will visit King Nicola’s museum and hear the stories about the most famous Montenegrin royal family. From Cetinje continue the drive towards Budva. Here you can stop for an Old Town of Budva walking tour. Return to your hotel in Kotor after.

Kotor

Day 7: Go on a Boat Ride in Kotor

Skadar Lake National Park is the most visited of Montenegro's five national parks. The biggest freshwater surface in Southeast Europe, the lake spreads its blue waters from River Crnojevic to Skadar, and from Liceni Bay and Hotit Bay to Beska Island.

By taking this tour you will have the opportunity to experience a boat ride on the biggest lake of southeastern Europe – the undiscovered treasure of the Balkans! The highlight of this tour is the fisherman’s place with one of the prettiest beaches on the lake – Karuc. Karuc is a typical fishing village, whose inhabitants were engaged exclusively in fishing.

Due to lack of space for construction, it is characterized by crowded houses, optimally adapted to the terrain, which contributes to the fact that the entire village has a terraced appearance.

Kotor - Dubrovnik Airport

Day 8: Farewell, Kotor!

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel then check out. You will enjoy a transfer from your hotel to the airport in Dubrovnik from where you can continue your onward journey.

Safe travels, and visit again soon!