Kotor Bay and the Montenegrin Coast
Ten days of calm between Europe's most beautiful bay, fishing villages, and Mediterranean beaches where time stands still.
Description
This itinerary invites you to unwind in one of the world's most spectacular bays, beginning in Herceg Novi, the city of flowers and citrus, where botanical gardens and shaded squares invite you to lose track of time. The Bay of Kotor, a Mediterranean fjord ringed by 1,000-meter mountains, offers peaceful boat trips among centuries-old towns such as Perast and its artificial islands. Kotor itself, with its medieval old town, allows leisurely strolls through shaded squares and historic cafés. Budva adds sandy beaches and a Venetian old town. Finally, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro's most photographed island-hotel, closes the journey with the contemplation of an impossible landscape. Every day is designed to reduce stress: naps, long dinners, boat trips, and swims in crystal-clear waters.
Health & safety
- Sunscreen is a must: the Adriatic sun is relentless
- Constant hydration: always bring water to the beach
- Watch out for jellyfish in August: ask locals before swimming
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Herceg Novi and its gardens
Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Arrival in Herceg Novi and its gardens
First day among citrus and flowers at the gateway to the bay
Stroll through the botanical gardens
Nature2.5hCoffee at the clock tower square
Rest2hSeafood dinner at the harbor
gastronomy2hEasy walk along the Pet Danica promenade
Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Easy walk along the Pet Danica promenade
A day of coastal walking among beaches and rocky headlands
Walk along the Pet Danica promenade
Nature3hSwimming at Žanjice beach
Rest3hMassage at a seaside spa
Rest2hBoat trip to Perast and the islands
Perast, Montenegro
Boat trip to Perast and the islands
A day by boat in the bay's museum village
Boat trip to St George's Island
Nature2hVisit to Our Lady of the Rocks
Culture2.5hLunch in Perast by the water
gastronomy2hKotor: the old town at an unhurried pace
Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor: the old town at an unhurried pace
A day immersed in the bay's most enchanting medieval town
Morning stroll through the old town
Culture3hCoffee and pastries in the town center
gastronomy2hDinner at Kotor's marina
gastronomy2hEasy stroll and spa on the bay
Kotor, Montenegro
Easy stroll and spa on the bay
A day of complete rest with spa time and views over the bay
Spa morning with thermal pool
Rest3hStroll along the seafront
Nature2hRomantic dinner at dusk
gastronomy2.5hScenic transfer to Budva along the coastal road
Budva, Montenegro
Scenic transfer to Budva along the coastal road
Mountain route to the open Adriatic coast
Drive along the coastal road
Nature3hStroll through Budva's Old Town
Culture2.5hDinner at Budva's marina
gastronomy2hJaz Beach and a relaxing afternoon
Budva, Montenegro
Jaz Beach and a relaxing afternoon
Beach day at one of the most beautiful coves on the riviera
Morning at Jaz Beach
Rest4hLunch at a beach bar
gastronomy2hSunset stroll along the seafront promenade
Nature2hExcursion to Sveti Stefan Island
Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
Excursion to Sveti Stefan Island
Visit to the most photographed island-village on the Adriatic
Admiring Sveti Stefan from the viewpoint
Nature2hPublic beach next to Sveti Stefan
Rest3hDinner in Miločer
gastronomy2.5hFree day on the Budva coast
Budva, Montenegro
Free day on the Budva coast
A final full day with no set agenda to enjoy at your own pace
Spa and massage morning
Rest3hAfternoon shopping in the Old Town
Culture2hFarewell dinner by the sea
gastronomy2.5hFarewell to the Bay of Kotor
Tivat, Montenegro
Farewell to the Bay of Kotor
Return flight with the calm of the bay in your heart
Breakfast with views of the bay
gastronomy1.5hTransfer to Tivat Airport
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