Montenegro Culture & Historical Tours

This tour of the Balkans covers 5 countries Croatia, Serbia, N.Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro and five of its capital cities Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofija, Skopje and Tirana. It brings you to important places of former Yugoslavia´s president Tito. Then takes you to somehow less visited but beautiful and interesting Bulgaria and then back to former Yugoslavia into Northern Macedonia. Its mountains and lakes will make you feel you are in the Alps, Orthodox churches and mosques will tell you you´re not. You´ll see some of the finest examples of medieval remains of the Otoman presence in the Balkans, you´ll see Venetian influences and their fine architecture. And you are going to realize ancient Greeks and Romans have considered this part of Europe rich and must have. Yes, from historical view point this tour is an eye opener. You´ll see some of the finest parts of Adriatic coast line and you´ll end up in magnificent bay of Kotor. In the area of Dubrovnik, which gives you the opportunity to extend your stay on the Adriatic in one of the fine towns of this area.

Explore charming cities and natural attractions. Learn about the history that units and divides these nations, and enjoy the diversity of cultures, cuisines and wines.

Departure from Dubrovnik07:00 - Arrival to the border07:15 - Photo/coffee break09:00 - Arrival to Kotor, local guided tour, free time (cca. 3h)12:00 - Drive from Kotor to Perast12:30 - Arrival in Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks island, free time14:30 - Departure from Perast17:30 - Approximate return to DubrovnikVisit Kotor bay in Montenegro - one of the most scenic and picturesque places on the Adriatic Sea.It is also the biggest bay on the Adriatic. Because of its strategic importance in this turbulent region, it has been underrule by different nations. Each of them leaves a mark that can be seen today through a beautiful blend of architecturalinfluences. Romans, Turks, Venetians, Austrians - each nation left a mark on this region and its cities. After departurefrom Dubrovnik and a scenic drive through Konavle valley, we enter Montenegro where we make a short stop atVerige to take photos of the beautiful landscape just before entering Kotor bay. We continue our drive along the coastthrough Risan and Perast, to reach Kotor. Often called the best preserved and prettiest town in Montenegro, thisUNESCO-listed fortified city is famous for its city walls, a display of Venetian-inspired architecture, beautiful churches,and rich history of maritime trade and shipping.Whether it was independent, or as a part of the Byzantine empire, Serbian kingdom or the Venetian republic, Perastmay be one of the most historically intriguing places in Boka Kotorska. Its peak was under Venetian rule when it hadfour active shipyards and a fleet of a hundred ships. Baroque, renaissance palaces and narrow streets in Perast willtake you back to a time when the city’s residents lived in luxury and wealth. In Perast, you have the opportunity totake a boat and visit Our Lady of the Rocks. The legend says that in 1452 two brothers found Mary’s picture on a rockin the sea. This led to a miraculous healing of one of the brothers. Ever since locals have been bringing rocks andsinking ships next to this rock. An island was formed and first a chapel was built, then a church in its place. Some callit the Croatian Sistine chapel because of the artwork that enriches its walls.