Pegasus Budva Tour
TIVAT – BUDVA – PORTO MONTENEGRO – PERAST – KOTOR – CETINJE – VIRPAZAR – ISKODRA LAKE – STEVI STEFAN
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***Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the final cancellation notification date will be 21 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Pcs Tur.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours before the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Pcs Tur 15 days prior to the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or convertible (known as coach beds), tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities prohibit visiting or entering on the scheduled day and time, due to closures caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Pcs Tur is not responsible for the inability to conduct the mentioned tours. Some tours may be carried out using public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local Pcs Tur we work with, subject to a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the excursions may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the current trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obligated to notify of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours before the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Pcs Tur 15 days prior to the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or convertible (known as coach beds), tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities prohibit visiting or entering on the scheduled day and time, due to closures caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Pcs Tur is not responsible for the inability to conduct the mentioned tours. Some tours may be carried out using public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local Pcs Tur we work with, subject to a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the excursions may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the current trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obligated to notify of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Podgorica – Budva
Meeting with our valued guests at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, at least 3 hours prior to departure. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart on Pegasus Airlines' scheduled flight PC 261 at 10:00 for Podgorica. Arrival in Podgorica is scheduled for 10:50 local time. Following passport and ticket formalities, we will leave the airport area to begin our city tour. We then proceed towards Budva. Upon arrival in Budva, one of the most renowned holiday destinations in the Balkans, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, we will embark on a walking tour visiting Stari Grad (the old town center) and the castle. Subsequently, we will transfer to our hotel for check-in. Guests who wish may enjoy Budva's nightlife at its exquisite restaurants and entertainment venues. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Budva (Tivat-Porto Montenegro-Perast-Kotor)
After breakfast, an additional full-day tour of Kotor and the Fjords (75 Euro). On this tour, we will visit Tivat, Porto Montenegro, Kotor, and Perast, and also take a round-trip boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks island in Perast. First, we will head to Tivat and explore the marina of Porto Montenegro, known for its rich development. Then, we will visit Kotor, a tourist and historic city surrounded by white stones and illuminated by Mediterranean sunlight, which is listed on the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage list. We will tour Kotor Bay and its historic fortified town. Located in southwestern Montenegro and southern Croatia, Kotor is Europe's second-largest fjord after Norway's, situated on the Adriatic Sea coast, and serves as a natural harbor. It consists of four bays connected by narrow straits. The bare mountains surrounding the bays descend steeply toward the coast. After our guided city tour of Kotor, you will have free time for personal exploration and activities. Following that, we will visit Perast, a charming baroque town famous for the small islands of Kotor Bay. In Perast, we will enjoy a pleasant boat trip to "Our Lady of the Rocks" island, visit it, and return. Perast is one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro where you can swim in the sea; don't forget your swimsuit. In Perast, you can enjoy the sea and sun before returning to Budva. Guests who wish may optionally join the Extra Evening Montenegrin Night with live music (75 Euro). On this evening tour, you will enjoy a special dinner at a nice restaurant on Budva beach with live music, including limited drinks.
Menu: appetizer plate with cheese and dried meat, sopska salad, grilled sea bass served with potatoes and spinach sauce, dessert, 1 local rakija, and 1 soft drink (wine/beer/cola, etc.).
Guests who do not eat fish may substitute their main course with meatballs or chicken, provided they notify us one day in advance. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Menu: appetizer plate with cheese and dried meat, sopska salad, grilled sea bass served with potatoes and spinach sauce, dessert, 1 local rakija, and 1 soft drink (wine/beer/cola, etc.).
Guests who do not eat fish may substitute their main course with meatballs or chicken, provided they notify us one day in advance. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Budva (Cetinje - Virpazar - Lake Skadar - Bar - Sveti Stefan)
After breakfast, an additional half-day Budva Coast Petrovac and Sveti Stefan boat tour (75 euro). On this tour, we begin our journey by boarding our private boat from the Budva coast, first stopping for swimming breaks on Sveti Nikola (Hawaii) island and then on Sveti Stefan island. We continue by boat to the charming town of Petrovac. We spend approximately 2 hours on the private boat. Petrovac, a small tourist town on the Adriatic coast, is also one of Montenegro’s oldest coastal towns. We enjoy the sea and sun at Petrovac beaches. After a free lunch, we return by road to depart from Petrovac. On the way back, we see Sveti Stefan from land, enjoying its extraordinary scenery. Once a fishing village surrounded by walls in the 15th century, Sveti Stefan was later expropriated and sold to a Singaporean hotel chain; today it has been restored and developed for tourism. Until the 1950s, Sveti Stefan Island was a fishing town and in the 60s, 70s, and 80s it was a destination for famous personalities such as Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor. We take a photo stop at a spot offering panoramic views of Sveti Stefan before returning to Budva.
*** Outside the sea season (during Spring-Autumn-Winter), this tour will be conducted without a boat via road as "Budva Coast, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac and Stari Bar Tour". Guests who wish may join an additional afternoon boat tour on Lake Skadar, combined with a visit to Cetinje, Montenegro’s former Royal Capital, and an Evening Dinner at a National Restaurant (110 Euro). On this tour, we will first head to the charming town of Virpazar, where we will view Lake Skadar. In Virpazar, we will enjoy a pleasant cruise on a private boat within the Lake Skadar National Park. You will have the opportunity to taste famous Montenegrin wines on board. Being able to see pelicans on the largest lake in the Balkans, which hosts around 250 different bird species, will be a wonderful privilege. After the boat tour on the lake, we will explore Cetinje, Montenegro’s former royal capital. Among the places we will see on our panoramic tour are the old Turkish Consulate, the small Cetinje square, King Nikola’s house, and the historic Serbian Orthodox monastery. Dinner will be served at sunset at a famous national and local restaurant in Montenegro.
Menu: Seasonal salad, cheese plate, meat plate (beef) with sauced boiled potatoes, and 1 large glass of local wine.
With this meal, we will have the chance to experience Montenegrin local cheeses, meats, and wines.
Guests who do not eat meat may change their main course to meatballs or chicken, provided they notify us one day in advance. Overnight stay at our hotel.
*** Outside the sea season (during Spring-Autumn-Winter), this tour will be conducted without a boat via road as "Budva Coast, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac and Stari Bar Tour". Guests who wish may join an additional afternoon boat tour on Lake Skadar, combined with a visit to Cetinje, Montenegro’s former Royal Capital, and an Evening Dinner at a National Restaurant (110 Euro). On this tour, we will first head to the charming town of Virpazar, where we will view Lake Skadar. In Virpazar, we will enjoy a pleasant cruise on a private boat within the Lake Skadar National Park. You will have the opportunity to taste famous Montenegrin wines on board. Being able to see pelicans on the largest lake in the Balkans, which hosts around 250 different bird species, will be a wonderful privilege. After the boat tour on the lake, we will explore Cetinje, Montenegro’s former royal capital. Among the places we will see on our panoramic tour are the old Turkish Consulate, the small Cetinje square, King Nikola’s house, and the historic Serbian Orthodox monastery. Dinner will be served at sunset at a famous national and local restaurant in Montenegro.
Menu: Seasonal salad, cheese plate, meat plate (beef) with sauced boiled potatoes, and 1 large glass of local wine.
With this meal, we will have the chance to experience Montenegrin local cheeses, meats, and wines.
Guests who do not eat meat may change their main course to meatballs or chicken, provided they notify us one day in advance. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Budva (Herceg Novi)
After breakfast, you will have a free day to shop, explore, and enjoy the sea and sun. For those interested, an optional full-day tour of Herceg Novi, Portonovi, Jumbo Shopping Center, and Lovcen National Park via cable car is available for 75 euros. This tour begins with a visit to Herceg Novi, a historic city renowned for its natural beauty, lush vegetation, and fragrant linden trees, located near the Croatian border. We will explore "The City of Fortresses" on foot, visiting key sites including Nikola Durkovic Square, the Clock Tower, Krva Kula (Bloody Tower), Belavista Square, St. Archangel Michael Church, Forte Mare Fortress, and the statue of King Tvrtko. Afterward, you can relax at Herceg Novi's beaches—don't forget your swimsuit! Next, we will see Portonovi, one of Montenegro's new luxury tourism developments featuring a marina. In the afternoon, on our way back to Budva, we will stop at Jumbo Shopping Center for approximately 1.5 hours of shopping (note: Jumbo is closed on Sundays). During this break, guests who wish may take the new cable car up to Lovcen Mountain, where they will be captivated by breathtaking panoramic views of the bays of Kotor, Tivat, Risan, and Herceg Novi from an elevation of about 1,316 meters. An additional fee of 35 euros applies for the transfer and cable car ride. Alternatively, for those wishing to visit another country, an optional full-day tour of Mostar and Blagaj in Bosnia-Herzegovina with lunch included is available for 150 euros. Departing from the hotel around 7 a.m., we cross into Bosnia-Herzegovina and first visit the magnificent Blagaj region, home to Blagaj Tekke, the oldest dervish lodge in Bosnia. Lunch is served at a special riverside restaurant, featuring grilled fish, salad, and drinks. We then proceed to the historic city of Mostar. On foot, we will explore Ottoman heritage sites, including the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque and the famous Mostar Bridge. Designed by architect Hayreddin and built in 1557, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. It was destroyed during the 1992 war by Croatian artillery but was rebuilt in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. After some free time for personal exploration and activities, we begin our return journey. Overnight accommodation will be at our hotel.
Budva – Podgorica – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, check out of rooms. Free time until the time specified by your guide. Then transfer to the airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, depart on Pegasus Airlines' scheduled flight PC262 at 12:30 for Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 15:05 local time, marking the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Round-trip flight tickets with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen to Podgorica / Podgorica to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
- 4-night accommodation with breakfast at selected hotels
- Airport taxes and fees included
- Budva Castle walking tour
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Professional guide services
- 4-night accommodation with breakfast at selected hotels
- Airport taxes and fees included
- Budva Castle walking tour
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Professional guide services
Not Included
- Departure tax
- All personal expenses,
- Extra tours organized by the guide
- All excursions and tours not specified in the program
- Lunch and dinner meals,
- Museum, historical site, etc. entrance fees
- Driver tip
- Travel health insurance
- All personal expenses,
- Extra tours organized by the guide
- All excursions and tours not specified in the program
- Lunch and dinner meals,
- Museum, historical site, etc. entrance fees
- Driver tip
- Travel health insurance