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.
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.
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.