Private Full-Day Montenegro Budva and Kotor Tour from Tirana
Overview
During this tour, we will be introduced also to the history of Montenegro, local living and what makes these places so special. Kotor, marvelously situated on the Bay of Kotor is one of the most typical coastal cities of the Rocky Adriatic. On the other hand, Budva is smaller but definitely a place to be at least ones while you are in the Balkans.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
- Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Entry/Admission - Kotor Fortress
- Entry/Admission - St. Tryphon Cathedral
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Hotel Pick Up Included
Stop At: Kotor, Kotor, Kotor Municipality
Driving to Kotor A historical City to explore. Part of UNESCO Heritage
Our tour of Montenegro continues driving further and leaving behind the Scadar Lake. The next stop will be Kotor. Situated in an unusual gulf, named after its name it has been a very important historical, strategical and trading center. Founded around the 6th century BC, Kotor resembles an Open Book of history when you can spot different tracks and records from different periods of history. In our days most of the influence is from Venetian time, as for a good amount of time it was part of the Venetian Republic.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kotor Old City, Stari grad, Kotor, Kotor Municipality 85330 Montenegro
Walking tour of Kotor Visits in the Bay of Kotor and walking in the Old City.
Our stroll starts from the lower part of the city, the Bay of Kotor and the Marina of the city. We will head toward the Old City going through the “Sea Gate”. It is also a symbol of the city resistance and liberation from WW2 at ’44.
The Old City is very charming. We will walk around the small squares, surrounded by typical quarters and visit some of the Old City Highlights for their architecture, historical values and style.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lezhe, Lezhe, Lezhe County
Driving From Tirana to Buna River and Border to Montenegro.
We will leave Tirana at 07:00 to head toward the North of the country. The North West of Albania is characterized by mainly a flat surface and it is one of the main trading and industrial areas of Albania. Passing through the historical city of Lezha we will be soon by the Buna river. It is the only sailable river and Albania and following its stream, we will head toward the border to continue the tour of Montenegro. Coffee stop by the River.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kotor Fortress, Tvrdava Svetog Ivana, Spiljari, Kotor Municipality 85330 Montenegro
The St John Fortress Walking in the Upper part of the City
The tour of Kotor continues in the upper part toward the Castle of St John. Strolling towards the Cobblestones zig-zags we will reach the Fortress of St John. It was a very important point in the total defensive system of the city.
The walk is around 30 minutes from the lower gate but provides one of the best views of the “Mediterranian Fjords”
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Tryphon Cathedral, Trg Sv. Tripuna 336, Kotor, Kotor Municipality 85330 Montenegro
The Cathedral of Saint TryphonVisits in one of the 2 Roman Catholic churches in Montenegro
This Roman Church is one of the 2 Catholic Churches in Montenegro as a major part of the country now follows eastern Orthodoxy. The cathedral was consecrated on 19 June 1166. Compared to other buildings, the Kotor Cathedral is one of the largest and most ornate buildings in Kotor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sveti Stefan, Sveti Stefan, Budva Municipality
Driving Back Last Stop in front of St Stefan Fortress
St Stefan dates back from the 15th century as a Fishermans family which was fortified for better control to the sea. For the first time, it has transformed to a hotelier complex during the Yugoslavian Communist time, at the reign of Tito. From 2005 it is part of high-end touristic resorts and visits are limited only for the hotel’s customers.
After St Stefan, we will drive back to Albania and this will be the end of the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Budva, Budva, Budva Municipality
Driving toward south City Tour of Budva
Finishing the Tour of Kotor we will continue driving toward the southern part of Montenegro, along some of the picturesque Riviera and tiny rocky beaches.
The city of Budva is also one of the most important touristic cities of Montenegro with a fascinating history, dating 2600 years ago.
The tour of Budva continues in the Old Part of the city with some quick visits at the Roman Ruins and the Budva Fortress by the coast offering spectacular views.
The tiny streets of Budva are very charming. It is worth spending some time wandering around and visiting some of the local shops. Free time for lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This was my second tour with go as local, and absolutely an exiting experience. Andi and skerdi were two nice gentlemen very kind and knowledgeable too. The panorama through out all out trip was breathtaking, we also stopped time to time as my request to take some photos 😇😂. Budva and kotor espe...
This was my second tour with go as local, and absolutely an exiting experience. Andi and skerdi were two nice gentlemen very kind and knowledgeable too. The panorama through out all out trip was breathtaking, we also stopped time to time as my request to take some photos 😇😂. Budva and kotor especially were very interesting venetian style cities. In my opinion if you’re in albania dont lose the opportunity to visit Montenegro in only one day tour.Great trip. Was able to bring along 2 friends from Tirana whom had never been to Montenegro. Was excited to see they also were happy with the tour. Great guides. Nice stops along the way to break up the day. Great views and walks. Will use again on next visit to Tirana. Thanks for a great day.
Great trip. Was able to bring along 2 friends from Tirana whom had never been to Montenegro. Was excited to see they also were happy with the tour. Great guides. Nice stops along the way to break up the day. Great views and walks. Will use again on next visit to Tirana. Thanks for a great day.Absolutely peerless day trip to Montenegro. The communication and attention to detail, friendliness and above local and historical knowledge were all a joy to be a part of. It's a long day but worth every minute. Thanks guys, Rich
Absolutely peerless day trip to Montenegro. The communication and attention to detail, friendliness and above local and historical knowledge were all a joy to be a part of. It's a long day but worth every minute. Thanks guys, RichI found the website Go As Local in google and started browsing through it.. I immediately found the whatsapp chat option and started chatting and asking about questions related to the tours and COVID19 guidelines in Albania & other neighbouring countries. Andi and Julio were with us during the y...
I found the website Go As Local in google and started browsing through it.. I immediately found the whatsapp chat option and started chatting and asking about questions related to the tours and COVID19 guidelines in Albania & other neighbouring countries. Andi and Julio were with us during the your and they were both spectacular. They are knowledgeable, froendly, helpful and they make you feel comfortable. We had limited time during our Balkan escapade and wanted to make the most of it so we decided to go for a day trip in Montenegro. I recommend this trip to those whose time is not a luxury. It is a bit of a long drive however it is worth it! Saint Stefan, Budva and Kotor are amazing places one has to visit when in the area. Plus you do get breaks from sitting in the car. Andi is very flexible with both the time and the tour. Hopefully we get to come back to Albania and explore more of the Southern region. Thanks Andi, you made our holiday an unforgettable one.We spent the day with Engjell and he was amazing. He allowed us to take our time at all of the stops, showed us the best place to get pictures, told us a lot of the history of the cities, and we connected further with mutual countries we had visited. Highly recommend this tour.
We spent the day with Engjell and he was amazing. He allowed us to take our time at all of the stops, showed us the best place to get pictures, told us a lot of the history of the cities, and we connected further with mutual countries we had visited. Highly recommend this tour.Our driver and guide, Endri, took care of us during our adventures. It’s a long day’s trip, it he stopped several times to make sure we had snacks and bathroom breaks. Endri explained what certain sights were, and pointed out castles along the route. The drive up to Budva was amazing. By the end...
Our driver and guide, Endri, took care of us during our adventures. It’s a long day’s trip, it he stopped several times to make sure we had snacks and bathroom breaks. Endri explained what certain sights were, and pointed out castles along the route. The drive up to Budva was amazing. By the end of the trip, we had made a great friend, as Endri and my husband shared stories of American and Albanian life. Just an important note, you will cross into Montenegro, so make sure you have your passport.