Excursions & day trips

The Best of Montenegro

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Language: English, French

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Duration: more than 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

See the best of Montenegro
Our Lady of the Rocks island visit
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor
Free time in Kotor old town

What to expect

A trip along ever-changing south Dalmatian coast from Dubrovnik takes you to the tiny country of Montenegro – a land of great natural beauty and immense cultural heritage. You'll explore Kotor, Perast and the island of Our Lady of the Rocks during this full day tour.

The day kicks off in Perast, where you'll visit the small island of Our Lady of the Rocks and the church bearing the same name – famous for the 68 frescos painted by one of the masters of the baroque fresco painting, Tripo Kokolja. Our next stop will be Kotor – a UNESCO-listed fortified medieval town, which is presented in its full beauty during a guided tour.

You'll have free time here, too. Drop into the famous St Tryphon Cathedral – considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture – and the Maritime Museum, or soak it all up with a drink in the square.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Entrance fee to Lady of the Rocks
Kotor tourist tax
Ferry ride

What to remember

Passport is essential. Visa may be required based on your nationality

Provider

GULLIVER TRAVEL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Ian
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The whole experience was fantastic. Marko and the driver(apologies I’ve forgotten his name) were brilliant. Very informative and knowledgeable. With a ...
Victoria
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was a great day trip, Marko the guide was exceptional. He knew so much about the area and history of Croatia and Montenegro. The trip itself was ...
Susan
From United Kingdom - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide Marco was really excellent, very enthusiastic, clear instructions and informative. The day was perfectly organised and really wonderful plac ...
Saunders
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Sandra
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Picked up 7am , the guide was excellent! Very informative the whole journey & throughout the day. Short delay at passport control (half hr), 1st stop ...

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