Self Guided Walking, Trekking and Hiking Holiday Tours in Montenegro

Available May  - October
Level 2-3 self guided tour

Day 1 Arrival to Dubrovnik
Arrive to Dubrovnik and transfer a short distance to the port of Tivat now home to super yachts rather than trading ships. Relax and explore the town and meet with Hugh our local representative and go through your walking itinerary and information to ask those last minute questions.

Day 2 Tivat to Kotor
Leaving the sea and port behind you where King Petar’s ships would have landed, make your way up to a centuries old track which starts at the old village of Gornja Lastva and then on up to the top of a ridge with incredible views across to the Adriatic Sea and the Bay of Kotor. Descend down to the Vrmac Austro Hungarian Fort and explore the ruins and woodland paths before finishing in the ancient fortified town of Kotor. Your highlights today are the Vrmac Fort and Kotor town.
Distance 10 miles, 16 km time: 5 hours up 700m down 700m.

Day 3  Kotor to Njegusi
After a relaxing night exploring the cobbled streets of Kotor you have a good climb from Kotor to the old village of Njegusi the birth place of the Royal Petrovic Dynasty. The walk starts on the walls of the old fortifications before it joins a centuries old traders route which once was the only access to the town from Centinje the Old Royal Capital of King Petar. The path winds up the mountain with stunning views all the way before leveling out as you walk through the hamlet of Krstac and then onto to Njegusi. In Njegusiyou can visit the birth house of King Petar which is now a museum, and a school famous for being the first to educate the people of Centinje founded by the King. Njegusi is now renowned for it’s production of the special Njegusi cheese and smoked ham which are the national dishes of Montenegro. Enjoy a well earned rest at your accommodation. Highlights today are the Kotor fortifications, coastal views and the Njegusi museum.
Distance 10.3 miles, 17 km time: 7 hours up 878m (for those not wishing to walk all of the climb you can transfer by car and pick the trail up as it crosses the road higher up)

Day 4 – Njegusi  to Cetinje
Today is an easier walk to the Old Royal Capital of Centinje. This was the summer court of King Petar and home to his summer palace. This stunning walk takes you through the beautiful wild countryside via the old traders route. After a short climb you gently descend all the way to the ancient Royal Capital of Montenegro. Delve into it's history and appreciate the architecture of the old palaces and the embassies as well as an ancient monastery. Highlights today are the wild scenery, traditional architecture of the old Palaces and monastery and the Centinje museum. Stay at a comfortable pension.
Distance: 10 miles 16 km time 4 hours.

Day 5  Cetinje to Lovcen National Park & King Petars Mausoleum
Gently climb up to Lovcen National Park home to the resting place of King Petar and his impressive mausoleum. His mausoleum sits at the highest point with stunning views all around. It took five years to build and the solid stone statues are impressive. Highlights today are the Lovcen National Park and King Petar’s Mausoleum. Stay in Lovcen National Park at the comfortable 4 star hotel. Distance: 6.35 miles 10 km 3 hours to centre of park, 3 miles 5 km Mausoleum 2 – 3 hours including the return up 676m - 1273m centre of park, 1273 to 1657m Mausoleum.

Day 6 – Lovcen to Budva
The longest walk of the week but all down hill. You set off from your hotel through the park and meander through oak and beech woods to the Babina Glava view point and amazing views, you follow the ridge down to the remains of the ancient hidden village of Majstori then on down to the saddle between the peaks of Golis & Lovcen.  Here it is so sublime you could hear a pin drop. You get stunning double views across the Bay of Kotor and then down the coastline towards the ancient fortified town of Budva and the island of Sveti Steffan. You then carry on to an old Monastery where you take an ancient monastic route to the village of Pobori. From here follow an old path that links the villages on the way down to Budva. Arrive at the back of Budva and make your way to your hotel. Distance: 12.5 miles 20 km time: 6  hours down 1273m to sea level.

Day 7 –Budva the Winter Court of King Petar & the island of Sveti Stefan
Stroll through the town of Budva towards the sea and the old fortified part of town. Here you can explore the tiny cobbled streets and discover the ancient fortifications and enjoy a drink beside the Adriatic. You can then take the linear walk along the coast line and beaches approx. 6.2 miles 10 km to the island of Sveti Stefan. Distance; 12.5 miles 20 km time: 6 hours.

Day 8 Departure
Transfer from Budva to the airport along the beautiful coastline of Montenegro.

Difficulty: Level 2-3 , walking times of 5-7 hours are some long climbs.

Accommodation: 3 and 4 star hotels and pensions.

2012 Prices

How to get there
Fly to Dubrovnik airport and then transfer by bus or taxi to Tivat. Private transfers are 60€ per person based on 2 sharing for a return transfer ( paid locally).

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