BOSCOVICH HOTEL – BAR – ULCINJ – BOSCOVICH HOTEL

Like most Montenegrin towns, throughout its history Bar belonged to various civilzations and cultures. What makes it stand out among Montenegrin towns today is that it is representative of several of the cultures that it belongs to, and in some cases had belonged to for centuries. As a city of olives, the sea gate of Montenegro, long-lasting melting-pot of different confessions and nations, Bar represents a mix of modernity, tradition and beauty. It is an important and dynamic economic center within Montenegro, but is also a town of rich cultural and historical tradition. One of the world’s oldest olive trees grows here, the Old olive of Mirovica, which is more than 2000 years old. Because of its natural, morphological, environmental, aesthetic and historical significance, this exceptional natural monument was put under State protection in 1957.

Ulcinj is a popular tourist destination in summer. In January 2010, the New York Times named ranked the south coast region of Montenegro, featuring Velika Plaza, Ada Bojana and the Hotel Mediteran as one of “The Top 31 Places to Go in 2010”. The summer time in particular, is a popular tome for visitors to Ulcinj. Although still undiscovered by many travelers from larger countries, repeat tourists and an increasing amount of first time visitors make Ulcinj a hot spot for vacationers between the months of May and September. It is most famous for its sandy beaches, which are considered the most beautiful in Montenegro. The most valuable resource of the Ulcinj Riviera is Velika plaza which is a 12km long stretch of sandy beach and the longest beach on the Montenegrin coast.

The old town – Ulcinj’s old town is one of the oldest urban architectural  complexes on the Adriatic Sea. The castle, some of which believe that is resembles  a stranded ship, has been the main point for the surrounding regions for 2500 years. Throughout the centuries, various cultures and civilizations have fused here. The ancient city is a cultural and historical monument of valuable significance thanks to the Illyric walls, the citadel, the network od streets, markets and squares. It was a built 2500 years ago.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

BOSCOVICH HOTEL – MONASTERY OSTROG – BOSCOVICH HOTEL

The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Ortodox Church situated high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda, in Montenegro. It is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog who was buried here. From the monastery, a superb view of the Bjelopavlići plain can be seen. The monastery is located 50km from Podgorica and 15km from Nikšić. Ostrog Monastery is the most popular pilgrimage place in Montenegro.

The Ortodox monastery of Ostrog is one of the most frequently visited on the Balkans. It attracts over 100.000 visitors a year. It is visited by believers from all parts of the world, either individually or in groups. It represents the meeting place of all confessons: the Ortodox, the Catholics and the Muslims. According to the stories of pilgrims, by praying by his body, many have been cured and helped in lessening the difficulties in their lives.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

BOSCOVICH HOTEL – MONASTERY MORAČA – NATIONAL PARK BIOGRADSKA GORA – BOSCOVICH HOTEL

The Morača monastery is one of the monumental medieval monuments of Montenegro. It was built in 1252 by Stefan, son of King Vukan and Nemanja’s grandson. It is situated in an extended part of picturesque canyon of the Moraca River. Monastery complex is consisting of the cathedral Ascend of mother of God (Uspenje Bogorodice), small church of Saint Nicolas (Sveti Nikola) and a building for accommodation. The churchyard of the monastery is enclosed by a high wall two gates. In addition to architecture, its frescoes represent a special significance of the Moraca Monastery.

Biogradska gora is a forest and a national park in Montenegro within the Kolasin municipality. Biogradska Gora is located in the mountainous region of Bjelasica in the central park of Montenegro between the rivers Tara and Lim and is surrounded by three municipalities: Kolašin, Berane and Mojkovac. Basic elements of the Park are: untouched forest, large mountain slopes and tops over 2000 meters high, six glacial lakes, five at an altitude of 1820 meters and one easy accessible low land lake located at the very entrance to the park, Biogradsko Jezero (Biogradsko Lake). The Park is renowned as a unique geomorphological region and as such it is attractive for scientific research. Although it is the smallest of four National Parks in Montenegro, Biogradska Gora National Park contains great diversity of flora and fauna. There are 26 different habitats of plants with 220 different plants, 150 kinds of birds and 10 kinds of mammals live in this Park and in its forest, there are 86 kinds of trees and shrubls. In the very heart of Biogradska’s virgin forest is the Biogradsko jezero, the largest glacial lake in this National Park.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

BOSCOVICH HOTEL – SKADAR LAKE (RIJEKA CRNOJEVICA-VIRPAZAR) – BOSCOVICH HOTEL

With the area rangling from 370 to 530 square kilometers, depending on water level, Skadar Lake is the biggest lake in the Balkans. Due to its geographic position and sub Mediterranean climate, it is one of the most important habitats of swamp birds in Europe, right after the river Danube delta. There are around 280 bird species on the lake, including the rare curly pelican, which became a trade mark of the National Park.

Throughout the history this region was a confluence of different civilization, which left a strong impact on its rich cultural and histrorical heritage. On the islands in the Skadar Lake, among birds and waterlilles ,many monasteries can be found. The oldest monastery – Starčevo, was founded in the XIV century by the humble ascetic, old man Makarije after whom the island was named Starčeva gorica. On the shores of the lake there are two small towns-old urban settlements, with specific architecture – Virpazar and Rijeka Crnojevića. Both settlements are nowadays famous for its restaurants that offer traditional specialties.

Southern hinterland of the lake (Crmnica) is famous for the best wine in Montenegro. Together with the lake carp, this will satisfy even the most demanding lovers of good food and drinks. The lake has numerous extraordinary beaches, particularly those in the village Murići, not less attractive than beaches on the coast.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

BOSCOVICH HOTEL – VIRPAZAR – PETROVAC – SVETI STEFAN – BUDVA – CETINJE- BOSCOVICH HOTEL

Budva is coastal town in Montenegro. The coastal Area around Budva, called Budvanska rivijera is the center of Montenegro’s tourism and is well known for its sandy beaches, diverse nightlife and beautiful examples of Mediterranean architecture. Budva is 2500 years old that makes it one of the oldest settlements on the coast of the Adriatic sea.

The Old town in Budva has many different tales and stories of its origin. It is believed that the Old Town, along with the city of Budva have been discovered by a Greek sailor by the name of Boutoua. Eventually the Roman Empire took over the whole Montenegrin coast influencing it greatly. Much of the architecture in the Old town is of Venetian origin. There are three main churches in the old town. The first is St. Ivan’s which was built in the 7^th century AD, second St. Mary’s of Punta dating from 840 and the third, The Holy Trinity, which was built in 1804.

Sveti Stefan is a small islet and 5 star resort on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, approximately 6 kilometers southeast of Budva. A fortified island village is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. Its photogenic jumble of 15^th century stone villas overlook an impeccable pink-sand beach and tempting turquoise waters. The island was nationalized in the 1950s and is now part of and owned by the luxurious Aman resort, meaning it’s off-limits to all but paying guests.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

BOSCOVICH HOTEL – CETINJE – IVANOVA KORITA – LOVĆEN – NJEGUŠI – BOSCOVICH HOTEL

Cetinje is a city and Old Royal capital of Montenegro with the numerous cultural and historical sights such as Cetinje Monastery, Mausoleum of Prince Danilo on Orlovo Karst, History and Art Museum in the Government House, The Royal Theater “Zetski dom” and numerous post-communists of almost all the great powers of the early 20^th Century.

The mountain Lovćen because of its specific natural and anthtopogenic qualities was proclaimed national park in 1952.

Mausoleum of Njegoš built between 1970 and 1974, extends across the entire Jezersko peak. It includes access to a tunnel through which 461 stairs, a plateau and a lobby of the Mausoleum, a path and a guides sightseeing passage from which an impressive view of the greater part of Montenegro is provided. Crypt – chapel is the most impressive part of Mausoleum. It was built of dark green marble with six side and one central niche.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

BOSCOVICH HOTEL – CETINJE- KOTOR – BUDVA – BOSCOVICH HOTEL

Surrounded by mountains Lovćen and the sea, Kotor is located at the end of the Boka Bay and it’s officially one of the 25 most beautiful bays in the world.

The city is surrounded by high walls, high up to 20m and wide up to 10m, built in the Byzantine era, Nemanjić and Venetians. Above the city rises the old fortrees on the hill Saint Ivan (260m). Town gates are a unique example of fortifications in Europe. 

The city of Kotor has three doors. The door to the sea are rebuilt in Renaissance style in 1555 and they lead to the city promenade and the coast. The door on the side of the river were rebuilt in the same style in 1540. to commemorate the victory over the fleet Hajderin Barbarossa, leading to Risan, Herceg Novi while door Gurdić were re-etablished in the late seventeenth century, leading to the Trinity and the intersection of Cetinje – Budva.

The city is characterized by a number of features typical Mediterranean village; large and small squares and narrow winding streets. The largest and best architecture is shaped by the Square of Arms, near the main gate.

The most magnificient monument is the Cathedral / Basilica of St. Tryphon, built in 1166. Not only by its creation, but for its architectural design, decorative sculpture, known ciborium, fragments of frescues from the fourteenth century, the St. Tryphon Cathedral is a cultural-artistic monument invaluable.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

BOSCOVICH HOTEL – MONASTERY MORACA- ĐURĐEVIĆA TARA – ŽABLJAK– BOSCOVICH HOTEL

With the length of 140km Tara is the longest river in Montenegro. Tara river springs in Komovi mountains, near the border with Albania, on the east of Montenegro. It generally flows towards northwest. It last 80 km, before it meets Piva river at Sćepan Polje and they make Drina river, Tara spends in Europe’s deepest canyon, also called the “Colorado of Europa”. On some places Tara canyon is 1300 meter deep while below Veliki Stuoc (2104 meter) peak on Durmitor side of Tara’s canyon is 1600m deep. Crystal clear waters of Tara, which have light blue and green color , made its canyon in rough limestone mountains even before the Ice Age. In the place called Djurdjevića Tara there is the great bridge, the building of which was started in 1938 and finished in 1940. This bridge in time became one of the symbols of the river. Disregarding that the bridge for sure was built by human hand, by its very beauty, by its noble lines, when looked upon from the lofty peaks its certainly looks like one of the Tara curves on its long journey to the confluence, it perfectly became part of the natural surrounings like the very bridge be built by nature itself. During second World War the bridge was destroyed, like much else, but in the year 1946 it was rebuilt. The bridge is 154 meter long and at its highest  bow it is 135 meter above the banks of the Tara.

Durmitor is a mountain and the name of a national park in Montenegro. It reaches a height of 2.522 meters  with the mountain of Bobotov kuk. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980. There are beautiful landscapes and unique nature.  The Durmitor massif offers: 5 canyons, 27 peaks above 2200 meters, 48 peaks above 2000 meters, 748 sources of potable waters, forests over 500 years old, 2000 km of marked foot paths and climbing paths- one of the most prominent attraction of Durmitor mountain are 18 glacial lakes, best known being Crno Jezero. Crno Jezero is premium tourist attraction of Durmitor area. It is the biggest and the best known of 18 glacial lakes on the mountain. The lake is easily accessible, as it is within walking distance from the center of the town of Žabljak. The 3,5 km walking path circles around entire lake and it is popular destination for recreation and hiking. Numerous mountain paths depart from it to other smaller lakes around Žabljak.

Note: Lunch is optional at the end or the beginning of your tour. Lunch price is 10,00 € per person.

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