Things to do in

Lovćen

• To reach the amazing views of the Bay of Kotor and conquer Lovćen Mountain we will take the Cable Car, overlooking the famous Old Austro-Hungarian serpentine road from 1884 offering spectacular views of Kotor and Tivat Bays - an unforgettable start to an amazing day!  • Enjoy breakfast in Njegusi village, best known as the birthplace of the Petrović dynasty, which ruled Montenegro from 1696 to 1918. • The mausoleum sits at the top of a climb of 461 steps. The most impressive part of the mausoleum is the chapel which has 6 sides, and the beautiful ceiling covered with over 200,000 gilded tiles creating a fascinating mosaic.  • Then, enjoy a 1-hour walking tour through Cetinje, visiting its main sights, such as Cetinje Monastery where several relics are kept including the remains of St. Peter of Cetinje, particles of the True Cross, and the Icon of the Philermos Mother of God along with many more. Discover museums, the royal theater, historic foreign embassies, and Vlaska Church, built in 1450, with its fence made out of barrels of captured enemy rifles. The next stop is River Crnojevica, a small historical town in Central Montenegro on the ancient trading route through the country. It is worth visiting for both the lake and the old architecture left over from the trader days. Our lunch break will be here and don't hesitate to try the local fish. Here, take a 1-hour boat ride along the river. • Afterward, visit the viewpoint above St. Stefan island for a photo stop, before returning to Kotor.   Itinerary: 09.00 AM Start from Old Town, Kotor Cable Car ride *Due to windy weather, the Cable Car ride can be canceled and instead, we will take an old Austo-Hungarian road to reach the Njeguši village. 10:30 AM - Arrival at Njegusi village, breakfast break 12:00 PM - Visit to the mausoleum, Lovćen National Park 13:45 PM - Arrival at Cetinje, walking tour 3:30 PM - Arrival at River of Crnojević, lunch break 5:00 PM - Boat ride, swimming (depending on the temperature) 6:30 PM - Departure to St. Stefan (via Cetinje), scenic drive above Budva 7:30 PM - St. Stefan photo stop 7:40 PM - Return to Kotor 8:30 PM - Finish in the Old Town of Kotor Please note, due to detour in case of cable car use, Njeguši village will be excluded from the itinerary

This combination of height, length, speed and breathtaking landscapes makes Kotor Cable Car a unique adventure that you simply cannot afford to miss during your visit to Montenegro! Kotor Cable Car Specs and Numbers Behind the Vertical Journey Altitude difference: 1.316 meters Duration of the ride: 11 minutes Gondolas: 48 Maximum capacity: 1.200 passengers per hour Maximum speed: 6 m/s Length of the cable car route: 3.900 meters At the Lower Station - Dub, we have orchestrated activities to make your preparatory journey for an unforgettable adventure exceptionally delightful. Everything is within arm’s reach and designed with you in mind. Take a moment, look around, and enjoy some breakfast at our La Parisienne bakery or treat yourself with lunch and wine at our Stanica Tasting Bar. In order to prepare for the heights, we suggest treating yourself at the Booka Ice Cream and now you are ready for the ascending journey! The Kotor Cable Car adventure doesn’t stop at the breathtaking view of the Bay of Kotor. We invite you to explore the wonders of Lovćen National Park as well! At the Upper Station - Kuk, you’ll have access to hiking trails, spectacular photo viewpoints, and awe-inspiring cycling routes that will leave you breathless. Within the National Park, you can also savor sophisticated delicacies at the restaurants and bars, boasting spacious terraces with a fantastic panoramic view of the Bay. Restaurant Forza Kuk stands as a proud member of the Forza Group, a network of hotels and restaurants renowned for their five-star excellence! Monte1350 Bar is an idyllic corner for relaxation, refreshment and dancing. The entire complex conceals fascinating venues for upcoming events. On the Upper Station—Kuk, you can awaken your inner explorer and embark on 2.5 km of hiking trails within the Kotor Cable Car complex. The complex offers scenic viewpoints, bike and e-bike tours, and a pump track with Velo Experience. Funivia Transfer can take you to explore the National Park further to the Mausoleum, Njeguši, and Cetinje. For the youngest ones, the endless adventure begins with the Kid's playground, where they can enhance motor skills, coordination, and balance through climbing, crawling, and sliding. It continues to the Museum of Medieval Adventures, where they can step back in time with hands-on activities while practicing archery, sword fighting, and exploring ancient crafts! Get ready for an adrenaline rush! Perfectly integrated into the wild nature, with the VISA Alpine Coaster ORO, you embark on an exciting ride along a route that partly descends the cliffs of Lovćen, offering a view of the magnificent Bay of Kotor. Feel the adrenaline as you zoom down the track, surrounded by stunning forests and mountain views. Take memories of the Cable Car ride with you at the Boka s Kuka souvenir shop. So, it's more than a Cable Car ride, it's an all-day adventure, above the clouds! See you at the TOP!

We start from Kotor and climb on the old road from the time of the Kingdom of Montenegro. It is a road that calls for adventure, and the story of that road hides the legend of one love. Referred to as the ‘serpentine road’, the road has 25 switchbacks and gives you incredible views of the Bay of Kotor. Namely, on the part of the road from Kotor to Trojica, there is an M-shaped moat. According to the story, the young engineer Josip Slade-Šilović had the task of designing a modern road for cars from Kotor to Cetinje after the Berlin Congress in 1878. This designer from Trogir was later a palace builder, and with the letter M he allegedly showed his secret love for the Montenegrin princess Milena. The Montenegrin writer Jovan J. Martinović also passed on the joke of the people of Cetinje, which was created at the expense of this letter M. "And imagine if he accidentally fell in love with Princess Olga, this journey wouldn't end without a fiddle. In the village of Njeguši, which is located between Kotor and Lovćen National Park, we will discover authentic Montenegrin culture and cuisine. You can try and buy local products such as prosciutto, cheese, wine and another.The country was ruled by a bishop, prince bishop and serdar, who was responsible for defense. Both positions were passed down the family lines in the clans based in Njeguši, which made Njeguši an important place. After Njegus, we will visit the Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic-Njegos. Petar II Petrović Njegoš was more than just the Prince-Bishop of Montenegro. He was a philosopher and a poet, and beyond that, he was a beloved political and cultural leader. We will pass 441 steps and we will reach the most impressive part of the mausoleum, the chapel that has 6 sides..The statue of the ruler was made by the world-famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović.This artistic masterpiece is made from a single piece of granite, which originally weighed 50 tons!When the statue was completed in 1974, it was 4 meters tall and weighed 29 tons.The ceiling is covered with 200,000 gold pieces that together produce one huge gold mosaic weighing 18 kg.When we leave the mausoleum on the opposite side, we are offered a bird's eye view of 70% of the entire mountainous and rocky area of Montenegro.We will enjoy the beautiful view of Boka Kotorka and continue the journey to the Kotor cable car When we finish sightseeing the historical and traditional part of our country, we enter the world of untouched nature, unique climate and ambience that adorn the Bay of Boktor. You can enjoy the view, try various activities or simply drink coffee at the very top. And we'll leave the sweetest for last. On the way back, we will ride the cable car, enjoying the fabulous view. You can go from 65m to 1350m above sea level in only 11 minutes. From the cable car, you will have an amazing view of Kotor Bay and the town of Kotor, Tivat, Perast and Herceg Novi.

This specially designed tour is meant to combine discovering the stunning Kotor Old Town with its newest attraction that will leave you breathless – cable car ride from Kotor to one of the tops of Lovcen Mountain. The tour starts with a warm welcome of one of our professional local tour guides and a mesmerizing walk through Kotor's cobblestone streets, stopping at its many squares and discovering captivating tales kept tight in its long walls. While enjoying this 60-minute walking tour, you will get acquainted with Kotor's history, tradition and local people who will proudly shout Ciao! when they see you strolling with our guide. To make this unique experience, we take you on a breath-taking cable car ride to Lovcen mountain, in just 11 minutes! This way you will be able to grasp the beauty of Montenegrin mountains, its intact nature and enjoy the views of both Adriatic pristine sea and steep Lovcen mountain. When we arrive at the top, you will have some free time to enjoy the views, have a refreshment or try local delicacies in an authentique way! After descending back to Kotor, our guide will escort you back to old town Kotor, so you can enjoy it on your own a bit more!

Our tour will start at 9:00 am with a pick-up from your hotel or another agreed location (Podgorica, Budva or Kotor). We will then head towards Lovcen National Park, where we will visit the Lovcen Mausoleum. The Mausoleum is located at the top of Mount Lovcen, at an altitude of 1,657 meters, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. We will climb 461 steps to the top of the Mausoleum and take in the views from the observation deck. After enjoying the views, we will descend back down to the base of the mountain and head towards the small village of Njegusi. This village is famous for its traditional Montenegrin delicacies, including prosciutto, cheese, and honey wine. We will stop at a local tavern to taste these delicious treats and learn about their production. After visiting Njegusi and tasting some delicious Montenegrin specialties, we will continue our journey back to Podgorica, but not before making a quick stop in Cetinje. Cetinje is a small town located at the foot of Lovcen Mountain and it was the royal capital of Montenegro. Today, it is a charming town with a rich cultural heritage and many historical monuments. We will spend an hour in Cetinje, taking a stroll through its streets and admiring its architecture. We will see the King Nikola's Palace, which served as the residence of the Montenegrin royal family, and the Cetinje Monastery, which houses the relics of Saint Peter of Cetinje, the patron saint of Montenegro. After this, you will be transferred back to your hotel. PROPOSED ITINERARY 9:00 - 10:15 Pick-up and drive towards Lovcen National Park 10:15 - 11:00 Arrival at Lovcen National Park and visiting Lovcen Mausoleum 11:00 - 11:45 Driving towards Njegusi and photo stop 11:45 - 12:00 Descent back down and drive to Njegusi 12:00 - 13:00 Tasting of Montenegrin specialties in a local tavern 13:00 - 13:15 Drive to Cetinje 13:15 - 14:15 Walking tour of Cetinje 14:15 – 15:00 Drive back to Podgorica 15:00 Arrival in Podgorica *Time table is subject to change due to special requests & possible traffic

Drive across Budva with 2 stops to admire Budva Rivijera – the first one to enjoy the beach view and the second one to observe the area from birds’ perspective Explore the Old Royal Capital Cetinje with its charming setting at the foot of the Mountain and discover why it is called historical postcard of Montenegro  Continue along the hill road further to the village Njegusi situated high up in the bosom of the Mountain and be sure to try the inevitable local delicacy - smoked ham and cheese. Let the locals reveal to you the secret of producing such tasty ham with a secret ingredient it is hard to copy. Attractive drive back to Kotor using old road with 25 serpentines with an opportunity to enjoy completely different and breathtaking view on the Bay high from the slopes of the Mountain Lovćen Detailed description: Meet your driver at the port and enjoy the drive towards inland with 2 photo stops along the way. The first one will introduce you to Budva Riviera and the second one will give you an opportunity to see Budva, the coast and St. Nicholas Island from a high altitude and enjoy the same view that inspired Lord Byron to write: “At the birth of our planet the most beautiful encounter of sea and land happened along Montenegrin coastline”. The journey will take you to Cetinje, the capital of Montenegro for 500 years, a city sheltered by high Mountains as a natural protection from different invaders. It was the seat of the dynasty ruling the country for more than 200 years, so numerous residences can be found here, including the must-visit palace of the last Montenegrin king Nikola. In your one-hour free time, discover why Cetinje is called the town of museums, students and linden trees. Proceed even higher up in the Mountains to discover a tiny famous village Njegusi with the largest number of It is not all, we saved the best for the last! The hill drive back to the port of Kotor will take you churches in the country and a special way of producing ham and cheese. Visit a smokehouse, delight the sense of taste and stroll among stone houses with their gardens to feel like a local for a bit. along an old 19 th century road with 25 switch banks with one of the best views one can have while visiting Montenegro. Have the Bay with you ship down below as in the palm of the hand! See how the sea penetrates deep inland forming one of the most beautiful bays in the world frequently called “the southernmost Fjord in Europe”. The small settlements scattered along the coast, with mountain slopes falling steeply to the sea will keep your eyes sealed to it while you slowly approach the port again.

This tour starts from Kotor with scenic driving through 25 serpentine road, from where you are able to see Boka Bay from all its angles, views that will left you breathtaking. After this spectacular ride we will stop at 25th serpentine for photo break, and than we will take you to National Park Lovcen, and than we have little exercise, to climb the stairs to the highest former king grave all around the Europe, from where you will be able to see 2/3 of Montenegrian teritory. After this little work out, we will take you to the famous Njegusi Village, where you will taste some traditional montenegrian food, and local wine or brandy. After this lunch break we are heading to totally different open sea area, with the first photo stop over Budva Riviera. Than we are going for a photo stop in front of island of Sveti Stefan, one of the most luxory islands-resorts in our country. After photo stop we are going to old town Budva, where you will have walking tour to get familiar with old town better. After this driving back to Kotor,where we will have another photo stop above famous Jaz beach. Finishing the tour at Kotor.

Being very narrow and winding with its 25 serpentines this Austro-Hungarian Road represents a unique attraction and a perfect start to our Kotor to Lovcen tour. We will make quick photo-stops during our drive up at two mind-blowing vantage points above the gorgeous Boka Bay – at the 5th and 25th serpentine. From here, our private tour continues towards Lovćen National Park & its peaks. To conquer this “Sea of rocks,” we will drive through the National Park Lovćen and reach the well-known Lake Peak at an altitude of 1.660 meters (5446 feet). On top of the second highest peak of Lovćen sits imposing and officially the highest mausoleum in the world - where the greatest Montenegrin ruler and poet, Petar II Petrović Njegoš, rests in peace. After climbing 461 steps to reach it, we finally get to see a massive statue of the ruler made by world-known sculptor Ivan Meštrović. The ceiling inside the Lovcen Mausoleum is covered with 220.000 golden pieces that together make one spacious, 18 kg (40 lbs) heavy golden mosaic. As we go behind the Mausoleum, we will discover a bird-eye-view vantage point with the best possible view of, cca 70%, mountainous and rocky land of Montenegro. Time to capture a famous jumping photo! From Mount Lovcen, we go to Cetinje - an Old Royal Capital of Montenegro and a city of vast historical significance and the heart of Montenegrin culture and Orthodox religion, with its origins tracing back to the 15th century. A guided tour explores significant landmarks, including the Cetinje Monastery and the Court Church at Ćipur. From here, we head back to Kotor. Hidden beneath Mount Lovcen, in Kotor Bay, this jewel of the Adriatic is unmatched in its beauty, represented through the assimilation of different cultural influences whose signatures are more than visible even now. Join us on this walking tour and help us reveal all the town's secrets! In conclusion: Our Kotor to Lovcen tour is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Montenegro all while getting in touch with the country's rich culture, history, and heritage.

Visit Njegos Mausoleum at the peak of Lovcen National Park, rising above the coastal region and a hinterland of Kotor. It includes the territory of Cetinje and Budva municipalities.  Cetinje is the historical capital of Montenegro, located at an altitude of 670 meters, and was the capital and main cultural center of Montenegro for four and a half centuries, so the walking tour will let you feel the spirit of old Montenegro. National Park Skadar Lake will be your next destination. There, you will get a chance to take a boat ride on the lake, and also taste fish and wine in a traditional local restaurant. Photo breaks will also be included on your way back to Kotor.

Adriatic Tour offers you an exciting mountain biking adventure. First, we will organize a transfer for you from Budva to the Lower Funicular Station. Then we will begin to rise above the Bay of Kotor on the funicular along the way we will see with you the beauty of the Tivot Bay, as well as the ruins of the Austrian Fort Gorazda. After ascending to the upper station of the funicular. We get on our bike and go down the old Austrian road, stopping for photo breaks and admiring the beauty of the Bay of Kotor from a bird's eye view. Cycling time is about 2 hours. After descending to the lower station of the funicular, a return transfer to Budva awaits you. During this trip you will get acquainted with the pearl of the Montenegrin coast, the Bokotor Bay.