Do this because
With a population of a larger European city suburb (650.000), Montenegro is an enchanting little country full of extreme geographical diversities.
There are many great mountains with snow peaks, steep fiord-like hills almost vertically diving into the Adriatic Sea, mountain lakes full of fish, mystical monasteries carved in the solid rock, sandy and sunny beaches that go on for miles alongside the coast. It’s easy to reach a Montenegro from Dubrovnik. While staying in Dubrovnik, it would be a real pity not to visit neighboring Montenegro, whose border is only 40 kilometers away from Dubrovnik.
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Description
The tour starts from Dubrovnik driving south alongside the Adriatic coast passing the cities of Cavtat and Konavle region. After about 45 minutes drive you will cross the border with Montenegro (do not forget your passports). You will drive alongside the Kotor bay (Europe’s most southern fiord) passing the cities Igalo, Herceg Novi (two great Turkish, later Venetian fortresses), Bijela, Kamenari, pausing for a photo-stop in front of magical Perast – city of seamen and two small islands with churches (St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks/Gospa od Škrpjela). Then you will continue through Risan, stop at Perast while the guide points out major buildings and explains its rich history, finally reaching the city of Kotor, nested at the very bottom of Kotor bay and surrounded by formidable verticals of neighboring mountains.
You will stop in Kotor where you will have a time to explore the city (Venetian Palaces, Orthodox Church, St. Triphon- Kotor’s protector Catholic church, massive city walls, St. John fortress – 300 meters vertical from Kotor (optional) by local tour guide.
After lunch in Kotor you'll drive to the outer coastal part with long beaches and open sea reaching Budva. It is one of the oldest cities in the whole Adriatic with a charming 16ct. center, and marina for mega yachts. Today Budva is a top tourist destination for younger travelers with all the fun it offers.
After the visit of Budva you'll start your return to Dubrovnik. However, instead of going alongside Kotor Bay you'll take a ferry ride, stopping along the way for photos and refreshments, crossing the border to Croatia and reaching Dubrovnik in the late afternoon/evening hours.
The total duration of the trip is around 10 hours.
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