EPIC MONTENEGRO ITINERARY FOR FIRST-TIMERS AND FAMILIES
MONTENEGRO WITH KIDS TRAVEL GUIDE
We just got back from the beautiful country of Montenegro and had the most amazing time! I wanted to share this Montenegro itinerary which is the perfect way to explore the best of what Montenegro has to offer. It’s a vastly underrated country that is rapidly becoming more popular and for good reason. We visited the main tourist spots and also some of the beaten track.
We visited Montenegro as a family, our boys were 4 years old and 14 months old at the time of our visit and we had the best time, making unforgettable memories.
We had 11 nights in Montenegro followed by 3 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. You can either steal our full trip (which I would recommend) or shorten it to suit your timeframe.
PLANNING YOUR PERFECT MONTENEGRO ITINERARY
I’ll describe each place briefly below but I’ve also written detailed guides to all the places we visited. I’ve linked them all so just click to read more.
The main airport is in Tivat. If you want to explore Montenegro properly, I would recommend hiring a car. Usually, we are big fans of public transport but in Montenegro, it’s limited and unreliable.
TIVAT: 3-5 NIGHTS
The main town is just a short 10-minute drive from the airport making it a perfect base. We had 3 nights in Tivat but I wish we had 5. Tivat is a small but gorgeous coastal town with an affluent vibe.
There are so many towns close by that you can also visit, the most popular one being Kotor which is just a 15-minute drive from Tivat.
Kotor is a medieval old town, surrounded by city walls. It’s much more quaint and historic than Tivat and also beautiful.
In the summer months, boat taxis run from Tivat to Perast and Herceg Novi, which is where we would have gone with our extra two days if we’d had them.
A lot of people just come to this area and if you do, you’ll have a lovely time but Montenegro still has so much more to offer. I would recommend continuing your journey to discover these less-explored gems.
LAKE SKADAR: 2-3 NIGHTS
En route from Tivat to Lake Skadar (also called the Shkodra Lake), stop at Budva. It is another small town with a similar vibe to Kotor and Perast. This was a great place to stop and we loved exploring here despite the rain.
The best place to stop to explore Lake Skadar is the town of Virpazar. We made a conscious decision that we didn’t want to be rushing on this trip so we planned 3 nights here but it’s possible to do it in two.
The best thing to do here is take a boat tour on the lake, we highly recommend the one we did. I’ve linked it below. In this area, you can also hike and there are also some incredible viewpoints.
THE DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK: 2-3 NIGHTS
Our final stop was the small town of Zabljak which is the best place to stay to explore the North of Montenegro. This area is high in the mountains and much colder than the rest of Montenegro.
The National Park is beautiful and we had snow there, which made it even more incredible. Here you should see The Black Lake (Crno Jezero) and also The Tara Bridge and River Canyon.
Again, there are many beautiful views in this area. There are also more hiking opportunities as well as rafting or ziplining on the river.
From Zabljak, we dove through the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Thank you so much for reading about our Montenegro itinerary, I hope we’ve helped you to plan your trip.
OTHER MONTENEGRO GUIDES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
The Best Things to Do in Tivat
Guide to Kotor with Little Kids
All You Need To Know About Virpazar and Lake Skadar
Family Guide to The Durmitor National Park and Zabljak
Happy Exploring,
