Day 1: Istanbul – Podgorica - Budva
Meeting at the departure terminal of Istanbul Airport, at the Turkish Airlines counter, 3 hours before our flight. We depart for Podgorica on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1085 at 08:20. After a comfortable flight, we arrive at 08:10 local time. We transfer to Budva with our private vehicle waiting for us at Podgorica Airport. After arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2: Budva
After our breakfast, we will explore Budva, one of the most famous holiday resorts in the Balkans, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, on a walking tour. We will wander through the cobblestone streets of the historic Stari Grad Budva, also known as the old town, filled with small shops and restaurants. After the tour, we have a free day to enjoy the sea, sun, and sand or to explore any city in this small country rich in beautiful bays and nature. Guests who wish may also participate in the optional Montenegro Wonders tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Montenegro Wonders Tour €75 per person
Our first stop will be Kotor, a small city that is significant in terms of historical and architectural monuments, which has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1979. During our walking city tour, we will explore the most important buildings of Kotor, which carries the touch of Venetian architecture. We will then start a stroll around Kotor Bay, visiting Perast, known for its postcard-perfect views. Our next destination will be Tivat, home to Porto Montenegro, often referred to as the Monaco of Montenegro. You can relax in its luxurious cafes, swim, or take a stroll along the beach to unwind from the day's adventures.
Day 3: Budva
After breakfast, we have a full free day. You can enjoy the sea, sun, and sand or explore any city in this beautiful country. Guests who wish may join the Cetinje-Virpazar-Lake Skadar-Bar-Sveti Stefan Tour. After the tour, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Cetinje-Virpazar-Lake Skadar-Bar-Sveti Stefan Tour €75 per person
On this tour, we will first visit Cetinje, the former royal capital of Montenegro, where we will see the historical Serbian Orthodox monastery. After a free coffee break in the small Cetinje square, we will continue our journey. Next, we will visit the charming town of Virpazar, where we will see Lake Skadar. During our one-hour free time in Virpazar, you can take a fantastic boat ride through the water lilies of Lake Skadar (guests wishing to take the boat ride will need to pay an additional €15 for the national park entrance fee and boat fee). Our next stop will be the historic and tourist city of Bar, located on the Adriatic coast. We will explore the mountainous section of Stari Bar, where we will see the historical Bar fortress and historical mosques remaining from the Ottoman era. We will visit the quaint market and have our free lunch at a local restaurant. We will end the day with an extraordinary view of Sveti Stefan. We stop at a location to take panoramic photos of the stunning Sveti Stefan, which was a fishing village before being nationalized years ago and then sold to a Singaporean hotel chain, subsequently restored to be welcomed into tourism. Sveti Stefan Island, which was a fortified village in the 15th century and a fishing town until the 1950s, has been a popular destination for celebrities like Sofia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, and Liz Taylor in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Day 4: Budva – Podgorica – Istanbul
After check-out procedures at the hotel, we have free time. We will transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After luggage and ticket procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1088 at 20:15. After a comfortable flight, we will arrive in Istanbul at 00:05, ending our tour. We bid farewell to our valued guests with the hope of seeing you again on your next trip.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Guarantee Package: €50*
(With the cancellation guarantee package, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the tour departure date. In case of cancellation, the entire tour fee is refunded, while the cancellation guarantee package fee and any additional service fees (visa, insurance, etc.) are non-refundable.)
**The specified cancellation guarantee package is not valid for group reservations.**
**There are a limited number of quotas for each tour.**
Included Services:
• Economic class flight ticket from Istanbul to Podgorica and back with Turkish Airlines
• Budva City Tour
• 3 Nights accommodation with breakfast included in the selected hotel category
• Airport - Hotel / Hotel - Airport transfers
• Turkish Guiding Service
Breakfasts
Services Not Included:
• Foreign Exit Tax Stamp
• Travel Insurance (Up to 65 Years Old)
• All hotel extras and personal expenses
• Lunch and Dinner
• City and Hotel taxes: (City tax, check point fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service costs, which include a mandatory payment of 20 Euros per person, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour starts)