Montenegro Budget Culture Trips & Packages Small Group Tours & Trips

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• Admire the World Heritage-listed architecture of Dubrovnik and Montenegro’s Kotor, climbing along their ancient city walls.
• Loose yourself in Tirana, Albania's colourful capital, and partake in the local's favourite pastime: drinking coffee and people-watching.
• Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid – one of Europe's oldest lakes. No wonder North Macedonia and Albania share this beautiful attraction; nobody would want to let it go!
• Explore the endemic flora and fauna on an easy hike of Pelister: North Macedonia’s oldest national park.
• Hike the slopes of Mt Olympus, the ancient seat of the 12 Greek gods. According to mythology Zeus unleashed his thunderbolts from one of Olympus' peaks.

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• Take a cruise on stunning Lake Ohrid – which straddles the mountainous border between Macedonia and Albania – and watch shorefront villages stream by.
• Albania's pastel-coloured capital Tirana is on the verge of becoming Europe’s next big thing, so pay it a visit before the rest of the world does.
• Head to a remote village outside Syros for a sunset feast of local specialties, all served up in a small taverna that overlooks the Aegean Sea.
• Spend a half-day exploring the ruins that decorate the island of Delos, a living museum of crumbling palaces, columns and statues.
• Take a hike around the rim of the caldera Santorini is built on, walking through little villages, passing steep cliff faces and taking in breathtaking views.

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• Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest – known as the Pearl of the Danube – and take the funicular up to Buda Castle for beautiful views over Pest.
• Discover the rich biodiversity of Kopacki Rit Nature Park on a guided tour and explore the vast landscapes of Durmitor National Park with a guided hike.
• Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards before launching into a spot of nightlife. Then, take a daytrip to the artists’ haven of Zemun.
• Watch Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river for centuries and visit Tito's bunker – one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia.
• See the sights on a guided walking tour of Sarajevo and learn about its recent history as a city under siege.

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• Visit the seldom-visited Gjirokaster in Albania and get your caffeine fix with a taste of the local Turkish coffee made ‘on the stone’ with a local guide.
• Head to the Albanian Riviera and float in the sparkling waters of Himare’s hidden coves. Go on a speed boat tour to Pirate’s Cave and take refreshing swims in the coastal waters. Then, kick back in Corfu – one of Greece’s famed islands.
• Discover the walled cities of Kotor and the coastal town of Ulcinj, teeming with history from a bygone era. With a local leader who knows all the hotspots and heaps of free time to wander on your own, you’re bound to find all the best bits!
• Descend into one of the world’s most peculiar contemporary art museums in Tirana – housed in an underground bunker built for the Albanian political elite.
• Walk the walls of the Old City of medieval Dubrovnik and spot the film locations that have been used in worldwide blockbusters (if you loved Game of Thrones, this place might look a little familiar).

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• Soak up the royal history of Krakow's Wawel Castle and step back in time with a stroll through the city's medieval main square.
• Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic. Soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in Prague before stepping right into a fairytale in the World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov.
• Enjoy a scenic walk along the banks of the River Danube in Budapest. Threaded with bridges and hemmed in by castles and historic city buildings, Europe’s second longest river is also one of its most beautiful.
• Hike in the picturesque Tatra Mountains and traverse the steep slopes via funicular, gondola and electric steam train.
• Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards, before launching yourself into its animated nightlife.

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• Discover a mix of Balkan countries with beautiful scenery and fascinating cultures
• Explore Sarajevo, the cosmopolitan and historic capital of Bosnia
• Visit enchanting Mostar with its iconic bridge
• Admire the beauty of the sparkling Adriatic in Kotor, Montenegro
• Walk the pristine marble streets of Dubrovnik

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• Climb majestic Maglić, the highest mountain in Bosnia
• Hike in the Bjelasnica mountains, home of the 1984 Winter Olympics
• Walk a section of the Via Dinarica, one of Europe’s great hiking trails
• Take a city tour of Sarajevo to learn more about its complex history
• Tour Mostar and visit the iconic Old Bridge

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• Exceptional walking and cultural discovery in Montenegro
• Discover stunning Bay of Kotor and Old Town of Kotor
• Explore the picturesque and beautifully preserved old town of Perast, boat trip to artificial island “Our Lady of Rocks” and hike tour to Vrmac.
• Enjoy wonderful panoramas of Boka Bay, mountains and the Adriatic Sea from Mt. Lovcen National Park.
• Explore Lake Skadar National Park, enjoy a boat ride on the lake and visit traditional winery.