LAND
JOURNEY
Montenegro & the Bay of Kotor
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit Depart your gateway city for Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Day 2 | Tivat, Montenegro Transfer
ALUMNI CAMPUS ABROAD®
Day 3 | Cetinje
Enrichment: History of Montenegro. A local expert discusses the country’s history spanning from the early Middle Ages to modern-day Montenegro.
Inspiring Moments > Visit
Venetian-era towns along the Bay of Kotor, a beautiful blue bay cradled between plunging emerald mountains.
> Delight
in Dubrovnik’s magnificent architecture, towering city walls and limestone-paved Stradun. Montenegrin wines and learn about Montenegro’s long tradition of viticulture at one of Eastern Europe’s finest vineyards.
Lake Skadar
> Sip
> Discover
the serene ambience of two enchanting Orthodox monasteries.
> Revel
in the remarkable ecosystem and unspoiled natural beauty of Lake Skadar.
> Step
inside a restored Yugoslav submarine at the Maritime Heritage Museum.
> Uncover
the proud history of Cetinje, Montenegro’s cultural center.
> Experience
two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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to the Regent Porto Montenegro.
Tonight, meet your fellow travelers during a Welcome Reception and Dinner at the hotel.
Join us to discover Montenegro, a bite-sized Balkan nation packed with old-world architecture, sublime beauty, a proud history and friendly locals who are quick to smile. From our base in charming Tivat, we’ll visit Perast, Kotor and Budva, living museums boasting ancient ramparts and sunny promenades. Cruise along the serpentine Bay of Kotor and step inside ancient Orthodox monasteries, steeped with tales of the country’s storied past. Sample some of the region’s finest wines and explore the beautiful ecosystem of Lake Skadar by boat. Wrap up this epic journey with an overnight in Dubrovnik, the medieval jewel in Croatia’s crown.
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Discovery: Cetinje — The Old Capital. Founded in the 15th century, Cetinje was Montenegro’s capital between 1878 and 1946. Today, Cetinje is a living time capsule with impressive architecture, galleries, art academies and museums that reveal fascinating cultural and historical insight into Montenegro. Step into the past while touring the National Museum of Montenegro, housed within five historic buildings. Following lunch, savor stunning panoramas during a scenic drive on the return to Tivat. Gather for a group dinner at a restaurant in town.
Day 4 | Bay of Kotor | Perast | Kotor
Discovery: Bay of Kotor. Discover the bay’s jawdropping hills, plummeting cliffs and emerald waters during a private cruise. Admire the scenery while sailing to Our Lady of the Rocks, learn about the island’s legend and tour its baroque-style church. Continue to medieval Perast, a charming lakefront town that is showcase to 16 churches and many palaces, defensive towers and monuments. Enjoy free time in Perast, followed by a group lunch. Above: Old Town Kotor, Bay of Kotor
