This was our final tour on a long trip and one of the best ever! After seeing the stunning beauty of Dubrovnik, never thought that Montenegro can come close but it was absolutely brilliant!
Was worried about border control from EU to non EU but they are very organized and quick so long as you have the multiple entry Schengen visa to re-enter Croatia / EU and we didn’t need a separate visa for Montenegro.
The Adriatic Sea continues its beauty down south from Dubrovnik and our first stop at Parast was from the heavens. A beautiful, winter sunny day, serene and quiet (with hardly any tourists on Dec 8!) and a boat ride to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. And walking the Parast boulevard soothes your soul in ways few places do. Off then to Kotor and the beautiful Old Town (Dubrovnik old town is magical too!) which so much to discover from the St. Tryphon’s cathedral built in 1166 - with an amazing museum on the upper floors - to lovely cafes and stores. Then to the coast side town of Budva with a lovely lunch and stunning views of the Adriatic, especially from up above the citadel and a nice walk in its old town.
All this and back peacefully to Dubrovnik in 10 hours (including a lovely 10 min sea crossing on a car ferry!). All in all, one of the best days on tour and one of the most beautiful countries to visit. HIGHLY, highly recommended … I hope to be back someday to stay.
Our driver cum guide, ZAK, was an absolute delight, who took care of us, knew everybody everywhere, played some lovely music and energized us with his positive spirit, happy vibes and loads of fun. Thank you so much, Mr. ZAK 👍😊🥂