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Montenegro

Montenegro

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Montenegro is becoming one of the famous tourist hot-spot towns in Europe. Postcard-perfect historic towns, Mediterranean climate, warm and exquisite beaches contributing to this tiny country to make it an exceptional place to visit.

 

Beach vacation here costs almost half or fraction as it would in France or Italy, etc. It’s a perfect destination for people looking for adventure, fun, and luxury.

 

Montenegro is clubbed as a travel destination along with Croatia or other European destinations.

Transportation & Cuisines

Montenegro is a small country and its varied transport and commuting system is affordable, comfortable, and convenient.

 

BOATS & FERRIES

Being a coastal country, boats and ferries work as better transport options which are good to pocket and scenic as well. There are luxurious yacht trips with exceptional services suiting the elite crowd.

 

BUS

Montenegro’s bus lines are linked across the country and it’s a super-efficient way to travel across the cities. Some connections as well take you to neighbouring countries

 

TRAIN

Montenegro has a train network connecting its major cities.

Montenegrin Cuisine has largely been influenced by Serbia and other nearby European countries.

 

The servings here are huge and delicious with organic flavors. The coastal cuisine is more of seafood and in the mountains, the dishes are heavier wherein the meat and veggies are roasted under the metal lid and covered with hot coal. This sort of preparation happens only in the Montenegrin mountains.

 

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Currency

EURO (1 USD = 0.84 EURO) (1 GBP = 1.09 €)

Denominations

Coin Denominations – 1cent, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 & €2 Bank Note Denominations - €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 & €500

Time Zone

3.5 Hours behind of Indian Standard Time (IST)

Tap Water

Safe in Europe

Languages Spoken

German (Usually known as Austrian German)

Electricity Voltage

230V, power plugs and sockets are Type F

Tipping

Tipping is fairly common. Taxi drivers majorly expect tipping however, many restaurants charge service charge so check that before tipping there. Spa’s and restaurants expect about 5% of tips and taxi drivers about 10%.

Visa

Schengen Visa is required for Austria and its needs to be taken prior. The documents need to be submitted to Austrian counters in VFS Visa Application Centres.

Travel Insurance

Is a must when travelling to Europe.

Tour Plan

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Croatian Wonder with Montenegro

Zagreb (2N) + Plitvice (1N) + Split (3N) + Hvar (2N) + Dubrovnik (3N)

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Best Time To Visit

Montenegro climate has two distinct patterns with summers being warm, pleasant, and breezy whereas winters being cold in mountains and mild cold at the coasts.

 

The best time to visit is between July and August with pleasant temperatures and it’s a peak tourist season as the beaches are warm to enjoy the tan and the ambience.

 

May to June & September to October – One of the best times to visit here is during these months as the weather is still warm and flocked with fewer tourists so one can enjoy staying at good accommodations with moderate pricing and enjoying good water sports.

 

Winter – Temperature drops because of heavy snowfall making it exciting for winter sports. It’s a perfect time to visit for winter lovers as you would get great places to stay for enjoying winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, etc… at a lower cost as compared to the famous winter destinations of Europe.

Cities

 

Stretching along the Montenegrin coastline, Budva Riveria is a summer beach destination for tourists as well as locals. The beaches here are extremely beautiful with mountains as a backdrop, turquoise clean waters of the Adriatic Sea, sandy and pebbly.

 

Budva is a place with intense nightlife and the city is awake till dawn.

 

Old Town of Budva is architecturally unique with urban centers in the Adriatic which is unique on its own and grew into a peninsula as the island connected with the land by sand.

 

The walls of the old town are a major attraction of Budva as they date from the time when Venetians ruled along with narrow streets, squares, and alleyways which are a treat to the eyes.

 

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This dramatic town of Kotor lies among the medieval churches, palaces, cathedrals. When you view Kotor, one would observe that it’s very distinctively contrastingOld historic towns with modern cafes, live music, and cobble-stoned streets and alleyways, and red roof houses.

 

Kotor’s fortifications are extravagant and amazing to gaze at and if you wish to enjoy the views of the town and bay from the top one can climb up the 1350 steps to the St. John’s fortress.

 

One can take up a cheese tasting tour as well since Montenegro is famous for different types of cheeses.

 

Bay of Kotor is perfect to relax and stroll around quaint Mediterranean buildings, lively squares, picturesque towers, and churches with natural beauties.

 

Kotor & Kotor Bay is done as a day trip from Croatia.

 

Enjoy a boat trip to Blue Grotto and Green Grotto. It's named Grotto since the fluorescent hues of blue water are seen due to the light reflecting bottom within a cave from a round hole in the ceiling.

 

One can even swim and snorkel here but it's one of the prettiest sights to watch and it's usually compared to the Blue Grotto which is in Croatia.

 

It’s a famed attraction and home to 18 glacial lakes, Tara River, and Canyon – the world’s second deepest canyon along with thick forest and wildlife. During winters, one can enjoy skiing and snowboarding whereas in summers one can enjoy hiking, camping, and water rafting.

 

The southernmost city on the Montenegrin coast is full of exciting restaurants, cafes, galleries, and beautiful beaches with unique soft sandy beaches.

 

Because of its geographic characteristics, it belongs to the subtropic climate of the European Mediterranean.

 

The old town of Ulcinj is surrounded by walls and fortifications for centuries. Velika Plaza is the longest beach in Ulcinj and due to shallow water, it's perfect for families with children and water sports. Tourists would enjoy viewing pretty mosques and eating in some middle eastern restaurants.

 

It’s known as the “City of the Sun” due to a large number of sunny days year long and is easily recognized by a flight of stairs and mimosa trees. The old town here holds buildings dating back to the 15th century.

 

This place is filled with greenery and during the summer months, many festivals are held so that tourists can enjoy its beauty.

 

It’s a hub of Montenegrin cultural and historical heritage lying at the foot of Lovcen National Park once served as the capital of Montenegro in ancient times. Vlah church is a notable sight as it dates back to the 15th century and the monastery displays early Christian Era relics.

 

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It’s the capital city of Montenegro with a mixture of architectural styles reflecting the history of the city. It is home to many Montenegrin cultural events and it hosts the National Theatre, no. of galleries and museums.

 

Lake Skadar is the largest freshwater lake on the Balkan Peninsula and one of the largest national parks in Montenegro famed for its flora and fauna diversity. This is an amazing place is to escape from nature and enjoy the countryside ambiance.

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