Croatia and Montenegro Tour
On this 9-day road trip through Croatia and Montenegro, you’ll explore historic cities and breathtaking locations along the Adriatic coast.
This region has been a hub for sea travel since Roman times and is home to landmarks like the Pula Amphitheater — one of the Adriatic’s must-see sites
Beyond the coast, discover inland treasures like Zagreb and the Plitvice Lakes — offering spectacular landscapes and centuries of history.
As with any Balkan Tales tour, your itinerary is fully customizable.
Experience Croatia and Montenegro with a local guide who will connect you to the culture, history, and traditions of the region.
Tour Highlights
- City tour of Zagreb, Croatia’s capital
- Exploring Opatija, Pula Arena (the remarkable Roman amphitheater), Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zadar
- Tours of picturesque Split and stunning Dubrovnik
- Discovering Kotor’s palaces and harbor, Budva, Ostrog Monastery, Cetinje old town
- Boat trip on Skadar Lake, the largest in the Balkans
What your tour includes
- Professional guidance: English-speaking guide or driver for a smooth, engaging journey;
- Custom itineraries: flexible pick-ups, extra stops, and tailored routes.
- Transparent pricing: detailed quotes with no hidden fees.
- Private tours: small groups of 1–8 people.
- Comfortable, spacious transportation: Travel in a roomy minivan or van for a relaxing
ride;
9-Day Croatia and Montenegro Tour Itinerary
Day 1
→ Arrive in Zagreb, Croatia
→ City tour and free time in Zagreb, Croatia
Visit the Old Town; The Zagreb Cathedral; St. Mark’s church (Monumental, medieval-style, Serbian Orthodox church); Dolac Market (Large market with many stands offering flowers, fruits, veggies & meats in an indoor/outdoor setup); The Lotrscak Tower; The Medieval Stone Gate; The Lenucijeva Potkova. Ban Josip Jelačić Square (The central square of Zagreb)
Overnight in Zagreb
Day 2
→ Transfer to Opatija
→ Visit Rjeka on the way
→ City tour of Opatija
Overnight in Opatija
Day 3
→ Day tour to Pula and Rovinj
Visit the Pula Arena, The Arch of Sergii and the city center
→ Transfer back to Opatija
Overnight in Opatija
Day 4
→ Transfer to the Plitvice lakes
Explore the national park
→ Transfer to Zadar
Free time in Zadar
Overnight in Zadar
Day 5
→ Transfer to Split, Croatia
→ Visit Sibenik and Trogir on the way
→ City tour of Split and free time
Visit the old town, The Diocletian Palace; The Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Built in 4th century AD); The Riva (The central part of Split); The Old Jupiter’s Temple (build in 3rd century AD); The “Let me pass” street; The Golden Gate (4th-century Roman stone entryway to Diocletian’s Palace, with arches & ornate statues);
Overnight in Split
Day 6
→ Transfer to Dubrovnik
→ City tour and free time
Visit the Old town, the Ancient city walls, the Dubrovnik “Saint Saviour” church (16th century church with Renaissance architecture); the Dubrovnik cathedral (Early 18th-century baroque cathedral); The Onofrije’s fountain, The Franciscan Monastery (Landmark monastery built in the 1300s, noted for its cloister, library & historic pharmacy displays); the Gates of Pile; the Old port; the Clock tower, the Sponza Palace, the Rector’s Palace; the Fort Saint John; the Stradun (The main walking street in Dubrovnik old town);
Overnight in Dubrovnik
Day 7
→ Transfer to Kotor
→ City tour and free time in the old town
Visit the Kotor old city, Kotor harbour, city walls, St Tryphon cathedral, St Nicola church, Piaza of the arms, Church of St Luke, Gurdich gate, Clock tower, Grubonja palace, Karampana well, Drago palace, Pima palace, Beskuca’s Palace, Grgurina Palace, Bizanti Palace, Prince’s Palace, Sea gate, Old Kotor prison building
→ Transfer to Budva
Overnight in Budva
Day 8
→ Day tour from Budva
Visit the Njegushi village and Ostrog Monastery
→ Transfer to Cetinje
City tour of Cetinje old centre
→ Transfer back to Budva
Overnight in Budva
Day 9
→ Transfer to the Skadar Lake
→ Boat trip on the lake
→ Transfer to Podgorica
End of the tour
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