Serbia and Montenegro Tour
No tour of Serbia and Montenegro would be complete without visiting Skadar Lake, Belgrade, and Kotor – so different, yet closely connected, making these two nations so unique.
Both countries offer a fascinating mix of architectural styles, shaped by the meeting of eastern and western cultures, all set against inspiring natural scenery.
In this 7-day tour, you’ll experience both the natural and cultural highlights of the region. With your licensed, highly experienced local guide, you’ll uncover not only the well-known attractions but also hidden gems that make the Balkans truly special.
As with all Balkan Tales tours, your itinerary is fully customizable to match your interests.
Here’s what you’ll see:
• Belgrade city tour, Novi Sad old town and Petrovaradin Fortress
• Topola and its famous church
• Mokra Gora wooden town
• The stunning landscapes of Zabljak
• Ostrog Monastery
• Cetinje city tour
• Budva
• Kotor with its palaces and old harbor
• Boat trip on Skadar Lake, the largest in the Balkans
What your tour includes
- Local insights – a professional English-speaking tour leader and local guides.
- Your personalized Balkan itinerary – decide what to see, where to start, and where to finish. We’ll tailor the trip around your choices.
- All costs shown upfront – we’ll provide a free, no-obligation quote as well as a personalized itinerary.
- Small groups – we provide only private tours to small groups up to 8 participants.
- Modern, roomy, air-conditioned vehicles – relax between stops in the comfort and safety of your private van.
7-Day Serbia and Montenegro Itinerary
Day 1
→ Arrive in Belgrade
→ City tour of Belgrade and free time
Visit the Belgrade fortress “Kalemegdan” (Enduring fortress built in 535 BCE) with a view to Sava and Danube rivers; The Pobednik Monument (Monument inside the Belgrade fortress); Church of the Holy mother of God / Crkva Ruzica (Serbian Orthodox church located inside the Belgrade fortress); The “Knez Mihaylova” pedestrian street; St. Sava cathedral (The biggest Orthodox cathedral in the Balkans ); The House of Flowers (Josip Broz Tito mausoleum); History museum of Yugoslavia; The Republic square, The National Assembly, The bombed buildings.
During your free time you can take a walk around the Belgrade waterfront or enter some of the museums in Belgrade: Nikola Tesla Museum; The History museum of Serbia; etc.
Overnight in Belgrade
Day 2
→ Day tour to Novi Sad
→ Short stop to visit the Old town and Petrovaradin Fortress
→ Transfer to Belgrade
Overnight in Belgrade
Day 3
→ Transfer to Topola
Visit the famous church in Topola
→ Transfer to Mokra Gora
Visit the Mokra Gora wooden town
→ Free time to explore
Overnight in Mokra Gora area
Day 4
→ Transfer to Zjabljak
Walk around the nature and free time
Overnight in Zjabljak
Day 5
→ Day tour from Budva
Visit the Njegushi village and Ostrog Monastery
→ Transfer to Cetinje
City tour of Cetinje old center
→ Transfer back to Budva
Overnight in Budva
Day 6
→ Day tour to Kotor Bay
Visit the Kotor Old Town
→ City tour and free time
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 back to Budva
Overnight in Budva
Day 7
→ Transfer to Skadar lake (The biggest lake on Balkans)
→ Boat trip on the lake
→ Transfer to Podgorica
End of the tour
Travel around your dream parts of the Balkans – and get picked up and dropped off wherever it makes sense to you.
Give us all of the details of your dream Serbia and Montenegro tour itinerary today. We’ll send you a personal itinerary and free, no-obligation quote.