Montenegro in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Herceg Novi (day 1–2); Kotor (day 3–5); Budva (day 6–8); Žabljak (day 9–10)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

160–210 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Herceg Novi -> Kotor (about 60 min); Kotor -> Budva (about 60 min); Budva -> Žabljak (about 109 min)

Day 1: Herceg Novi

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Perla — Offers a blend of culture and local cuisine, perfect for a couple's road trip.
• Afternoon Savina Monastery — Savina Monastery: 4.8★ (1,188 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Kantina65 — Kantina65: good budget fit, 4.6★ (676 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Herceg Novi

• Morning Restoran "Papagaj" — Restoran "Papagaj": 4.6★ (1,184 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Zanjice Beach — Zanjice Beach: 4.5★ (3,631 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Ribarsko Selo — Ribarsko Selo: 4.0★ (902 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon The House of Nobel laureate Ivo Andric — The House of Nobel laureate Ivo Andric: 4.8★ (359 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Amber restaurant — Amber restaurant: 4.9★ (1,205 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Parking Skver — Parking Skver: 4.3★ (232 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Kotor

• 09:00 Hotel Perla — Offers a blend of culture and local cuisine, perfect for a couple's road trip.
• 10:00 Herceg Novi -> Kotor — Travel from Herceg Novi to Kotor. Short hop (~19km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Astoria — Located in the heart of Kotor, ideal for exploring culture and food.
• Afternoon Old Kotor ,Charming Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Private tour — Old Kotor ,Charming Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Private tour: 5.0★ (25 reviews)
• Evening BBQ Tanjga — BBQ Tanjga: 4.7★ (8,340 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 4: Kotor

• Morning Resto Bar Taraca — Resto Bar Taraca: 4.6★ (2,782 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning Lovćen National Park — Lovćen National Park: 4.8★ (5,744 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Ombra Restaurant — Ombra Restaurant: 4.5★ (1,699 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Afternoon Kampana Tower — Kampana Tower: 4.7★ (5,038 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Big Ben — Big Ben: good budget fit, 4.5★ (3,207 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Kotor Boat Tours & Blue Cave – Our Lady of the Rocks & Submarine — Kotor Boat Tours & Blue Cave – Our Lady of the Rocks & Submarine: 4.8★ (1,580 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Kotor

• Morning Sandrela Pekara / Bakery — Sandrela Pekara / Bakery: 4.8★ (730 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Kotor Cable Car - Upper station — Kotor Cable Car - Upper station: 4.7★ (3,440 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Platanus — Platanus: 4.5★ (1,778 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Kotor Fortress — Kotor Fortress: 4.5★ (5,259 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Pizzeria Pronto — Pizzeria Pronto: 4.3★ (3,248 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Evening Kotor Town Walls — Kotor Town Walls: 4.7★ (749 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Budva

• 09:00 Hotel Astoria — Located in the heart of Kotor, ideal for exploring culture and food.
• 10:00 Kotor -> Budva — Travel from Kotor to Budva. Short hop (~15km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Budva — Centrally located for cultural experiences and local dining options.
• Afternoon Podmaine Monastery — Podmaine Monastery: 4.8★ (1,292 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Garden Cafe — Garden Cafe: 4.6★ (1,707 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 7: Budva

• Morning Babaluu Bar & Ristorante — Babaluu Bar & Ristorante: good budget fit, 4.3★ (2,692 reviews)
• Morning Lake Skadar Scenic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery — Lake Skadar Scenic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery: 5.0★ (1 reviews), good budget fit
• Afternoon Kužina — Kužina: good budget fit, 4.5★ (4,459 reviews)
• Afternoon Treasure hunt experience in Montenegro perfect for groups — Treasure hunt experience in Montenegro perfect for groups: 5.0★ (2 reviews), good budget fit
• Evening Jadran — Jadran: 4.3★ (8,251 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Merit Casino Royal Splendid — Merit Casino Royal Splendid: 4.2★ (822 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 8: Budva

• Morning Voronka #4 — Voronka #4: 4.9★ (1,090 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Beach Rafailovici — Beach Rafailovici: 4.4★ (1,932 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon La Mia Pasta Budva — La Mia Pasta Budva: good budget fit, 4.3★ (1,654 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Citadela Budva — Citadela Budva: 4.5★ (5,162 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Fluffy pancakes Budva — Fluffy pancakes Budva: 4.8★ (762 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Hawaii Beach | Budva — Hawaii Beach | Budva: 4.1★ (1,372 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 9: Žabljak

• 09:00 Hotel Budva — Centrally located for cultural experiences and local dining options.
• 10:00 Budva -> Žabljak — Travel from Budva to Žabljak. About 98km — train or coach is the usual option (~109 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel & Restaurant Zlatni Bor — Hotel & Restaurant Zlatni Bor: 4.3★ (884 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Apartmani Bijelic — Apartmani Bijelic: 4.6★ (129 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Shambhala Bakery & Restaurant — Shambhala Bakery & Restaurant: 4.6★ (1,475 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 10: Žabljak

• Morning Lounge bar Čudna suma — Lounge bar Čudna suma: good budget fit, 4.4★ (590 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Morning Stećci u Barama Žugića — Stećci u Barama Žugića: 4.4★ (65 reviews), fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Hotel & Restaurant Zlatni Bor — Hotel & Restaurant Zlatni Bor: 4.3★ (884 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 12:05 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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