Montenegro in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Kotor (day 1–2); Budva (day 3–5); Žabljak (day 6–7)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

160–200 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

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

Day 1: Kotor

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Astoria — Charming hotel in the heart of Kotor, perfect for culture and food lovers.
• Afternoon Kampana Tower — Kampana Tower: 4.7★ (5,038 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening BBQ Tanjga — BBQ Tanjga: 4.7★ (8,340 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Kotor

• Morning Platanus — Platanus: 4.5★ (1,778 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning 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)
• Afternoon Resto Bar Taraca — Resto Bar Taraca: 4.6★ (2,782 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Cathedral of Saint Tryphon — Cathedral of Saint Tryphon: 4.6★ (2,889 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Monte 1350 bar — Monte 1350 bar: 4.7★ (2,038 reviews), good budget fit, 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 3: Budva

• 09:00 Hotel Astoria — Charming hotel in the heart of Kotor, perfect for culture and food lovers.
• 10:00 Kotor -> Budva — Travel from Kotor to Budva. Short hop (~15km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Montenegro — Located near the beach and old town, ideal for food and culture exploration.
• 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 4: Budva

• Morning Kužina — Kužina: good budget fit, 4.5★ (4,459 reviews)
• Morning Ivano Vidoni Beach — Ivano Vidoni Beach: 4.5★ (379 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Fluffy pancakes Budva — Fluffy pancakes Budva: 4.8★ (762 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Budva ballerina — Budva ballerina: 4.6★ (1,771 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening La Mia Pasta Budva — La Mia Pasta Budva: good budget fit, 4.3★ (1,654 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Fort Mogren — Fort Mogren: 4.5★ (1,058 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Budva

• Morning Perla Restaurant — Perla Restaurant: 4.1★ (1,380 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Old Town of Budva — Old Town of Budva: 4.7★ (2,175 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Jadran — Jadran: 4.3★ (8,251 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Try Scuba Diving in Budva: Boat Experience & Underwater Tunnels — Try Scuba Diving in Budva: Boat Experience & Underwater Tunnels: 5.0★ (11 reviews), good budget fit
• Evening Babaluu Bar & Ristorante — Babaluu Bar & Ristorante: good budget fit, 4.3★ (2,692 reviews)
• Evening Citadela Budva — Citadela Budva: 4.5★ (5,162 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Žabljak

• 09:00 Hotel Montenegro — Located near the beach and old town, ideal for food and culture exploration.
• 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 Tara — Cozy hotel with easy access to nature and local dining, great for a moderate pace.
• Afternoon Apartmani Bijelic — Apartmani Bijelic: 4.6★ (129 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Lounge bar Čudna suma — Lounge bar Čudna suma: good budget fit, 4.4★ (590 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 7: Žabljak

• Morning Konoba Luna — Konoba Luna: good budget fit, 4.0★ (896 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Morning Titova pećina — Titova pećina: 4.2★ (249 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby
• 11:00 Hotel Tara — Cozy hotel with easy access to nature and local dining, great for a moderate pace.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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