Monasteries of Montenegro - Montenegro Travel Club private tour
Our guide will explain how Orthodox tradition and Christian learning was used as a way to fight and preserve national identity and integrity. These monasteries and churches are results of that struggle, and they are Montenegro’s most important Orthodox heritage, and the highlight of this tour. You will also visit the Old royal capital, enjoy the panoramic views of different regions and learn about the Montenegrin way of life.
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Monasteries of Montenegro - Montenegro Travel Club private tour
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Monastery of Saint Peter (Sveti Petar Cetinjski)
When we arrive at Cetinje we will take a leisurely stroll through the city’s historical paths. We will make a short stop at the Cetinje Monastery and its church, followed by a visit to the Cipuri church. We will then take a walk through the main pedestrian street. Cetinje is a city museum with a lot of interesting stories about the hard but proud life of medieval Montenegro
Dajbabe Monastery
After arriving at Podgorica, we will first visit the Dajbabe Monastery that is very characteristic because of its shape. We will enter the monastery cave that is shaped like a cross and hear the interesting legends of the place, and see its old fresco painted walls.
Ostrog Monastery
We will first visit the Lower monastery of Saint Trinity and then we will proceed to the Upper Monastery to see the remains of ‘Saint Basil’, the most respected Saint in our tradition and Montenegrin Orthodox Christianity. Here we will spend some time to take photos and hear the fascinating stories about this legendary holy place.
Inclusions
- Drive in a standard sedan vehicle
- Parking and all road fees
- Licensed tour guide
- Ostrog monastery tourist tax for 5+ people
- Drinks and snacks that you buy during the tour, visits to restaurants and bars.
- Guide in other languages - up to request
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
This price includes pick up from following cities: Podgorica, Kotor, Tivat, Cetinje, Budva, Kolasin, Lake Skadar region, and Niksic. Other cities are up to request.
