The cream of the crop in the south-east

12-day tour of Croatia and Montenegro


Dubrovnik - Bay of Kotor - Podgorica - Ulcinj - Budva

Your journey at a glance

Discover the most beautiful sides of Croatia and Montenegro on this individual 12-day round trip off the beaten tourist track. Taste the flavours of the local cuisine. Marvel at the spectacular panorama of the Bay of Kotor and embark on a journey into the past and present in old towns such as Dubrovnik and Budva - which is so old that it was still located on an island when it was founded.
Discover the most beautiful sides of Croatia and Montenegro on this individual 12-day round trip off the beaten tourist track. Taste the flavours of the local cuisine. Marvel at the spectacular panorama of the Bay of Kotor and embark on a journey into the past and present in old towns such as Dubrovnik and Budva - which is so old that it was still located on an island when it was founded.
  • The stops on your journey:
  • Dubrovnik (2 nights)
  • Bay of Kotor (2 nights)
  • Podgorica (2 nights)
  • Ulcinj (2 nights)
  • Budva (2 nights)
  • Dubrovnik (1 night)
  • Further highlights:
  • Island Lokrum
  • Cavtat
  • Kotor
  • Perast
  • Lake Scutari
  • Biogradska Gora National Park
  • Stari Bar
  • Cetinje

Geotoura – Hotel concept

When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, a location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.

We divide our hotels into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.

Boutique Hotels – Four categories

Encantador (“Charming”): Our most affordable option. Lovingly furnished rooms that offer everything the discerning traveller expects.

Especial (“Special”): Hotels with a special ambience – historic palaces, monasteries, haciendas or beach hotels with exceptional charm. Perfect for the classic cultural tour.

Extraordinario (“Extraordinary”): Luxurious hotels in excellent locations and with the highest level of comfort, often in centuries-old aristocratic palaces, old oil mills or haciendas.

Luna de Miel (“honeymoon”): For the honeymoon – span. Luna de miel – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …

Character of this travel idea

Enjoy the best of Croatia and Montenegro on this 12-day round trip. This route takes you to spectacular landscapes and imposing buildings. If you want to get to know and love the highlights in the south-east, let this trip inspire you.

Experience culture

On this 12-day round trip through Croatia and Montenegro, you will stand on the city walls of Dubrovnik, where the lords of the city once watched over them – and where many a scene from the cult series “Game of Thrones” was shot. In addition to such world-famous highlights, you will also discover the little stories of the historic cities.

Leave your hire car on the outskirts of Ulcinj and embark on your own personal pirate adventure at Slave Square. You will also meet a great man here. Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, is said to have landed here as a prisoner.

The citadel of Budva also hides a story. Look closely at the old stones. Then you will discover the relief of two fish and with them the anecdote of two unhappy lovers who fell to their deaths here.

Experience nature

A lonely, wild landscape spreads out around the glassy Biogradska Jezero, which bathes in ever-changing colours throughout the year: delicate green and colourful in spring, lush green and thousands of flowers in summer, a firework of yellow, red and brown in autumn. On your way through the almost untouched wilderness, you will encounter more than 2,000 different plants, some of which are very rare, as well as animals that are otherwise rare in Europe – including the king of the forest, the brown bear.

This 12-day round trip through Croatia and Montenegro takes you to the shores of the largest lake in the Balkans, Lake Skadar. Lake Skadar lies majestically between green mountain slopes. Visit the winegrowers on its shores and learn more about the wine terraces, or discover the old ruins of the historic monasteries that appear here and there in the middle of nature and on the islands of the lake.

Montenegro - unadulteratedly delicious

Not only the landscape of Montenegro is rich in contrasts, but also its cuisine. Freshly caught fish and seafood, smoked carp or bleak from Lake Skadar and gratinated eel make the hearts of fish lovers beat faster.

Do you prefer meat? Then how about air-dried ham or sausage from Njeguši? Or maybe you prefer lamb or goat meat boiled in milk and cooked under the bell, which is also roasted under the bell together with potatoes. These typical dishes can be found on almost all Montenegrin menus. The country’s cheese specialities are also delicious, such as the cheese from Njeguši, the cheese from Pljevlja, which has been awarded a quality label, leaf cheese or the kajmak produced in the north.

High-quality olive oils, honey, morels, dried apricots, figs and the popular cornelian cherry are other ingredients that flavour dishes, desserts and juices. A good meal also needs a good drop of wine. A particularly good wine is the white Krstač, the Vranac or Čubrica, which is aged for years in wooden barrels. Let your palate be spoilt by the regional finesse.

 

The authentic Croatia and Montenegro

The olive trees probably came to Montenegro with the Greeks before the birth of Christ. To this day, the olive groves are an integral part of the country’s landscape. You can discover the secret of their oil by visiting an olive farmer, who will tell you everything about how he produces his precious oils – and of course you will be able to taste them too.

Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?

We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.

We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.

Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.

Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.

Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.

The special moment...
... was the private boat trip in the Bay of Kotor.

Experiences
of our customers

January 2025
Anita D.
Germany
Thanks to Geotoura, we had a wonderful time in Apulia. Our wishes for small hotels were catered for, all the accommodation was close to the centre and quiet and offered an individual flair. The suggestions for changes to our round trip turned out to be very good, and the detailed descriptions in the personal travel guide enabled us to plan our days well. This was the most relaxed holiday preparation for an individual trip we have ever had and we can recommend Geotoura with a clear conscience. Everything was one hundred per cent perfect. Many thanks for that!
February 2025
Katja K.
Germany
A wonderful trip through Scotland, customised according to my wishes. Uncomplicated, fast contact with very friendly and competent support. Absolutely recommended.
November 2024
Christoph F.
Switzerland
We decided to visit Portugal for the first time at very short notice. Geotoura advised us very quickly and well. The trip was an absolute success. As we were travelling in November, we never had the feeling of being involved in unpleasant overtourism. We can highly recommend Portugal as a destination and Geotoura as a tour operator.
November 2024
Hans Peter H.
Germany
I would like to thank the Geotoura team for their advice and support during our trip to Sicily. The travel information provided was very helpful and the hotels we booked all met our requirements in terms of location and facilities. The Organic Farm Resort Fontes Episcopi will remain a special memory for us. We were particularly well looked after and spoilt with culinary delights. The location and facilities of the former country house are unique. The hire car was big enough for our group (6 people) so that we could travel comfortably with our luggage.
November 2024
Joachim W.
Germany
It was our first time in Andalusia and thanks to the personalised recommendations of the Geotoura staff, which were based on their expertise and regional experience, we were able to enjoy a wonderful round trip with an incredible number of positive and interesting impressions!
November 2024
Alexander K.
Austria
Thank you for a wonderful week in Albania, during which we were able to switch off and let ourselves be carried away by your preparation. We will see you again!
November 2024
Susanne M.
Austria
We had a great round trip through Andalusia with nice different hotels and changing landscapes. A scratch on the car, which we had picked up, was quickly dealt with and we were able to continue our journey without any worries.
November 2024
Silke K.
Germany
We had a wonderful holiday in Andalusia which, as always, was far too short to see the many interesting sights and still have time to relax, go hiking or simply swim in the Atlantic. The hotels were again very well chosen. We love staying in small, special hotels and enjoying the Spanish flair. Thank you very much and see you next time.
October 2024
Edeltraud T.
Germany
With Geotoura, we were able to customise our trip to Portugal according to our wishes. Geotoura took a lot of the organisation off our hands with the choice of accommodation and completely fulfilled the trust we had placed in Geotoura.
October 2024
Thomas W.
Germany
Our tour of Andalusia was very well and individually organised. We had as much time as we wanted, the hotels were very different and, apart from one alternative, all very individual and pleasant. The guided tours, an excursion to the Sierra Nevada and the evening events were excellent. Overall, we got a good impression of Andalusia and the organisation was perfect.

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