Between two cultures

15-day Montenegro and Italy tour


Dubrovnik - Kotor - Podgorica - Ulcinj - Herceg Novi - Alberobello - Lecce - Matera - Bari

Your journey at a glance

Between dolce vita and oriental influences, a wonderful magic unfolds on this 15-day round trip through Montenegro and Italy. Discover how the cultures, history and art of the two countries merge in places, while in others they could not be more different. The almost tropical Herceg Novi with its palm trees and slightly oriental flair offers a wonderful contrast to the elegant town houses of Bari - whose old town with its winding alleyways, small houses and shops is reminiscent of many a Montenegrin village. It is this tension between contrasts and similarities that makes this individualised round trip so appealing.
Between dolce vita and oriental influences, a wonderful magic unfolds on this 15-day round trip through Montenegro and Italy. Discover how the cultures, history and art of the two countries merge in places, while in others they could not be more different. The almost tropical Herceg Novi with its palm trees and slightly oriental flair offers a wonderful contrast to the elegant town houses of Bari - whose old town with its winding alleyways, small houses and shops is reminiscent of many a Montenegrin village. It is this tension between contrasts and similarities that makes this individualised round trip so appealing.
  • Your journey includes the following stops
  • Dubrovnik (1 night)
  • Kotor (2 nights)
  • Podgorica (2 nights)
  • Ulcinj (2 nights)
  • Herceg Novi (1 night)
  • Crossing from Dubrovnik to Bari (1 night)
  • Alberobello (1 night)
  • Lecce (2 nights)
  • Matera (1 night)
  • Bari (1 night)
  • Further highlights
  • Bay of Kotor
  • Cetinje
  • Lake Scutari
  • Stari Bar
  • Budva
  • Ostuni
  • Otranto
  • Gallipoli
  • Santa Maria di Leuca
  • Taranto

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

The countries of the Adriatic have always been in close contact with each other and yet have retained their own character. This 15-day round trip through Italy and Montenegro shows you precisely this synthesis of similarities and contrasts. Plunge right into the heart of this exciting adventure!

Experience Culture

The narrow, cobbled streets of Kotor’s old town centre are untouched by cars. They are far too narrow for any traffic. It is therefore best to park your hire car on the outskirts of the city and immerse yourself in the labyrinth, where you will discover the beautiful cathedral of St. Tripuna and the small church of St. Luka, among other things.

Things get livelier in Podgorica on this individual 15-day round trip through Italy and Montenegro. The Montenegrin capital attracts visitors with its numerous museums and galleries. One of the most fascinating buildings here, however, is the Saborni Hram Hristovog Vaskrsenja, the Cathedral of the Resurrection, whose lighting sometimes makes it appear almost unearthly in the evening.

In Matera, you will end up at churches – and homes – of a completely different kind: caves carved into the rock have long served as places of worship and homes and some of them are still in use today.

Experience nature

Lake Scutari will enchant you with its wild, unspoilt landscape. Discover ancient churches on its islands, fine sand on its beaches and the picturesque forests of Montenegro beyond. In a hire car, you will end up out here in one of Montenegro’s true paradises.

This 15-day round trip through Italy and Montenegro takes you to another paradise in Otranto, Italy. Rugged cliffs, bizarre rock formations and a turquoise blue sea invite you to hop on a boat and get up close and personal with the elemental forces of Mother Nature – and discover a breathtakingly beautiful landscape in the process.

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 Italy and Montenegro

Leave the hire car at Alberobello, hop on your bike and enjoy the picturesque Itria Valley on the way. Here you cycle over gently rolling hills, through ancient olive groves and past small settlements. Stop on a hilltop from time to time and enjoy the pretty postcard panorama of this valley.

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 ...
… watching the wildlife on a boat trip on Lake Skadar.

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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