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Kotor - Perast - Cetinje - Lovcen - Skadar Lake - Dubrovnik
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Your luxury Montenegro and Croatia adventure begins with a mid-morning flight from London to Dubrovnik. The flight is two-and-a-half hours, so you'll get some time to flick through the pages of that new book before landing. Once you have touched down in Dubrovnik, its time to pick up your hire car and prepare for the two-and-a-half-hour drive, heading south along the coast, to Montenegro. The scenic drive will see you cross the border and hop onto the car ferry, to cross the Bay of Kotor, before continuing on to your hotel.
Once you have arrived, settle into your hotel and home for the next five days and unwind from the day's travelling. You'll be staying right on the coast, fully immersed in the untamed, wild beauty of Montenegro.
After breakfast this morning, get ready for the 50-minute drive to the charming fortified port of Kotor. Today you will be undertaking a tour of one of the most beautiful bays in the world and arguably one of the most beautiful parts of Montenegro - Boka Bay. Your tour begins in Kotor, a UNESCO-protected medieval town that is rich in culture and historical heritage. Wedged between mountains, the town's staunch ancient walls snake around the surrounding slopes and hide a maze of museums, churches and cafe-filled squares. Enjoy wandering the cobbled streets with your guide before continuing on to Perast; winding your way around the bay, you'll reach this picturesque town after 15 minutes of driving. Looking like a slice of Venice, this tiny town oozes with character - boasting 16 churches, despite only having one main street.
The most famous of Perast's landmarks are two beautiful islands, one of which is home to Our Lady of the Rocks - a small church. Hop on your boat shuttle, heading towards this island which is also home to a museum full of interesting artefacts from the land and sea, so you can while away the time looking into the past.
Make some time to admire the beauty of the fjord at Boka Bay, stopping for a bite to eat on the banks, before heading back to your hotel, where you have the rest of the day to enjoy as you wish.
Today on your luxury Montenegro and Croatia adventure, you'll be heading to Cetinje. The drive will see you head inland for about 45 minutes to reach the treasure trove of history and culture that is Cetinje. Surrounded by mountains, the Old Royal capital dates from 1482, and happens to be home to the country's most impressive collection of museums - so you'll have plenty to delve into as you explore the streets.
The day's adventure continues as you leave Cetinje, headed towards Lovcen National Park. Only 12 miles from the town, your destination is Ivanova Korita (Ivan's riverbeds), which is nestled at the foot of Mount Lovcen. This black mountain (that gave Montenegro its name) stands guard over the area, with views stretching as far as Albania and Croatia. A shrine dedicated to one of the country's most famous sons stands at the top of the mountain - which is exactly where you are heading. Head up the slopes towards the peak, where the Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos lies. Once a poet, philosopher prince-bishop as well as a member of the Montenegrin Royal family Petrovic, it is a spiritual place, perfect for reflection as you stare into the surrounding wilderness.
Once you are ready to descend from the heady heights, the drive will lead you to the Njegusi Valley, where you'll be greeted with breathtaking panoramic views. This marks the end of your adventure for today, the drive will take you back through Cetinje, so you might want to stop for a bite to eat before driving back towards the coast and your hotel for the evening.
Today marks the second part of your luxury Montenegro and Croatia adventure, as it's time to travel to Croatia. The drive will take just under three hours, hopping onto the car ferry to cross the Bay of Kotor. Once you have arrived at your hotel and settled in you have the afternoon to yourself. You might want to relax in your luxurious, boutique hotel, head to the spa for some pampering, or venture out to explore Dubrovnik Old Town.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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