Independent trip to Montenegro: rest without a tour.

During a long-awaited vacation, to a piece of paradise - Montenegro, often they arrive by plane to the airport (there is another one in Podgorica), less often - they arrive by bus or even train.

Today you will find out: how to most profitably organize and plan your vacation in Montenegro, where and how to economically choose a hotel and tickets.

How are things going with a visa in Montenegro?

Montenegro is an independent country in Europe, which Excluded to the European Union. For many countries, including Russia, entry into the territory of this Balkan country is permissible without visas, on lines no more than 90 days(increased on May 12, 2016, previously it was 30 days). If you are planning from Montenegro go to the countries of the European Union, you will need a special permit, which is issued on the spot.

Russia and Ukraine are included in the visa-free list. Time of stay Ukrainian citizens in Montenegro it was 90 days before.

If you are planning to travel to Montenegro for more than 90 days, be sure to need a visa... Separately, it should be noted that to view the countries that are part of the Schengen, you need to open Schengen visa.

Do you need travel insurance in Montenegro?

Insurance in Montenegro is more needed for your own peace of mind, but nevertheless highly recommend definitely to issue it. At the border (in other words at the airport) you have it won't ask, but if you are traveling with a child, it may come in handy. And for adult tourists, she not prevent, because if something happens, it will be possible to seek medical help and not think about where to get money for unplanned expenses.

Choose the right one just for you insurance is available directly on our website by clicking on the link. will help with a difficult choice and provide a list of the most optimal services in terms of price and quality.

Package tours to Montenegro in 2016. The price of the issue.

First, let's explain what the same such a package tour and for whom it is considered the most appropriate.

Such a tour is ideal option : for still inexperienced tourists, for vacationers with children and just for those who want to comfortably and fully enjoy their vacation, without bothering too much about the availability of food and other benefits of civilization nearby.

The package tour price includes mostly included: flight, transfer to the hotel, accommodation and meals, as well as insurance. Maybe the presence of some excursions and even a guide (popular for European countries).

The cost of a package tour ordered via the Internet may be much cheaper than a similar service of a travel agency. We recommend everyone who is interested in the specified information to take a closer look at the service. This is a very convenient site where in just a minute you will find the most suitable and inexpensive tours. The main highlight such a selection is number variety of options , among which there will definitely be exactly what you were looking for.

How much will air tickets to Montenegro cost?

The most optimal option for purchasing tickets from Moscow directly to. Recommended for all tourists watch closely departure dates, because often on neighboring days there can be lower prices (up to 30%).

For our readers, we have prepared convenient search system air tickets using the Aviasales service. You just need to indicate: the city of departure / arrival, the planned month and the number of tourists. The system will select and display all possible ticket options. All that remains is to compare their prices depending on the day of the week.

Choosing an inexpensive hotel in Montenegro

Personally, we use booking.com to select all kinds of hotels and hotels, and then check the price on the Hotellook. This is very convenient and affordable, and most importantly - in the shortest possible lines you will be provided with information about the most profitable booking options.

Thanks to the service, every tourist can choose the accommodation of interest to him quickly assessing the advantages of the location, the assessment of other vacationers, the number of stars.

Nice addition is the presence of real photographs and detailed description of all services provided. In just half an hour you can choose a room that will overlook the azure sea.

Rent of villas in Montenegro, their prices

More enjoyable for you it may be a settlement in a villa, in a cozy small house in one of the resorts of Montenegro. Depending on the type of room rented, they can offer a kitchen where you can cook what you like.

Both times that we were in Montenegro, rented a villa... It is quite convenient, although it took about 15-20 minutes to walk. But here there was a plus, because it is very beautiful and diverse and we were able to see more than other tourists.

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What else may be needed when planning an independent vacation in Montenegro?

One of the priority tasks facing every future tourist is choice of a place of rest, that is, a city or a resort. To guide you in this difficult choice, we recommend reading our articles.

In this photo review you will find an exhaustive list and map all sights of Montenegro, which can be viewed in summer or winter in 1-2 weeks, here are also the best routes for day trips in Montenegro.

The post gives short description, can click on the name and open an article with a detailed story, photo and information about how to get and how much is it.

Advice... Montenegro has incredibly beautiful nature, but public transport does not go to many places.

If you do not plan to take in to travel to the sights of Montenegro on your own, then I recommend considering the option of buying group excursions.

There is a very large selection of one-day tours. If you need to choose only one or two excursions, then the most interesting are these:

1. Excursion along the Boka Kotorska Bay, 25€ adults and 12€ children

If you do not plan to take excursions, then below is described what to see in Montenegro on your own.

The content of the article

If you are interested in the description of a particular day, click on its name to read more about these attractions.

Choice of transport

Due to the compact size of the country, most of Montenegro's attractions can be visited as part of day trips from Budva or other resorts.

1. Car for rent

V national parks and in the mountains of Montenegro buses do not go, and it is there that all the most interesting is located. If there are at least two of you, then car rental + gasoline will cost the same or less than travel by public transport, especially over long distances.

Montenegro sightseeing map

Day 1

Kotor - Perast - oyster farm - Boka Kotorska bay - Bajova kula beach

Day 2

Gorazda Fortress - Mount Lovcen - Njegushi - Cetinje - Lipa Cave

, 24 km from Budva

Price - is free

The most modern and reliable building for its time (1886), well preserved to this day. Partially overgrown with grass, stands on a mountain between Kotor and Tivat.

, 52 km from Budva

Time for inspection - 30 minutes-1 hour
Things to do? Taste prosciutto and cheese

Njegushi is a village in the mountains near the nat. Lovcen park, where Montenegrin prosciutto is produced. Annual - 16€ / kg, two years old - 18€ / kg

, 33 km from Budva

Price - 5€

The cave is located 5 km from Cetinje. One of the largest refined caves in Montenegro.

How to get there?

The above places can be visited only as part of the excursion Montenegro tour per 30€ ... A more detailed option - Heart of Montenegro- She is standing 50€ but includes visits to more places.

Alternatively, take your car or taxi.

We went by car for 8 ocloc'k visited all of the above, on the way back we stopped at the beaches of Jaz and near Budva.

There is no public transport in Lovcen National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus to Cetinje ( 4 €, 40 min), and then hire a taxi to be taken to Mount Lovcen and brought back to Cetinje ( 20-25€ for a taxi, subject to waiting).

Day 3

Herceg Novi - Zanitsa beach - Blue cave - Mamula fortress

, 45 km from Budva

The greenest city in Montenegro on the border with Croatia. We will see the Savina monastery, three fortresses, the old town and beaches. If you go with a group excursion, there will be little time for inspection.

Blue cave

There are excursions from Herceg Novi that include visiting not only the Zanitsa beach, but also the Blue Cave (8 €). On the Zanitsa beach, you can also buy an excursion to the Blue Cave for 3€

You will be taken by boat to the grotto where you can swim. The only downside is that the place is popular, so there will be other boats and many tourists in the cave.

How to get there?

You can see Herceg Novi, Blue Cave, Zanitsa beach and Tivat as part of a boat trip along the Herceg Novinsky Bay for 45€ ... This excursion is designed for the whole day.

You can also get to Herceg Novi and Zanjica beach on your own by car for 1 hour via the ferry in Tivat ( 4.5€ for a car, people are free).

An alternative option is to come to Herceg Novi by bus ( 5.5-6.5€ per person one way from Budva, 1h15m or 2 hours along the bypass) and already on the spot buy a boat trip ( 5€ for Zhanitsa + 6€ for the blue cave and the Mamula fortress).

Day 4

Tivat - Porto Montenegro - Kalardovo beach - Island of Flowers

Tivat, 25 km from Budva

In Tivat, you can see the embankment, the botanical garden, the Bucha palace, parks, city beaches, and most importantly, the Porto Montenegro yacht marina.

Kalardovo beach, 22 km from Budva

To the south of Tivat there is a small, equipped beach Kalardovo (sand and small pebbles). There is a restaurant, there are swings for children, sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented. If you want to swim in the sea in the Tivat region, you can do it in Kalardovo. At the same time, watch the planes take off (the airport is very close).

From Kalardovo you can go on foot to the Island of Flowers - there are also beaches and the ruins of the monastery of St. Michael.

How to get there?

You can come to Tivat by bus from Budva ( 3-4€ , every half hour, on the way 30 minutes) or by car.

If there is little time for rest in Montenegro, you can see Tivat and the Porto Montenegro yacht marina on the way to Herceg Novi ( day 3). You can also come to Tivat to the Lido mar pool for the whole day if the sea is stormy or if you are tired of noisy crowded beaches.

Day 5

Piva Lake - Zabljak - nat. Durmitor park - Djurdzhevich bridge and canyons of the Tara rivers, Moraca - Ostrog monastery

Piva lake, 170 km from Budva

Here we can see the lake and the Piva monastery of the 16th century. Must see in Montenegro.

Zabljak, 187 km from Budva

Zabljak is the center of mountain tourism in Montenegro near the Durmitor park. If you are traveling by bus, you need to buy a ticket to Zabljak. This town has all the infrastructure (housing, cafes).

Djurdjevic bridge, 201 km from Budva

, 100 km from Budva

Ostrog Monastery (17th century) is the main shrine of Montenegro. Located in a rock at an altitude of 900 m above the sea. The relics of St. Basil are kept here, to which pilgrims come from all over Montenegro. The relics are usually asked for health or children. The place is really bright and energetically strong.

How to get there?

The north and north-east of Montenegro is incredibly beautiful, so if you need to choose just one excursion, I recommend visiting the canyons and national park Durmitor.

This is an extremely busy route, but quite feasible. It is better to leave early in the morning.

We went to Durmitor by car and managed to see all the places listed above in one day, 500 km per 12 hours... One day is clearly not enough to walk along the hiking trails of Durmitor Park. Better to go with an overnight stay.

When preparing for the trip, I followed the description with some adjustments.

It was planned to go only to the nat. Durmitor park and to the Tara river, but in the end we also managed to visit the Ostrog monastery on the way back. We arrived in Ostrog at 6 pm, when the last sightseeing buses took tourists to resorts. No queues (during the day you can stand in line for the relics for an hour or two).

Alternative road. If you do not go to Ostrog, you can go back along the highway through Kolasin to Podgorica, see the national park along the way Biogradska gora, canyon of the Moraca river and walk along suspension bridge over the Moraca river(it is indicated on my map of attractions in the description of the 5th day, red icons).

All these places, except for Ostrog, can be visited within the framework. Look for the name "Canyons" - 40€ or the Grand Canyons - it is more intense and worth 65€ per person.

Ostrog Monastery can be visited on another day, by purchasing a tour of the monasteries, it is worth 25€

By public transport you can reach the town of Zabljak. There is one bus from Budva at 8.45, it costs 16€ one way, on the way 5:00... If this bus does not fit, then we go from Budva to Podgorica and there we take a bus to Zabljak (4 flights a day).

Day 6

Ulcinj - Velika Plaza - Ada Bojana Island - Bar

, 70 km from Budva

Resort in the south of Montenegro on the border with Albania. Famous sandy beaches and a special atmosphere (energetic Albanian music plays, a completely different contingent of vacationers than on the Budva Riviera)

Bar, 52 km from Budva

The Bar has an Old Bar and a New Bar. In the Old Town (entrance 2€ ) a mosque, a fortress of the 17th century, a church and a cathedral, an old olive tree (2000 years old). New Bar is the largest port of Montenegro and a popular resort (a dubious choice for a beach holiday, but there are enough vacationers).

How to get there?

For rest, I would not choose these places, but for a day go to Ulcinj and a ride on the surrounding beaches is definitely worth it. The landscapes and the sea are not at all the same as in the north of the country.

If you are traveling by bus ( 7.5 €, 2 hours), you will have to walk a lot or spend money on a taxi, because the distances are long, and there is no public transport between Ulcinj and the beaches. It is better to drive your car to see the city, the long beach, and the island of Ada Bojana.

Bar can be visited on the way to Ulcinj or on the way back. If you purposefully only want to go to Bar, then buses go from Budva ( 5 €, 1 hour). From New Bar to Old 5km... You can walk or take the bus for 1€ .

Day 7

Skadar Lake - Rijeka Crnojevića - Podgorica

Skadar lake, 43 km from Budva

Skadar Lake is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in Europe. We go to the city of Virpazar, there we ride a boat on Lake Skadar to the Gmozur fortress. You can also visit other lake monasteries on the islands.

Podgorica, 64 km from Budva

Traveling to Montenegro on your own is as easy as shelling pears. And now I will try to prove it to you. First, Russians do not need a visa to enter this country. Secondly, this is a fairly busy air route, which is served by many Russian airlines. Thirdly, it is a friendly Slavic country, if not with a culture and way of life that are close to us, then certainly with understandable ones. Fourth, this country is relatively inexpensive. I hope I convinced you that you should definitely go to Montenegro on your own. Now I will tell you how to do it!

1. Why does everyone like Montenegro?

The answer is very simple. Because she is really wonderful! Sunny, hospitable, tasty, beautiful. Montenegro is very a good combination incredible natural beauty, an abundance of cultural and historical sights and the sea! In general, whatever your heart desires: beaches, mountains, ancient cities, museums, add to this the excellent cuisine and hospitality of the Montenegrin people and you will understand why you can love Montenegro.

2. What is the best way to get to it?

As I said above, planes fly in this direction quite a large number airlines, namely Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, Red Wings, Ural Airlines, SarAvia and Montenegrin Montenergro. These are only those airlines that fly non-stop. In summer, the flights are operated several times a day every day. At two international airports: in Tivat and Podgorica. Tourists most often fly to Tivat, as it is closest to all the popular Montenegrin resorts. There are much fewer flights to Podgorica, but still, keep in mind that it is not too far to go from Podgorica to the sea, perhaps this option will be more convenient or, for example, cheaper. Traditionally, I recommend looking for cheap ones using the Aviasales service, which I always use myself.

3. Where to stay?

If we talk about the host city, then, in principle, this is a matter of taste. If you want to see the most beautiful Montenegrin landscapes, then you should probably choose among the cities of Boka Kotorska Bay (Kotor, Perast, Risan, Herceg Novi), if you want a noisy youth holiday with cafes and discos, stop your gaze on Budva, and if, on the contrary, you dream of a quiet and unhurried holiday rhythm, consider the small villages on the coast that are part of the Budva Riviera: Becici, Rafailovici, Sveti Stefan, Przno.

And if we talk about accommodation, then, in my opinion, apartments are ideal for a stay in Montenegro. There are a lot of them and for every taste and budget, they are convenient for having everything you need. They say that in the resorts of Montenegro, you can find free apartments on the spot, but personally I do not like to take risks and prefer to resolve such issues in advance. I am looking, like everyone else, on the Internet on specialized Montenegrin sites or in ordinary ones.

4. Do I need a visa?

No =) Russians have the right to stay in the territory for 30 days without a visa. The only document that needs to be drawn up is the so-called white cardboard, this is at the same time the registration of a tourist in the country and the tax that he must pay. White cardboard can be issued within three days after arriving in the country at the tourist center.

5. How much will my trip cost?

And a little about how much a trip to Montenegro costs. Of course, you can only determine your budget yourself, and it will depend on your requirements and preferences. But so that you do not think that traveling is always expensive, I will give below the approximate prices for flights, accommodation and some other goods and services.

- air tickets - from 12,000 rubles
Moscow-Tivat-Moscow, economy class.
- apartments in Budva - from 1,000 rubles / night
- apartments in Kotor - from 1,500 rubles / night
- tourist tax ("white cardboard") - about 1 euro per person per day
- car rental - from 30 euros per day
- a bottle of local wine - from 2.5 euros
- state "polako" - free =)

In this article I will describe in detail how to organize your trip, what you must see in Montenegro and what excursions to go on.

How to organize a trip yourself

Flights

I usually buy plane tickets 3-4 weeks before the trip.To begin with, I determine the dates of my travel, then I immediately look at the cost of tickets for the dates I need on the website . It is more profitable to buy tickets with departure Tuesday-Thursday, usually the highest cost is on Friday-Monday.

There are only two airports in the whole of Montenegro, in Tivat and Podgorica. I chose Tivat airport, as it is located on the coast and from it it is much faster and cheaper to get to any resort town. Fly from Moscow to 3 hours 20 minutes.

Residence

After the tickets are bought, I look for a hotel or apartment. During my first trip, I rented an apartment in Budva through an international serviceAirbnb.com , a I also rented rooms in guest houses in Kotor and Tivat through the well-known... Vduring the second trip I used the Montenegrin service for renting an apartment in Budva .

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Insurance for tourists

I bought travel insurance twice with service ... The first time the insurance was from Liberty Insurance, the second time from RESO Garantia. ServiceCherehapaconvenient in that it compares services and the cost of insurance policies from 15 insurance companies ... If you set your parameters, then you can immediately see the cost of all insurances. I myself was lucky not to use health insurance, which is what I wish for you!

Visa

Visa to Montenegro for Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainiansnot required ... In the summer months in Montenegro, citizens of the Russian Federation can rest without a visa for 90 days. The rest of the time you can stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 days.

For holidays in Montenegro you only need a passport !!!

What language to communicate with Montenegrins

Many tourists are frightened and stopped from traveling abroad by what they do not know English language or the language of the country to which they are going. In the case of Montenegro, language difficulties are unlikely, especially if you are vacationing in a resort town, since many Montenegrins live off tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. I met Montenegrins who studied Russian in schools. As one Montenegrin told me: “We understand Russian well, but we cannot speak. "

Money

In Montenegro, the national currency is Euro ... It is advisable to take euro with you in cash, as it is not accepted everywhere bank cards... In large stores and restaurants, you can use the card (I used debit card Sberbank), but in transport, small cafes, souvenir shops and in places far from popular tourist places, you can only pay in cash. In addition, if you rent an apartment or a room from the owners, you will have to pay with them in cash.

You can withdraw cash from the card at an ATM, but take into account the conversion and commission. In my opinion, it is better to exchange rubles for euros in your country, looking for a favorable rate, and go on vacation with cash.

How much money to take with you

Calculate your basic expenses before you travel:

Hotel / apartment - if you book in advance, and do not look for accommodation on the spot, then you will know the exact amount of payment. You may be asked to make a deposit for one day of stay, if you book on services, be sure to read the booking conditions.

Travel - you need to decide in advance how you will move around the country, how you will get to the hotel from the airport. For example, from Tivat airport to Budva, a bus ride costs 3 euros, for an ordered taxi / transfer - from 25 euros, you can rent a car at the airport from 27 euros per day.

registration - you must definitely register at the tourist office within the first day if you live in an apartment or room. If you live in a hotel, then registration may be included in the price, or perhaps not, this should be checked with the hotel. It is advisable to keep the hotel booking sheet until you return to Russia. Registration cost in Montenegro is 1 euro per adult per day.

Nutrition - if you rent an apartment with a kitchen or a room with a shared kitchen, then you can buy groceries in the supermarket or at the market and cook on your own. If you want to forget about the kitchen during your vacation and try Montenegrin dishes in restaurants, then lunch will cost you 7-12 euros per person.

Eexcursions - the cost of a tour of Montenegro starts from 25 euros for an adult and 12.5 euros for a child.

Museums - if you want to visit a local museum and galleries, then the cost of tickets is from 1 to 3 euros.

Beaches - you can sunbathe on the beaches in Montenegro for free with your own towel, but if you want to use a sunbed and an umbrella, you will have to pay 10-15 euros.

Souvenirs / gifts - it all depends on what you want to keep as a keepsake of Montenegro, for example, if you like to hang magnets on the fridge, then the cheapest magnet can be bought for 1-2 euros. Usually, the more popular the place, the higher the cost of souvenirs. In my opinion, the most expensive place to buy souvenirs is the Old Town of Kotor, it is better to buy souvenirs in Herceg Novi in ​​the souvenir pavilions on the embankment. In Budva there is a shop "Everything for 1 Euro". You expect that souvenirs will cost from 3 to 15 euros.

How to get from Tivat airport to Budva

Before my first trip to Montenegro, I was looking for information on how to get from the airport to Budva by bus. Everything turned out to be simple. You need to leave the airport building, walk about 50-70 meters to highway and wait for the bus.

Bus waiting areanear Tivat airport

Since there is no special stop near the airport, you need to raise your hand for the bus to stop. The fare must be paid by the conductor, who himself approaches the passengers. Take your suitcases with you to the bus, luggage transportation is free.

The buses do not have numbers, there are signs indicating the direction. If you are going to Budva, then Budva may be indicated(Budva)or Ulcin (Ulcinj). If you go further than Budva, for example, to Becici / Rafailovici / Sveti Stefan / Petrovac / Sutomore / Bar / Ulcinj, then the Ulcinj sign will hang (Ulcinj). If neededto Kotor, then either Herceg Novi (HercegNovi), or Igalo(Igalo),or Kotor(Kotor).

Bus timetables and fares can be viewed atwebsite busticket4.me, only this site does not show the timetable from the airport to the city you need, so you need to indicate the city of Tivat, and not the airport of Tivat. Just add 2-3 minutes to the specified time, this is about how much the bus travels from the bus station in Tivat to the airport.

Taxi

There are always a lot of bombing drivers near the airport, waiting for tourists. They offer their services and will take you wherever you go. Only their fares are usually much higher than in a specialized taxi.

It is very convenient to order a taxi from home via the Internet. When you arrive in Montenegro, a taxi will be waiting for you near the airport. You can find out the fare and order a taxi at the international .

Rent a car

It is convenient to rent a car if you are traveling to Montenegro with your family or big company and you are not going to rest only on the beach. With a car, you will travel around Montenegro on your own, you will be able to visit remote from cities beautiful beaches and attractions, will not depend on the schedule of buses and excursion groups. You can see the cars and rental prices on the ... Download your app before your tripMaps.meon your phone, this is the most detailed and convenient map for traveling around Montenegro.

Registration in Montenegro

Registration of tourists in Montenegro is required. It can be checked when leaving the country, for example, at the airport or at the border when traveling to another country. For lack of registration - a fine of 200 euros. Therefore, it is better to keep the registration receipt until you return home, and also take it with you if you go on an excursion to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia or Albania.

If you have booked your stay in a good hotel through then you no need go to the post office and tourist information center (Tourist info) to register, it is done by the hotel staff themselves. Some hotels / guesthouses / hostels may charge you an additional registration fee, 1 euro per day.

If you rent an apartment / apartment from the owners throughAirbnb or , then most likely you yourself will need to do the registration. Although when I was in the touristth info center, I saw local owners who themselves came with passports and registered their guests.

How to register yourself in Budva

Registration must be done within the first day of stay in Montenegro !!!

I AMshe made the registration in Budva herself. To do this, you need your own passport, also ask the owner of the apartment to write down the address of the apartment / house and the surname on a piece of paper. First, go to the post office to pay for registration, 1 adult - 1 euro per day, 1 child - 0.5 euro per day. At the post office you give the passports of all registered persons and say to the post office employee: “Registration.Quantity days ”, she will say the amount to be paid. You will be given a pink slip - a receipt for registration payment, with which you immediately go to the tourist information center.

There are two tourist information centers in Budva (Tourist info), one is located in the territory of the Old Town, but I could not find it, although I wandered along the narrow old streets for a long time. The second tourist information center is located at the intersection of the main street of Budva - Yadranskoe highway ( Jadranski put) and street Philip Kovachevich ( Filipa Kovačevića). Give your passport, a leaflet with the address of residence and a receipt to an employee of the center, she will give you a receipt confirming your registration in Montenegro. You put the receipt in your passport and until you return home let the receipt be with you.

Addresses of post offices in Budva:

1. Crossing streetsPopa Jola Zeca and Filipa Kovačevića (in the building of the bus station)

2. Mediteranska, 8 (opposite the shopping centerPlaza)

3. Trg Sunca, 3 (post office closest to the tourist information center)

4. Mediteranska ulica br. 1 (about C of the old city)

Excursions in Montenegro

There are many beautiful and interesting places in Montenegro. I believe that you can go to some places on your own, but there are places where you can't get there on your own, and the presence of an experienced guide who can tell you about the sights in an interesting way, interesting facts and outstanding Montenegrins, provides more insight into the country than any travel guide.

You can get acquainted with all group and individual excursions in Montenegro on the services and . On these excursion booking services, you can find interesting excursions with professional Russian guides who have lived in Montenegro for a long time and have received a guide's license.

I went on several group excursions. I offer my list of excursions that will help you get to know the beautiful Montenegro as best you can.

Top excursions in Chernogories in Russian

Book a hotel in Montenegro:Find out the bus schedule:Busticket4.me

Rent a car:

There are hardly any travelers left under the bad impression of visiting such a hospitable and beautiful country like Montenegro. And it is not surprising, because its natural beauty is literally breathtaking! If you have not yet had a chance to visit this amazing place, enjoy the endless mountain landscapes of Montenegro, majestic rocky gorges and the purest Adriatic Sea, summer vacation is a great reason to fix it. So, is it easy to travel to Montenegro on your own? Let's try to figure it out.

Visa to Montenegro

According to information on the official website of the Embassy of Montenegro, tourists from Russian Federation to enter the country, you only need a valid foreign passport, if the duration of the tourist trip does not exceed 30 days. If you expect to stay on vacation, you still have to apply for a visa. The list of documents required for this is quite familiar: a foreign passport, confirmation of a hotel reservation, copies of air tickets, a certificate from the place of work (or bank) to confirm your solvency, as well as photographs. The cost of a visa is 62 euros (children under 14 - 32 euros).

What is important to remember?

• After the trip, the passport must be valid for at least another 90 days;
• You need to start applying for a visa no earlier than a month before the planned trip;
• Upon arrival in Montenegro, you should inform the local police about your arrival in the country within two days.

Money in Montenegro

It should be noted right away that prices in Montenegro are not as high as in others, loved by tourists. European countries... As in all of Europe, the euro is in circulation here. With exchange Money problems should not arise - in large and resort cities there are banks and shops, some of which work around the clock. Money can often be exchanged at the hotel, albeit at a less favorable rate.

People who go on a trip often ask the question: how much will they spend on food on the trip? In order to remove this issue from the agenda, here are some indicative figures:

• if you are staying in a private apartment, and the owner is ready to provide you with meals on site (usually half board), such an offer will cost about 10-15 euros per person per day;
• in case you decide to eat on your own, a rather simple lunch or one-course dinner in a hotel restaurant or on a main street will cost about 7-10 euros;
• very rational decision will rent an apartment with a kitchen and cook on his own. You can go to supermarkets and local markets, of which there are a great many, taste vegetables and fruits before buying and bargain! Well, the prices for food in Montenegro are almost equal to those that we see after the crisis in Russian stores.

How to buy a ticket to Montenegro?

It should be noted right away that getting to Montenegro is as easy as shelling pears. From Moscow, planes fly to Podgorica, the capital city of the country, and Tivat, located on the Adriatic coast. A direct flight from the Russian capital in both directions will take just 3 hours 15 minutes.

Needless to say, tickets for the trip should be purchased well in advance. And it's not just about the price. During the season or during the holidays, tickets for the required dates may simply not be available. It is advisable to attend to this issue 2-3 months before the trip. The most convenient search is offered to us by the site, where from the many options offered by the system, you can choose the one that suits you more than others with its price and departure date.

So, at the end of June 20, a ticket from Moscow to Tivat and back (trip duration - two weeks) with a transfer in Belgrade will cost 16 and a half thousand rubles, without transfers - about 20 thousand rubles. The prices for tickets to Podgorica are as follows: with a transfer - 17 and a half thousand rubles, direct - about 24 thousand rubles. We have considered the most cheap option direct flight to Tivat, carried out by the Yamal company. Of course, there are options where much more respectable airlines will act as carriers, but the prices for such tickets are much higher. Therefore, if you are on a budget, then it is best to take a flight with a connection.

When buying a plane ticket in the direction you need, do not forget to play with the dates, if you do not have to start your trip on a certain day. Sometimes flying a day earlier or later can save you a significant amount of money. You can check the price of air tickets to Montenegro right now, just enter the required dates in the search form below and click the "Find" button:

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How to get from the airport to the city

Upon arrival in Montenegro, you have to get from the airport to the city. If you arrive in Tivat, despite the fact that the airport is located only 5 km from the city, you may have to use a taxi service. The fact is that transport connection between the airport and Tivat is very unstable. The nearest bus station is about a kilometer from the airport. By the way, buses run from it to many cities of Montenegro and even Croatia. Everything is in the same direction, at a distance of about 200 m to the left on the road from the airport, there is also a bus stop, but transport stops here only if the driver is given a hand sign. Although the declared interval of movement of vehicles is about 30 minutes, you may not wait for your bus. This is due, first of all, to the fact that most tourists still trust travel to Montenegro to tour operators, and they, as you know, provide a group transfer. If you are lucky, the long-awaited bus will take you to the city for 1.5 euros. Taxi services caught at the airport will cost significantly more: 10-15 euros, depending on how you bargain.

If you have an air ticket to Podgorica, there are three options to get from the airport to the city itself: taxi, local train or bus. The fare to the city by bus is 2.5 euros, the money is given to the driver. According to the timetable, buses run approximately every 20 minutes. If you wish, you can also use railway transport, the "Aerodrom" station is located at a distance of about 1 km from the airport, the travel time is only 7 minutes, the interval of movement is every 1.5 hours. The fare is from 1.2 to 2 euros, depending on the class of the carriage. More details about the schedule and prices can be found at the following link: http://www.zcg-prevoz.me. A trip to the city by taxi hired at the airport will cost 15 euros, you should always bargain, in most cases the price can be slightly reduced.

You can also order a transfer from the airport to cities or to another point in the country in advance via the Internet. You can find out about the transfer price through this search form:

How to book a hotel in Montenegro

To book a hotel in Montenegro, it is best to use the already well-known and well-established website for booking hotels:. It is comfortable and reliable. Reviews about hotels on this site can only be left by those travelers who actually visited them (this is tracked by the system), and deception on the part of hotel owners is excluded, since all calculations, correspondence and booking conditions are monitored by the site administration. What is the order of prices for accommodation in Tivat? For example, he offers to rent an apartment (the category of housing that is in greatest demand on vacation), all in the same 20 days of June, with its own kitchen, balcony or terrace at a price of just over 1200 rubles per day for three people. The example we have given is a modest but very decent accommodation option with a rating of 7.7 out of 10. If you wish, you can choose a more expensive option, depending on your budget.

If you absolutely do not want to miss out on the best deals and want to book your stay at the best price, it makes sense to take a look at the hotel search site. What is convenient this service? Here, not only are special offers from a variety of hotels for every taste and budget collected, but it is also possible to compare prices offered for the same hotels. different systems booking. In fact, it turns out that all the information needed to search for real advantageous offer, collected in one place. It is also interesting that when searching for a hotel on this site, you can use a special filter that allows you to find accommodation with big discounts, and in some positions they reach almost 50% here! For example, cozy apartments for 4 adults, with a balcony, sea views and air conditioning, can be found here at a price of 2800 rubles per day, which includes a 44% discount!

You can compare prices for hotels in Montenegro right now by simply selecting the desired dates and clicking the "Find" button in the special search form below:

Transport in Montenegro

In order to see the beauty of Montenegro, admire the mesmerizing landscapes and sights, of which there are countless numbers in this amazing country, you will have to choose one of three alternatives.

Taxi... All taxi cars in Montenegro are generally very good and famous brands... Taxi drivers are friendly and sometimes annoying, as they smell Russian tourists from afar and do not hesitate to ask questions about you, your family and ancestors in seven generations. Taxi here is not a cheap pleasure, and the final amount is "heavier" by the tip, which is usually left everywhere, in the amount of 5-10% of the cost of the trip. It should be remembered that it is most profitable to order a taxi in advance by calling one of the local companies, for example, "Red taxi" in Tivat http://www.redtaxikotor.com/. This is especially true for trips from the airport to the city, because for a taxi caught on the spot, you will have to pay at least 7-10 euros more. In both companies, you will be charged 0.5 euros for landing, and then, according to the counter, 0.8 euros / km in Tivat and 0.4 euros / km in Podgorica.

Rent a Car... This option for solving the transport issue is the least desirable for several reasons. Firstly, Montenegro has a strict system of fines for the slightest violation of traffic rules. Secondly, driving here is rightfully considered almost extreme, because the roads in Montenegro are often one "serpentine". Thirdly, you often have to pay a considerable amount of money for renting a car. Prices in office catalogs are indicated without taxes, which are about 17% of the indicated cost. Let's add here the payment for insurance, and now the offer is far from being as attractive as it seemed at first. If you do decide to rent a car, remember about the main principle of road safety - careful driving. Also, keep in mind that the most expensive car rental will cost you at the airport. It is most profitable to book a car in advance through the website. For trips around a country with such a relief as Montenegro, it is better to choose a car with an engine capacity of at least 1.2 liters if you prefer a manual transmission, and at least 1.4 liters if you like an automatic. Approximate prices for car rental in Montenegro can be found on the website, where you can compare prices for car rental from all the world's largest car rental companies. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with our articles about and about.

What to see in Montenegro?

Montenegro is truly rich in sights and you will definitely take home a lot of impressions from your vacation. Here are just a few must-see places on your trip.

Ostrog monastery

The monastery is located 30 km from Podgorica and is famous for its unique location. It is actually built into the rock, and thousands of believers every year flock to this place of pilgrimage, because the stories of miracles that happen to those who visited the monastery have long gone far beyond the borders of Montenegro.

How to get there?
You can get to the Ostrog monastery by small regular buses that run from Podgorica and Danilovgrad, from which the monastery itself is at a distance of 30 and 15 km, respectively. If you wish, take the train from Podgorica (you need to get to the Ostrog station), from there taxi drivers will take you to the monastery for 8-10 euros. It is also possible to reach the place by car, but only if you have experience in driving on narrow mountain roads.
How much is?
The entrance to the monastery is free.
Opening hours:
There are no strict visiting hours, but it is better to inspect the place in the first half of the day, since after lunch the traffic increases significantly when buses with tourists leaving the monastery begin to disperse on narrow roads.
The island adjoins the village of the same name and, in fact, is an island-hotel, for some time now it has become of undoubted interest for tourists. It happened in the 60s of the last century, when they began to associate it with a separate vacation. Today it is an example of a luxurious and sophisticated pastime in the best hotels on the shores of the Adriatic Sea.

How to get there?
By Mediteran Express bus (ticket - 2 euros), which departs from the bus station at Ivana Milutinovića Square in Budva (about 25 km from Tivat).
How much is?
Free admission.
The bridge stretches over the Tara River and can rightly be considered one of the most beautiful structures in Europe. It is not for nothing that for its beauty it was nicknamed "openwork". The height of the bridge is 160 meters and until a certain moment it was deservedly considered the highest in European countries.

How to get there?
First, you need to get to the town of Zabljak (buses go there from Podgorica and Kotor, which is about 9 km from Tivat), and from there take a taxi to the bridge itself.
How much is?
Visiting the bridge is free.
We can state with full responsibility that the Durmitor National Park is one of the most beautiful in the world. Surprisingly, it has seven ecosystems. That only is the Tara River Canyon, which is the second largest after the famous Grand Canyon in America. There are also many lakes and more than seven hundred of the purest springs.

How to get there?
Upon reaching the city of Zabljak, take a taxi to the national park.
How much is?
The cost of visiting the park is 3 euros.
There is no place better than Cetinje to feel the historical spirit of Montenegro. In the past, the capital of the country, today it is a city that is one large architectural monument. There are many museums, beautiful churches, cathedrals and monasteries. One of them, by the way, is especially famous, because the imperishable hand of John the Baptist rests in it. The city is also convenient because it is equally remote from both Podgorica and Tivat, which means that an excursion to it will suit absolutely any tourist.

How to get there? Buses go to Cetinje from many cities of Montenegro. So, for example, the fare from Tivat will be about 5 euros, from the capital, Podgorica, - 3 euros.

Have a nice trip to Montenegro! Let the rest be unforgettable, vivid impressions and exceptionally good memories!