8 days in Budva, Kotor & Podgorica Itinerary

Montenegro's top tourist destination, Budva draws big crowds with its pulsating nightlife and sun-kissed beaches.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Budva Paragliding Montenegro, La Roca and Top Hill. Visiting Layered Rocks of Rafailovići and Bečići Beach will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Santa Maria in Punta Church and Church of the Holy Trinity. Step out of Budva with an excursion to Gradište Monastery in Petrovac--about 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Budva Old Town, explore the different monuments and memorials at St. Thomas Church, hunt for treasures at Flea Market, and kick back and relax at Mogren Beach.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Budva day trip planning tool.

Beirut, Lebanon to Budva is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Beirut in September, with highs in Budva at 31°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Kotor.

Perched on the edge of a fjord-like bay rimmed by rugged mountains, Kotor grew around a medieval settlement purposely built like a maze.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): take a memorable drive along Viewing Point at the Road Kotor-Lovćen.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kotor trip builder website.

Kotor is just a stone's throw from Budva. In September in Kotor, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can drive to Podgorica.

One of Europe's most relaxed and newest capital cities, Podgorica sits on the confluence of two rivers, with two sides of it offering two different options for exploring.

Step off the beaten path and head to Morača River Canyon and Dajbabe Monastery. Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ and Old Fountain in Virpazar. Change things up with these side-trips from Podgorica: Virpazar (Wine Tasting - Winery Mašanović & Virpazar Stone Bridge) and Mrtvica Canyon (in Medjurecje). There's more to do: don't miss a visit to Independence Square.

To find more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Podgorica trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Kotor to Podgorica takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel back home.