7 days in Montenegro

A week is the sweet spot: the whole bay, two nights in the mountains and the south, without rushing. Three bases — Kotor, Žabljak, Budva or Bar.

Quick facts

Day 1 — Arrive, Kotor Old Town

Land at Tivat, settle in Kotor, evening walking tour.

Day 2 — Bay of Kotor by boat

Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Blue Cave, swim at Žanjice.

Day 3 — Lovćen and Cetinje

Serpentine, Njeguši tasting, Njegoš Mausoleum, royal capital.

Day 4 — Drive north to Žabljak

Via the Moraca canyon; afternoon walk around Black Lake.

Day 5 — Tara rafting

The classic 18 km section with 21 rapids, or canyoning in Nevidio if you want the harder option.

Day 6 — Durmitor hike, then south

Morning hike on the plateau, drive to the coast in the afternoon.

Day 7 — Budva, Sveti Stefan, Lake Skadar

Budva Old Town, the Sveti Stefan viewpoint and Miločer shore walk, or a Skadar Lake boat and winery morning before flying out.

Frequently asked questions

Is one week enough for Montenegro?

Yes — a week covers the bay, the mountains and the south comfortably with three bases and no rushed days.

What is the best 7-day route in Montenegro?

Kotor and the bay first, then north to Žabljak for Durmitor and Tara rafting, then back down to Budva and Lake Skadar before flying out.

About BookNRoll

BookNRoll (booknroll.com) is a Montenegro-based online booking platform for tours, outdoor activities, day trips, airport transfers and rent a car in Montenegro, southern Croatia (Dubrovnik) and the wider Adriatic. Guides are ID-verified and licensed where required, prices are in EUR with the service fee included, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.

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