14 days in Montenegro Itinerary

Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro. Take a break from the city and head to Skadar Lake National Park and Biogradska Gora National Park. Get out of town with these interesting Podgorica side-trips: Virpazar (Nature & Wildlife Tours & Skadar Lake National Park). Spend the 2nd (Sat) soaking in the spiritual atmosphere of Monastery of Ostrog. It doesn't end there: take in the views from Millennium Bridge.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Podgorica is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dubai to Podgorica due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in September, things will get much colder in Podgorica: highs are around 33°C and lows about 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sveti Stefan.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Mogren Beach, appreciate the history behind Ballet Dancer Statue, then steep yourself in history at Altstadt (Old Town) Budva, and finally contemplate the long history of Citadel. On the 6th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Becici Beach, then explore the fascinating underground world of Lipa cave, and then see the interesting displays at The Monastery of Saint Peter (Sveti Petar Cetinjski).

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Budva trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Podgorica to Budva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Podgorica in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 17°C in Budva. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Montenegro M Tours. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): take a memorable excursion with Montenegro M Tours and then see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the distant past at St. Tryphon Cathedral, pause for some serene contemplation at R.K.C. Gospa od Škrpjela, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Bay of Kotor.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Kotor itinerary builder.

Kotor is very close to Budva. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can go by car to Tivat Municipality.

Tivat Municipality is the smallest municipality in Montenegro by area, situated in the Bay of Kotor. Visit Monastery Savina and St. Mary's Church for their historical value. You'll get in some beach time at Plavi Horizonti Beach and Kalardovo Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Tivat Municipality: Risan Mosaic (in Risan), Herceg-Novi (Fortress Spanjola, Monument to The King Tvrtko I, & more) and Lovcen National Park (in Cetinje). There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Porto Montenegro, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Roko Church, and step into the grandiose world of Palace Zmajevic.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Tivat Municipality vacation planner.

Tivat Municipality is very close to Kotor. In September in Tivat Municipality, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. On the 14th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.