A 7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kotor

  • Day 1: Old Town Kotor
    Located in Kotor

    The Old Town Kotor is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Adriatic, it is known for its narrow streets, hidden squares, small churches, and palaces.

  • Day 2: Mua Fortress
    10 minutes (2km) from Old Town Kotor

    Mua Fortress provides breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor. It is a challenging uphill hike, but the views are worth the effort.

  • Day 3: Perast
    20 minutes (12km) from Old Town Kotor

    Perast is a small baroque town located near the Bay of Kotor. The town is famous for its two beautiful islets, Our Lady of the Rocks and Saint George.

  • Day 4: Lovćen National Park
    30 minutes (20km) from Old Town Kotor

    Lovćen National Park is a natural paradise located on Mount Lovćen. The park offers various hiking trails and stunning panoramic views of the Adriatic sea.

  • Day 5: Jaz Beach
    1 hour (17km) from Old Town Kotor

    Jaz Beach is one of the finest and longest beaches in Montenegro. The beach offers crystal clear water, scenic surroundings, and various water sports activities.

  • Day 6: Ostrog Monastery
    2 hours (60km) from Old Town Kotor

    Ostrog Monastery is a remarkable and unique place of worship carved out of a vertical cliff face. The monastery houses the relics of Saint Basil of Ostrog, which are considered miraculous by many.

  • Day 7: Skadar Lake National Park
    1.5 hours (70km) from Old Town Kotor

    Skadar Lake National Park is the largest lake in the Balkans and a vast bird reserve. The park offers various outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and boating.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Old Town Kotor (2-3 hours, free)
  • Mua Fortress (2-3 hours, free)
  • Perast (2-3 hours, free)
  • Lovćen National Park (4-5 hours, €5 for entrance fee)
  • Jaz Beach (3-4 hours, free)
  • Ostrog Monastery (2-3 hours, free)
  • Skadar Lake National Park (4-5 hours, €6 for entrance fee)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €11 (excluding transportation costs)

Transportation

Public buses are the most affordable means of transport in Montenegro. Please note that there are no direct buses for all locations, and one has to change buses. The average cost of public transportation per day is €5.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can explore the neighboring towns such as Budva, Tivat or Herceg Novi. If you have less time, you can skip Lovćen National Park and Ostrog Monastery. Do not forget to carry comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle as there is a lot of walking and hiking involved in this itinerary.

Airports

Tivat Airport (TIV), located in the city of Tivat, is the nearest airport to Kotor, around 7.5 km away.

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