Montenegro

Day 1: Cavtat
Day 2: Cavtat - Herceg Novi, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Herceg Novi - Budva, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Cetinje - Virpazar, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Virpazar – Rijeka Crnojevica, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Cetinje - Lovćen – Kotor, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Kotor - Cavtat, 12 + 25 mi. (20 + 40 km)
Day 8: Cavtat

*All distances are approximate. 

Day 1: Cavtat
Individual arrival to Cavtat and check-in in the first hotel. Afterward, you have the opportunity to stroll around the laid-back little city or visit nearby Dubrovnik. There is also an opportunity to participate in  a guided tour through the city in the evening before returning to the hotel in Cavtat.

Day 2: Cavtat – Herceg Novi (biking route approx. 45 km/28 mi., 800 m/2630 ft of elevation)
From Cavtat, cycle through the region of Primorje to the border of Montenegro. The route offers spectacular views above the deep azure sea and the fertile vegetation. After passing the border, the terrace-like bay of Kotor opens up. Along the promenade, you will continue biking to Herceg Novi, which lies in the entrance to Kotor Bay. You can use this opportunity to swim from the promenade of Herceg Novi. Later, after checking-in to your hotel, a guided tour through the sights of Herceg Novi is offered. Overnight stay in Herceg Novi.

Day 3: Herceg Novi – Budva (biking route approx. 50 km/31 mi., 900 m/2950 ft of elevation)
In the morning, cycle along the coastal road of Kotor before reaching the ferry from Leptane to Kamenari. From here, your cycle tour takes you to Tivat and then on a near traffic-free panoramic road with spectacular views as far as Budva. In the afternoon, there is time to explore the picturesque old town of Budva on your own. Before dinner, you will have the opportunity to join a guided city tour through Budva, a city almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1979. Tonight is spent in Budva.

Day 4: Cetinje – Virpazar (biking route approx. 40 km/25 mi., 500 m/1640 ft of elevation)
After a short transfer, including a stop at the famous island of Sveti Stefan, you reach the former Montenegrin capital of Cetinje. From here, the beautiful route leads to Virpazar. You reach the town after approximately 35 km/22 mi. You can enjoy your picnic lunch along the shores of Lake Skadar.  This region offers a welcome resting place for the migratory birds on their journey to the south. In 1983 it was established as a national park. Good weather offers the opportunity to take an afternoon boat trip through this natural paradise. Overnight stay in Virpazar.

Day 5: Virpazar – Rijeka Crnojevica (biking route approx. 45 km/28 mi., 1100 m/3610 ft of elevation)
After breakfast, jump back on your bikes and cycle on an almost traffic-free road as far as Rijeka Crnojevica. The place is known for its architecture and typical stone houses of the 17th and 18th century. Then you can return to Cetinje by support vehicle or discover the last 20 km/12 mi. and 700 m of elevation/2296 ft by bike. On the city tour in Cetinje, explore the most important sights, for example, the Montenegrin president’s residence. In addition, a lot of other government buildings and former embassies testify Cetinjes past as the capital city. Overnight stay in Cetinje.

Day 6: Cetinje - Lovćen – Kotor (biking route approx. 50 km/31 mi., 900 m/2952 ft of elevation)
After breakfast, a transfer bus brings you up to Lovćen. You have the opportunity to leave the shuttle earlier in order to cycle a part of the ascent yourself. From the highest point (more than 1,500 m above sea level) you can expect a rapid descent with spectacular views of the Bay of Kotor, surrounded by mountains reaching heights of up to 1,700 m. It is the largest and best-protected bay in the entire Adriatic. Today’s cycle tour ends in Kotor. The town is almost 2,000 years old and famous for its medieval center listed under UNESCO World Heritage protection. Here, a guided city tour is offered and you may end the day with a leisurely walk through town and visit one of the numerous cozy cafès or bars.

Day 7: Kotor – Cavtat (biking route approx. 13 + 15 km/8 + 9 mi., 800 m/2630 ft of elevation)
The last cycle tour leads along the bay of Kotor until reaching the ferry in Kamenari. Cross the impressive bay of Kotor for the last time and board the shuttle bus on the other side. It will take you back to Croatia, where you stop at one of the most beautiful and popular restaurants in the area. You have only a few more kilometers by bike until the end of the cycling journey.

Day 8: Cavtat (Return home or extended stay in Croatia)
After breakfast hotel check-out or an extended stay in Croatia.

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