7 days in Montenegro Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Bay of Kotor and Mogren Beach. Your inner history buff will appreciate Altstadt (Old Town) Budva and Castle Of San Giovanni. Get out of town with these interesting Budva side-trips: Kotor (St. Nikola Church, Stari Grad Kotor, & more) and R.K.C. Gospa od Škrpjela (in Perast). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Citadel, kick back and relax at Jaz Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duljevo Monastery, and take in the exciting artwork at Namfleg.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Budva trip itinerary planner.

Lisbon, Portugal to Budva is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Traveling from Lisbon to Budva, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.