The meander of the Rijeka Crnojevića from Pavlova Strana

Itinerary · Podgorica, Montenegro

Lake Skadar and the royal capital

A loop west of Podgorica: a morning boat trip on Lake Skadar, the horseshoe bend of Pavlova Strana, the museums of Cetinje and sunset on Lovćen.

A full day by car

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  1. 8:30

    1Virpazar & boat trips

    Virpazar·Village & boat trips

    A morning boat trip among the water lilies.

  2. 11:30

    2Rijeka Crnojevića

    Rijeka Crnojevića·River village

    The old bridge and the green river.

  3. 12:30

    3Stari Most

    Rijeka Crnojevića·Lake fish restaurant

    Lunch of lake fish.

  4. 14:00

    4Pavlova Strana viewpoint

    Rijeka Crnojevića·Viewpoint

    The famous bend of the river.

  5. 15:00

    5King Nikola’s Palace

    Cetinje·Royal palace museum

    The royal residence in Cetinje.

  6. 16:00

    6Cetinje Monastery

    Cetinje·Monastery

    The heart of old Montenegro.

  7. 17:30

    7Njegoš Mausoleum, Lovćen

    Lovćen·Mausoleum & viewpoint

    Climb the 461 steps for the evening view.

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