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Budva Coastal Monasteries Tour: An Historical Journey through Montenegro's Sacred Sites
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Embark on a historical journey through Montenegro’s sacred sites on the Budva Coastal Monasteries Tour. Discover the charm, beauty, and historical value of these lesser-explored places with a local guide.
Embark on a historical journey through Montenegro’s sacred sites on the Budva Coastal Monasteries Tour. Discover the charm, beauty, and historical value of these lesser-explored places with a local guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Monastery Praskvica - Praskvica Monastery - one of the oldest and most important monasteries on the Montenegrin coast. Interestingly, the monastery was named after a nearby spring whose water has the smell of peach, a local peach variety, once common in this area.
The treasury of the monastery is very rich and has huge value. Here we will visit the…
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Monastery Praskvica - Praskvica Monastery - one of the oldest and most important monasteries on the Montenegrin coast. Interestingly, the monastery was named after a nearby spring whose water has the smell of peach, a local peach variety, once common in this area.
The treasury of the monastery is very rich and has huge value. Here we will visit the church, the graveyard of the tribe ancestries and enjoy the view of Sveti Stefan islet. - Rustovo monastery - Rustovo Monastery - located in “Pashtrovska Gora” in the green forest pool, 370 meters above sea level and luxury resort of Aman Sveti Stefan. This is a woman monastery that is still young, but with a great story of a Virgin Mary icon that is believed to helps couples who have problem to have childrens.
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Celobrdo - The amazing view point from which the view reach the whole bay of Budva. From this site, you will have the amazing view of Sveti Stefan, the most famous hotel resort in Montenegro that people like to call “The pearl of Montenegrin coast”. The sunsets from this spot will leave you breathless. - Sveti Stefan - In the end of the tour, we will drive to the most famous view spot of Sveti Stefan island. We will enjoy the view, take some prhotos and finish the tour.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Free camera photos at no extra charge
- Air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Free camera photos at no extra charge
- Air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
Additional Information
This tour offers a unique perspective and captivating stories shared by a local guide. Participants will explore monasteries that have held significant value for coastal tribes over the centuries. Currently, these sites are not heavily impacted by the tourism industry, yet they retain their charm, stunning surroundings, and historical significance.
The…
This tour offers a unique perspective and captivating stories shared by a local guide. Participants will explore monasteries that have held significant value for coastal tribes over the centuries. Currently, these sites are not heavily impacted by the tourism industry, yet they retain their charm, stunning surroundings, and historical significance.
The first stop is Praskvica Monastery, situated above Sveti Stefan, Montenegro’s most luxurious resort, managed by the renowned Aman Resort. This monastery is the heart of the ancient local tribe known as Paštrovići, with original foundations dating back to 1050, four years before the Christian schism.
After a 45-minute visit, the tour continues up the mountain to Rustovo Monastery, a women’s monastery of the Orthodox Church dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. Here, visitors can purchase local products made by the nuns and enjoy the serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Location
Monastery Praskvica
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kerrymb5938wj
Jun 27, 2025
Amazing scenery, great trip! - We always love to see the local culture and scenery wherever we visit a new country and this trip in montenegro didn't dissapoint , Peter contacted me via whattsapp to arrange the pick up time prior to our booking date and picked us up promptly from our hotel!(we always prefer to book a trip where you are collected from where you are staying rather than searching for pick up in an area that you aren't familiar with!) It was a complety private tour with just me and my husband. We were in an air conditioned car and given cold bottled water, much needed in the heat. Petar told us all about the local history and area and points of interest as we travelled through some rather steep winding roads as we travelled up the mountains, we held our breathe on a couple of occasions, rather him than me!!We travelled to a couple of lovely points of interest, a monastery and a convent, which was a particular highlight. The nuns help people who are having fertility issues. We were shown round by a nun whilst Peter translated, the scenery was absolutely stunning and the area was so peaceful. There was a lovely gift shop which sold hand made items made by the nuns from olive oil to soap and magnets! We then travelled to an amazing view point of Sveti Stefan which was stunning , we got the best photos of our holiday on this trip! We wouldn't have seen any of these beautiful places if we hadn't gone on this trip, would highly recommend, especially if you prefer a shorter trip, long days sitting on a coach are not good on the back! This was just right with a perfect mix of culture and scenery, petar also gave us some tips on places to visit and to eat in the area!! Thank you Petar. Great trip.
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Sarah
Jun 24, 2025
Fantastic tour to do - This was a fab tour, Petar was so knowledgeable, happy to answer all questions throughout, took you to a little convent you would never have stumbled upon yourself, which was one of the prettiest places I’ve seen. It was all so interesting, he’s a very good driver and you can hear the passion about the area. Fab tour to do! Highly recommend!
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Tracy_m
Jun 19, 2025
Wonderful trip to coastal monasteries - The trip to the 2 Monasteries with our guide Petar was really enjoyable he made it so interesting we learnt not only about their history and the life of the monks and nuns but also about the history and people of Montenegro . We had plenty of time at each stop and were made to feel so welcome by the nun that showed us around , we enjoyed the home made Turkish delight she gave us and it was as so relaxing sitting in the garden talking to Petar and the other guest on the trip . The final stop to a viewpoint above Sveti Stefan was amazing at sunset with views to the island and Budva Bay . We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it .
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Marianalk8230mb
Jun 8, 2025
The Must in Budva! - If you are up for something different, this is a must. It was an amazing day out, with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. We visited 3 monasteries, including the only female monastery, learnt about the history whilst soaking amazing views from the mountain side, and eventually we had a cuppa with an opportunity to buy amazing handicrafts made by female monastery dwellers. The views, including Sv. Stefan, were just stunning, and the guide was the best photographer ever!
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Wanderer02391575845
Mar 8, 2025
First experience with Montenegro - A small but nice tour.
Petar gave us a lot of interesting facts about Montenegro, as well as about the Balkans.
Nice tour.... far from mass tourism.
Highly recommended 👍
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Heather_j
Feb 4, 2025
Lovely afternoon - We went with Petar. He was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. We had a great time learning a bit about the history of the area and the monestary's. I would highly recommend this trip if you have the time. He also took some great photos for us and sent us them . Brilliant for a keepsake of the trip . Well worth the money.
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Ngozi_o
Jan 18, 2025
It was a wonderful... - It was a wonderful experience. Petar, our tour guide is so knowledgeable, and was so patient with us answering all our questions no matter how dumb they seemed. He took us some nice pictures as well. Would definitely do this again when next I visit.
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Stephaniejane_p
Oct 3, 2024
Incredible experience! - Petar was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and his English is impeccable. The three monasteries are beautiful, but most particularly the one run by Nuns (hint - make sure you go into their shop, the hand cream is incredible). Such stunning views, and such great history of Montenegro, absolutely recommend this tour!
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Doerte_a
Aug 26, 2024
great experience! - very nice trip and host for visiting a few places outside of busy Budva beaches - highly recommended!
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Relax49634900542
Apr 15, 2024
Perfect Petar 😊🎺😊🎺 - Petar picked us up from our hotel, from the 1st moment to the last he was a fantastic guide. He drove us to local monasteries, where we were able to buy locally made goods. The views were sublime, and Petar was able to educate us on all things Montenegrin.
We were so impressed we took another trip later in the week with Petar. This was also superb!! These trips really made our holiday, and we would encourage anyone to take a trip with Petar 😊
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