The 6 Best Montenegro Day Trips from Albania

1.Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $261Our pick

Leave Tirana at 7:00 am for a full-day Montenegro outing with a private vehicle, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Aldi, Klodi, or Gentjan. Stop at Sveti Stefan, explore Budva and its old churches, then walk Kotor’s UNESCO-listed old town. Expect excellent scenery, helpful guiding, and a very long road day.

“We had our trip with Gentjan to enjoy the magnificent view of Montenegro. Our journey from Shkoder to Budva and Kotor was truly magical. Thanks to this travel guide, it led us to charming towns and stunning view, making every moment unforgettable. I highly recommend this guide for anyone wanting to experience the best of Montenegro.”

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2.Private Montenegro Tour – Budva, Kotor & Sveti Stefan from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $222

You’ll leave Tirana early in a private vehicle for Kotor, Budva, and Sveti Stefan, with hotel pickup, a guide, walking tours, and entrance fees included. Guides such as Engjell, Endri, and Skerdi are praised for friendly explanations and helpful stops. Bring your passport and expect a very long day on the road.

“The day trip is very nice and convenient if not using a hide car as public transport doesn’t exist - The trip is just transport and a guide, the walking tours he did were very good, the cities spectacular - My disappointment is I booked a tour for 1 which i had to and paid the single price, but and was asked to share with others by the operator last minute and promised a part refund and got nothing back”

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3.Private Day Tour of Montenegro , Budva and Kotor from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Leave Tirana at 7:00 am for a private Montenegro day trip with stops in Shkoder, Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Kotor. You get private air-conditioned transport, border crossing assistance, free time in the old towns, and a choice of local lunch in Kotor. Tour leaders such as Skerdi, Giulio, and Dritan have received strong praise for their care and local insight.

“Our guide Dritan, made our trip really interesting. He knows really well history of the country and shared with us all his knowledge. As well he gave us tips on what we can do on our spare time after the trip. I would recommend him as a guide.”

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4.Small Group Tour of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,812

Travel from Tirana through Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Albania in a group of up to 10. You’ll see Sveti Stefan, Budva, Kotor, Rozafa Castle, Prizren, Skopje, Ohrid, and Berat, with a tour leader, private transport, four breakfasts, and selected entry tickets included.

“Thanks for the wonderful traditional dinner we enjoyed in Prizren with our guide Ana, as she entertained us with stories of her family’s life and traditions. It helped make up for the 17 hr day the day before.”

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5.Day Tour of Budva and Kotor Montenegro from From Tirana & Durres

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $68Best value

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Shkoder to Montenegro with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Sveti Stefan, walk Budva’s Old Town, visit Church of Saint John, and explore Kotor and St. Tryphon Cathedral. Guides associated with this service include Mentor and Besnik. Expect a long day with border crossing and limited time at each stop.

“Cancelled just 7 hours before. No time to book anything else. Excuse was not enough people on tour!!”

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6.Montenegro, Kosovo & North Macedonia in 3 Days from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $776

Travel in a small group of up to eight from Tirana through Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. You’ll see Kotor, Budva, Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, and Ohrid, with two hotel nights, breakfast, guide service, transport, and entry fees included. Guides named Engjell and Redi Boraj are associated with this experience.

“The tour was perfect in all aspects. Our tour guide, Engjell was very knowledgeable about about the history, economy and culture of the region and I was amazed by the detailed information he provided. In addition, we were very lucky that he was a non-smoker, in contrary to most people in the region.”

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