Albania · MONTENEGRO COAST CROSSINGS
Good montenegro coast crossings fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A long, scenic Albania to Montenegro day trip with photo stops at Sveti Stefan plus old towns in Kotor and Budva.
“Liked Kotor slightly more than Budva, especially because of the mountainous landscapes merged with the gulf. Having both in a single trip was very convenient.”
A long day from Tirana to Budva and Kotor with small-group pickup, church tickets, and a Sveti Stefan seaside photo stop.
“This was by far the longest tour I have ever done! Be prepared!!! The tour started at 0700 and I didn't return home until 2235. The length of your tour depends on traffic so difficult to predict and is not the fault of the driver or anyone else. Montenegro is smaller than I expected, but overall the day was pleasant and the towns visited were nice to see and experience.”
Tirana to Montenegro day trip with pickup, English guide, Sveti Stefan and Budva Old Town, plus Mogren Beach time for photos and swims.
“Nice option if you want to see a different country while in Albania. The bus ride is pretty long so be prepared. Unfortunately we went on a rainy and cloudy day, which made it a little bit less exciting but still enjoyable! Our tour guide, Nik, was amazing and made the experience even more memorable.”
Private Montenegro day trip from Tirana to Kotor, St. Tryphon Cathedral, Sveti Stefan, and Budva, with hotel pickup and guide.
“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”
Private day tour from Tirana to Montenegro: Shkoder, Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Kotor. Pickup, A/C, English.
“Unconfortable car. Driver to Montenegro drive good. Driver Who drove home was driving wild and unconfortable.”
Small-group 5-day Balkan tour from Tirana through Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. UNESCO towns, castles, and a slow-food farm.
“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.”
A 10-hour Budva day trip to Shkoder, Albania, blending Enver Hoxha bunkers, Rozafa Fortress, Venice-style masks, and local village food.
“We had a really nice day trip to Shkoder from Budva . Irina , our guide , was wonderful ! So positive and informative and told us so many interesting facts about Montenegro and Albania . It was a 10 hour trip but the day just flew by thanks to Irina and also our very nice driver Alex”
A fast 3-day loop from Tirana through Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, with guided old towns, key sights, and hotel breakfasts included.
“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.”
Private transfer from Tirana to Dubrovnik with hotel pick-up, comfort-focused cars, border car change at Ivanica, and English support.
“Choose Balkans never disappoints. They customized yet another trip for me to pick me up in the South to explore this amazing city. The guide I had was incredibly knowledgeable and this historical city. The day was fantastic, a smooth ride from Vlore to Gjirokaster...spent the day wondering the winding streets on the hillside, explored a 300 year old Ottoman house, the castle and enjoyed some delicious authentic lunch in the bazaar. On the trip back to Vlore, we stopped to get fresh water from the mountain side run off and pick up some local mountain tea. Such an epic day. One additional note..not really tour related but noteworthy. The…”
A 10-hour day trip from Ulcinj to Shkoder, Albania, packed with bunkers, Old Town views, Rozafa Fortress, and handmade Venetian carnival masks.
“I really enjoyed the day. Loved seeing the ruins of the castle and seeing the venetian mask factory. The restaurant for lunch was a beautiful setting but very limited menu. Would have preferred some smaller lighter options or just visit there and have a drink then more time in old shkodra to have lunch. Loved the coffee stop at the end. Our driver was good and explained a lot.”
Montenegro from Tirana in one long day, with Rozafa Castle, Sveti Stefan, Budva, and UNESCO Kotor, guided by Ilir or Llir.
“What a great trip we had Fabulous guide we had in Llir My husband and I were lucky , there was only the two of us on the trip today Llir made it a great personalised trip stopping for great photo opportunities and seeing a lot of extra countryside with his great navigation skills Throughly enjoyable trip”
Durres/Golem day trip to Sveti Stefan, Budva Old Town, and Mogren Beach with an English guide, early pickup, and $27.72 value.
“Great one-day tour to Durres, Golem, Budva, and Sveti Stefan! Everything was wonderful: beautiful beaches, ancient fortresses, charming streets of Budva, and the famous island of Sveti Stefan. It was very interesting and educational. The only small downside was a bit of tourist crowd, but it didn’t spoil the overall impression. Highly recommended!”
Tirana to Montenegro in one long day: Buna Lake views, Stari Bar ruins, and Ulcinj Old Town plus sea-coast panoramas.
“The day tour to Ulcinj and Stari Bar was amazing. Our tour guide Engjell was very knowledgeable and showed us some nice spots. I highly recommend taking the tour with Go As Local.”
Private 2-day Adriatic tour from Albania to Montenegro and Croatia: Ulcinj, Budva, Dubrovnik, Cavtat, Herceg Novi and Kotor.
“It’s a wonderful trip. We have visited beautiful places in two days. The guide knows the best places to take photos. We enjoy very much beautiful scenery and his company.”
6-hour private tour from Podgorica into Albania for Shkodra town, **Rozafa Castle** views, **Lake Skadar**, and an optional Niagara Falls stop.
