Highlights of Montenegro

This eight-day small-group tour from G Adventures traces a route through Montenegro and Albania's varied landscapes and towns. Starting with a stroll through the walled old town of Kotor, the itinerary includes a boat trip to Perast where baroque buildings sprinkle the shoreline. Further inland, two nights at mountain eco-lodges offer access to a 4x4 off-road excursion near Kolašin, plus a visit to Biogradska Gora National Park, where forest and lake edges feel untouched.

Later, the journey visits Podgorica, taking in its medieval section with a fortress from the 15th century, before crossing into Albania. There, walking tours in Shkoder and Kruje provide a sense of towns with layers of Ottoman-era architecture and local craft traditions. Arriving in Tirana, Albania's capital, the itinerary concludes in Skanderbeg Square around late afternoon, marking a quiet end after varied terrain and hospitality.

The tour includes local orientation walks and transport between destinations, accommodating the unpredictability of Balkan travel. Group sizes remain small, ensuring time to appreciate features like Perast's waterfront or the ripples on Biogradska Gora Lake without rushing through.