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Scenic Montenegro - NEW

Uncover the delights of Montenegro on this relaxing and inspiring stay amidst its timeless coastal beauty, with an unforgettable visit to Albania included.

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Your Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Tivat - Budva/Becici.

Fly to Tivat where you will be met by your representative and transferred to your chosen hotel for seven nights. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 2: Budva/Becici. At leisure.

Get to know your resort today on a day at leisure. Budva is said to date back to Egyptian times but has since developed into a cultural and tourist centre. Its quaint squares and narrow streets are home to festivals and celebrations throughout the year whilst there are also a couple of pebbly beaches around the Old Town. Becici is just 2.5km away and has a beautiful sandy beach. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 3: Budva/Becici. At leisure.

Spend another day at leisure doing just as you please or why not venture along the Dalmatian Coast towards Croatia and visit the historical city of Dubrovnik, often referred to as "the pearl of Mediterranean". Thanks to its exceptional beauty and rich cultural heritage this ancient city, has been included in UNESCO's List of Cultural Heritage. Enjoy exploring the old town of Dubrovnik, stroll along the 'Stradun', the city's famous promenade, to see the Franciscan monastery, with one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 4: Budva/Becici. At leisure.

Another day to explore your resort or why not venture out on an optional excursion to the Monastery of Ostrog. Located against an almost vertical background, the Ostrog monastery is the most popular pilgrimage place in Montenegro. The monastery was founded in the 17th century by the bishop of Hercegovina who died there in 1671 and some years later sainted and proclaimed as miracleworker. According to stories of pilgrims, by praying by the body of the bishop, miracles have happened and people have been cured of their illness. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 5: Montenegro - included full day excursion.

Get to know the real Montenegro today on your included excursion. Begin with a visit to the old town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site fringed by mountains and nestled on the shore of a long, steep-walled bay. Providing superb views from its mighty hilltop fortress, the town is ribboned with winding, cobbled streets, picturesque squares, and churches. Then drive along the Lovcen serpentines to the tiny village of Bukovica for a chance to sample Njeguski cheese, honey wine, and the famed pršut smoked ham, in Montenegro's oldest restaurant. Later, head to the old royal capital, Cetinje, for a visit to the former home of King Nikola, now a museum, and the ancient Cetinje monastery. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 6: Albania - included full day excursion.

Sure to be one of the highlights of your week - a full day excursion to Albania. Enjoy the drive into Albania, past olive trees that surround the Muslim villages by the Bojana river that represents the natural border between Montenegro and Albania. From here enjoy the view of Shkodra then continue on to the town itself for the chance to taste the famous Albanian cognac, visit the largest Cathedral in the Balkans, Saint Stephen Cathedral and the largest mosque in Albania, The Ebu Bequer Mosque. After seeing the main sights of the city, there is some time to explore on your own. We then head to the town of Ulcinj where, according to some historians, the writer Miguel de Cervantes was imprisoned for some years when he wrote most of his masterpiece Don Quixote. After this we head back along the coast of Montenegro, back to your hotel. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 7: Budva/Becici. At leisure.

Spend your last day in this delighful part of Montenegro just as you please or why not take the opportunity to visit Skadar lake - the biggest lake on the Balkan Peninsula. Drive to the delightful village of Virpazar on the shores of Lake Skadar and after free time to explore, enjoy a gentle cruise. Stretching 30 miles in length and 10 miles in width, Skadar Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, world-renowned for its surreal beauty and tranquillity. The sparkling clear, fresh water and shoreline fringed with lusciously rich flora, attract a variety of wildlife and birds. Cruise the lake's tiny, picturesque islands and bays, with lunch on the beach of a secluded bay and time to swim or soak up the sun, before cruising back to Virpazar. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 8: Budva/Becici - Tivat - UK.

Transfer to Tivat airport for your return flight to the UK. Alternatively, why not stay on for another relaxing week in your hotel? (Meals as per hotel details).

Note: You will be required to take your passport with you on the excursions to Albania and Dubrovnik. The day of the week on which some excursions operate is subject to change. Some excursions are subject to minimum participation.

Beach, Iberostar Bellevue
View from Iberostar Bellevue
Double room, Iberostar Bellevue
Iberostar Bellevue pool
Breakfast buffet restaurant, Iberostar Bellevue
Iberostar Bellevue
Swimming pools, Iberostar Bellevue

Iberostar Bellevue

Set amongst rich, well-tended gardens and centred around a large swimming pool, the impressive Iberostar Bellevue exudes a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and is an ideal, relaxing retreat for guests of all ages.

Location: Situated just 50m from the sandy Plaza Bellevue beach and 2km from the main resort area.

Facilities: 3 outdoor swimming pools; 1 indoor pool; buffet restaurant; snack bar/pizzeria; pool bar; lobby bar; piano bar; 2 terrace bars for All inclusive guests; health spa; internet access; shop; laundry service; water-skiing and paddle boats available at the beach.

Price includes: All inclusive in a twin room with private facilities; satellite TV; hairdryer; balcony/terrace; air-conditioning.

Options: Twin room with sea view; single room (on request).

Official category: 4 star.

ALL THIS INCLUDED

Meals: Full board with buffet breakfast; lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee with cookies from 4pm-5pm.

Drinks: Local alcoholic; soft drinks; red and white draught wine and beer available 10am-11pm.

Activities: Table tennis; beach volleyball; basketball; tennis (8am-3pm).

For a description of the Grand Hotel Park, see page 92

View of Ulcinj at night

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