Royal Budva Tour from Antalya with SunExpress Airlines
Montenegro Budva Tour | 5 Nights 6 Days Balkan Holiday with Direct Flights from Antalya
Get ready for an unforgettable Balkan holiday in Budva, Montenegro's most popular vacation destination, known for its dazzling Adriatic coast views, historic stone streets, and unique coves. With the advantage of direct flights from Antalya, this special tour allows you to explore Budva's historic atmosphere while giving guests the opportunity to visit some of Montenegro's most impressive spots such as Kotor Bay, Perast, Tivat, Sveti Stefan, Cetinje, and Herceg Novi.
Throughout the tour program, you can explore the historic Old Town of Kotor, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List; discover Porto Montenegro, one of the Adriatic's most luxurious marinas; join a boat tour in the enchanting town of Perast; and enjoy the vibrant beach life of Budva. During the summer season, you can savor the sea in Montenegro's turquoise coves with swimming break boat tours, and experience an unforgettable evening in a Montenegrin night with local delicacies and live music.
For interested guests, an optional Mostar and Blagaj tour offers the chance to explore Bosnia and Herzegovina's historical and cultural heritage. Mostar Bridge, Blagaj Dervish Lodge, and historic structures bearing Ottoman traces will allow you to feel up close the enchanting atmosphere of the Balkans.
With comfortable hotel accommodation including breakfast, direct flights departing from Antalya, airport transfers, and professional Turkish-speaking guide services, reserve your spot now to explore Montenegro's natural beauty, historic cities, and the unique atmosphere of the Adriatic coast. An unforgettable Balkan holiday awaits you.
Highlights:
• Day 1: Antalya - Podgorica - Budva • Day 2: Budva (Tivat-Porto Montenegro-Kotor-Perast) • Day 3: Budva (Sveti Stefan-Stari Bar-Virpazar-Skadar Lake-Cetinje / Budva Beaches Boat Tour) • Day 4: Budva (Herceg Novi-Portonovi-Jumbo-Funicular) • Day 5: Budva (Mostar-Blagaj) • Day 6: Budva - Podgorica - AntalyaDay 1: Antalya - Podgorica - Budva
Meet at Antalya Airport International Departures Terminal at 11:35. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, depart on Sun Express flight XQ-450 at 14:35 to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. Arrive at Podgorica Airport at 15:50 local time. Following passport and entry procedures, proceed to Budva. After approximately one hour of travel, arrive in Budva. After checking into our hotels, we will take a walking tour of Stari Grad (the old town center) and the castle in Budva, one of the most famous holiday resorts in the Balkans, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. Guests who wish may enjoy Budva's nightlife at its beautiful restaurants and entertainment venues. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2: Budva (Tivat-Porto Montenegro-Kotor-Perast)
After the breakfast served at the hotel, an additional full-day tour of Kotor and the Fjords (75 Euro). On this tour, we will visit Tivat, Porto Montenegro, Kotor, and Perast. In Perast, we will enjoy a pleasant short boat cruise around the Lady of the Rocks and Saint George islands. For the visit to the Lady of the Rocks island, entrance fees for the church, etc., are an additional 5 Euro! Our tour will first head to Tivat, where we will explore the marina of Porto Montenegro with its rich development. Then, we will visit Kotor, a tourist and historic city wrapped in white stones and illuminated by the Mediterranean sun, which is listed on the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage list. We will see the Kotor Bay and the historic fortified city. Located in southwestern Montenegro and southern Croatia, Kotor is Europe's second-largest fjord after Norway's, situated on the Adriatic Sea coast, and features a natural harbor formed by four bays connected by narrow straits. The bare mountains surrounding the bays descend steeply to the coast. After our joint city tour of Kotor, following free time for personal sightseeing and activities, we will visit Perast, a charming baroque town famous for its small islands in Kotor Bay. After our visits in Perast, we will return to Budva. During the summer season, you can swim in Kotor; do not forget to bring your swimsuit.For guests who wish, an additional evening tour featuring live music and dinner in Montenegro (75 Euro).On this tour, we will have a special evening dinner with limited drinks accompanied by live music at a beautiful restaurant on Budva beach. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3: Budva (Sveti Stefan, Stari Bar, Virpazar, Lake Skadar, Cetinje)
After the breakfast included at the hotel, an extra full-day tour to Sveti Stefan, Cetinje (the former Royal Capital of Montenegro), Virpazar, Lake Skadar boat tour, and Stari Bar Tour with lunch. (130 Euro) We start the day with the famous Sveti Stefan island, taking a photo break from a spot where we can enjoy panoramic views of Sveti Stefan. Once a fishing village protected by walls in the 15th century, Sveti Stefan was later expropriated and sold to a Singaporean hotel chain. Today, after restoration works, it has become a major tourist destination. Until the 1950s, Sveti Stefan Island was a fishing town and later became a favorite haunt for celebrities such as Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor during the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Next, we will explore Cetinje, the former royal capital of Montenegro. On our walking tour here, we will visit the old Turkish Consulate, the small Cetinje square, King Nikola's house, and the historic Serbian Orthodox monastery. Continuing our journey, we head to the charming town of Virpazar, where we will enjoy a pleasant boat trip on Lake Skadar National Park aboard a private boat. Onboard, you will have the chance to taste famous Montenegrin wines. Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans and home to around 250 different bird species, offers the special privilege of spotting pelicans. Afterward, we will visit Stari Bar, the oldest settlement in the city of Bar, which was under Ottoman rule for 400 years. From the Londse hill overlooking Bar, we will admire magnificent Ottoman architecture, traces of other civilizations from its past, a beautiful green valley, and the Rumija mountains. Depending on the program schedule, lunch will be served late at a special restaurant in Virpazar, Cetinje, or Stari Bar. The menu will feature traditional dishes specific to the region. Please note that the order of visited sites on today’s tour may be changed by the guide due to traffic, road conditions, or weather. During summer months (June–July–August–September), the “Stari Bar” part of the tour is omitted, the tour is shortened, and the price is reduced to 110 Euro.
During summer months (June–July–August–September), an additional half-day “Swimming Break Boat Tour along Budva Beaches” is also organized. (75 Euro)
Day 4: Budva (Herceg Novi-Portonovi-Jumbo-Funicular)
After the breakfast served at the hotel, you will have a free day for shopping and sightseeing. For those guests who wish, an additional full-day tour of Herceg Novi, Portonovi, and Jumbo (75 Euro) is available. On this tour, we will first visit Herceg Novi, a historic city famous for its natural beauty, flora, and scent of linden trees, located on the Croatian border. We will explore the "City of Fortresses" of Herceg Novi on foot. Places to see include Nikola Durkovic Square, the Clock Tower, Bloody Tower, Belavista Square, St. Archangel Michael Church, Forte Mare Fortress, and the King Tvrtko statue. Later, we will see Portonovi marina, one of Montenegro's new luxury tourism investments. In the afternoon, on our way back to Budva, we will take a shopping break of approximately 1.5 hours at the Jumbo Shopping Center. (Jumbo is closed on Sundays.) After the free time given for personal sightseeing, shopping, and activities, we will return to Budva. During summer months, the Kotor Cable Car can be added to our tour program for an additional fee of 40 Euro. Please inquire with your guide. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5: Budva (Mostar-Blagaj)
After the breakfast served at the hotel, you will have a free day to enjoy the sea and sun or to go shopping and sightseeing. For our guests who wish to visit another country (Bosnia-Herzegovina) by dedicating just one day while in Montenegro, we depart early from the hotel for the Mostar tour with an additional full-day lunch included (150 Euro). After crossing the Bosnia border, we will first visit Blagaj Dervish Lodge, the first lodge of Bosnia, and see the stunning natural area of the Buna river region where the Buna river originates. We will have our lunch at a special restaurant in Mostar city, consisting of meatballs, salad, and a drink. We will explore the historic city of Mostar on foot. During our tour, we will see Ottoman monuments, the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque, and the famous Mostar Bridge. The bridge, built in 1557 by the architect Hayreddin, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. After the free time given for personal sightseeing and activities, we will return. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6: Budva - Podgorica - Antalya
After the breakfast included at the hotel, we check out of our rooms at 10:00 and leave our luggage at the reception. In the afternoon, we meet at the hotel and depart for Podgorica Airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, we board Sun Express Airlines' scheduled flight XQ-451 at 19:00 to Antalya. We arrive in Antalya at 22:05 local time, concluding our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price
✅ Round-trip economy class air tickets with SunExpress Airlines on the Antalya (AYT) - Podgorica (TGD) - Antalya (AYT) route
✅ Airport taxes and ground handling fees
✅ 5-night room and breakfast accommodation in the selected hotel category
✅ Budva Castle / Stari Grad walking tour
✅ Group transfers between Podgorica Airport / Hotel / Podgorica Airport
✅ Turkish-speaking guide / assistant service
Not Included
Services Not Included
❌ Foreign departure tax
❌ All tours and extra excursions not specified in the program
❌ Lunch and dinner meals
❌ Entrance fees to museums, historical sites, etc.
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Optional tips for drivers and guides
❌ International travel health insurance