Great tour of coastal monasteries in Budva - Walking on the path of history!

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(34 reviews)

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The uniqueness of this tour is the prospective which you will have and the stories you will hear by local guide.
We will visit the monasteries which have been of a great value for the coastal tribes for centuries.
Today, these places are not too much exploit by the tourism industry, but has it's charm, beautiful surroundings and historical value.
We will have our first stop at Praskvica monastery. It is located above Sveti Stefan, the most luxurious resort in Montenegro managed by famous Aman resort. This monastery is the soul of the old local tribe named Paštrovići. The original foundations date back to 1050, four years before the split of Christianity.
After 45 minutes of site visit, we will drive further up the mountain to our next stop of Rustovo monastery, the women's monastery of the Orthodox Church. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. There we will have chance to buy local products made by nuns and to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the place.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Free of charge camera photos
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We could agree on the pick up location.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Praskvica Monastery - one of the oldest and most important monasteries on the Montenegrin coast. Interestingly, the monastery was named after a nearby spring whose water has the smell of peach, a local peach variety, once common in this area. The treasury of the monastery is very rich and has huge value. Here we will visit the church, the graveyard of the tribe ancestries and enjoy the view of Sveti Stefan islet.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Rustovo Monastery - located in "Pashtrovska Gora" in the green forest pool, 370 meters above sea level and luxury resort of Aman Sveti Stefan. This is a woman monastery that is still young, but with a great story of a Virgin Mary icon that is believed to helps couples who have problem to have childrens.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The amazing view point from which the view reach the whole bay of Budva. From this site, you will have the amazing view of Sveti Stefan, the most famous hotel resort in Montenegro that people like to call "The pearl of Montenegrin coast". The sunsets from this spot will leave you breathless.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Sveti Stefan

    In the end of the tour, we will drive to the most famous view spot of Sveti Stefan island. We will enjoy the view, take some prhotos and finish the tour.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Advenger Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Religious Tours
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Excellent Quality
Port Pickup
Short term availability

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