Montenegro Escorted Tours and Guided Trips

An excellent trip made even more special with our tour leader Dusan who went above and beyond to ensure everyone had the best time. The open air museum was a highlight as well as Sarajevo and Mostar. A couple of the hotels could be improved and I would have preferred extra time in Mostar and less in Zabljak.

An absolutely fabulous trip through the Balkans exploring the mountains, forests, alpine meadows, coastlines, National Parks, UNESCO sites and ancient towns of the region, it was even more beautiful and interesting than expected. A busy and really varied itinerary with the opportunity to swim, walk, take boat trips and a historic train ride and also the time to relax. Daniela was an absolutely brilliant leader and guide who looked after the needs of everyone in the group. Those who wished to be more active and walk to the top of the fortress in Kotor or to walk further in Durmitor NP could do so as there were longer options available which worked well. We saw so much and it was not busy with tourists which was lovely. To name just a few….Uvac canyon (nature reserve) and seeing the Griffon Vultures, Skadar lake boat trip and a huge flock of Pelicans, monasteries, mosques, churches, the beautiful wooden museum of Sirogojno and wonderful ladies who knit - I am so pleased with the hat I bought there - many famous bridges, Titos bunker all simply incredible! It was great to be able to spend 2 days in Sarajevo as it was such a fascinating city, culturally, historically, so much to see and do, Mostar was simply stunning, a beautiful old town and bridge. Dubrovnik was interesting but seemed busy after the quieter places we had visited but was great to see it and then spend quiet time at the hotel afterwards a bit away from the Old Town on the beach and swimming in the turquoise sea. The hotels were very well chosen and Daniela was brilliant at recommending local dishes to try, such as Cevapi, the trout, shopska salad which were all simply delicious. The best trout of all cooked by the wonderful 78 year old lady in the family restaurant! Daniela was a wonderful leader and you will be very lucky to have her leading your tour. She was warm, friendly, smiley throughout and very thorough in her explanations of what we were seeing, helpful in advising us where and when to buy currency for the next country and what we needed for each day or options of things we could do. We were so lucky with Igor our driver who was really excellent, a calm and very safe driver throughout the entire tour. He looked after us well and was so kind in loading and unloading all our bags each time. We really enjoyed his company. The region is so interesting historically, so very beautiful , so much so, we intend to return. I can’t recommend this trip enough, we loved it, if you are thinking about it, I’d say just book it!!

Journey through the Balkans is an excellent trip through Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia, ending with a night in Dubrovnik. Mainly rural with nature and day walks, several boat trips for birdwatching and visits to cultural sites. Also stays in the beautiful cities of Sarajevo, Mostar and Duvrovnik so a varied mix.

All aspects of trip organisation were fine. The group leader was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable hand always smiling. The trip is full on, mainly with one night in each hotel. The hotels are OK but many have things broken in the rooms and bathrooms with little ongoing maintenance. This trip gives you a good overview of each country and knowledge of its history.

Beautiful historic area. There was a lot of time on the mini bus but the area was vast.Our first full day in Kotor was full of activity, climbing to the fortress & exploring the old city before a relaxing boat ride in the afternoon. I also enjoyed Sarajevo & it's history.Our guide had lived through the conflicts of the 90's.Tito's Bunker. Accommodations were adequate. Winding staircases seemed to be common & rooms smaller but that's what I like about Explore.You are experiencing the country as it is.I would definitely recommend this trip.

This trip has a very varied and interesting itinary. The accommadation was good, I especially liked staying at the open air museum which had the best food of the whole trip. Our guide, Ana Marija was lovely with great knowledge and sense of humour and fun. The only thing that I would happily not have seen was the film set. I would like to point out that good walking shoes or walking boots are necessary especially walking up the old walls in Kotor.