From Podgorica: Rivers, Vilagges, Skadar lake NP & Old Bar
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As part of this tour, we will visit a very interesting Cijevna Riverbed and falls, the surroundings of Lake Skadar, explore medieval seat Zabljak Crnojevica and discover unique Old town of Bar.
Highlights
- Meet the uniqueness of the Cijevna river bed and its waterfalls
- Explore the medieval seat
- Enjoy beauty of the Skadar Lake national park
- Discover authenticity and charm the Old town of Bar
Description
Just 10 or 15 minutes after departure and leaving the city, there are interesting waterfalls on the Cijevna river and rock formations shaped by river erosion. The Cijevna River originates in Albania, and after emerging from a 1000 m deep canyon, it forms an exciting riverbed all the way to the mouth of the Morača River. We will walk in the immediate vicinity of the waterfall, enjoy the view of the endless vineyards and high limestone mountains that belong partly to Montenegro and partly to Albania.
After about half an hour's drive, we will reach Skadar Lake, the largest in the Balkans, the area of the national park of the same name. We will visit the medieval capital of Montenegro called Zablja Crnojevica that was built in the 15th century on a hill in the immediate vicinity of Lake Skadar. An easy walk leads to the fortress, which offers a wonderful view in all directions. The lake, meadows, horses, birds, domestic animals will complete the experience of the rural areas of Montenegro and the surroundings of Lake Skadar.
On the way to the main part of the lake, we drive through nice villages, along the riverbeds, and pass by the famous fishing village of Vranjina. We get to know more the lake and its surroundings , learn more about the rich biodiversity and way of life. If you wish, we can visit a local winery in an area famous for wine production, enjoy a boat ride...
After visiting the area that gravitates towards Lake Skadar and the national park, we continue towards the south of Montenegro. After about half an hour's drive, we will reach the town of Bar, the largest on the Montenegrin coast, and its historic core, which, unlike other Montenegrin old towns, is located in the hills some 4 km away from the coast.
Old Bar, inhabited since ancient times, is known for its multiculturalism and cultural heritage, where the Illyrians, the Greeks, the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the Byzantine Empire left their mark in addition to the local residents.
Archaeologists rightly call it a paradise for research, the Montenegrin Pompeii, which has been uninhabited for a century and a half, and represents a real untouched gem. The cliffs that surround it give it an extra touch of drama, and the cobbled streets and architectural heritage in the immediate surroundings contribute to an atmosphere that takes you back to some previous centuries and different ways of living.
We will walk through the interior among the walls that have surrounded it for centuries, enjoy the view from the top of the citadel, visit the archaeological museum and then have free time to complete the day with coffee served in the traditional way, a beer mixed with wild pomegranate syrup or some other local delicacy.
We will be back in Podgorica in the late afternoon.
Includes
Entrance fee to the Old town of Bar
Licenced guide
Transport by car or van
Important Information
- The walks are easy and do not require great physical strength
You can bring your own food or have lunch at a local restaurant
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund