From Tirana/Durres: Montenegro Coast and Dubrovnik Day Trip

Old Town, Budva, Montenegro

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Explore Montenegro and Dubrovnik on a day trip from Tirana or Durres with hotel pick up. Enjoy the scenery and visit the Old Town of Dubrovnik, and stop in Budva to see the Old Town and the beach.

This full-day guided trip from Albania explores Montenegro’s coastline and Dubrovnik, ideal for history and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Marvel at Montenegro’s coastline during travel to Dubrovnik
  • Explore Dubrovnik Old Town with 4 hours of free time
  • Stop in Budva to visit the Old Town and relax on the beach
  • Enjoy breakfast and a bottle of water in the van
  • Photo stop at the island of Sveti Stefan

Description

Begin early with a pickup from your accommodation in Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder. Breakfast and a bottle of water are provided during the van transfer towards Montenegro. Take a coffee break in Shkoder before crossing the border.

First stop for photos is the island of Sveti Stefan. Continue along Montenegro’s coastline, passing Bar, Budva, and Tivat while enjoying the coastal views.

Arrive in Dubrovnik and explore the Old Town at your own pace. You have 4 hours of free time for lunch, swimming, or optional activities such as a cable car ride, boat trip, or zip line adventure.

On the return journey, stop in Budva to visit the Old Town and beach before heading back to Albania.

Includes

  • Breakfast
  • Bottle of water
  • Coffee break
  • Photo stop at Sveti Stefan
  • Visit to Dubrovnik Old Town
  • 4 hours free time in Dubrovnik
  • Optional activities such as cable car, boat trip, and zip line
  • Stop in Budva to see Old Town and beach

Excludes

  • Lunch
  • Fees for optional activities

Important Information

  • Early start at 4am
  • Passport required for crossing international borders
  • Free time in Dubrovnik available for lunch or swimming

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance and bring your passport and comfortable walking shoes. The early start ensures ample time to explore Dubrovnik during daylight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes hotel pickup, breakfast, a coffee break in Shkoder, visits to Sveti Stefan, Budva, and Dubrovnik Old Town, and transportation by van.

The tour starts with pickup in Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder and returns to the original departure point after the day trip.

The full-day tour typically lasts around 12 to 14 hours, depending on traffic and border crossing times.

Yes, you will need a valid passport to cross from Albania into Montenegro and then into Croatia; check visa requirements based on your nationality.

Yes, there is a coffee break in Shkoder, and there are opportunities to purchase food and drinks in Budva and Dubrovnik.

Yes, the tour offers pickup from Durres accommodations, making it convenient for travelers based there.

The main stops are Sveti Stefan, Bar (view from the coastline), Budva, and Dubrovnik Old Town.

Yes, the tour provides time for independent exploration in Dubrovnik Old Town before returning to Albania.

Yes, breakfast and a bottle of water are provided during the journey in the van.

Yes, the tour includes border crossings, but travelers should allow extra time for passport control and customs procedures.

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