General information
| Destination | Duration | Category |
|---|
| Virpazar, Montenegro | 6 hours | Private Excursion |
Program details
Crmnica is the region in Montenegro, from ancient times known for its wine. In this area, next to the production of grapes and wine, locals also produce other healthy products – food and fruits and develop rural tourism. This tour, in organization of Monte Mare Travel brings you enjoying traditional wine cellars in Crmnica region in Montenegro. You will see two rural vineyards in Crmnica area – for all lovers of wine, brandy and local cuisine this rural ambience is the right choice. You will be able to taste different sorts of wine in the ‘homeland of the grape’. Let’s enjoy wine and food in Crmnica region and unrepeatable ambience of Skadar lake in this unique tour combination!
Skadar Lake is the largest lake in Montenegro and on the Balkan Peninsula, with an area of 369.7 km² (of which Montenegro has 221.8 and Albania 147.9 km²). The Montenegrin part of the lake with the coast was declared National Park in 1983. The lake has many islands and peninsula with traces of history and valuable cultural heritage. The lake has 18 important historical monuments that witness to Montenegrin history from the 11th century to the present. The lake is known for its diversity of flora and fauna. Skadar Lake is a bird’s paradise, it has 264 bird species, and about 90% of them are migratory and of international importance. This is the only pelican habitat in southern Europe. The lake is an ideal location for observing birds because it is the largest bird reserve in Europe.
Itinerary:
• At first, we will visit local traditional winery - nestled on the top of the hill, in the heart of the most famous wine region in Montenegro, Crmnica with a panoramic view on the Skadar Lake. You will feel the atmosphere, the culture and the spirit of the long tradition in the exquisite wine production. The host will welcome you and then start serving wines and snack, talking story about the way of production, very interesting for visitors (duration approx. 1 hour and a half).
• After this pleasant visit, continuing with Skadar Lake cruising tour. Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 1 hour and a half. You will see fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take swim in the lake (if you want).
• This tour we complete with one more local winery. After seeing and listening about wine production, we will have snack (all products are homemade) and beverages tasting in unique ambient in the company of kind hosts – approx. 1h 30 min.
• Return. The end of the tour.
Price includes:
• Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus
• Licensed travel guide (in English)
• Visit to the 2 rural vineyards, cellars and wineries (tasting three types of domestic wine with snack in each of them)
• National Park Skadar Lake entrance fee
• Skadar Lake boat cruising – approx. 1 hour and a half
Price does not include:
• Drinks and food not listed in the program
• Tourist guide by a specific language
• Travel health insurance
• Other non-program costs
Additional options (for extra charge):
• Lunch: Traditional meal called ‘sač’, include veal meat with potatoes and vegetables, season salad, bread and desert
• Tourist guide by a specific language
• Travel health insurance
TRIP FACTS
• Group size: Unlimited
• Duration: approx. 5 hours + transfer depending on city of your accommodation
• Difficulty: Easy
• Pick up from: Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar, and Ulcinj. For pick up from other cities, price is on request.
• Availability: Throughout the year – each year (depending on the weather conditions)
• The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
• Note: Price inclusive of taxes
• Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
• Type of tour: Private tour
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