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Private Montenegro Monasteries Tour: Cetinje,Dajbabe &Ostrog

By Tours-Montenegro
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £350 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Visit the sacred Cetinje Monastery and holy relics
  • Explore the unique cave monastery of Dajbabe
  • Discover the cliff-carved Ostrog Monastery
  • Experience Montenegro’s spiritual heritage
  • Enjoy traditional Montenegrin cuisine
Activity location
    • Podgorica
    • Podgorica, Glavni grad Podgorica, Montenegro
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Podgorica
    • Podgorica, Glavni grad Podgorica, Montenegro

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Valid for 7 Hours, Transfers-Montenegro.me Tour by Van in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Price details
£350.44 x 1 Traveller£350.44

Total
Price is £350.44
Valid for 7 Hours, Tour by Mercedes E Class in English
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

You drive in a Mercedes E class. Enjoy the ride

Language options: English
Price details
£411.76 x 1 Traveller£411.76

Total
Price is £411.76

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English or Russian speaking driver/guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and snacks that you buy during the tour, visits to restaurants and bars.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tour Guide Tip

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Our spiritual journey begins at the historic Cetinje Monastery, one of the most important religious and cultural centers in Montenegro. For centuries, this monastery represented the epicentre of literacy, education, and national identity. Although it was demolished and rebuilt several times — including after the invasion of Suleiman Pasha — it remains a powerful symbol of resilience and faith.

Within its modest chambers are preserved some of the most revered Christian relics: fragments of the Holy Cross, the hand of Saint John the Baptist, and the relics of Saint Peter of Cetinje. These sacred treasures make Cetinje Monastery one of the most spiritually significant sites in the Christian world.

We then continue towards Dajbabe Monastery, located beneath Dajbaba Hill near Podgorica. Built in 1897 following a miraculous vision experienced by shepherd Petko, this monastery is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What makes Dajbabe truly unique is that it is carved directly into the rock. Originally formed from a cave, it was gradually expanded into a cross-shaped church. Only the entrance porch and bell towers stand outside the rock, while the sacred interior remains embraced by nature. Inside are preserved the relics of Saint Simeon of Dajbabe — a place where harmony between nature and faith is deeply felt.

For the grand finale, we visit the magnificent Ostrog Monastery, the most visited pilgrimage site in Montenegro. Dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog, whose relics are preserved here, this monastery is carved dramatically into a vertical cliff at 900 metres above sea level. It is believed that the saint’s body was found incorrupt seven years after his death. Known for miracles and spiritual healing, Ostrog attracts pilgrims from all over the world, regardless of faith. The atmosphere here is both powerful and peaceful — a place of deep reflection.

After the visit, we head to the traditional Koliba restaurant for lunch, where you will enjoy authentic Montenegrin cuisine. On the return journey, we make a scenic photo stop overlooking the sea before heading back.

This tour is not just a visit to monasteries — it is a journey through Montenegro’s spiritual heart, history, and living faith.

Tour Plan

• 00:00–01:00 Drive to Cetinje Monastery
• 01:00–01:30 Visit Cetinje Monastery
• 01:30–02:15 Drive to Dajbabe Monastery
• 02:15–02:45 Visit Dajbabe Monastery
• 02:45–03:45 Drive to Ostrog Monastery
• 03:45–04:15 Visit Ostrog Monastery
• 04:15–05:15 Traditional lunch
• 05:15–07:00 Return drive to Kotor

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Podgorica
    • Podgorica, Glavni grad Podgorica, Montenegro
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Podgorica
    • Podgorica, Glavni grad Podgorica, Montenegro