9-Day Montenegro Road Trip from Podgorica to Kotor, Bar, and Zabljak and surrounding area

Podgorica has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Independence Square. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,360 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Podgorica, Pod Volat. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,054 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Podgorica is Masala Art. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Podgorica also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Podgorica is München Bierhaus | Pub München. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 202 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Podgorica is Hotel Hemera. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 375 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Montenegro!

You still have 3 nights left in Podgorica.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Dajbabe Monastery. This incredible attraction is a monastery and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 471 visitors.

Orthodox Temple of Christ's Resurrection is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,293 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Millennium Bridge. This amazing attraction is a cable-stayed bridge and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 980 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Gorica Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 612 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Montenegro to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Podgorica.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Podgorica, like Porto. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Vuk is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Podgorica. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 314 customers.

Locals enjoy Garden, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Podgorica. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Podgorica, Nacionalni restoran Stara kuća. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 182 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Welder Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 189 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Montenegro!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Podgorica, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Kotor Fortress. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,889 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Montenegro more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Montenegro’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Podgorica.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Podgorica, ULIX Gastro bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Podgorica, we recommend the cocktails at Restoran bar Desetka Podgorica. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 135 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Podgorica!

You’ll stay in Kotor for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Ploce beach. This excellent attraction is a natural feature that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,634 visitors.

Around 2,241 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Kampana Tower. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,362 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Montenegro, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Montenegro. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Old Town for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,135 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Kotor.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kotor, BBQ Tanjga. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,304 customers.

Locals recommend Konoba Scala Santa as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kotor. Konoba Scala Santa is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kotor is Pizzeria Pronto. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Kotor, The Nitrox Pub & Eatery. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like "Ladovina" Kitchen & Wine Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

Jazz Club Evergreen is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Kotor. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Montenegro with a toast!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Jaz Beach. This attraction is a beach and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,566 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Budva Riviera. This natural feature and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,258 visitors.

Kastio Castle is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 1,404 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Budva is another excellent way to spend your new day in Montenegro. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Montenegro’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Montenegro’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Montenegro’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing King Nikola's Palace for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,904 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Fortress Old Bar. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,992 visitors, this top-tier point of interest deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bar.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Caffe Pizzeria Perbacco, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Locals also recommend Kraljevska Plaža as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bar. Kraljevska Plaža is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 458 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Petit Chateau Restoran, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 547 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nice Vice. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Montenegro!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Montenegro. Today, you'll wake up in Bar and embark on a scenic drive to Zabljak, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bar before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Bar. This attraction is a place of worship that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 222 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ostrog monastery. This attraction, a beloved monastery, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,592 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Durmitor National Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 7,470 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant Or'O. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 928 customers.

Locals also recommend Lounge bar Cudna suma, another of the best restaurants in Zabljak. Lounge bar Cudna suma is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 203 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Montenegro, and look forward to more great days to come!

You still have 1 night left in Zabljak.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Meandri Ćehotine viewpoint. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 178 visitors.

Manastir Sveta Trojica is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 188 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Đurđevića Tara Bridge. This amazing attraction is a deck arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,966 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tara Zipline. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 314 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Tara Canyon Viewpoint. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 129 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Montenegro to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zabljak.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zabljak, like Krcma Nostalgija. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 476 customers.

Kaćun Caffe & Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zabljak. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 126 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Montenegro!

Day 8 of your road trip through Montenegro gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Podgorica for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kolašin Municipality is the amazing Biogradska Gora. This attraction is a protected area that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,884 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible lake, Lake Biograd. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 304 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kolašin Municipality is the outstanding Biogradska Gora. This popular protected area and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 256 visitors.

The spectacular Morača is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating architectural structure and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,959 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Montenegro. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Podgorica, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Grill Beli, one of the best restaurants in the city of Podgorica. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138 customers.

Locals also recommend Pizzeria Calabria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Podgorica. Pizzeria Calabria is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 147 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Podgorica is Restoran Maša. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 171 customers.

After dinner, visit Cafe Berlin, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Podgorica. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 115 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Montenegro!

Day 9 of your road trip in Montenegro is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Podgorica before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Old Ribnica River Bridge is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Podgorica. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 718 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Podgorica and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Montenegro.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Podgorica at Gostiona 1928 before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 135 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Palata for your last chance at a meal in the city of Podgorica. The Palata restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Podgorica. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Montenegro!