Private Tour in Ostrog Monastery, Doclea and Nature Park Zeta
Description
A significant cultural heritage, the most important spiritual center in Montenegro and rural way of living are the best combined in this tour. It includes the visit to the most important archeological site dating back to Roman period – Doclea, a city founded in the first decade of the 1st century and situated only a couple kilometers from downtown Podgorica; the spectacular Ostrog Monastery – the most visited spiritual center in Montenegro and, finally, a nice rural area stretching along Zeta river valley which has recently been declared a nature park… You will find out what happened in different historical epochs in this area, why Ostrog is such a popular monastery as well as why fig is an important product for one tribe and locals inhabiting the nearby area. You will enjoy the view on Zeta River, cross over its interesting bridges, pass by old mills, and ultimately have an opportunity to taste some local products.
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Itinerary
Just a 10-minutes-drive from Podgorica there is the most famous archeological site from Roman times – Doclea. The city was built to take a strategic position between three rivers and during a certain period of its existence used to be the capital of Praevalitana Province which included the territory of present-day Montenegro. Today the forum of once very important Roman city contains remains of stone plastic, columns, capitals, epitaphs, thermae, temples… We will get to know how ancient Romans lived and find out more about different historical epochs of Podgorica and Montenegro.
One of the most significant Montenegrin monasteries and surely the most famous and spectacular is located some 45 km away from Podgorica at 900 meters above sea level, under the steep cliff of Ostrog Mountain (after which it was named). The monastery of impressive appearance was founded in mid-17th century by a monk and a superior of one of the eparchy of former Serbian Orthodox Church – Vasilije, whose cult has vastly spread so the present-day monastery stands as one of the most visited Orthodox spiritual centers worldwide. It is visited by people of different religions. We will find out more about the role of church in traditional Montenegro’s society, St Vasilije cult and fresco painting.
Following the visit to Ostrog and once we descend from the mountain we will drive through the nature park Zeta, covering the valley of the river of the same name, the area declared so because of the beauty of its landscape and rich biodiversity. We will get to know villages located in the valley, spend time on the river banks, see old mills, cross over interesting bridges ...
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
After address is provided by travelers they can be picked up from any place in the city if the location is not more than 8 km away from city center.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Our tour with Nino was truly interesting. Cannot appreciate Nino enough for sharing his super fascinating knowledge about the rich history. He told us some cool stories about the Montenegrin culture and cuisines that helped us immerse in the local rituals and customs even better. We will surely visit again for more such experiences. Nino is amicable and a passionate guide - he made our experience even more beautiful. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Montenegro :)
Thank you Sayoni! It was pleasure to show you around . Enjoy the rest of your stay in Montenegro. See you:) Cheers!
Mandatory tour for those who will visit Montenegro. Nestled in the mountains, an important sacred place and an absolutely unforgettable view!
Thank you Henrique! All the best!
Tour operator Vesko was kind and knowledgeable. We had the opportunity to see everything on the itinerary plus enjoyed a very nice meal beside the river.
Thank you Daniel! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Cheers!
We had a great time Nino was very knowledgeable and gave us a great insight to the area. The Monastery was definitely worth the visit amazing place. We also went to Doclea Roman ruins and Zeta National Park both very interesting. We also had a fabulous fish lunch on the way back in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you Susan&John! We are glad to hear that. Have a many more interesting trips in future. Happy new year!
Nino is an excellent, knowledgeable, and personable guide. He provided intriguing insights into history, culture, and local traditions. His flexibility regarding a requested change to the original itinerary was especially appreciated. He has my highest recommendation.
Thank you Zsofia! We always try to be flexible and meet the wishes of our guests as much as we can. Thank you for sharing info about your country. All the best! See you:)
Nino was amazing tour guide, really informative and filled with fun facts and information! Would recommend to everyone.
Thank you James! Enjoy the rest of your stay here. Cheers!
This was a fantastic tour, I think the best we did. Nino was so knowledgeable, kind, went at such a good pace, a great driver, passionate and the locations were amazing. Such treasures you probably wouldn’t have found by yourself, he was timely, answered all questions, have great insights, and knew the best spots. Couldn’t recommend a tour enough with Nino
Thank you Sarah very much! All the best to you and your family!
It was amazing experience, and our tour guide Marko is super friendly and knowledgeable. Will give him a 5 star! Highly recommend this tour if you visit Montenegro
Thank you very much! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Marko. Cheers!
The trip was excellent. Neno was great, friendly, knowledgeable, kind and charismatic. We had a fantastic day, lots of history, culture and nature and I will be coming back again to see more Thanks and I highly recommend for anyone who is interested in this wonderful country
Thank you Caine! It was very interesting and inspiring to chat with you. See you. Cheers!
Brilliant tour. Nino was very friendly and had vast knowledge. Highly recommended, the tour is worth every penny. Beautiful views and rich history.
Thank you Samuel for having a tour with us and sharing many interesting information. Vidimo se! Cheers!
