Cetinje & Skadar Lake tour from Podgorica: Wine tasting included

History, mountains and wine in one afternoon from the coast

A six-hour tour from Podgorica visits Cetinje, the old royal capital; Lovcen and Skadar Lake National Parks; and a family winery in village Rvasji where you taste six wines and traditional Montenegrin food. A local guide leads the route, hotel pickup is included, and wine tasting is optional.

The experience

Six hours takes you from Podgorica through the limestone mountains that give Montenegro its name. You start in Cetinje, the spiritual and cultural heart of the country, where the old royal capital sits on a karst plain surrounded by peaks. The city itself reads as a museum of Montenegrin tradition, and from there the route climbs into Lovcen National Park to the Mausoleum of Bishop Prince Njegos, a vantage point where the mountains frame the coast below.

The second half of the day moves to Skadar Lake National Park. From Pavlova strana, the lake opens out like a fjord, and the drive down brings you to the village of Rvasji and a family winery still making wine by hand using recipes passed down through generations. If you choose the wine tasting, you try six wines (white semi-dry, barrel-aged, red dry and red semi-sweet), plus eight liqueurs and five brandies, all served with a Montenegrin plate of prosciutto, cheese, olives, seasonal salad and homemade pie or fried dough. The host explains each pour and the tradition behind it. Wine tasting is optional and not included in the base price, so you decide at booking whether to add it.

Your guide speaks English and travels with you the whole day in a comfortable vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Podgorica are included. The tour suits all fitness levels, and vegetarian food can be arranged if you let the operator know when you book.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Podgorica.
• entrance to Lovcen National Park and the Mausoleum of Bishop Prince Njegos.
• wine tasting with six wines, eight liqueurs and five brandies plus traditional Montenegrin plate (optional, extra charge).
• vegetarian meal available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00

AgesAdult (16 to 78 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Montenegro Wonders

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private or small-group experience with a local guide who can answer questions about Montenegrin history and culture as you move through the day. The fixed six-hour schedule and the mix of mountain views, cultural sites and a family winery work best for travelers who prefer a guided route over self-driving.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cetinje like when we get there?

Cetinje is Montenegro's old royal capital, a city built on a small karst plain and surrounded by limestone mountains. It functions as a living museum of Montenegrin history, culture and tradition, and the tour gives you time to walk through it and see the spiritual heart of the country.

How much wine do we actually taste at the winery?

The winery offers six wines, eight liqueurs and five brandies if you choose the tasting option. Each pour comes with explanation from the host and is served alongside a traditional Montenegrin plate of cured meat, cheese, olives, salad and homemade bread or fried dough.

Is the wine tasting included in the tour price?

Wine tasting is optional and costs extra. The base tour price covers the guide, transport, entry to Lovcen National Park and the Mausoleum, and hotel pickup and drop-off. You decide at checkout whether to add the tasting.

What time does the tour leave Podgorica, and when do we get back?

The tour runs for six hours total from hotel pickup in Podgorica. Exact departure time depends on your hotel location and the operator's schedule. Confirm the pickup window when you book.

Can we do this tour if we don't drink alcohol?

Yes. Wine tasting is optional, so you can skip it entirely and still do the full tour of Cetinje, the two national parks and the winery visit. You'll still get the Montenegrin food and the cultural experience.