Drives and day trips — Herceg Novi
Driving guides from Herceg Novi lead along the northern shore of the bay to Risan, Perast and Kotor, into the Orjen hinterland, and to Trebinje and Dubrovnik. They combine cultural visits, walks and viewpoints with driving, lunch, costs and return navigation. Cross-border outings also include notes on border crossings and rental vehicles.
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Dubrovnik by car from Herceg Novi: the Old Town and city walls
A full-day trip via Debeli Brijeg and Karasovići, with a complete circuit of the walls, Dubrovnik's streets and harbour, Lovrijenac and a final view from Srđ.Orjen and stone villages by car from Herceg Novi
A day in the hills behind Herceg Novi: views from Tajno Brdo, stone roofs in Žlijebi and the beech forest at Vrbanj, with a meal arranged in advance and a return drive.Trebinje by car from Herceg Novi, with Tvrdoš and Hercegovačka Gračanica
A day trip via Sitnica and Zupci: Tvrdoš, Trebinje's Old Town, lunch by the Trebišnjica, a walk to Arslanagića Bridge and the view from Crkvina.Risan, Perast and Kotor by car from Herceg Novi
A day along the northern shore of the Bay of Kotor, visiting Roman mosaics, Perast palaces and Kotor. Museums, a waterfront lunch and the climb to Saint John's Fortress, with prepared navigation.Car rental for trips from Herceg NoviFor your planned trip, compare cars by passenger capacity, luggage space, mileage allowance and pickup location in Herceg Novi.
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For the rest of your stay, explore the practical city guides, local stories and day-by-day itineraries.
City guideHerceg Novi city guideOpen the town overview, accommodation, parking, food, sights and excursions from Herceg Novi.
Open city guideAbout the cityHow successive rulers shaped Herceg Novi, from its founding by King Tvrtko to the present.Things to doThings to do by the sea in Herceg Novi, with other activities taking you into the mountains or onto a boat.SightsWhat Herceg Novi's forts and museum houses reveal about its past, and how to visit them.Lesser-known placesLesser-known collections and churches in town, alongside Zlijebi, Rose, Kotobilj and visits to a vineyard and an olive estate.With childrenFamily walks and outings in town, swimming and boat trips, along with the courses at Vrbanj, animal visits and a farm visit.FoodBay of Kotor cooking in Herceg Novi, with the origins of dishes and different ways to prepare fish.Where to eatWhere to eat by Herceg Novi's harbour or in its town streets, and what to order.Where to stayRecommended stays on Herceg Novi's waterfront and in Meljine, their locations and what they offer.AirportsGetting to Herceg Novi from Tivat Airport, with alternatives via Dubrovnik and Podgorica.ParkingWhere to leave your car for the Old Town or Skver harbour, and how to pay for parking.Practical informationUsing local transport and mobile services during your stay in Herceg Novi.SafetyExploring Herceg Novi's stepped streets safely and knowing who to contact for help.Explore the cityEveryday life in Herceg Novi and the character of the Old Town, Topla and Savina: waterfront gatherings and work, houses, courtyards and hillside buildings.Stay plansHerceg Novi itineraries for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 days: Old Town, fortresses, beaches and the bay, with longer journeys that change overnight locations.
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