Drives and day trips — Tivat
Driving guides from Tivat lead around the Bay of Kotor, to Lustica and the Budva coast, Cetinje and Lovcen, and Ostrog. They combine driving with visits to fortresses, museums, monasteries, coves and viewpoints. Each trip sets out stops, time for visits and lunch, costs and navigation back to Tivat.
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Herceg Novi and Savina Monastery by car from Tivat
Take the ferry to Andrić’s house, Herceg Novi’s fortresses and stone squares. After lunch overlooking the Bay of Kotor, finish among the churches and greenery of Savina Monastery.Budva, Miločer and Sveti Stefan by car from Tivat
From Praskvica Monastery and the royal park to the shore at Sveti Stefan. After lunch come Mogren, Budva’s streets, the museum, Citadel and town walls.Ostrog by car from Tivat: via Grahovo and Carev Most to the monastery
A full day from Tivat via the Bay of Kotor and Grahovo: Carev Most, lunch at Sokoline, Lower and Upper Ostrog, walks to the monasteries and the return drive.Kotor and Perast by car from Tivat
From Kotor’s fortress to the palaces of Perast and the Roman mosaics in Risan. A full day trip from Tivat with museums, lunch by the Bay of Kotor and a prepared navigation route.Luštica by car from Tivat: Rose, Žanjice and Luštica Bay
Explore the stone waterfronts of Bjelila and Rose, take a break at Žanjice and have lunch in Mirište. This trip through Solila and Luštica's villages ends with a walk along the Luštica Bay marina.Cetinje, Lovćen and the cable car: a day trip by car from Tivat
The climb from the Bay of Kotor leads to Njegoš's Birth House, King Nikola's Palace and Lovćen. After the mausoleum, take the cable car down from Kuk toward the bay, then return to collect your car.Car rental for trips from TivatFor your planned trip, compare cars by passenger capacity, luggage space, mileage allowance and pickup location in Tivat.
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City guideTivat guideFind separate guidance for arrival, parking, places to stay, food, beaches and day trips from Tivat.
Open the city guideAbout the cityHow the former Arsenal shaped Tivat and why a marina now occupies the shipyard site.Things to doWalks along Tivat's waterfront and activities worth leaving the town center for.SightsThe maritime heritage of Tivat's Arsenal, with the preserved Heroj submarine beside the museum collection.Lesser-known placesLesser-known places in Tivat that tell the story of old estates and life in Lastva.With childrenFamily outings, from the waterfront and submarines to beaches, sailing and trips nearby.FoodChicory, known as zucenica, and the origins of traditional Bay of Kotor dishes served in Tivat.Where to eatPlaces for a meal in Tivat, with the differences between town dining and marina restaurants.Where to stayWaterfront hotels in Tivat and apartments in Seljanovo, where they are and what they offer.AirportsGetting to Tivat from its nearby airport, with alternatives via Podgorica and Dubrovnik.ParkingWhere to park in Tivat and how summer charges differ from winter rates.Practical informationUsing local transport and mobile services during your stay in Tivat.SafetyVisiting Tivat's waterfront and Vrmac safely, with contacts for help when needed.Explore the cityEveryday life and Tivat's neighborhoods, from coffee and shopping to the waterfront in Donja Lastva, housing in Seljanovo and Porto Montenegro.Stay plansTivat itineraries for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 days: waterfront visits, swimming and outings. Seven- and ten-day plans keep the same accommodation in Tivat.
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