Day Trips from Kotor to Ostrog Monastery (Manastir Ostrog)

When in Kotor, don’t miss a chance to explore the Ostrog Monastery and learn about its history and religious significance. This hassle-free tour takes you from Kotor in a private, air-conditioned vehicle up to the monastery. Here you can wander around the Saing BAsil relics and see if you can feel its sacred healing powers.

1. Skip the stress with seamless round-trip transport from Kotor. 2. Marvel at Ostrog Monastery, a stunning miracle built into a cliff face. 3. Capture panoramic views of Boka Bay and Slansko Lake from private spots. 4. Stroll through Perast, a charming, historic baroque town by the sea.

On this excursion, we will visit Montenegrin monasteries. Their architecture, as well as the external and internal appearance, are certainly distinguished by the beauty and uniqueness of the decorations. However, it is not all about that timeless beauty that defies the centuries and the adversities it encounters, but there is also something in the very silence that arises, lasts and disappears. among the holy walls. Montenegro has about 50 holy Christian buildings on its land, some monasteries, and some churches, and over time that small area of land acquires a deeper meaning and importance. The largest number of churches and monasteries belong to the Serbian Orthodox Church, while a part also belongs to the Catholic Christian Church. Cathedrals are mostly located in coastal cities precisely because of the historical events and governments that changed the Adriatic.

This tour is designed for all nature and adventure lovers made to combine all the places that make Montenegro wild and wonderful – beginning with the beautiful coastline of Kotor and Risan Bay; driving up to the high elevations of the Durmitor Mountains; admiring the deepest canyon in Europe - the canyon of river Tara; hiking around Black Lake and visiting the most famous and mysterious spiritual spot in the Balkans – the Ostrog Monastery. An overall memorable travel experience!

The tour begins with a morning departure and a scenic inland drive through central Montenegro. As you approach Ostrog Monastery, carved dramatically into a sheer vertical cliff face 900 meters above the valley, its spiritual aura becomes unmistakable. This 17th-century monastery is dedicated to St. Basil of Ostrog, whose relics rest in the Upper Monastery and are believed to have healing powers. After a short walk up the hill, you’ll explore the Upper Monastery, with its cave chapels, vibrant frescoes painted directly onto the rock, and views that inspire silence and reflection.Famous for its healing powers of Saint Basil relics. Ostrog Monastery is the most visited religious place after Mount Athos and place where Christ was buried. Visitors of all backgrounds come here seeking peace, strength, or prayer.

A Spiritual Journey Through Montenegro’s Most Sacred Sites This full-day tour offers a deep and moving encounter with Montenegro’s Orthodox heritage, visiting its most revered religious sites. From the miraculous cliffside monastery of Ostrog to the historic Cetinje Monastery and the grand Cathedral of the Resurrection in Podgorica, this journey connects faith, history, and powerful architectural beauty.

See some of Montenegro outside Kotor on this day trip to the pilgrimage site of Ostrog Monastery and the town of Rijeka Crnojevića. You'll also have the chance to see Lake Skadar National Park and stop for a view of the Bay of Kotor, aka Boka Bay. A boat ride, nature walk, and lunch at a seafood restaurant with local wine complete this tour.