Ostrog Monastery (Manastir Ostrog) Tours and Tickets

Departure is from Budva . Our first pause will be monastery Ostrog. Monastery Ostrog is consisted out of Higher(church of Holy Cross-1665) and lower church(church of Holy Trinity-1824). In Higher church are located relics of St.Basil of Ostrog. To the higher church you can come by foot or taxi. Over there you will have some 2h30min time to visit monastery, after which you will have lunch break. Return back to Budva around 16:00h.

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.

Get out of the city center and experience the Ostrog Monastery with ease with this private tour. Depart from your Podgorica accommodation in a private vehicle equipped with onboard WiFi to stay connected on the journey. In the company of your driver-guide, visit the monastery and learn about its history.

Escape the busy city of Podgorica and venture out to the Montenegro countryside for a day of sightseeing. Visit the tranquil Niagara Waterfall of Montenegro, the Cijevna River Canyon, the beautiful Ostrog Monastery carved into the cliffside, and enjoy a city tour of Podgorica on the way back. This private tour is a good opportunity to discover natural landmarks and Montenegrin culture.

Christian Orthodox churches are known for being ornately decorated and built with beautiful architecture. Take a private tour of some of Montenegro’s stunning monasteries on this full-day tour from Podgorica. With a private guide, visit unique structures that range from one built in a rockface to one of the most visited monasteries in the Balkan region.

Make sure to pay a visit to Ostrog Monastery when you’re in Podgorica, as it is one of the most famous Christian places worldwide. This group tour takes all the hassle out of your visit, providing transport to and from, a guide to tell you all about its religious history, and many more facts and stories that you couldn’t get from a guidebook.

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.

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.

Perched high upon a cliff, rising 900m above the Zeta valley stands Ostrog, the most important site in Montenegro for Orthodox Christians, attracting up to a million visitors annually. This religious attraction is not without its fair share of legends and stories. The monastery has been carved almost entirely on an impossibly vertically positioned mountain cliff and is the pride of Montenegrin spirituality. Constructed in 1665 within two large caves, it gives the impression that it has grown out of the very rock. On Ostrog monastery tour, you will hear many stories and legends about how it was built, about the monks who reside here and above all, you will hear about St Basil – the miracle worker, whose bones were laid to rest in the Upper Monastery. Another highlight of this trip is that you will visit a local household that reflects how old Montenegro is kept alive in modern days. Enjoy in traditional Montenegrin treats prepared by the local hosts.

Explore Montenegro’s deep Chistian history with ease on this full-day private tour of monasteries. Depart from your local accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Christian sites. Travel to Cetinje Monastery, Ostrog Monastery, and Moraca Monastery and learn about the histories of each place from your guide.

Ostrog Monastery is one of Montenegro’s famous cultural landmarks thanks to its cliffside location. With this private tour, travel to this scenic attraction from the coast or Podgorica and see its fresco paintings. Along the way, your driver-guide will stop at the ancient Roman ruins of Doclea and villages and rural scenery along the Zeta river so that you can experience more of the country.

Discover one of Montenegro’s most spiritual places during this private tour from Podgorica to the Ostrog Monastery. Venture through the countryside to reach this cliffside structure that was built in the 17th century and learn about the pilgrimage site which is dedicated to St. Basil of Ostrog. Drive through the countryside on the way back to Podgorica, stopping at villages or scenic lookouts along the way.

Experience the monasteries of Montenegro with ease on this private tour. Customize the itinerary to suit your interests and travel at your own pace. Depart from your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Ostrog Monastery, Monastery Zdrebaonik, and Dajbabe Monastery. Learn about the area and enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

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.

Explore the cities of Budva and Kotor during this 4-hour private group shore excursion leaving from Kotor. Enjoy a walking tour of the medieval center of Budva, stopping en route to admire Sveti Stefan. Then discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town of Kotor, a site which dates back to Roman times. Roundtrip port transport and all entrance fees are included.  You will complete your 4-hour long tour back in Kotor, allowing free time to explore the city on your own before walking back to the port just across the street.

Welcome to the Mystical Monastery and Natural Wonders Tour! Join us on a soul-stirring journey to the sacred Ostrog Monastery and the breathtaking Black Lake. Prepare to be amazed and inspired by the enchanting itinerary that will ignite your sense of wonder and reverence.

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.

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.

Comfort, kind driver, flexibility, air-conditioner, free wi-fi, safe rides, tailored to your needs!

Experience Budva and Ostrog Monastery with ease on this private tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and pause to take in views of Boka Bay. Enjoy personalized attention from your driver-guide. Customize the itinerary to suit your interests and enjoy free time in Budva.

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!

8 days/ 7 nights hiking guided holiday in Montenegro with accommodation of very great comfort. From the wild Durmitor Mountain in the North to the Adriatic Coast South of the country. Stay in the highest inhabited place in the Balkans - Žabljak. Meet the three faces of the Durmitor mountain. The view of the deepest canyon in Europe - Tara River Canyon will leave you speechless. Feel the power of faith in one of the most visited places of pilgrimage in the Orthodox world - Ostrog Monastery. Explore the cultural capital of Montenegro - the stunning old town of Kotor. Witness the passage of time, climbing the walls of the city of Kotor - a masterpiece of fortification architecture, built and extended from the 9th to the 19th century. Hike the most beautiful trails of Vrmac mountain, above the old town of Kotor, and Paštrovačka Gora, a coastal mountain that will constantly present you with romantic landscapes of the Budva Riviera seen from a bird's eye view.

The first chapter of Montenegro - something that all tourists should see first when they come to Montenegro. From Podgorica, the first stop will be the Ostrog Monastery, where you will get to know this holy place. The monastery is situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock. It is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog (Sveti Vasilije Ostroški), who was buried here. Here are recorded the healings of people who prayed to the saint for their health. Then we will continue to Virpazar, starting point for cruising, from where the cruise lasts two hours. Lake Skadar is the largest lake in the Balkans. Two-thirds of it belongs to Montenegro, the rest to Albania. You will enjoy the nature that adorns Lake Skadar. *Optional* After the cruise, you can have lunch in Virpazar and try traditional dishes and wine. Note: Tour lasts 5-6 hours + time for transfer depending of the traffic jam. Return to the hotel.