Your Adventure in Croatia & Montenegro
The Dalmatian Coast acts as the confluence between southern Croatia and Montenegro's island-dotted coastline and the azure Adriatic Sea. Here, you'll find nature’s lush playground with its picture-perfect towns and historical treasures. In short, you'd be hard-pressed to find somewhere more dreamlike to celebrate your honeymoon, and this is a trip you'll be gushing about for years to come.
Dubrovnik, Croatia | 3 nights | Hotel Bellevue
Portonovi, Montenegro | 3 nights | Lazure Hotel & Marina
Daily average temperatures in late June & early July are about 72°F, highs reaching up to 81°F and lows plummeting to about 66°F.
U.S. passport holders are allowed to travel to Croatia & Montenegro for Business or Tourism without visa requirements.
Official entry requirements can be sourced here:
Currently no proof of vaccination or recovery is required to enter Croatia or Montenegro
Check below for the latest Covid restrictions:
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
Plugs: In Croatia & Montenegro, the standard plug type is Type F, which has two round pins and an additional grounding pin in the middle. Type C plugs, which have two round pins without the grounding pin, are also commonly used. An adapter will be needed to plug devices into the outlets.
Voltage: The electrical voltage is 230 volts, and the frequency is 50 Hz, whereas in the US, the voltage is 120 volts, and the frequency is 60 Hz. Therefore, if electrical appliances from the US are to be used in Croatia and/or Montenegro, a converter or adapter will be needed to match the voltage and frequency. It's important to note that not all converters are the same, and a suitable one must be chosen for the specific appliances to be used.
Restaurants, Bars & Cafés: In Croatia & Montenegro, it's customary to leave a tip in restaurants, cafes, and bars. The standard amount to tip is 5-10% of the total bill, depending on the level of service you received. Tipping is voluntary, and you should only tip if you feel that the service was good. Some restaurants may include a service charge in the bill, so be sure to check before leaving an additional tip.
Guides & Drivers: For a half-day tour, a good guideline is to tip around €10-€20 per person, and for a full-day tour, €20-€30 per person. For drivers, you can tip around €10-€20 per day. Tipping is a way of showing appreciation for good service, and it's always up to your discretion.
We have designed some great playlists for you to enjoy during your trip through Croatia & Montenegro!
- Lazy Beach Days is your playlist for laying in the sun without a care in the world.
- Summer Anthems take a trip down memory lane and relive those great summer memories from the 1980s!
- Summer Chill is the soundtrack for your summer vacation
This morning, get on your international flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
- This has been independently booked.
Game of Thrones helped to put Croatia on the tourist map, but savvy travelers have been visiting this Balkan gem for years. A city's museums and restaurants rival those in Paris or London, but the underlying spirit of the old city is a refreshing change from its Western European neighbors. Outside of the city, Croatia is one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe. Take your pick from limestone caverns, technicolor lakes, and the paradisal Adriatic islands.
A chauffeur will meet you as you exit the airport for a private transfer between Dubrovnik Airport and your first hotel, Hotel Bellevue.
Pickup time: Upon exit of the airport
Shuttle duration: Around 30 minutes
Booked by scenset.
Check into your hotel and get ready to explore!
After you've settled into your hotel, it's time to explore!
Famed for its sheer beauty, glorious history of a one-time republic, and majestic ramparts, Dubrovnik righteously bears the title of “Pearl of the Adriatic”. The city center is filled with famous landmarks, so it's more like a giant open-air museum instead of a city (it's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
You'll make stops at Europe's oldest pharmacy hidden behind a monastery, a palace honoring the mighty dukes of Dubrovnik, and of course the medieval city walls, some of the best preserved in all of Europe. And no tour of Dubrovnik would be complete without some handpicked stops at iconic filming locations from the show Game of Thrones.
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Booked by scenset.
The rest of the afternoon has been left for you to explore and enjoy Dubrovnik at your own leisure.
Why we love it for you: Hotel Bellevue, strikingly set on a 30m high cliff on Miramare Bay and carved into a cliffside, with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing the vast Adriatic, boasts some of the most spectacular panoramas of the Dalmatian coast. It is just a 10-minute walk down to the mesmerizing medieval city centre. Which means you have the best of both worlds. At the base of the cliffs is a pebble beach that beckons you to lie on a sun lounge – there’s not far to go when you’re in the mood to lie back and soak up the rays of the Mediterranean sun.
A short, half an hour driving distance from Dubrovnik, Arboretum Trsteno provides a blissful contrast to the bustling summer days of the region's jewel. Actually, this should come as no surprise, given that it was exactly for this reason that a noble family established their estate here back in the 16th century – to enjoy their summers away from the heated stone of the Old Town and immerse in the refreshing cool of nature, inspiring views of the Elaphite islands, and no one but birds in vicinity. Having asked ship captains to bring back seeds and plants from their distant travels to enrich the expansive gardens, the family set foundation for what is today the oldest Arboretum in this part of the world, famous for its impressive Asian plane trees, over 500 years old.
This special cooking class starts with an easy stroll through the magical Trsteno Arboretum. You will later cook in a chef's house - a typical Dubrovnik one, with lots of stone, a beautiful terrace and a lively garden where you will pick the veggies for your cooking class.
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Duration: 6 hours
Hands on cooking, lunch and wine included.
Booked by scenset.
The rest of the evening is at your leisure.
After a short transfer to the port, meet your skipper for a private motorboat tour of the Elafiti Islands. This breathtaking archipelago of thirteen islands is blessed with lush woodland and white rocky outcrops that enhance the deep blues and greens of the Adriatic. Cruise around the isles' many coves, bays, beaches, and authentic fishing villages while sunbathing and swimming in crystal-clear waters.
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Booked by scenset.
The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Slightly smaller than Connecticut, Montenegro is living proof that great things do come in small packages. Hidden coves and paradisical beaches line the coast from top to bottom, made even more picturesque by the backdrop of limestone mountains. Alpine and lakeside villages are just as quaint today as they were 200 years ago, made all the more charming by the locals and their knack for welcoming visitors with open arms and endless food.
Your private English-speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel to transport you in a luxury vehicle to the next trip destination, Montenegro.
The transfer is just over an hour of driving time, but we'll break it up with a worthwhile pitstop for an authentic taste of Montenegrin wine.
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Booked by scenset.
On your way down to Montenegro, make a stop to experience Montenegrin wine. At the entrance to the Bay of Kotor, by Savina Monastery, sun-soaked vineyards are today bearing fruit much like they did back in the 18th century.
Wine tasting included
Booked by scenset.
The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure
Why we love it for you: The Lazure Historical Building was built in the 18th century. During the Venetian Republic rule in Kotor bay, the historical complex called Lazaret used to serve as a main hospital for the bay area. Later, in the 19-20th century the Lazaret became an Austro-Hungarian military post, and during the Yugoslavia period it was used as a children’s summer camp. Now it is neatly renovated and brought back to life as a small boutique hotel.
Lazure Marina & Hotel
Deluxe Room
- In a historical building, breakfast included
Booked by a travel agent.
Embark on a spellbinding tour of Boka Bay and the preserved medieval town of Kotor. You’ll enjoy this exclusive exploration on a scenic boat ride with the rugged mountains, sapphire sea, and fairytale villages vying for your attention. Seduce all the senses via Venetian plazas, Baroque palaces, and cobblestoned streets, followed by an array of traditional delicacies, arts, and music as your local private guide tells the tale of Kotor.
After lunch in the town of Kotor, return to the boat and continue your exploration of the best-secluded swimming spots and coves.
Duration: Full Day
- Please bring swimwear and sun protection.
Booked by scenset.
The rest of the evening is at your leisure.
Luxuriate in a day with nothing on the itinerary to enjoy at your leisure. Explore the local towns or simply spend the day relishing on a beach.
Sadly all good things and epic trips come to an end. Today you will enjoy a final breakfast at leisure in this wonderful property before your big Montenegro farewell.
Private transfer back to Dubrovnik.
Transfer duration: Approx. 50 minutes
Booked by scenset.
Now is your time to purchase any last minute souvenirs and gifts from Dubrovnik. Your last day here is at leisure. Your luggage will be kept until time for your international flight.
Board your flight back home from Dubrovnik airport.
- This flight is not booked by the scenset.
We are currently not holding any reservations at the hotels listed above. Availability and room rates can only be confirmed upon receipt of a deposit payment.
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