Local Insight:Budva’s Old Town, one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic, is over 2,500 years old. According to legend, it was founded by Cadmus, a hero of Greek mythology, who was shipwrecked here with his wife Harmonia.

Montenegro’s name, “Crna Gora,” means “Black Mountain,” inspired by the dense, dark forests of Mount Lovćen. This small country packs a mighty punch with a coastline dotted with medieval towns and a rugged, mountainous interior waiting to be explored.

The Bay of Kotor is often called Europe’s southernmost fjord, but it’s actually a submerged river canyon. Its dramatic cliffs were carved by the Bokelj River and later flooded by the Adriatic Sea, creating the breathtaking, fortress-lined landscape you see today.

An expert guide transforms a simple visit into a deep dive. They’ll point out the hidden courtyard where a famous poet wrote, explain why a church has two altars, and lead you to the secret spot for the perfect photo of Sveti Stefan—knowledge you simply can’t get from a guidebook.