Local Insight: Tivat’s Porto Montenegro was once a secret Yugoslav naval base. Today, it’s a glamorous marina often called the “Monaco of the Adriatic,” where superyachts dock in the same berths that once housed military submarines.

Montenegro’s beauty is often hidden away on winding mountain roads and coastal serpentines. A private car tour lets you access breathtaking viewpoints and hidden villages that large coaches simply can’t reach, turning your trip into a true discovery.

The road from Kotor to Lovćen features a series of 25 hairpin turns known as the “Kotor Serpentine.” From the top, you get a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the entire Bay of Kotor—a fjord-like vista that is one of the most photographed in the Balkans.

Montenegro packs more diverse scenery into a small area than almost any country in Europe. In a single day, you can go from Adriatic beaches to alpine lakes, from medieval towns to dramatic canyons—all without the hassle of navigating yourself.