Budva Private Monastery Tour – Coastal Views & Hidden History

The uniqueness of this tour lies in the perspective you gain and the stories shared by your local guide. You will visit monasteries that have held great importance for coastal tribes for centuries. These places remain largely untouched by mass tourism, preserving their charm, peaceful surroundings, and deep historical value. Our first stop is Praskvica Monastery, located above Sveti Stefan, the most luxurious resort in Montenegro. This monastery represents the spiritual center of the Paštrovići tribe, with origins dating back to 1051. After exploring the site, we continue towards Rustovo Monastery, a serene women’s monastery of the Orthodox Church dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. Here, you will have a unique opportunity to meet the nuns, discover handmade local products and authentic souvenirs, and experience the tranquility of monastery life. To complete the visit, you will be offered traditional homemade rahat lokum, adding a special and memorable local touch.

1. 1

   Monastery Praskvica

   45 min

   Praskvica Monastery - one of the oldest and most important monasteries on the Montenegrin coast. Interestingly, the monastery was named after a nearby spring whose water has the smell of peach, a local peach variety, once common in this area. The treasury of the monastery is very rich and has huge value. Here we will visit the church, the graveyard of the tribe ancestries and enjoy the view of Sveti Stefan islet.

2. 2

   Rustovo monastery

   45 min

   Rustovo Monastery - located in "Pashtrovska Gora" in the green forest pool, 370 meters above sea level and luxury resort of Aman Sveti Stefan. This is a woman monastery that is still young, but with a great story of a Virgin Mary icon that is believed to helps couples who have problem to have childrens.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   30 min

   The amazing view point from which the view reach the whole bay of Budva. From this site, you will have the amazing view of Sveti Stefan, the most famous hotel resort in Montenegro that people like to call "The pearl of Montenegrin coast". The sunsets from this spot will leave you breathless.

4. 4

   Sveti Stefan

   15 min

   In the end of the tour, we will drive to the most famous view spot of Sveti Stefan island. We will enjoy the view, take some prhotos and finish the tour.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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