Skadar Lake Guided Boat Tour to Vranjina Monastery & Wine Tasting

Discover the oldest monastery on Lake Skadar. Cruise through Morača River, enjoy a short but sweet uphill walk, take a refreshing swim in the middle of the open waters and try delicious local wine.

1. 1

   Virpazar

   20 min

   Begin your journey in Virpazar, the tiny townlet on three bridges, located in the heart of Lake Skadar. Leave the dock following a small river channel surrounded by fields of reeds and rows of willows.

2. 2

   Skadar Lake National Park

   40 min

   Find yourself on the open waters of vast Lake Skadar and watch Vranjina and its two peaks rise from the largest lake in southern Europe.

3. 3

   Vranjina

   30 min

   Vranjina Monastery, located on the southeastern side of Vranjina Island, high above the Morača delta, is your next stop. Only one former monastery church has endured the ravages of time, the church dedicated to St. Nicholas. With several other monasteries tucked away on the shores of Lake Skadar, the monastery Vranjina forms a unity called Zetska Sveta Gora. This monastery was built with the blessing of Saint Sava at the beginning of the 13th century on the foundations of the original monastery (from 1223). Although it primarily consisted of three churches – the Church of Saint Nicholas, Saint Sava and the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, only the Church of Saint Nicholas has been preserved and renovated several times. The walk uphill to the Church of St. Nicholas offers spectacular views of the lake and Morača River, with their shores framed by willows. After a ten-minute walk, you will reach the church and have the opportunity to visit it.

4. 4

   Lake Skadar

   1.5 hours

   After exploring the monastery, it’s time to go back. In the meantime, be sure to bring your swimsuit! Take the opportunity to enjoy the refreshing waters of Lake Skadar.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.