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Our offers-example tours CONTENT TOURS IN MONTENEGRO 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Hiking tour Biking tour High adrenaline Cultural tour Religious tour Specila interest tour- cheese, wine, herbal wolrd, honey, birdwatching, rakija... TOURS IN REGION 1) 2) 3) 4) Authentic life in Montenegro and Serbia Hiking in Montenegro and Albania Cultural & UNESCO tour in Balkan Train tour Contact details: Rams Travel Agency, Slobode 10, 84000 Bijelo Polje, Montenegro tel/fax: +382 50 432 374 Mob:+382 69 205 600 Email: [email protected] www.ramstravel.co.me Skype: turisticka.agencija.rams TAME THE ,,WILD BEAUTY'' WITH RAMS 1. HIKING IN MONTENEGRO What makes this country very atractive is the untouched nature, not enough developed area which gives the real picture of former way of life in this area. It's unexplainable experience to hike on the mountain Bjelasica, Komovi, Prokletije, Durmitor, Hajla, Lovćen....to rest beside the shores of Biogradsko, Crno, Sisko, Hridsko lakes ...to meet with friendly local people, to taste healthy home made food, to find out something about their way of life so tourists can see how the cheese or wine, or rakija or wool is made... Itinerary: Day 1. Podgorica- NP Biogradska Gora Arrival in NP Biogradska gora. Accommodation in Bungalows. Dinner- prepared in nature. Overnight. Day 2. Breakfast. After that visiting observatory in NP-short hiking around the lake. ( 7 km). Traveling to Kolasin, and lunch in restaurant (national speciality ,,kacamak‟‟). Visiting botanic garden, ownership of Daniel Vincek. At the afternoon (16:30) travel to Petnjica. Break coffee near the river Tara. At 19h meeting with local people and accommodation. Diner. Overnight. Day 3. Breakfast and stay with family to research way of life in local family. Meeting at 10 o‟clock and visiting local mosque and office of Centre of development, where people can buy souvenirs which are produced by hand. Short hiking through village Lagatore to the Assotiation of women ,,Vrijedne ruke‟‟ where people can see way of producing carpets. Lunch. After lunch transfer to Rozaje, mountain Hajla. Hiking about 1.30-2h. accommodation in mountain hut. This hut is situated on 1900m above the level of sea, and there are daily room and two rooms for sleeping- one for men and other for women. Diner.Overnight. Day 4. Breakfast. Hiking to the peak of mountain Hajla. Massif of mountain Hajla is situated on southern border valley of Rozaje. Area ia characterized by numerous peaks above 2000mnm., Canyons and gorgeos mountain‟s rivers, and picture-sque conifer forests and mountain pastu-res. The highest peak of Hajla, 2403m, is located on the fell rocky ridge. The highest peak of Hajla, 2403m, is located on the fell rocky ridge. Return to mountain house. Lunch. Hiking from up hut to down hut. At the afternoon leave Rozaje and trip to Bijelo Polje, village Gu-bavac. Accommodation in private villa, where is available 6 triple rooms, with own bathroom. Diner. Day 5. Breakfast.Hiking tour to Bjelasica. The most beautiful of Bjelasica, are the "mountain eyes", as people call the mou-ntain lakes. There are 6: One on the we-stern slopes (Biogradska) and 5 on the northern sides (Ursulovacko, Sisko, Pe-sic, Ursulovacko and small Sisko). The highest peaks are Bjelasica: Black head (2 139 m), Zeko‟s head (2 117) and Tro-glava(2 072 m). Lunch in nature. At the afternoon return to Bijelo Polje. All day hiking apr. 5-6hours. Transfer Po-brdje-Ravna Rijeka( pincgauer), Ravna Rijeka-Gubavac by bus. , 11km away from Bijelo Polje. Dinner. Overnight. Day 6. Breakfast. Visiting village Bistrica. Bistrica is village far from Bijelo Polje apr. 16 km. Area of Bistrica village is very rich in water resources. For hydro-graphic course, the most important river is Bistrica, right tributary of Lim. Hiking 6km - one way. By the way visiting local people who are producing ,,rakija‟‟ and sampling it. Lunch in nature. Return at the afternoon. Short walking tour across village and contact with local people, see way of their life… Dinner. Overnight. Day 7. Breakfast. Visit town Bijelo Polje. Bijelo Polje is the centre of the munici-pality of the same name. It is unofficially the centre of the north -eastern region of Mne. This area is characterized by its hills, mountains and rivers. Bijelo Polje means literally “white field” in Monte-negrin. Visit plot of ,,Rakocevic‟‟, where are made all Montenegrins clothes. Sou-venirs are available for buying. The most important witness that the culture of this town developed over the centuries is the Church of St. Peter dating from 1199. With the arrival of the Turkish reign in 14th century the name of Bijelo Polje was changed to Akovo. Lunch in the resta-urant. Visit Free time. Return to Guba-vac. Diner. Overnight Page 3 Day 8 . Departure from Bijelo Polje This program includes: •Transfer from/to airport to destination, Accommodation : o 1 night in bungalows (double and triple) in National park Biogradska gora, o 1 night in family in Petnjica, HB service o 1 night in mountain hut, Grope, service FB o 4 nights in private big house, HB service. This house is situated in the attractive location, near the river Bistrica . There are 6 triple and one double rooms. Every rooms have own bathroom. • Lunch for every day, • Transportation for every day, (people and baggage) • German speaking guide • Organization this program, all activities, visits…nsurance This program not includes: Air ticket, drinks- when eat in restaurant Important notes: Program can be changed, if weather condition would affect on it. Duration of program can be adapted, depending of flight. We can accept transfer from Podgorica, Tivat, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo and Pristina airport 2. BIKING TOUR IN MONTENEGRO Itinerery 1. Day Activity: Transfer to Kolasin, Accommodation in Bed&Bike hotel, Bikes are provided by the bike club, Page 5 Description: Transfer to Kolasin. Equimpent is provided by the bike club . Transfer of luggage is also provided. Accomodation in hotel with 3*, service HB. 2. Day Activity: Biking from Kolasin to Matesevo thanTresnjevik and Jelovica, Path lenght is 50 km, Difference in altitude +800/-600 Accomodation in mountain hotel ,,Jelovica”. Description: After breakfast, a start from Kolasin (950mnv), road leads across Matesevo to Tresnjevik (1572m) , alphalt road, after that across mountain Bjelasica and beside katun Vranjak (1750mnv) and further more to Jelovica – macadam road. Hotel Jelovica has multi bed rooms with sharing bathroom. Safe storage for bikes are provided. 3. Day Activity: Biking from Jelovica to Lubnice-KurikuceSisko jezero -Cmiljaca, Path lenght is app. 28km, Difference in altitute is +800/-400, Accommodation in mountain house Cmiljace, Description: After breakfast we are starting from hotel. Asphalt path to the village Kurikuce in lenght of app. 13km, after that 7km of macadam road to Sisko lake. Path futher more leads partly through the village, slightly uphill, partly across a beaten mountain paths and pasturages to the mountain house. Mountain house is arranged under latest standards , with double rooms, kitchen, liv-ing room and sharing bathroom on a attractive location from where the wondeful view on a city of Bijelo Polje . 4. Day Activity: Biking Cmiljace- Majstorovina-Ravna Rijeka- Bijelo Polje-Bistica, Path lenght is 37km , Height difference -1250, Accomodation in B.P Product or service category Product or service category Product or service category Product or service category 1 2 3 4 Description: After breakfast start from mountain house. Path leads to Bijelo Polje, macadam part is 9km long, and the rest is asphalt road – of which 20km is the main magistral road. Turkish house is placed in village Gubavac, 11km from the center of Bijelo Polje on attractive location beside the bank of river Bistrica. House has 20 beds devided into seven rooms. Each room has its own bathroom. Storage for the bikes is provided. 5. Day Activity: Biking tour to village Korita and Bistica, Transfer of people and bikes to village Crhalj (app. 30km) Path lenght is app. 50km Altitude difference +900/-1250 Description: Path leads through attra-ctive villages, we will have short breaks on viewpoints from where you can see mountains Bjelasica, Komovi, Prokletije and Hajla. Major part of the path is on macadam road 35km. Returning to a house in late afternoon . 6.Day Activity: Transfer to National Park “Biogradska gora” and Kolasin, Biking tour Kolasin- Matesevo –VerusaPodgorica, Path lenght app. 70km Altitude differece +200/-1150, Description: Transfer to Biogradsko lake is app. one hour. The most beautiful part of national park is the Biogradsko lake which is placed at the altitute of 1094m and the rest of rain forest where some trees are old over 400years and over 40m high. After the visit of the park, tran-sfer to Kolasin and starting of biking from there. Although the tour is long it‟s not strenous because it has no ascent but descending toward Podgorica using old road.Whole path is made of asphalt road. Bike storage is provided. 7. Day Activity: Biking tour Podgorica-Rijeka CrnojevicaVirpazar,Path lengt app. 50km, Altitude difference +300/-320 Accommodation in Virpazar Description: Asphalt path with beautiful viewpoints on Skadar lake and Podgorica on the way to river “Rijeka Crnojevica”. Virpa-zar is small touristic place which won‟t leave you indifferent. Bike storage is provided. 8. Day Leaving to the airport Included: Accommodation: hotel 3* in Kolasin, 1 night, mountain hotel Jelovica, 1 night, Bijelo Polje – 2nights with HB service, Mountain house „Cmiljace“ on mountain Bjelasica , 1 night Hotel 4* in Podgorica 1 night, Hotel 3* Vurpazar, 1 night, all hotels offer service HB, Lunch for every day, Organization of all visits and activities mentioned in program, Transfer of people, bikes and luggage, Guide services, tickets for National Park and museums – according to program Not included: Individual costs, drinks during meals in restaurant, not mentioned services . 3. HIGH ADRENALINE OF MONTENEGRO In the world of rush we spend our time in cars squeezed in traffic jams, on the phone talking about business, searching internet for more information about high tech solutions ... Sometimes we need to escape from this chaotic circle. Where can we find a place where we could go to rest and cure? Have you ever visited the Black Mountain or the land called Montenegro? If you want to enjoy the pure unspoiled nature and discover why Montenegro is called “Wild Beauty”, if you want to learn more about way of life of locals, you have found the right place. This area offers you shelter from the hot and arid summer days in picturesque and tidy villages where you can enjoy fresh air, spend time with local people and try genuine domestic food… Itinerery 1. day- meeting with the guide , transfer to hotel, dinner. Overnight. Description: hotel 4* is located in the center of capital town Podgirica. 2. day– hiking tour to canyon of river Mrtvica, accommodation in Kolasin. Dinner, overnight. Description: Transfer from Podgorica to staring place for hiking takes about 45 min. Tour is easy level, with attractions ,,Mrtvicke grede‟‟, ,,Gate of wishes‟‟, Old bridge built by king Nikola. Hotel in Kolasin is 4*, diner, overnight. 3. day– rafting on Tara river. Description: Transfer to the starting place for rafting -duration about 2h 30 min. Rafting is organized 12 km from place Sljivansko, in part of National park Durmitor. Lunch is after rafting. 4.day- visit to National park Biogradska gora, lunch in nature. Traveling to Rozaje-mountain Hajla. Description: Transfer to National Pakr Biogradska gora takes about 20 min. The most beautiful part of National park is Biogradsko lake, situated at an altitude of 1096m. Around the lake is pedestrian path 3km long, where the visitors can see trees over 400 years old and over 40 m high. Lunch is prepared in nature– domestic specialties. After lunch transfer to mountain Hajla takes cca 2h. Hajla is situated near town Rozaje at the Border of Montenegro and Kosovo and the highest peak is at altitude 2403m. Overnight is in mountain hut, which was built in 2009, has daily room, 2 bedrooms (one for male and one for female) and WC. Hiking to the hut is about 2h. 5 day– hike to the peak of mountain Hajla, traveling to Bijelo Polje. Description: We start to hike after breakfast and need about 2 h to the peak. From peak you can see Kosovo, mountain Prokletije, Bjelasica, Komovi. Returning to the hut for a lunch. After lunch leaving the hut and hiking to the place where the bus waits for us. Transfer to Bijelo Polje, village Gubavac, where the overnight is - in typical Turkish villa. Villa is located at very attractive and peaceful place near river Bistrica ,has availability of 7 rooms, 6 triple and 1 double, and each of them has it's own bathroom. For food- domestic specialties. Page 8 6. day– biking through villages Sipanje-Korita Description: Transfer to the starting place for biking. Tour is very interesting, because it passes through different villages, through very nice view points and gives you the opportunity to meet very nice people. Lunch in local family. Biking is about 50km, moderate level. At the afternoon return to Gubavac. Dinner. 7. day– speleology-canyoning to Djalovica Description: In area of Bijelo Polje exists more then 70 speleology objects, but the most famous and the most beautiful is Djalovica cave, but also it is the most difficult. It is far from Gubavac cca 15km. All equipment and professional guides are provided by Speleology Club „Akovo“. Caves are not adapted for free entrance and need some hours walking to the entrance. In cave we will spend about 3-4 h. Canyoning through river Bistrica from entrance of cave to the old church in place Podvrh. Return to Gubavac at the afternoon. 8.day- hiking Bjelasica Description: Transfer from Gubavac to Ravna Rijeka by bus and continue transfer by pincgauer (army's vehicle). Hiking through mountain Bjelasica, visiting local people who live there during summer in catuns (authentic local cottages). At the afternoon return to Gubavac. 9. day–Lovcen-Kotor Description: Transfer from Bijelo Polje to Lovcen takes about 3h 30 min. Visiting mausoleum on Lovcen and continue to Kotor. Hiking 4-5h. Overnight in area of Boka Bay. Dinner in hotel. 10.day- Departure The program inlcudes: Transfer as is mentioned in program, Accommodation– 1 night in Podgorica, 2 nights in Kolasin, 1 night in mountain hut on Hajla, 4 nights in Bijelo Polje, 1 night in Kotor, lunches for each days, guide service, equipment for activities, all organization of activities, ticket entres in National parks. The program doesn’t include: Individual cost, drinks in the resaturant, all services which are not mentioed in program. Importante notes: Season for this program-May to Octobar, This program can be aranged from airport Dubrovnik and Tivat, but it is possible to change first overnight, depending of time of flight. This program is moderate to difficult level and available for people who are good physical condition and have similar expirience. This prices is valid for minimum 10 persons. 4. CULTURAL TOUR IN MONTENEGRO Have you heard abut a country of „the black hills''? Montenegro is a real pearl of the Balkans, located in the Western Balkans, along the Adriatic coast. Cultural background of Montenegro, from prehistory to nowadays, is formed by the influence of eastern and western civilizations. At the area of only 13.812km2, the diameter of about 150km, one could notice the influences of Mediterranean, Central-European, East European and Oriental civilizations and cultures. The diversity in architecture of cultural and historical monuments, and richness of the museum, archives and library funds, material evidence are proof of the specific cultural milieu of Montenegro. That Montenegro is worth to visit, the two areas that are under the protection of UNESCO, Kotor and Durmitor National Park that part of the Tara River canyon, will convince you. ITINERARY 1. Day-Arrival on airport Podgorica. Meet and greet by a guide, transfer to the hotel Princess (Bar) Accommodation in hotel, dinner. 2. day– Transfer to Kotor, sightseeing the old sity in Kotor, visit to Perast, island Gospa od Skrpjela, Budva old town, Transfer to the hotel. Description: Transfer to Kotor lasts app. 1h and 30min. Sity of Kotor is one of the prettiest towns of Jadran which is under the protection of UNESKO. Objects worth of attention are Saint Tripun cathedral, church of Saint Luke, marine museum. After visiti free time in the town. Then visit to Perast, old town center, island Gospa od Skrpjela. In the afternoon hours transfer to Budva and visit old town. Return to Bar. Dinner in hotel. 3. day Visit Old town Bar, Old Olive, transfer to Ulcinj , visit Old town Ulcinj. Description: Sightseeing of the old city of Bar and Old Olive ( Stara Maslina is one of the world's oldest olive trees, located near Stari Bar (City of Bar) in Montenegro. The tree is said to be over 2,000 years old. A side of the tree is completely burnt . Transfer to Ulcinj, visiting Old town. Old city of Ulcinj is the core of cultural-historic heritage of Ulcinj. On the upper platou of the fortress, right beside the northern gate is a museum compleks of the city. 4. day Transfer to Cetinje, a visit to Monastery of Cetinje, King‟s Nicolas court, Billiard house ,panoramic view of Cetinje, transfer to Budva. Sightseeing of the old town of Budva. Returm to Bar. Description: Cetinje is historical and today's metropolis of Montenegro ( the capital city is Podgorica). New city is named after small river Cetina which was running through it. On Lovcen, on the Jezerski peak is mausoleum of bishop and writer Petar II Petrovic Njegos in which he is buried. 5.day Transfer to monastery Ostrog, a visit to monastery complex Transfer to Kolasin. Accommodation in hotel Bianka. Dinner. Description: The most important center of religious pilgrimage in our country is sanctuary of Saint Vasilije Ostroski the Miracle worker. Monastery is the meeting place of the followers of orthodox, muslim and catholic religion. It was built by Saint Vasilije Ostroski 1666.year under the Ostrog shelf shelves. According to folk talk , seven years after his death his whole body was found. 6.day Transfer to Bijelo Polje, a visit to church of Saint Peter and church of Saint Nickolas, a visit to domiciliary museum. Lunch traditional food. Return to Kolasin. Description: Church of Saint Peter originates from XII century, and first Cyrillic script – The Gospel of Miroslav was written in this church and the original is kept in museum in Belgrade but in church they keep the copy. The script is under the protection of UNESCO. During the rule of Ottoman empire they changed this church in the mosque but after the liberation it was returned into primary building and consecrated again in 1918.year. 7.day Transfer to Pljevlja,a visit to Husein-pasa mosque, a visit to Monastery of Saint Trojica, Sightseeing of the bridge on Djurdjevica Tara and the Tara river canyon, visit to national park Durmitor (under protection of UNESKO), Transfer to hotel Description: Transfer lasts for two hours. The mosque of Husein-pasa is under protection as a culture monument of the state, with the 42 meters high tower and it‟s the biggest in Balkan. The bridge on Djurdjevica Tari is 365 meters long, it has a five arches and its high 172 meters. It was built from 1937 -1940 in the Kingdom of Jugoslavija. During the World War II the bridge was destroyed so that enemies can be disabled to pass on the other side. 8.day Departure Program includes: Transfer from airport to hotels, transfer during the program, transfer back to the airport, Accommodation in hotels with 4 stars, with service HB, ( 4 nights in Bar, 3 nights in Kolasin), lunch in Bijelo Polje, Guide service, Trip organization Tickets to national parks, museums…. Program does not include: Drinks in restaurant, All not mentioned services Individual costs, 5. RELIGIOUS TOUR ITINERARY 1 Day airport-hotel Activity: Meeting with guide at the airport Transfer to the hotel Dinner, accommodation Description: if the arrival of the group is in the afternoon hours, overnight is planned in the Podgorica suburb. 2. Day (Podgorica-Bijelo Polje 120km) Activity: Transfer to monastery Moraca Visitation of monastery Transfer to Bijelo Polje Accommodation, dinner Description: Monastery Moraca is one of the most monumental orthodox middle centuries monuments in Montenegro. It building was supported by Stefan – son of King Vukan. It was built in XIII century, on a natural plateau along the right side of the bank of river Moraca. Complex consists of a church , quarters and wide yard. Church is dedicated to assumption of the Holy Mother. Transfer from Podgorica to Bijelo Polje lasts for 2.5 hours ( not counting visits and stops). During transfer beautiful view stretches over the canyon of river Moraca (Platije) and surroundings of river Tara. If group requests we can visit national park “Biogradska gora”. Hotel in Bijelo Polje is with 3*, placed at the entrance of the city. 3. Day (Bijelo Polje) Activity: A visit to church of Saint Peter and church of Saint Nickolas A visit to monastery of Saint Nickolas in village Podvrh Description: Church of Saint Peter originates from XII century, and first Cyrillic script – The Gospel of Miroslav was written in this church and the original is kept in museum in Belgrade but in church they keep the copy. The script is under the protection of UNESKO. During the rule of Ottoman empire they changed this church in the mosque but after the liberation it was returned into primary building and consecrated again in 1918.year. Church of Saint Nickolas is mentioned first in XVI century and the interior of the church is preserved almost completely. It was the center of amanuensising. Monastery of Saint Nickolas in Podvrh dates from XVII century and stands out with it‟s architecture. In this monastery was written the Gospes of Dives which is nowdays kept in the chamber of Monastery of Cetinje. Rood screen which is kept in the church was presented at the exhibition “ Art on the ground of Jugoslavija from prehistory till today” in Sarajevo and Paris. 4. Day Activity: Transfer to Prijepolje, A visit to monastery Milesevo, Transfer to Pljevlja, A visit to monastery of Holy Trojica, Transfer to Zabljak Description: Monastery Milesevo is made in Ras‟s stile , King Stefan Vladislav ( 1234-1243)built it in the first beginning of the XIII century as its endowment , he is buried in this church. Frescoes from monastery are among the best European works from 13.century and best known of them is the fresco “White Angel”. Monastery of the Holy Trojica is mentioned first time in the middle of XVI century. From the middle of XIX century there was a school in it. Old manuscripts and printed books are kept in the wealthy treasury. 5. Day Zabljak-Monastery Ostrog Activity: Transfer to monastery Ostrog A visit to monastery complex Description: The most important center of religious pilgrimage in our country is sanctuary of Saint Vasilije Ostroski the Miracle worker. Monastery is the meeting place of the followers of orthodox, Muslim and catholic religion. It was built by Saint Vasilije Ostroski 1666.year under the Ostrog shelf shelves. According to folk talk , seven years after his death his whole body was found. Hotel is in the surrounding of city of Podgorica. 6. Day Podgorica-Cetinje-Budva Activity: Transfer to Cetinje, A visit to Monastery of Cetinje, Transfer to Budva A visit to monastery Rezevici, Transfer to hotel. Description: The Monastery of Cetinje is dedicated to the birth of Holy mother. It was built by Ivan Crnojevic in 1484. and in that year had become the center of the episcopacy of Zeta. After 1493. the bishops in this episcopacy were called „montenegrin and coastal” . The mona-stery is destroyed to it‟s basement 1692. by the Turks, and it was rebuilt by Bishop Danilo, in the place not so far from the original destination. On this occasion the rock from the old monastery was built-in the new one and the plate with the crest of family Crnojevic and the inscription of Ivan Crnojevic was carried over to the new monastery. Before 1714. monastery was burnt , and it was recovered somewhere about 1743.by Montenegrin metro- politan Sava Ivanovic Njegos. It was up- graded several times and present appe-arance dates from 1927. Page 12 In the monastery is the church of Holy mothers birth in which are also the relics of Saint Peter Cetinjskog, hand of Saint John the Baptist and the particle from the Honorable Cross of the Lord. Transfer from hotel to Cetinje is app. 45.minutes and from Cetinje to monastery Rezevici is the same duration 7. Day ( Podgorica-Kotor 85km ) Activity: Transfer to Boka-Kotorska bay Sightseeing of Kotor ( Old sity) A visit to Perast , island “Gospa od Skrpjela”, Transfer to hotel Description: Kotor is one of two regions in Montenegro which are under the protection of UNESKO. Famous buildings in Old Kotor are – Cathedral of Saint Tripun, Church of Saint Luke, marine museum… Perast is 12 km away from Kotor and represents the best saved baroque commonalty at Adriatic sea. In the island “Gospa od Skrpjela” is a church (1630) which was painted by famous baroque painter Tripo Kokolja. 8. Day Transfer to the airport. Program includes: Transfer to the airport and during the program Accommodation in hotels with 3*, service HB Lunch for every day French speaking guide Organization of trip and all visits Tickets Health insurance Program doesn’t includes: Individual costs, Services not mentioned in this program, Drinks during meals in hotels. 6. SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR 6.1. CHEESE TOUR The combination of climatic conditions, selection of good technology and expertise of local farmers makes Montenegro known for the production of local cheese. The types of cheese are different by which milk products type: cow, sheep or goat. By fatness: hard, semi-fat and fat. According to maturation: the young and old cheese. Also important is the difference between cheese in the area from which they come from. So , especially famous cheese is: Njeguški, cheese from Durmitor, cheese from Bjelasica and Pljevlja‟s cheese. The program “ Cheese road” can be followed by other activities like hiking, learning about our culture and of course-good food. These programs are designed for small groups numbering 8-12 persons, and the length of the program may be 3-8 days, depending on your request. So dear visitors , send your request and we will gladly create a program, where you will enjoy. Page 14 6. SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR 6.2. WINE TOUR The combination of climatic conditions, selection of good technologies and varieties of grape vines qualified the production of quality wines in Montenegro. Mostly cultivated are autho-chthonal brands Vranac and Krstac, as well as other world known brands. For wine production the best conditions are in the basin of Lake Skadar. The biggest and most beautiful vineyards in Europe is “Cemovsko field”, which covers an area of 2310ha and has 11 million grape-vines. The largest producer of wines is 13.jul Plantation, who owns vineyard Cemovsko field. There are several wine cellars , but the largest is,, Sipcanik” with about 28,000 bottles of various wines aged over 10 years, the hall for tasting and specialized stores. To preserve quality, harvesting is done manually by 94%, whereby is employed about 2,000 workers. Except this giant, there are more end more Crmnica local people engaged in viticulture, who produce top quality wines in smaller quantities, which have retained the tradition of wine production more than 100 years. There are many registered small wine producers and it is possible to visit during the program, ”the wine roads”. Festival ” Days of wine and bleak” is held every year in December at Virpazar and brings together all wine producers from this region. Program,, the wine road” is designed for small groups numbering 8-12 persons, may take 3-8 days, and can be followed by other activities as hiking, learning about our culture and of coursegood food. So dear visitors , send your request and we will gladly create a program where you will enjoy. Page 15 6. SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR 6.3.HERBAL-WORLD TOUR About 3,000 species and subspecies In Montenegro grow, of which 212 represents the Balkan endemics, and 22 are represented only in Montenegro. Only in Lake Biograd place 86 species of trees grow. The diversity of plant life in Montenegro has always attracted the attention of domestic and foreign experts, so many travelers during their expedition discovered a lot of plant species. One of them is Daniel Vincek -Slovenenian, who could not resist the beauty and diversity of plant life, and remained to live in Montenegro. Thus, in 1983 he founded the first botanical garden in Montenegro, in Dulovinama at Kolasin. There are plants from the mountains Bjelasica, Komovi, Hajle and Prokletija in his garden. There is another Botanical Garden in Plav, which was founded by Professor Mico Praščević, a Montenegrin expert in botany. We recommend programs for botanists, who want to supplement their experience in botany on the slopes of the Montenegrin mountains. Programs can last 5-10 days, depending on the group applies, and the best option is for groups of 812 persons. The Program is followed by specific outdoor activities: hiking, biking … Page 16 6. SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR 6.4. HONEY TOUR Discover the history, stories and customs related to beekeeping in Montenegro ! Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by honey bees and derived from the nectar of flowers. Honey stipulates a pure product that does not allow for the addition of any other substance. Beekeeper encourages overproduction of honey within the hive so that the excess can be taken without endangering the bees... Did you know? Bees have been around, producing honey using the same methodology, for already 150 millions of years Programs can last 5-10 days, depending on the group applies, and the best option is for groups of 812 persons. The Program is followed by specific outdoor activities: hiking, biking or combine with other interests … Page 17 6. SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR 6.5.BIRDWATCHING Skadarsko lake is home to 281 species of birds, representing about 50% of all European species and one of the richest wetlands in Europe. In almost wild marshy areas of the Skadar Lake is a mixed colony of pelicans, cormorants, terns, herons and other bird species. Birdwatching on the Lake can be arranged from the canoe, or a specially constructed platform. The best time for bird watching in winter or autumn, because then fly over Lake Skadar large flocks of migratory birds. Page 18 6. SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR 6.6. ,,RAKIJA ''TOUR The elixir from Montenegro – Homemade brandy This drink, which locals are producing is a real elixir, but very strong, 40-50% vol. of alcohol. Depending on region in this country , it is made of diferent kinds of fruit : southern and central part are famous for it's grape brandy (Loza), northern part for it's plum brandy ( Sljivovica) and pear brandy (Viljamovka)...it is made in the special boilers, mainly during winter and in the spring, depending of the sort of the fruit. Locals use Rakija for their needs, for guests and some special events and of course for all the travellers or foreign tourists which are just passing or are coming to visit the hosts. Rakija is very good when combining with Prsuta. „ Stop by for a glass of rakija“ – very famous sentence in Montenegro. Page 19 CAMPSITE ,,RAMS’’ Campsite “RAMS” Bijelo Polje is located on the 7th kilometer of the highway from border with Serbia. Situated on the atractive location near the river Bistrica and Turkish villa. It is very small campsite, just for individuals, capacity of 5-8 camping units. There is available toalet and shower, space for dishwashing There is no place for cleaning cistern (from toalet). Other next campsites are in Biogradksa Gora and Durmitor. Services which we offer: camping place for car and tents, electricity for the car, water in outside and in inside, meals on request, daily excursions. Other services on request: launder. Natural atraction: River Bistrica, Village Bistrica (where you can meet locals and learn about way of life there, taste the local products), Old bridge (XVII century) Monastery St. Nikola (XVII century) hiking and biking trails, Djalovica cave and gorge, Bjelasica mountain. Other facilities which is near: Supermarket - 600m, Connection with main road-1km, Bijelo Polje center-11km, The price is 12€ car/nights (including 2 pax in the car), for children is free. NOTE: For longer stay (more then 3 nights), the price is 10€ per car/night Page 20 TOURS IN REGION 1. AUTHENTIC LIFE IN MONTERENGRO AND SERBIA In the world of rush we spend our time in cars squeezed in traffic jams, on the phone talking about business, searching internet for more information about high tech solutions ... Sometimes we need to escape from this chaotic circle. Where can we find a place where we could go to rest and cure? Have you ever visited the Black Mountain or the land called Montenegro? Have you ever visited the land Serbia? If you want to enjoy the pure unspoiled nature and discover why Montenegro is called “Wild Beauty”, if you want to learn more about way of life people here, you have found the right place. This area offers you shelter from the hot and arid summer days in picturesque and tidy villages where you can enjoy fresh air, spend time with local people and try genuine domestic food… ITINERARY 1.day Meeting with guide, Transfer from airport to National park Biogra-dska Gora, Accommodation in bunga-lows, Dinner is organized in nature Description: transportation from the Podgorica airport to the National Park ,,Biogradska gora‟‟ takes 2 hours. There will be a stop along the way to visit the Monastery Moraca and the Platije Canyon. Double and triple bedroom bungalows with shared bathrooms are located near the bungalows. 2.day Hiking tour through Bjelasica, Visiting people who live in mountaincottages during the summer Lunch-sandwiches, Transfer to village Petnjica Description: after breakfast we start hiking through national park to the peak Bendovac and continue to the Sisko lake. After short break time continue hiking and visiting some local catuns. For transport from the mountain we use an allterrain vehicle. Transfer from mountain to the place where bus wait us duration cca 1 hour. Tranfser to Petnjica is duration cca 40min (by bus). Accommo-dation in local family. People can learn about way of our life. Hiking 6-7 hours 3.day Visiting mosque and souvenir shop in Petnjica, Short hiking through village, Transfer to the mountain Hajla, Hiking to the mountain hut, Dinner and overnight on mountain Description: Mosque in Petnjica is unique mosque with three floors, you can buy souvenirs which produce local people, can see way of making carpets. Lunch is organized in local family (domestic specialties). Transfer from Petnjica to Rozaje duration cca 50 min (by bus), and continue transfer by vehicle cca 30-40 min, it depend of wishes of people to hike. Mountain hut is situated on 1900m sea above level, and has daily room, wc and two bedrooms-one for men and other for women. Domestic food and beautiful views are main reasons which you have to visit it. Hiking 3-4 hours 4.day Conquest the mountain peak at an altitude of 2403m, for a perfect view of Kosovo and the big part of Montenegro. Come back down to the mountain hut a richmountain lunch is served. Leave the mountain hut and hike to the foot of the mountain foot. Board waiting bus to go to Serbia, small town Sjenica. Dinner, overnight. Description: This tour is very challenging, and one part is required, but the group follow two guides. On the peak excist book and everybody can to sign in it. After lunch hiking is down, other way. Transfer to Sjenica cca 2 hours. Hiking 5-6 hours 5.day Visiting Sjenicko Lake, Lunch in nature, Transfer to Prijepolje, village Sopotnica, Dinner, Description: This is very interesting area because it is habitat of Gyps fulvus. It is possible to patricipate to preparation lunch. Transfer to Prijepolje duration cca 1 hour and 20 min. Accommodation is in mountain hut. Hiking 2-3 hours 6.day Hiking tour through mountain Jadovnik to monastery Milesevo Visiting more springs, waterfalls, water-mills, unch in nature, Transfer to Bistrica (Bijelo Polje, Montenegro, Dinner, overnight Description: Sopotnica village is situated on 8001200 m sea above level, in this village live cca 150 habitants in 46 houses. people do agriculture, rural tourism...Monestary Milesevo is exist from 13. century, the famous fresco is ,, white Angel'', which affected that this monastery is known in Europe and America. Transfer from Sopotnica to Bistrica duration cca 1 hour. Accommodation in private house like small hotel, which situated near river Bistrica, place Gubavac. There are 6 triple and one double rooms. All of them has own bathroom. Hiking 5-6 hours Page 22 7.day Visit the Bistrica , Visit the local hosts who makes brandy, Visit the old machine for wool processing, Lunch is a barbeque in the nature or at the hosts, Return to Gubavac in late afternoon. Description: The village is inhabited and guests will have a chance to make contact with local people, watch how they work etc. It is a 6 km hike, medium heaviness, with an altitude difference 400500 m. Canyon of river Bistrica is one of most important things about this area. Machine for wool processing is old more that 100 years and at the beginning worked with water. It is possible to taste it. Hiking cca 4 hours 8.day Transfer to the village Crhalj,, Hiking tour, Lunch in local family, Presentation of way producing cheese. Return to Gubavac Description: Day begins with transporting guests to place where hiking starts. Hiking will be a little more intense than the previous day. Guests will visit a household where lunch is organized and guests will have a chance to see cheese production. Guests can even buy some of these domestic products, if they like. The trail for hiking is easy and perfect for sightseeing among he surrounding mountains. Lunch will be organized in the households where cheese is produced. The altitude difference is 200-300 m. Hiking 5-6 hours. 9.day Transfer to town Bijelo Polje, Church st. Petar, Mosque, Museum,Plant of handmade producing traditional Montenigrian clothes, springs of mineral water , Lunch in restaurant, Return to Gubavac, Cultural evening Description: this day excluding activities, because we provide time to relax and keeping more information about our history, culture and tradition. Church st. Petar is exist from the end from 12. Century and there is written first letter,, Miroslavljevo jevandjelje'', which is protected by UNESCO. Can see way how people made traditional clothes. It is very expensive but very creative business. Cultural evening include some point of music or folklore, with very rich cuisinelocal specialties. 10. day Transfer to airport Page 23 Program includes: Transport from/to airport to the destination , Lunch every day, All transport of visitors and luggage by minibus, Terrain vehicle, jeep (depending on the terrain), Guide services in French language, Program organization, all activities, and all visits, Insurance., Accommodations as is mentioned in program. Program doesn’t include: Cost of flight, Other service which not mentioned inprogram, individual cost. 2. HIKING IN MONTENEGRO AND ALBANIA ITINERARY 1. Day Activity: transfer to Kolasin, dinner and overnight Description: transfer from airport to Kolasin is about 1h and 30min. By the way passing through canyon of river Moraca, depending of time visit monastery of Moracha. Accommodation in Kolasin could be in hotel 3 and 4*. 2. Day Activity: hiking through Bjelasica mountain Description: after breakfast start hiking over Bjelasica, by the way visiting ,,katuns''-local mountain cotages, where people live during summer. Lunch in nature. Hiking 6-7h. Level moderate. At the afternoon arrival in Eko katun Stavna, overnight in bungalows. Dinner. 3. Day Activity: hiking to Vasojevicki Kom Description: after breakfast start hiking to Vasojevicki Kom (2460m), climbing to the peak is about 2h and 30min. From this peak you can see almost half of Montenegro. Return to village and transfer to Region Prokletije. Overnight and diner in hotel in Gusinje. 4.Day Activity: hiking to Hridsko lake. Description: After breakfast start hiking tour. Hridsko lake is located on 1980m of altitude, trail is partly going through forest and lands. Difference of altitude is about 300m. Level of trail is moderate. Return at the afternoon. Overnight and dinner. 5. Day Activity: Hiking Ropojana Valey Description: After breakfast hiking through Ropojana valey. Visit waterfall Grlja, where river Skakavica goes between spone and makes big canyon. Later on visit spring of river Skakavica. At the aftenoon finish tour in Albania. Than from the path we will descend to Theth village. Theth is the most historical alpine village in Albania. It has traditional stone houses covered with wood tiles built on natural balconies. 6. Day Activity: hiking Theth Description: walking through the surroundings of Theth. During the first part of the day we are going to visit the church of Thethi, The tower (Kulla), The 3oo years old house of Borshi family that was the Ethnographic museum of Dukagjini. Page 24 Than we will see Grumas waterfall which is the highest in Albania (30 m), Nderlysa‟s wells and the “blue eye” of Kapre. Return to Theth will be by van. 7. Day Aktivity: hiking Theth- Valbona Description: The trail, where the highest peak is Valbona Pass (about 1860 m above the sea level), is the classical trail of Albanian Alps that for centuries has served as a link between two of the most famous valleys of Bjeshket e Namuna , that of Valbona and Theth. There will be horses and mules to carry our baggage up to the next house. The villagers use this trail from the late summer to the first winter snow. Also there are some fresh fountains along the trail, making our travel nicer and cool admiring the fantastic sights that emerge from the heights of this trail. Accommodation in a traditional house 8. Day departure Program includes: Transport during tour, accommodation and meals as is mentioned in program, guide service, insurance. Program doesn't include: all service which are not mentioned in program, individual cost. Notes: season summer, this program is available for 8-12 pax, sheadule of program could be changed, depending of flights or other conditions. Page 25 3. CULTURAL&UNESCO BALKAN TOUR Through Balkan There is no one who can understand the Balkans without understanding its ethnic groups, and no one who can understand the ethnic groups and their history without visiting this region and having the opportunity to walk through the streets and to meet people. The peninsula as a whole possesses scattered fertile valleys separated by chains of rugged mountain ranges. Intense ethnic feelings come naturally to communities, which are isolated one from another by these mountainous mazes. These are lands rich in ancient myths, and its' cultural heritage also points to a time when these lands knew peace and cooperation, when early Balkan people worshiped life-loving deities who appreciated beauty, joy, and inspired a wide range of sacred arts. The remains of different cultures, old towns Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Kotor... will offer you unforgettable experience and closer encounter with people who live here. ITINERARY Day 1. Arrival, Meeting with guide, Transfer to the hotel. Description: Arrival at the airport (Sarajevo) Meeting tour guide. Transfer to the hotel 3 or 4*Sarajevo. Dinner. Overnight. Day 2. Visiting Sarajevo Description: Breakfast followed by organized sightseeing of Sarajevo (Bascarsija, Bey´s Mosque, Cathedral, Old Church). Sarajevo is capital city of Bosnia and Hercegovina, administrative, economic, cultural, educational and sport centre. Free time. In the afternoon hours travelling to Ilidza. Walking trough attractive alley from spa centre to the Vrelo (Spring) of the river Bosna. Alley is 3.5 km long and represents the most beautiful avenue in B&H. This ``green tunnel`` is a monument to the B&H nature. Back to the hotel in the evening. Dinner. Overnight. Day 3. Transfer to Mostar, Sightseeing Mostar, Transfer to Dubrovnik Description: Breakfast. After breakfast travelling to Mostar. Mostar is situated in a wonderful volley between high mountains of Hercegovina. It is known after its Old Bridge built in the 1565. Sightseeing Old Town, visit Old Bridge and spring of the river Buna. In the afternoon travelling to Dubrovnik. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner. Overnight Day 4 . Visiting Dubrovnik , Free time Description: Breakfast. After breakfast, a visit to Dubrovnik with local tour guide. Pearl of Adriatic, is another name for Dubrovnik, the town situated at Dalmatia´s coast. In its rich history, the town survived two wars and still has incredible attraction that leaves visitors breathless. Free time. Back to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight. Day 5. Kotor– Boka Bay Description: The old Mediterannean port of Kotor, surrounded by an impressive city wall built by Republic of Venice and the Venetian influence remains dominant among the architectural influences. In recent year, Kotor has seen a steady increase in tourists attracted by both the natural beauty of the Gulf of Kotor and the old town of Kotor itself. Accommodation to hotel. Dinner. Overnight. Day 6. Cetinje-Skhodra Transfer to Cetinje, a visit to Monastery of Cetinje, King‟s Nicolas court, Billiard house ,panoramic view of Cetinje, transfer to Skhodra. Description: Cetinje is historical and today's metropolis of Montenegro ( the capital city is Podgorica). Emergence of today's Cetinje is connected to 15th century and the ruler of ZetaIvan Crnojevic. Viz, after loosing the capitol of that days – Zabljak from Turks , Ivan Crnojevic had decided to replace his corters to more unapproachable areas – into karst field of the Lovcen's slopes. Skhodra, one of the most ancient cities of the country, founded on the 4th century B.C. Visit to the castle of Rozafa, the Archaeological Museum, Photo Archive Marubi etc. accommodation to hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 7. Tirana-Durres Discription: Transfer to Tirana, city tour Tirana, capital of Albania, monument of National Hero G.K.Scanderbeg in the busy Scanderbeg square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey (1798 – 1823) and the Clock Tower (1830) 35 meters high, the monuments of Tabakeve Bridge ( first half of XIX century) , and the monument of Mother Albania at the Cemetery of National Marthyrs. Continue drive to Durres (acc 50km), the ancient GrecoRoman port city of Dyrrachium . Visit the town including the Byzantine city walls, Roman amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum. Accommodation, dinner, free time. Overnight. Day 8. Tirana airport-Departure Notes: Program is possible to realize by using airconnection with Sarajevo to Sarajevo, or from Podgorica, Dubrovnik ect Page 27 4. TRAIN TOUR SERBIA &MONTENEGRO 1.Day Activity: Arrival in Belgrade and transfer to the hotel overnight in hotel 3* Dinner Description: Possibility for guests to come with airplane on Belgrade‟s airport or with international train. Transfer with minibus or with taxi – depending on number of people. Hotel with 3* in the center of Belgrade. Dinner in hotel or in the national restaurant. Page 28 2. Day Activity: Sightseeing of the city, panoramic view, Street of Duke Mihajlo, Kalemengdan fortress, Transfer to railway station Travelling with local train to Uzice Transfer from Uzice to Mountain Zlatibor Dinner Description: Sightseeing of Belgrade with local guide. Lunch individually. Train to Uzice starts at 03:30 PM, trip durates app. four hours but delays are possible. Transfer from Uzice to Zlatibor is app.30.minutes. Hotel in Zlatibor has 3*. Kalemegdan is a fortress and a park in an urban area neighborhood of Belgrade , the capital of Serbia. Kalemegdan is located on top of the 125.5 meters high ending ridge of Sumadija geological bar. The cliff-like ridge overlooks the Great War Island and the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube, and makes one of the most beautiful natural lookouts in Belgrade. 3. Day Activity: Transfer to “Mokra gora” (Wet mountain) Driving in narrow track – “Sarganska osmica” A visit to a “Drvengrad” ( Wooden city) Transfer to hotel Description: Transfer to “Mokra gora” (Wet mountain) lasts app. one hour. You will enjoy in natural beauties of this mountain passing through 22. tunnels , over 5. bridges of total length of app.15.km. Height difference is app.300 meters. Wooden city is the work of famous film-director Emira Kusturice, and that name got from the fact that all objects are made of wood. City has a hotel, a library, hotel buildings, church , squares which are carrying the names of world famous people. Product or service category Product or service category 1 2 4. Day Activity: transfer to train station in Zlatibor, Train ride to Prijepolja Transfer to monastery Mileseva A visit to Monastery Transfer to Bijelo Polje Accommodation, dinner Description: Train ride from Zlatibor to Prijepolje is app. two hours. Transfer from train station to monastery lasts app. 20. minutes. Monastery Milesevo is made in raski stile , King Stefan Vladislav ( 1234-1243)built it in the first beginning of the XIII century as its endowment , he is buried in this church. Monastery is the center of the Episcopacy of Serbian orthodox church led by the episcope Filaret Micevic, and under his leadership the monastery surroundings and it‟s quarters got extremely settled look. Frescoes from monastery are among the best European works from 13.century and best known of them is the fresco “White Angel”. Transfer from Prijepolje to Bijelo Polje is app. one hour ( + crossing the boarder). Accommodation can be in small hotel with 3* . 5. Day Activity: Sightseeing of Bijelo Polje, a visit to Church of Saint Peter, a visit to city mosque, a visit to domiciliary museum, a visit to a Studio Rakocevic Description: Church of Saint Peter originates from XII century, and first Cyrillic script – The Gospel of Miroslav was written in this church and the original is kept in museum in Belgrade but in church they keep the copy. The script is under the protection of UNESKO. During the rule of Ottoman empire they changed this church in the mosque but after the liberation it was returned into primary building and consecrated again in 1918.year. In Rakocevic studio you can see the old way of creating national dresses which are still made with hands. 6. Day Activity: Transfer to National park “Biogradska gora” Tour around the lake Transfer to Kolasin ( to the train station) continuation of the trip with train to Bar Accommodation, dinner Description: Transfer to National park is app. one hour. . National park “Biogradska gora” is one of the five NP in Montenegro, and it‟s adorned with Biogradsko lake and virgin wood, which is one of only three remaining in Europe. Page 29 Lake is placed at altitude of 1094 m above sea level , surrounded with educational path in length of 3 km. Transfer to the train station is app. 40.minutes and train ride to Bar app. 2 hours and 15. minutes. Accommodation in hotel with 3*. 7. Day Activity: Sightseeing of the Old town in Bar A visit to a King Nickolas castle Transfer to train station Train ride to Belgrade ( night ride) Description: Old city in Bar is 5km distant from sea shore , it‟s unapproachable from three sides and inside the city are remains of Citadel, aqueduct from the period of Ottoman empire rule. King Nickolas caste was built by Duke Petar Karadjordjevic, kings sonin-law , but king purchased it from him in 1885. The building has big and small castle, winter gardens, guardhouses, dancing room, mediterranean park… The castle is now days a museum. 8. Day Transfer to the airport Program includes: Transfers during the program Train ticket during the program Accommodation in hotels with 3*, service HB French speaking guide Organization of visits Organization of the trip Notes: This program is made according to present train schedule but it is possible to adapt program if some changes in schedule happens. Trains do not offer comfort , do not have a restaurant and delays are possible. Turning back is planned with train, as a night ride from Bar to Belgrade, but it is possible to turn back from the airport from Podgrica, if the group is coming with airplane. Page 30