Day tour · Caeli Travel
Explore Montenegro's Hidden Gems: Stari Bar and Turcini Waterfalls
Explore Stari Bar’s old settlement, walk to the Turcini waterfalls and pause for a tasting of traditional meze.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Format
- Private guided tour
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A six-hour private outing pairing an old-town visit with a waterfall walk and local food.
Explore the streets of Stari Bar
After pickup, travel to Stari Bar for a guided introduction to the old settlement. The proposed programme allows around an hour here, with time to follow its streets and hear about the layers of history reflected in the stone buildings, religious sites and fortifications.
Stone houses, mosques and fortifications help tell the settlement’s story, including its Ottoman period. Stari Bar is also known for local products such as olive oil, honey, jams and pomegranate juice; these are not among the listed inclusions.
Admission to Stari Bar is included. Your guide accompanies the visit before the route leaves the town for the countryside and the waterfalls. This combination makes the day partly a heritage visit and partly a walking outing.
Follow the trail to Turcini Waterfalls
The waterfall section involves about six kilometres of walking in total. Caeli describes the trail as easy and says previous hiking experience is not required. The sample timetable includes the outward walk, a pause by the falls and the walk back towards Stari Bar.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket and sun protection. Walking sticks are suggested if you have them. If you prefer not to hike, you can arrange to stay for a coffee in Stari Bar instead. Confirm that choice and any access requirements before the day.
Pause for local food before the return
A traditional restaurant stop follows the walk. The stated inclusion is a meze tasting, with bottled water during the tour; other drinks are excluded. Although the sample schedule labels this stop as lunch, ask Caeli to confirm the food provided in your quote.
The tour is advertised at around six hours. Pickup is included from Podgorica, Budva, Bar or Ulcinj; starting in the Bay of Kotor carries an additional transfer charge. Request the trip at least two days ahead and confirm the total timing from your hotel.
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The day, hour by hour
The operator’s sample schedule is shown below. Confirm timings for your pickup location, departure and any requested changes.
- 09:00 → 10:30
Pickup and drive to Stari Bar
Travel from the agreed starting location towards the old settlement.
- 10:30 → 11:30
Explore Stari Bar
Walk through the historic town with your guide and learn about its heritage.
- 11:30 → 12:15
Walk towards Turcini Waterfalls
Follow the trail out into the countryside.
- 12:15 → 12:45
Time at the waterfalls
Pause to enjoy the setting before the return walk.
- 12:45 → 13:15
Walk back to Stari Bar
Return along the trail towards town.
- 13:15 → 14:15
Traditional restaurant stop
The sample timetable calls this lunch; the stated inclusion is meze. Confirm the food provided in your quote.
- 14:15 → 15:45
Return to Podgorica
The published sample route ends with the return drive.
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What's included
- Air-conditioned car, minivan or bus transport
- Licensed Montenegrin guide
- Stari Bar admission
- Traditional restaurant meze tasting
- Bottled water during the tour
- Not included: drinks
- Not included: tips
Pickup: Pickup is included from Podgorica, Budva, Bar or Ulcinj. Bay of Kotor pickups carry an extra transfer charge; request the amount when booking.
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Prices by group size
- 1 person€180per person + 50% single supplement
- 2 to 4 people€150per person
- 5 to 7 people€130per person
- 7 to 11 people€110per person
- 12 to 15 people€90per person
Published operator rates, checked 4 November 2026. Request a current quote for your date and pickup location. Payment is arranged with the operator. Caeli’s published table puts seven travellers in both the 5 to 7 and 7 to 11 bands; a party of seven needs a confirmed quote.
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Before you go
- Tour type
- Heritage, hiking and local food
- Difficulty
- Easy, with approximately 6 km of walking in total; the hike is optional
- Recommended season
- Year-round
- What to bring
- Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and jacket; walking sticks if you have them
- Advance notice
- Request at least two days ahead
- Departure
- 09:00 or another agreed time
- Duration
- Advertised at 6 hours. Confirm your timing; the sample schedule runs from 09:00 to 15:45.
Please note
- This is a private tour for your group.
- The timetable can be adapted to your group’s preferences and starting location. Request any changes when booking.
- A 50% supplement applies to a booking for one person.
- Children up to 12 years of age receive a 30% price reduction.
- Ask about special rates for larger groups.
- Previous hiking experience is not required. You can skip the roughly 6 km hike and stay for a coffee in Stari Bar instead.
- Podgorica departures between 07:00 and 09:00 may be arranged. Tell Caeli in advance if starting elsewhere.
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Questions about this tour
How much walking is involved in the waterfall visit?
The advertised hike totals about six kilometres. Caeli describes the trail as easy and says previous hiking experience is not required.
Can I join without doing the hike?
Yes. The operator offers the alternative of staying for a coffee in Stari Bar while the hiking part takes place. Arrange this before the tour.
What food is included?
A traditional restaurant meze tasting is included, along with bottled water. Other drinks are excluded.
Is pickup from Kotor included?
The listed included pickup towns are Podgorica, Budva, Bar and Ulcinj. Bay of Kotor pickups carry an additional charge, which should be confirmed in your quote.
How long is the tour and what should I bring?
Allow six hours and request the tour at least two days ahead. Bring comfortable shoes, a jacket and sun protection; walking sticks are suggested if you have them.
Operated by
Caeli Travel, a licensed tour operator based in Podgorica
Kotor Directory passes your request to the operator, who replies to you by email. Your booking contract is with the operator, and payment is arranged directly with them.
