Montenegro Itinerary: Perfect 5, 7 & 10 Day Routes for First-Time Visitors

Montenegro is small enough that it’s tempting to look at the map and think you can see almost everything in a few days. I had the same impression before exploring the country. Once I was actually there, I realized the distances aren’t the problem—it’s how often you’ll want to stop, slow down, and spend more time somewhere than you originally planned.

I explored Montenegro by car, which gave me the freedom to change plans along the way, but you absolutely don’t need to drive to enjoy the country. Many of the main destinations are connected by bus, while tours and transfers can fill the gaps when public transport in Montenegro isn’t the easiest option.

That’s why I’ve designed this Montenegro itinerary differently. Instead of giving you one fixed route, you’ll find 5, 7 and 10-day options depending on how much time you have. Each one balances historic towns, the Adriatic coast, the Bay of Kotor, lakes, and mountains without making the entire trip feel like a race.

If you only have 5 days in Montenegro, you can concentrate on Kotor, the coast, and Lake Skadar. With 7 days, you can add the spectacular landscapes of Durmitor National Park. And if you have 10 days, you’ll have enough breathing room to experience both the coast and northern Montenegro at a much more enjoyable pace.

My advice from the beginning is simple: don’t try to visit somewhere new every few hours just because Montenegro makes it technically possible. Choose the itinerary that fits your available time, leave some flexibility, and actually enjoy the places you’ve traveled all this way to see.

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How Many Days Is Enough for Montenegro?

For most first-time visitors, 7 days is enough for Montenegro. A week gives you time to experience the Bay of Kotor, historic coastal towns, Lake Skadar, and the mountain scenery around Durmitor without trying to fit the entire country into a few rushed days.

The right length depends on how much variety you want:

• 5 days in Montenegro: Enough for Kotor, Perast, Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Lake Skadar. I’d choose this option if Montenegro is one part of a longer Balkan trip.
• 7 days in Montenegro: The sweet spot for a first visit. You can experience the coast and Lake Skadar before heading north toward Žabljak and Durmitor National Park.
• 10 days in Montenegro: My choice if your schedule allows it. Those extra days let you slow down, add Herceg Novi, Cetinje, and Lovćen, and spend more meaningful time in the mountains.
• More than 10 days: Worth considering if beaches, hiking, or slow travel are priorities rather than simply adding more stops.

If you’re wondering how many days in Montenegro you actually need, I wouldn’t base the decision purely on distance. The country is compact, but winding roads, summer traffic, boat trips, mountain journeys, and places where you’ll simply want to stay longer can quickly change your schedule.

For a first trip, I’d choose one week in Montenegro as the best balance. Five days gives you an excellent introduction, but seven days is where the itinerary starts showing you just how different coastal and northern Montenegro really are.

5-Day Montenegro Itinerary: Coast, History & Lake Skadar

If you have 5 days in Montenegro, I wouldn’t try to cover the entire country. Instead, I’d concentrate on the Bay of Kotor, the Adriatic coast, and Lake Skadar. You’ll still experience several completely different sides of Montenegro without spending most of your vacation moving between destinations.

Day 1: Arrive in Kotor and Explore the Old Town

I’d make Kotor your first base. It’s one of the easiest places to fall in love with Montenegro and a great introduction to the combination of history and dramatic scenery that defines this part of the country.

Start by exploring the UNESCO-listed Old Town without worrying too much about following a fixed route. Wander through the narrow stone streets, find St. Tryphon’s Cathedral, explore the small squares, and give yourself time to simply enjoy the atmosphere.

If you arrive early enough and have the energy, climb above the Old Town for the famous view over Kotor and the Bay of Kotor. I wouldn’t squeeze the climb in just before sunset if you’ve already had a long travel day, though—you’ll have more opportunities to enjoy the scenery tomorrow.

One thing I’d recommend is staying in Kotor overnight rather than treating it only as a day trip. Once the busiest daytime visitors start disappearing, the Old Town feels noticeably different and evenings are much more relaxed.

Recommended overnight stay: Kotor

Day 2: Discover Perast and the Bay of Kotor

Today I’d slow things down and explore more of the bay rather than immediately moving to another region. Head to Perast, a small waterfront town surrounded by mountains and historic stone buildings. It’s easy to walk through quickly, but that would miss much of the point. Take your time along the waterfront, stop for coffee or lunch, and enjoy the views across the bay.

From Perast, take a short boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks, the tiny island and church sitting just offshore. It’s one of the classic experiences around the Bay of Kotor and doesn’t require an entire day.

If you’re traveling without a car, Perast can be reached from Kotor by bus, taxi, transfer, or boat excursion. Having a car gives you flexibility, but this is one day where you certainly don’t need one. Return to Kotor afterward and use the evening for anything you missed on Day 1—or simply enjoy dinner without another attraction waiting on the schedule.

Recommended overnight stay: Kotor

Day 3: Explore Budva and Sveti Stefan

It’s time to see a livelier side of the Montenegro coast. Start in Budva and spend the morning exploring its walled Old Town before heading toward the waterfront. Budva has a very different personality from Kotor: more beaches, resorts, restaurants, and nightlife, particularly during summer.

Later, continue toward Sveti Stefan. The famous fortified islet is one of Montenegro’s most recognizable sights, but I wouldn’t build half the day around it. Enjoy the viewpoints, spend some time along the coast, and treat it as part of the day’s journey rather than another attraction that needs to be conquered.

You can do this day by car, bus, or a combination of local transportation and taxi. If you prefer not to change accommodation frequently, return to Kotor afterward. If beaches and evening nightlife are priorities, spending the night in Budva makes more sense.

Recommended overnight stay: Kotor or Budva

Day 4: Experience Lake Skadar

After several days along the Adriatic, Lake Skadar provides exactly the change of scenery I’d want. Virpazar is the usual starting point for exploring the lake. From here, you can take a boat trip through its peaceful waterways, surrounded by wetlands, mountains, small islands, and birdlife.

Don’t make the boat trip the only reason you come, though. If you have your own transportation, the surrounding villages and viewpoints are part of what makes this area so memorable. If you’re not driving, an organized excursion is often the simplest way to experience more than Virpazar itself.

This is also a good day to slow the pace. After Kotor and Budva, spending a few hours on the water and enjoying lunch somewhere around the lake feels like a completely different Montenegro.

You can stay around Virpazar for a quieter evening or continue toward your final base depending on tomorrow’s departure plans.

Recommended overnight stay: Virpazar, Budva, or Kotor

Day 5: Visit Cetinje or Lovćen Before Departure

For your final day, I’d keep the schedule flexible rather than pretending everyone has an evening flight. If you have several hours available, Cetinje is the easier cultural option. Montenegro’s former royal capital offers museums, monasteries, historic buildings, and a quieter look at the country’s history away from the coastal resorts.

If you have more time and transportation arranged, Lovćen National Park is the more scenic choice. The mountain landscape provides a fitting final contrast to the coast and lake you’ve explored over the previous four days.

Which one I’d choose depends entirely on your departure time. With an early flight, skip both. With most of the day available, Lovćen would be my choice for ending the trip. And that’s the important thing about a Montenegro itinerary 5 days long: don’t sacrifice an enjoyable final morning just to add one more destination to the list.

Five days won’t show you everything Montenegro has to offer, particularly the spectacular north. But it gives you a genuinely varied first taste of the country—and a very good reason to come back.

7-Day Montenegro Itinerary: Add the Mountains

If you have 7 days in Montenegro, follow Days 1–4 of the 5-day itinerary above, exploring Kotor, Perast and the Bay of Kotor, Budva and Sveti Stefan, and Lake Skadar. But instead of using Day 5 for Cetinje or Lovćen before departing, continue north toward Žabljak. Those extra three days completely change the character of the trip, taking you from Montenegro’s historic towns and Adriatic scenery into the mountains of Durmitor National Park.

For me, this is the best option for a first-time visit if you have a full week. You’re not simply adding more stops—you’ll experience a completely different side of the country.

Day 5: Travel to Žabljak and Visit Black Lake

After Lake Skadar, make your way north toward Žabljak, the main base for exploring Durmitor National Park. This is one of the longer travel days in the itinerary, so I wouldn’t fill the afternoon with too many plans. The journey itself also gives you a sense of how dramatically Montenegro changes as you leave the coast and head into the mountains.

Once you’ve checked in, visit Black Lake, one of the most accessible highlights of Durmitor. Depending on your arrival time, you can walk around the lake, follow part of the trail, or simply enjoy the scenery after the journey north.

If you’re traveling by car, reaching Žabljak gives you much more flexibility. If you’re following this Montenegro itinerary without a car, you can reach Žabljak by bus, although you’ll need to plan connections more carefully than you did along the coast.

Recommended overnight stay: Žabljak

Day 6: Explore Durmitor National Park

Give Durmitor National Park a full day. After several days of old towns, coastal scenery, and Lake Skadar, the alpine landscape here feels like another Montenegro entirely. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker to enjoy Durmitor. There are accessible walks, lakes, viewpoints, and scenic areas around Žabljak, while more experienced hikers can choose longer mountain trails.

I’d decide what to do based on the weather and your fitness level rather than arriving with an inflexible checklist. Conditions in the mountains can change quickly, and there’s no reason to tackle a demanding hike simply because it appeared on somebody else’s itinerary.

Most importantly, don’t rush back toward the coast tonight. Staying a second night in Žabljak gives you a full day to enjoy the mountains without constantly thinking about the next journey.

Recommended overnight stay: Žabljak

Day 7: Discover Tara River Canyon

Finish your one week in Montenegro with the spectacular Tara River Canyon. The Đurđevića Tara Bridge is one of the easiest places to appreciate the scale of the canyon, with dramatic views over the Tara River far below. You can spend some time around the bridge and surrounding viewpoints before continuing your journey.

If you want something more adventurous, rafting on the Tara River is one of the area’s most popular activities. I’d only include it if your departure schedule allows enough time—this isn’t something I’d try to squeeze into the morning before a tightly timed flight.

From here, your route depends on what comes next. You can head south toward Podgorica or Tivat for your departure, or continue your journey through the Balkans.

Pro Tip: If you’re flying home on Day 7, check the journey time from northern Montenegro to your airport before planning activities around Tara Canyon. I’d rather shorten the sightseeing than spend the final hours of the trip worrying about missing a flight.

For most first-time visitors, 7 days in Montenegro would be my choice over five. The first four days introduce you to the coast and Lake Skadar; the final three show you why Montenegro shouldn’t be thought of as only an Adriatic destination.

10-Day Montenegro Itinerary: Slow Down and Explore More

If you have 10 days in Montenegro, follow the complete 7-day itinerary above, covering Kotor, Perast and the Bay of Kotor, Budva and Sveti Stefan, Lake Skadar, Žabljak, Durmitor National Park, and Tara River Canyon.

Instead of ending your trip on Day 7, use the extra three days to slow the pace and discover a few places that don’t comfortably fit into the shorter itinerary. This is where I’d add more of Montenegro’s history, mountain scenery, and another side of the Bay of Kotor rather than simply squeezing more stops into the first week.

With ten days, you have enough time to enjoy the country’s highlights and still leave room for places that many shorter itineraries skip.

Day 8: Explore Cetinje and Lovćen National Park

After northern Montenegro, make your way toward Cetinje, the country’s former royal capital and one of the best places to learn more about Montenegro beyond its landscapes. Cetinje has a much quieter atmosphere than Kotor or Budva. Spend some time exploring the historic center, monasteries, museums, and former embassy buildings before continuing toward Lovćen National Park.

The highlight for many visitors is the Njegoš Mausoleum, reached by climbing the famous staircase toward the summit. On a clear day, the views across Montenegro make the effort worthwhile.

If you’re traveling by car, combining Cetinje and Lovćen is relatively straightforward. Without one, I’d consider an organized tour or private transfer because public transport isn’t as convenient for exploring the national park itself.

Recommended overnight stay: Cetinje or Kotor

Day 9: Discover Herceg Novi

For your ninth day, return to the Bay of Kotor but explore somewhere completely different from Kotor and Perast. Herceg Novi sits near the entrance to the bay and has a more relaxed, lived-in atmosphere than some of Montenegro’s busiest tourist destinations. Its old town, fortresses, steep stone streets, and waterfront promenade make it worth giving the town more than a quick stop.

Be prepared for plenty of stairs—the town climbs steeply from the waterfront—but that also means you’ll regularly come across beautiful views over the bay. I’d keep this day relatively relaxed. Wander through the historic center, explore one or two fortresses, walk along the waterfront, and stop somewhere for a long lunch or coffee rather than trying to fill every hour. Herceg Novi is also accessible by bus, so this day works well even if you’re following the itinerary without a rental car.

Recommended overnight stay: Herceg Novi or Kotor

Day 10: Enjoy a Final Morning or Continue Your Balkan Journey

I wouldn’t force another major destination into your final day just because you technically have ten days. If you’re flying home, use the morning for anything you missed earlier in the trip. Have breakfast beside the Bay of Kotor, take a final walk through the Old Town, spend a couple of hours at the beach, or simply enjoy Montenegro without another schedule to follow.

If your trip isn’t ending here, Montenegro is perfectly positioned for continuing through the Balkans. You can head north toward Dubrovnik and Croatia, south toward Shkodër and Albania, or continue toward Bosnia and Herzegovina or Serbia depending on your wider itinerary.

If you’re driving across an international border, leave extra time for queues, particularly during the summer months. Travelers using public transport should also check schedules in advance rather than assuming there will be frequent departures throughout the day.

Pro Tip: If you have an early flight, I’d spend your final night reasonably close to the departure airport. There’s no benefit in ending an otherwise relaxed 10-day trip with a stressful race across Montenegro.

For me, that’s the real advantage of 10 days in Montenegro. The extra time isn’t about seeing as many places as possible. It’s about being able to experience the coast, lakes, mountains, history, and smaller towns without constantly feeling that you should already be moving somewhere else.

Getting Around During This Montenegro Itinerary

You can follow this itinerary using public transport, a rental car, or a combination of buses, tours, and private transfers. I explored Montenegro by car and appreciated the flexibility it gave me, particularly once I left the coast, but I wouldn’t say that renting one is essential for every traveler.

Public Transport in Montenegro

Public transport in Montenegro works particularly well between the main coastal destinations. Buses connect Kotor, Budva, Herceg Novi, Podgorica, Bar, and other major towns, so the coastal portion of this itinerary is relatively easy to follow without driving.

Kotor to Perast is also straightforward, and you can use local buses, taxis, or boat excursions depending on how you want to experience the Bay of Kotor. Things become less convenient once the itinerary moves inland. You can reach Žabljak by bus, but places such as Lovćen National Park, remote Lake Skadar viewpoints, and some areas around Durmitor require more planning.

If you’re traveling Montenegro by bus, I’d leave some flexibility between connections rather than building the itinerary around very tight schedules.

Renting a Car in Montenegro

Renting a car gives you considerably more freedom, especially for the 7 and 10-day itineraries. This is how I explored the country, and what I appreciated most wasn’t simply getting from one destination to another. It was being able to stop at viewpoints, change plans, explore smaller places along the way, and spend longer somewhere when I wanted to.

A car becomes particularly useful around Lake Skadar, Lovćen, Durmitor, and Tara Canyon, where relying entirely on public transportation can limit what you’re able to see.

That said, I wouldn’t rent a car purely for Kotor, Perast, and Budva. Parking can be inconvenient during the busy summer months, and buses or boats can sometimes be easier for those destinations.

If you’re specifically planning to explore the country by car, our Montenegro road trip itinerary goes much deeper into the route, stops, and driving experience.

Tours and Private Transfers

Tours and private transfers are the middle ground if you don’t want to drive but still want to experience places that aren’t easily reached by bus.

They can be particularly useful for:

• Lake Skadar, where organized trips can combine transportation with a boat tour.
• Lovćen and Cetinje, which are much easier to combine on an organized day trip.
• Durmitor National Park and Tara Canyon, especially if you don’t want to arrange transportation around northern Montenegro yourself.
• Bay of Kotor, where boat excursions can connect several destinations while giving you a completely different perspective from the road.

For the 5-day Montenegro itinerary, I’d be perfectly comfortable relying on buses, boats, and an occasional tour. For seven or ten days, a car becomes more useful—but it’s still a choice rather than a requirement.

The important thing is to choose your transportation based on the itinerary you want, rather than changing your entire trip because somebody told you that Montenegro can only be explored by car.

Where to Stay During Your Montenegro Itinerary

You don’t need to change hotels every night to follow this itinerary. In fact, I’d avoid doing that. Choosing a few strategic bases makes the trip much more enjoyable and saves you from constantly packing and unpacking.

Kotor

For the first part of the itinerary, Kotor is the base I’d recommend for most first-time visitors. It puts you directly on the Bay of Kotor and makes Perast easy to visit while keeping Budva within reach.

Staying inside the Old Town gives you the most atmosphere, especially in the evening after many day visitors have left. If you’re traveling with a car or prefer somewhere quieter, accommodation just outside the walls can be more practical. For the 5-day itinerary, you could comfortably spend several nights here rather than changing accommodation after every coastal stop.

Budva

Budva is the better base if beaches and nightlife are more important to you than the atmosphere of Kotor. You don’t necessarily need to stay in both Kotor and Budva. They’re close enough that I’d choose one based on the kind of experience you want and visit the other during the day. If I had to choose for a first trip, I’d personally stay in Kotor.

Virpazar

Staying in Virpazar is optional, but it can make the Lake Skadar part of the itinerary much more relaxed. Instead of arriving for a boat trip and immediately leaving again, you can spend the evening near the lake, enjoy a slower dinner, and continue your journey the following morning.

For the 5-day itinerary, I’d probably keep Kotor or Budva as my main base if convenience matters. With seven or ten days, an overnight stay around Lake Skadar becomes easier to justify.

Žabljak

For the 7 and 10-day routes, Žabljak is the obvious base for northern Montenegro. Stay at least two nights if you want to properly experience Durmitor National Park, Black Lake, and Tara River Canyon. Trying to visit this area as a rushed day trip from the coast defeats much of the reason for coming north in the first place.

So rather than asking where to stay in Montenegro every single night, I’d keep it simple: Kotor for the Bay and coast, Virpazar if you want a night at Lake Skadar, and Žabljak for the mountains. Fewer hotel changes mean more time actually enjoying the trip.

Best Time to Follow This Montenegro Itinerary

For these itineraries, I’d choose May to June or September to early October. You’ll generally have pleasant weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities while avoiding some of the biggest crowds and highest accommodation prices of peak summer.

The best timing also depends on which version of the itinerary you’re following:

• May–June: One of the best periods for combining the coast with outdoor activities. June is particularly good if you want warmer weather and longer days while still avoiding the peak July and August crowds.
• July–August: Best if beaches and swimming are major priorities, but expect Kotor, Budva, and other coastal destinations to be much busier. Book accommodation and rental cars well in advance.
• September: Probably my favorite choice for this itinerary. The coast is still warm, summer crowds begin to ease, and you can comfortably combine sightseeing with time outdoors.
• October: A good option for the 5-day coastal itinerary, but I’d pay closer attention to weather conditions if you’re following the 7 or 10-day route into northern Montenegro.

The main difference between these itineraries is Durmitor National Park. The 5-day route stays largely around the coast and Lake Skadar, while the longer versions take you into higher mountain areas where conditions can be very different from the Adriatic coast.

If hiking is an important part of your trip, always check current trail and weather conditions before heading into the mountains rather than assuming that warm weather in Kotor means similar conditions in Durmitor.

For the complete 7 or 10-day Montenegro itinerary, I’d personally choose June or September. You get the best chance of enjoying both Montenegro’s coast and mountains without experiencing the country at its busiest.

How to Adapt This Montenegro Itinerary

The routes above are designed to give first-time visitors a balanced mix of historic towns, coast, lakes, and mountains, but you don’t have to follow them exactly. Montenegro is compact enough that you can adjust the trip around what you actually enjoy rather than visiting somewhere simply because it’s on the itinerary.

If You Want More Beaches

Spend less time inland and add another day or two along the Montenegro coast. There are plenty of options depending on whether you want lively beach resorts, small coves, or long stretches of sand.

Around Budva, you can choose from Mogren Beach, which is conveniently close to the Old Town, Jaz Beach for a larger and livelier setting, or Bečići Beach if you want a long stretch of coastline with plenty of facilities.

Farther south, Sveti Stefan Beach offers one of Montenegro’s most recognizable coastal settings, while Ulcinj is the place I’d consider if sandy beaches are your priority. The huge Velika Plaža (Long Beach) stretches for kilometers and feels completely different from the smaller beaches around the Bay of Kotor and Budva.

If you prefer somewhere quieter, you could also look toward Buljarica Beach near Petrovac, which generally feels less built-up than Montenegro’s busiest resort beaches. You could easily replace one inland sightseeing day with a beach day—or simply add a couple of nights along the coast if swimming and relaxing are more important to you than ticking off another destination.

If You Love Hiking and Nature

I’d give northern Montenegro more time. Instead of two or three nights around Žabljak, add another day in Durmitor National Park so you’re not choosing between hikes simply because of the schedule. Experienced outdoor travelers with more time could also consider Prokletije National Park, but I wouldn’t squeeze it into the standard 7 or 10-day itinerary. It deserves proper time of its own.

If You’re Visiting Montenegro Without a Car

You don’t need to abandon this itinerary. Kotor, Perast, Budva, Herceg Novi, Podgorica, and Žabljak can all be incorporated using buses and other local transportation. For places that are more awkward to reach independently—particularly Lovćen and some areas around Lake Skadar or Durmitor—use organized tours or private transfers. A Montenegro itinerary without a car requires a little more planning, but I’d rather adjust one or two difficult days than redesign the entire trip around driving.

If You’re Continuing to Croatia

Montenegro combines very naturally with Croatia, particularly if your trip ends around the Bay of Kotor. From Kotor or Herceg Novi, you can continue toward Dubrovnik by bus, transfer, or car. If you’re driving, allow extra time for the international border, especially during the summer.

Rather than rushing from northern Montenegro back toward the coast and immediately crossing the border, I’d ideally spend your final night around Kotor or Herceg Novi before continuing into Croatia.

If you’re continuing the journey to Croatia by car, our 10-day route through Croatia takes you through historic cities, national parks, and some of the country’s most beautiful stretches of Adriatic coastline.

If You’re Continuing to Albania

Heading south works equally well. You can travel toward Ulcinj and Shkodër, with bus connections available for travelers without a car. If you’re driving, the route also fits naturally into a longer journey through Albania.

If Albania is your next destination, I’d use the final Montenegro day as a transition rather than squeezing in another attraction before crossing the border. The itinerary should ultimately work for your trip, not the other way around. If you love beaches, add beaches. If you’d rather spend three days hiking in Durmitor, do that. The 5, 7, and 10-day routes give you the framework—the best version is the one you adjust around how you actually like to travel.

Continue Exploring Montenegro and the Balkans

If this itinerary is part of a longer trip, these guides can help you plan what comes next:

• Plan the rest of your Montenegro trip – Our complete guide to visiting Montenegro covers the best places to visit, accommodation, transportation, costs, food, and practical planning advice.
• Explore Montenegro by car – Renting a vehicle? Follow our Montenegro road trip route for scenic roads, memorable stops, coastal towns, and mountain landscapes.
• Turn your trip into a Balkan adventure – Our guide to planning a Balkan road trip helps you connect Montenegro with neighboring countries and build a longer multi-country journey.
• Prepare for your first Albania trip – Our practical tips for visiting Albania cover money, transportation, mobile data, safety, packing, and useful things to know before you arrive.
• Continue toward Slovenia – Our Slovenia itinerary helps you plan your time between Ljubljana, Lake Bled, the Julian Alps, the coast, and other highlights.

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Final Thoughts

Montenegro may look small on the map, but I wouldn’t plan your trip around trying to prove how quickly you can cross it. What made the country memorable for me was how much the scenery and atmosphere changed within relatively short distances—from the stone streets and calm waters of the Bay of Kotor to Lake Skadar and the mountains of Durmitor.

If you only have 5 days, focus on the coast and Lake Skadar and enjoy them properly. With 7 days, you can add northern Montenegro, and that’s the itinerary I’d personally recommend for most first-time visitors. If you have 10 days, use those extra days to slow down rather than simply adding more stops.

I explored Montenegro by car and loved the freedom it gave me, but you don’t need to drive to follow these routes. Buses, tours, boats, and transfers make it possible to build an excellent trip around your preferred way of traveling.

Whichever itinerary you choose, leave a little flexibility. Some of my favorite moments in Montenegro came from the places where I stopped longer than planned, not from trying to reach the next destination as quickly as possible.

Seven days would be my choice for a first trip, but if you can give Montenegro ten, I don’t think you’ll regret the extra time.