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Lustica Peninsula Tour: Montenegro Traditional Lifestyle Tour

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BY SARAH PAVLOVIC 

Get away from the crowds and experience authentic Montenegro with this Lustica Peninsula tour that introduces you to traditional Montenegro culture and cuisine.

Lustica Peninsula Tour - lunch

About the Lustica Peninsula tour

This tour takes you to a traditional Montenegrin homestead to see how they live and try traditional cuisine.

The tour includes:

  • Walking tour of Kotor
  • Transport to and from the homestead
  • Tour of the homestead
  • Lunch
  • Free time

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This tour starts with a scenic drive through the Lustica Peninsula countryside towards the the beach paradises of Zanjice and Mirista.

Upon arrival the homestead you'll be welcomed with an aperitif of homemade Montenegrin brandy that is made onsite.

After a welcome drink and introduction, you'll have a tour of the property that includes the family's orchards and food production.

You'll also get to meet their animals, which include donkeys, goats, and ponies - all animals that have traditionally been found on Montenegrin homesteads.

Man feeding donkeys on Lustica Peninsula
Guests with dog and goat on Lustica Peninsula Tour

After touring the farm, you'll sit down to a lunch of local specialties that are either made here or wild caught. The menu includes:

Appetizer:

  • Various types of local cheeses, goat and cow cheeses
  • Lustica ham
  • Olives
  • Homemade pastries and bruschetta
  • Homemade seasonal salads
  • Sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
  • Homemade ajvar (a type of spread made from capsicums)
  • Local jams
  • Homemade wine, homemade juices, water, and Montenegrin beer

Main Course:

  • Seafood
  • Risotto
  • Squid/calamari
  • First class white fish
  • Seasonal salad
  • Mediterranean vegetables
  • Meat
  • Vegetarian/vegan options also available

Dessert:

  • Homemade cakes or ice cream
Lustica Peninsula Tour homemade bread
Lustica Peninsula Tour homemade cheeses
Lustica Peninsula Tour lunch
Lustica Peninsula Tour lunch
Lustica Peninsula Tour strawberry cake

Over lunch, your hosts will be happy to tell you about the traditional lifestyle in Montenegro, their produce, and answer any questions you have.

After lunch, you can relax in their garden overlooking the Adriatic Sea and listen to your hosts play music.

Lustica Peninsula Tour - relaxing in the garden
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Tour Details

Itinerary:

  • Meet your guide
  • Drive to the village (45 minutes)
  • Arrival and welcome drink at the farm
  • Farm tour
  • Lunch (2 hours total)
  • Drive back to Kotor (45 minutes)
  • Walking tour of Kotor (1 hour)
  • Escort back to meeting point

Start/finish point: Kotor, but flexible by arrangement

Start time: Flexible

What’s included: 

  • Private guide
  • Comfortable, new vehicle with air-conditioning
  • Taxes

Estimated local cash needed: €10-20 for souvenirs

Duration: 4.5 hours (exact duration depends on traffic conditions)

Activity level: Easy

Kid friendly: Yes

Wheelchair friendly: No

Price: The price for private tours depends on your group size and the final schedule Ana creates for you. Please fill in the form below to let her know what you’d like and she’ll be happy to send you an obligation-free quote.

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about Your Guide

Meet your guide: This tour is run by Ana Badnjar. Ana is a five star-rated, licensed Montenegro guide. She's attentive, intuitive, caring and fun. She’ll always answer your questions quickly before your arrival, and when you’re with her she’s very attentive to your group’s unique interests and needs. She’s also knowledgeable and passionate about Montenegro. I know you’ll have an incredible experience in Montenegro with Ana guiding your way.

Reviews of Ana

"Ana was a joy to spend the day with. She was friendly, conversational, fun, professional, and we really felt cared for. She had excellent knowledge of the history of Montenegro and Kotor, and geared the tour to our wishes. Ana's English is highly proficient, and she has a wonderful personality. We're hoping to hire her on our next trip to Montenegro - which I hope is quite soon!" - Holly Barstow, USA

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