Skadar lake boat tour with local wine tastingExplore Skadar lake and best Montenegrin wines

Our meeting point is Virpazar (a transfer to the meeting point can be arranged too). The trip heads to Skadar lake, the biggest lake on Balkan peninsula, where we take a boat ride to Kom Monastery. On the way to this XV century monastery we get the chance to explore the wild beauty of Skadar lake, see fishing villages, lotus flower channels and much more! Skadar Lake is famous for being the last remaining breeding ground of the endangered Dalmatian Pelican and Pygmy Cormorant. It is also a key resting place for birds migrating from northern Europe to Africa. The Kom Monastery, built between 1415. and 1427, has some of the oldest frescoes in Montenegro.

Enjoy lunch and free time to explore Virpazar. We take a walk to Bešac Fortress, built by Turks in 1478. Bešac Fortress is a cultural and historical site of exceptional importance and one of the most attractive lookouts on Skadar Lake. This is one of the oldest military fortifications preserved on the territory of today's Montenegro. This place was used as a prison by occupying Italians in Second World War, and has been restored in 2013.

The final part of our tour takes place in the historical village Godinje, which is located on a hill overlooking the Skadar lake, only 5km from Virpazar. We will visit Garnet Winery where you can try local wines and try local cuisine. Tasting includes one glass of three types of wine, brandy and liquor with snacks – cheese, prosciutto, olives spread on homemade biscuit. Winery Garnet is located in the central part of this historical village, the first protected rural entity in Montenegro and is recognized by the World Tourism Organization.