OSTROG MONASTERY & NIKSIC TOUR

Everyone can participate (hotel's or hostel's guests or the guests from other accommodations in Podgorica)

ABOUT ostrog monastery & niksic TOUR WITH MH TRAVEL

MH Travel offers a unique tour visited by the world-famous Ostrog Monastery and the city of Nikšić famous for the production of the popular Nikšić beer. This tour is an ideal choice for all guests who stay in Podgorica. Especially Niksic as the town is not so often on the tourist maps among travel agencies in Montenegro. The town is close also to Durmitor national park, so a lot of agencies just pass by Niksic, and do not offer an option to their guests to explore the town. Niksic is also territorially the largest municipality in Montenegro. In the last couple of years, Ostrog Monastery became very busy and the number of pilgrims from all over the world has been raised up to the several thousand visitors per day. That makes the visit to Ostrog Monastery from the cities on the sea coast like Kotor and Budva more complicated. So, we decided to make a perfect budget tour only to Ostrog Monastery and the city of Niksic. This is a one of a kind tour in Montenegro, and we are sure that we have the best possible itinerary for Ostrog Monastery to avoid the big pilgrim crowd. By choosing this tour you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the fascinating and miraculous energy of the Monastery as well as the relaxing energy of the city of Niksic, which is surrounded by beautiful nature.

Ostrog Monastery is one of the attractions that almost all guests want to visit while in Montenegro. We certainly recommend everyone to see the monastery, but it is often forgotten that you should be prepared if you want to feel the benefits of this sacred place. Visiting Ostrog should be the first in the itinerary. Due to the large number of pilgrims from all over the world who visit the monastery every day, we decided to add our best possible itinerary to our guests and visit the monastery in the morning, long enough for the guests to see and enjoy everything before the pilgrims crowds: see the relics of St.Basil, explore the monastery, light candles and buys some souvenir in monastery's shop. Ostrog monastery is an Orthodox monastery built in the 17th century cut into the vertical cliffs of the Ostrog's Greda at 900 meters above sea level. The monastery was built by Vasiliy Ostroski, who greatly helped his people, healed the sick, anticipated the events that would happen, so he was named the miracle man, and his miracles continued to happen even after his death. He died in 1671, in the monastery and after that, he was proclaimed a Saint (St. Basil of Ostrog) because of his faith, immaculate life, goodness and helping the people. His body is carefully guarded in the cave church, which is dedicated to the Presentation of the Mother of God. Ostrog Monastery is not only a sanctuary of Orthodox people but a sanctuary of all the people of the world who come here to bow and pay homage to the relics of St. Basil, seeking a cure for the soul and the body. The monastery complex on Ostrog consists of the lower and upper monasteries. First, we will visit the upper monastery, there are two churches: Presentation of Mother of God, where St. Basil's Basilica and the church of Holy Cross are resting. Churches were decorated by famous painters in the 17th century, partly painted on the rocks of the Ostrog Mountains.

After visiting the upper monastery, we will visit the lower monastery that was built in the 19th century, made up of the church of the Holy Trinity, monasteries and a religious school founded in the 18th century. Today, liturgies are held regularly, baptisms and weddings too. From the Upper to Lower Monastery, the asphalt road is 5 km long and the track through the forest is much shorter and can be crossed in about 25 minutes. To get the feeling of how long it is we will take a 10-minute walk as the most modest pilgrims would.

Half an hour's drive from Ostrog Monastery is the city of Niksic. It is the largest industrial city in Montenegro thanks to the factories of iron and steel as well as bauxite mines, but it is certainly more famous thanks to the brewing and production of the popular Niksic beer. The brewery is only 10 minutes away from the city center and visits are permitted. One of the most beautiful natural places near the city center (5 km away) is a very popular Krupac Lake and has been nicknamed the Niksic Sea because it has promenades, beaches, restaurants, and numerous activities on the beach and water sports. In the case of summer heat, we can spend a lunch break on this lake, where guests can take a swim.

There are many places worth seeing in the center of Niksic: the Central Square of Liberty, the Royal Palace of King Nikola I Petrović Njegos containing the museum, the Church of St. Basil of Ostrog, who was built in the 19th century in Montenegrin heroes, who gave their lives for the freedom of the country. Near the center, there is an old Turkish city wall and Hadji-Smajil's mosque. The beautiful forest-park called Trebjesa is about ten minutes moderate walk away from the center with restaurants where guests can take the lunch. Niksic is a city filled with cafes and restaurants, and food and drink prices are considerably lower than on the coast.

The Salt Lake, which is 6 km from Niksic, is an attraction that we can not visit because unlike Lake Krupac this lake has no proper access road. We'll see the lake from the main road when he returns. This lake is full of islands and peninsulas, extremely rugged coasts, suitable for fishing, but there are no organized beaches for visitors.

After a two-hour visit to Niksic, we go back to Podgorica, where the tour ends.

NOTE: We can also organize private Ostrog Monastery & Niksic Tour as well as for the groups of 8+ number of passengers. If you have any of these special requests for Ostrog Monastery & Niksic Tour, please contact us on e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Tour ticket can be bought on-line via BOOK NOW! option, or directly at the reception of Montenegro Hostel B&B Podgorica (address: Radoja Jovanovica 52 Stara Varos (Old Town), GPS (Latitude 42,436753 Longitude 19,257377)

The last on-line booking is possible to make up to 21:00 (9 pm) the day before departure. After that time ticket can be bought only at the reception of Montenegro Hostel B&B Podgorica. Receptions are open from 8 am till midnight. Guests can purchase the transfer ticket at the reception of the hostel up to 23:00 the day before departure. Purchasing tickets directly in the mini-bus is not possible.

TOUR CONDITIONS

Tour is organized by air-conditioned cars, minivans or minibusses.

PRICE INCLUDES

Licensed tour guide on the English language.

PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE

Standard lunch costs from 8 to 12 euro

Guests can use their own food and drink (lunch is not mandatory).

Before you decide to purchase the tour ticket check our itinerary and terms and conditions.

For more info about the tour and booking, contact us on e-mail

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Hope you will enjoy on our tour:)

MH Travel Agency Team

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

INTRODUCTION
MH Travel Agency (hereinafter called 'the Agency'), guarantees the authenticity of the displayed visual and written data related to the accommodation unit characteristics in its offer available at www.montenegrohostel.com as well as the authenticity of the conditions of the same offer. By taking one or more offers of the Agency the client enters a legal relationship with the MH Travel and confirms that he/she accepts the General Terms And Conditions of Accommodation Reservation Service (hereinafter called 'General Conditions'), which are presented here. All the details stated in the offer represent the legal obligation of the client as well as the MH Travel. The General Conditions represent the basis for the settlement of any possible dispute that may arise between the client and the MH Travel. The client is advised to read the General Conditions carefully prior to any advance payment.

1. BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Purchasing tickets for tours is possible electronically by completing the online form on our site. Reservations are only possible by paying the entire amount on our web site before departure. After we receive the entire amount we will send you the confirmation of reservation and the voucher that consists of the details of the relevant arrangements (details of the host, guests details, date of arrival and departure and also other services that the guest has paid).
The payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Master...), (the agency bears the bank charges).
By making the payment of the reservation the client certifies that he/she is completely familiarized with all the details and conditions under which the reservation of the accommodation service is provided. By making the payment all the conditions and terms specified in this contract become a legal obligation for both the client and the Agency.

2. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY CLIENT
The client is entitled to a change of a confirmed reservation only if the change is accepted by the service provider. The changes may include booked transfer, tour, excursion or activity, number of persons, their age and type of basic or extra services booked. The request for a change of the reservation must be submitted in a written form by e-mail on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If the client wants to cancel the reservation, the client must submit the request in written form by e-mail.
On-line purchased transfer ticket is possible to cancel free of charge up to 7 days before departure. For a cancellation occurring from 7 to 0 days before the start of using the reserved service, MH Travel charges 100% of the total price of the tour ticket booked.

3. AGENCY’S OBLIGATIONS
MH Travel is responsible for the execution of services and selection of the service providers. and must also concern over the rights and interests of the client in accordance with the good practice in tourism.
MH Travel is responsible to assure that the client receives all the services he/she has booked and is therefore liable to the client for a possible non-provision of the services or a part of the services the client paid for.
MH Travel is not responsible if the non-provision of the service is due to a case of force majeure in the client's country or in the country where the service is to be provided (war, riots, strikes, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, official authority interventions, etc.). MH Travel has the right to cancel the transfer in the very case of unpredictable situations, which cannot be controlled by agency (earthquake, floods, closing borders, etc). In that case, we will refund the full amount of the tour tickets to the guests.

Every transfer, tour or activity has to have a minimum number of passengers (4 in total) to be organized. Agency charges booking amount for transfers, tours, and activities ONLY after the minimum number of passengers is reached and transfer, tour or activity is confirmed by e-mail. Agency has the right to cancel transfer, tour, and activity up to 720 minutes (12 hours) before departure if the minimum of participants is not reached.

This cancellation is free of charge.

4. CLIENT’S OBLIGATIONS
The clients are under obligation to possess valid travel documents. The costs of loss of these documents is borne by the client. The client needs to check whether he/she needs a visa to enter the Republic of Montenegro or transit countries. MH Travel cannot provide service of obtaining a visa for the client and reserves the right to keep the amount paid for the transfer of the client could not enter the Republic of Montenegro because the necessary documents were not obtained by the client. The client should notify MH Travel by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of all the relevant facts that can affect the client's presence at the reserved transfer, tour, excursion or activity (e.g. allergies and illness of the client, physical disability of the client, coming by vehicle, special diet conditions, and extra luggage).

5. TRAVEL INSURANCE
The cost of the trip does not include the travel insurance 'package': insurance against accidents and illnesses that may occur during the trip, damage or loss of luggage or voluntary health insurance. When confirming the reservation online, the Traveler has accepter these General Terms and Conditions by selecting a payment method and completing the reservation confirmation process. The same applies to reservations confirmed and completed via e-mail. Should the Traveler request additional insurance, arrangements can be made directly with the insurance company or at MH Travel itself wherein the Agency acts only as a mediator.

6. COMPLAINS
The client reserves the right to complain in case of any incorrect photographs and information published on the site. The client is not entitled to complain about any other grounds, including bad weather conditions, traffic jams, any other similar situation or event that may cause the client's dissatisfaction, and is not in relation to the quality of the reserved transfer service. Any justified complaint about deficiencies will be resolved on the spot. If the service provider is not able to resolve the reported deficiencies, and MH Travel cannot propose any alternative tour, the client will get a full refund of the amount paid.

7. ARBITRATION
If the guest is not satisfied with the solution offered by the agency he/she has a right to take the issue to the court jurisdiction of Podgorica.

8. NOTICE
By making the advance payment or paying the entire arrangement amount the guest accepts these general terms and conditions.