Manastir Ostrog

Shrine, a unique monument and testimony of the religion, culture and history of the Montenegrin people. Ostrog monastery is a place visited by up to a million people for a year, a place where miracles happen…
If a for some cultural, historical and religious monument can be said to be recognized by Montenegro in the world, not only in christianity but also in Islam, it is certainly the Ostrog monastery. Ostrog monastery with the relics of St. Vasilija the wonderworker is the largest shrine in Montenegro. The monastery was erected in 1650, consisting of the lower and upper monasteries and a newly built church dedicated to the Martyr Stanko, located above the lower monastery. The church holds the hands of the holy martyr Stanko, a shepherd from the village Podvrace near Danilovgrad, who was cut and killed by the Turks because he refused to accept islam. The upper Ostrog monastery is located at 900m above sea level. It consists of two churches dedicated to the Holy Cross and the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin, and it preserves the relics of St.Vsilija Ostroškog, who have healing powers.The lower monastery is dedicated to St.Trojica.
Ostrog monastery is the most visited shrine in this region and is visited by all believers regardless of confession. Ever
since ancient times the wonders and magic of this place have been recounted.

• Day of the excursion: monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday. friday, saturday, sunday.
• Departure from Tivat at 07:00 hours. The journey continues through Kamenare and Lipci. A short photo break above Risan from where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Boka bay and two little islands near Perast. Then we slowly move towards the continental part of Montenegro. Photo break above the Salt lake near Niksić.
• At about 09:00 hours we arrive at the national restaurant Koliba where we take a coffee and breakfast break by desire, staying in the restaurant for about 20 minutes.
• Arrival to the monastery complex is planned at around 09 hours and 40 minutes. The free time to visit the upper Ostrog monastery, the church of the Holy Martyr Stanko and the lower Ostrog monastery is 3 hours.
• Return via Danilovgrad, Podgorica, Cetinje and Budva. Above Budva in Brajići is a photo break – a view of the beautiful Budva riviera.
• Arrival in Budva is planned at around 15:00 hours. Free time to walk around the city for 45 minutes.
• Return to Tivat is planned at around 17:00 hours.