Optional Sightseeing Stops Between Budva and Dubrovnik
You can make your transfer from Budva to Dubrovnik even more enjoyable by requesting a short stop at one of the scenic places along the way. Make the most of your journey — just let us know when sending your request, and we’ll gladly include it in your personalized offer.
Sveti Stefan
🛣️ 20 km and 30 min detour required, Sveti Stefan is 10 km away from Budva in oposit direction from Dubrovnik — but easy to reach and worth of seeing.
🕒 Recommended stop: A quick photo stop from the viewpoint above is free of charge, or you can request a longer break if you’d like to relax at Sveti Stefan beach.
📍 A world-famous islet resort best seen from above — the island itself is private, but the views from the road are stunning, and nearby beaches offer a great place to unwind.
Tivat and Porto Montenegro
🛣️ A few miles detour required, Tivat is near Kotor along the coastal road between Budva and Dubrovnik — ideal for a short stop.
🕒 Recommended stop: 30 to 60 minutes (more if you want to explore Porto Montenegro or grab a coffee by the marina).
📍 A modern coastal town with a luxury vibe — think designer shops, sleek yachts, and waterfront cafés with Adriatic views.
👉 Learn more: Check out our Tivat and Porto Montenegro travel guide.
Kotor
🛣️ No detour required, Kotor is right on the main coastal road between Bar and Dubrovnik — you’ll drive by it anyway if you wish to avouid a ferry.
🕒 Recommended stop: 1 to 1.5 hours (more if you want to climb the fortress).
📍 A UNESCO-listed walled town packed with history, narrow medieval streets, cats, and epic views from the fortress above the bay.
👉 Want the full story? Check out our Kotor travel guide.
Perast
🛣️ No detour required if you wish to avouid a ferry. Perast is just a few miles from Kotor.
🕒 Recommended stop: 30 to 60 minutes (add a bit more if you want to visit the island).
📍 A baroque coastal village known for its waterfront palaces and the iconic Our Lady of the Rocks island — easily reachable by a short boat ride.
👉 Want the full story? Check out our Perast travel guide.
Heceg Novi
🛣️ No detour required, Herceg Novi is right on the coastal road between Bar and Dubrovnik.
🕒 Recommended stop: 1 hour (or more if you want a lunch with a view).
📍 A laid-back seaside town with a charming old fortress, palm-lined promenade, and a touch of authentic Montenegrin vibe.
👉 Want to learn more? Check out our Herceg Novi travel guide.
Cavtat, Croatia
🛣️ No detour required, Cavtat is just a few minutes before Dubrovnik Airport — perfectly located for a scenic break near the end of your transfer.
🕒 Recommended stop: 30 to 60 minutes (great for a seaside stroll, coffee, or a quick lunch with a view).
📍 A relaxed coastal town with palm-lined promenades and a few nice spots by the sea — quieter and less hectic than Dubrovnik, ideal if you want to avoid crowds before or after your flight.