Half-Day Kotor & Perast Excursion From KOTOR to PERAST - tour by car and minivan
ID: GYG463878-828716
Category:
Country: Montenegro
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
-Enjoy coastal drive along the bay towards Perast with a different view on every curve
-Boat ride from Perast to artificial island with romantic Catholic church Our Lady of the Rocks,
Tour duration: 3 hours
Transportation: Mercedes E class or a Mercedes Vito van depending on a number of pax
Starting and ending point: The port of Kotor
Note: At the request of the client, it is possible to hire a qualified and experienced guide, which
requires a correction of the excursion price
After meeting your driver at a time arranged by you, the tour will start surprisingly by going
away from Kotor and Perast. Why? Because sometimes you need a distance to see things better
and more clearly! The drive in the hinterland of Kotor will take you a bit uphill so that you realize
where you are and what kind of stunning beauty you will experience in the Bay, actually its part
under UNESCO protection – Kotor and Perast. Admire the shape of the Bay, make it eternal in
photos and go back to the coast again to reach your destination.
As soon as you reach Perast, the boat will wait for you to take a 5 min ride to one of the islands
facing the town. The natural island of Saint George that you will be able to see is natural and
equally intriguing, but unfortunately closed for visits. You will still be enchanted by its beauty
since it is just next to our stop – artificial island Our Lady of the Rocks.
This island was built on the small sea reef on which a miraculous working painting of Our Lady
was found in 1452 in a quite mysterious way. The Church was built at the same place in order to
honor our Lady and house the painting, which is now a patroness of all sailors in the Adriatic.
But what an undertaking it was to build an island in the middle of the sea large enough to serve
as a base for the church and surrounding facilities! You just have to enter the church and its
museum to hear more curiosities. Be sure to ask about special embroidery in which the author
incorporated her own hair to make a haircut of Our Lady and surrounding angels!!!
Go back to Perast, this time to focus on the town itself and feel this 18 century place your home.
Imagine what it would be like to live in such a rich town in the past and be a frequent target of
the pirates, always wanting your gold and treasures that came here as a result of successful
maritime history and trade. Romantic Perast won’t leave you indifferent. Take home with you
some great moments, lots of Mediterranean smells and sounds, or unique tastes of
Mediterranean cuisine!
Highlights
- - Explore time-frozen Perast, the town of sailors with a glorious past
- Ready to meet the most beautiful small town on the coast and discover the story
- -Enjoy coastal drive along the bay towards Perast with a different view on every
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Visit to the islands is optional. Please note that clients must be physically capable of embarking and disembarking the boat if they choose to partake in this activity.
Port of Kotor
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.