Herceg Novi: to Kotor and Perast by car

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ID: GYG879637-1383677
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Country: Montenegro

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Explore the highlights of the Bay of Kotor on a guided tour. Visit the UNESCO-protected town of Kotor, the sunniest town in the bay, Perast, and the artificial island of Our Lady of the Rock.
Explore the highlights of the Bay of Kotor on a guided tour. Visit the UNESCO-protected town of Kotor, the sunniest town in the bay, Perast, and the artificial island of Our Lady of the Rock. Begin your tour in Herceg Novi.

Travel by car to Kotor, a town from the 6th century A.D. under the protection of UNESCO. In front of the old town, your guide will tell you a short history of it and then you'll enter the Marine gates, the main ones of three gates of Kotor.

There are 9 squares of the town, go around and finish the sightseeing here at the largest one, the Square of Arms. Then, go to Perast, the sunniest town in the bay, with two picturesque islands ahead of it.

Perast was a simple fishermen's village from the 13th century, which has flourished at the end of the 17th century, thanks to the maritime trade. Visit one of those two islands, the artificially made Our Lady of the Rock.

The local guide will tell you the real story about it and the love story which became a legend. In the church's museum, see some masterpieces of the culture of the local community, including a famous embroidery from the 19th century.

Return to the mainland and have lunch in an excellent fish restaurant. After lunch, go back to Herceg Novi.

Highlights

  • Discover the highlights of the Bay of Kotor on a guided tour
  • Visit the UNESCO-protected town of Kotor and the town of Perast
  • See the artificial island of Our Lady of the Rock and its church
  • Learn about the history of the town of Kotor from your guide
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local fish restaurant in Perast

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera to capture the scenic views
Lunch is included, but drinks are at your own expense
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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.