Kotor: Walking tour, car trip to Perast, boat to the island
ID: GYG879438-1383465
Category:
Country: Montenegro
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of the Bay of Kotor on a tour from Kotor to Perast. Visit the Our Lady of the Rock island and enjoy a delicious lunch at a fish restaurant.
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 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 Kotor.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Kotor, a town from the 6th century under UNESCO protection
- Admire the picturesque islands of Perast and visit Our Lady of the Rock
- Learn about the love story that became a legend and see the church's museum
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at an excellent fish restaurant on the mainland
- Admire the beauty of the Bay of Kotor on a boat ride to Perast and back
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions; bring a hat and sunscreen for sunny days.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the museums.
Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased during lunch break.
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.