Best of Montenegro: Kotor Bay Tour from Dubrovnik Best of Montenegro: Kotor Bay Tour from Dubrovnik - English
ID: GYG159278-239078
Category:
Country: Croatia
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Tour from Dubrovnik to Kotor Bay in Montenegro. This tour includes a visit to the city of Kotor, the village of Perast and the artificial island Our Lady of the Rocks.
Visit Kotor bay in Montenegro, one of the most scenic and picturesque places on the Adriatic Sea. It is also the biggest bay on the Adriatic, because of its strategic importance in this turbulent region, it has been under rule by different nations. Each of them left a mark that can be seen today through a beautiful blend of architectural influences. Romans, Turks, Venetians, Austrians - each nation left a mark on this region and its cities.
After your departure from Dubrovnik and a scenic drive through Konavle valley, enter Montenegro where you make a short stop at Verige to take photos of the beautiful landscape just before entering Kotor bay. Continue your drive along the coast through Risan and Perast, to reach Kotor. Often called the best preserved and prettiest town in Montenegro, this UNESCO-listed fortified city is famous for its city walls, a display of Venetian-inspired architecture, beautiful churches, and rich history of maritime trade and shipping.
Whether it was independent, or as a part of the Byzantine empire, Serbian kingdom or the Venetian republic, Perast may be one of the most historically intriguing places in Boka Kotorska. Baroque, renaissance palaces and narrow streets in Perast will take you back to a time when the city’s residents lived in luxury and wealth. In Perast, you have the opportunity to take a boat ride and visit Our Lady of the Rocks island. The legend says that in 1452 two brothers found Mary’s picture on a rock in the sea. This led to a miraculous healing of one of the brothers. Ever since locals have been bringing rocks and sinking ships next to this rock. An island was formed and first a chapel was built, then a church in its place. Some call it the Croatian Sistine chapel because of the artwork that enriches its walls.
Itinerary:
Departure from Dubrovnik 8:00 AM - Arrival to the border of Montenegro 8:45 AM - Photo/coffee break (approx. 20 minutes) 10:00 AM - Arrival to Kotor, local guided tour, free time (approx. 3 hours) 1:00 PM - Drive from Kotor to Perast 1:30 PM - Arrival in Perast, boat transfer to Our Lady of the Rocks island, free time 3:30 PM - Departure from Perast 6:00 PM - Approximate return to Dubrovnik
Highlights
- Enjoy a stunning drive through Konavle Valley
- Explore Kotor Bay, the second largest fjord in Europe
- Visit the old city of Kotor
- Explore Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Enjoy a stroll in the village of Perast
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You are required to show a passport or EU ID before joining the tour
• Please provide the supplier with the following information for each guest: full name and surname, date of birth, number of the passport or ID for EU citizens, nationality from the passport/ID
• Please bring a swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a camera
• In bad weather, the tour does not visit the island Our Lady of the Rock, instead you will have more free time in Kotor and Perast
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
