Explore the best that Montenegro’s coast has to offer! This tour combines the seaside gems of Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Budva, and Kotor.
Start the day in Perast, a historic sailors’ town with narrow streets and Baroque palaces. Explore the famous stone houses and captains’ mansions, which stand testament to the wealth and power that Perast held.
A short boat ride leads to Our Lady of the Rocks, a manmade island built in the 15th century. Legend has it that two brothers from Perast discovered a painting of Our Lady. Upon the discovery, locals piled rocks around the site and built a chapel dedicated to the Mother of God. This tour will take you inside the island’s church and museum. You will also learn about Fasinada, the annual custom of sinking rocks that expands the island each year.
After experiencing the Bay of Kotor from the water, enjoy a panoramic drive to the coastal town of Budva. Learn about Budva’s history and culture in a guided tour then use your free time to explore. After Budva, stop for a photo opportunity at St. Stefan, a former fishing village turned luxury resort town.
The tour finishes with a guided walking tour of Kotor. The Old Town of Kotor is a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site and a jewel of Montenegro. The town was originally built during the Byzantine era. Much of Kotor’s history remains visible in the town’s Medieval, Renaissance, Gothic, and Venetian architecture.
Trip highlights
- Scenic drive around Kotor Bay to Perast (30min)
- Visit the Island Our Lady of the Rocks church and museum (1h15min)
- Free time in Perast (30min)
- Panoramic drive to Budva (1h)
- Walking tour of Budva and free time (1h)
- Drive to St. Stefan; photo break (30min)
- Drive to Kotor (45min)
- Walking tour in the Old Town of Kotor (1h)
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