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Kotor Shore Excursion
This private shore trip includes a walking tour of Kotor's old town and a boat excursion to visit the small village of Perast, followed by the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. This is the most popular half day Kotor tour that we offer.
After meeting your tour guide at the pier in Kotor, you walk to your vehicle and drive to the town of Perast. This small town is a wonderful example of baroque architecture. While you are in Perast you have a short walk among buildings and villas which were built during the city's prosperous years of the 17th and 18th centuries. There were 14 churches built during that period, among them is the unfinished parish church of St Nicholas, a Venetian-Romanesque variation of baroque style. Its bell tower is 179 feet high and has an inscription which proudly reads that the Turkish threat ended after the Venetians conquered Herceg Novi and Risan. Although it is open to the sky, the great apse of the main altar makes a significant contribution to the coastline of Perast.
After your walk in Perast you cruise to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. According to legend, the small man-made island was made over the centuries by the seamen who kept an ancient oath which says that after returning from each successful voyage, they laid a rock in the bay. Over time, the small island gradually emerged from the sea. You will visit the small Byzantine style church which was built in 1667. The interior of the church was decorated by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th-century painter from village of Perast. Your guide will point out the famous icon of Our Lady of the Rocks on the altar.
Later you boat back to Perast and then drive to Kotor where you enjoy a walking tour walk through the maze of medieval Kotor, its bustling market and among beautiful Renaissance buildings. The well preserved fortified walls of
Kotor are nearly 3 miles long and it is considered one of the world's
historic values. This afternoon you could consider walking on the wall
uphill towards the castle.
Your tour includes a visit to the Cathedral of St. Tryphon which was built in 1166 on the remains of a former 9th century temple. You will see the remains from 14th century frescoes as well as the valuable treasury with both local and Venetian golden works dating from the 14th to the 20th centuries.
When the tour is complete you will have a familiar orientation of the town so you have the option to stay in the old town to enjoy free time and then walk back to your ship later in the day, or the guide can walk you back to the pier.
Mobility: No wheelchairs
Customized Kotor Tours
If you cannot find what you are looking for, our
Kotor tours and Kotor Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If your group is larger than 8 people, we can offer you the private Kotor tour using multiple boats and guides if needed. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
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Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
- Meet guide and drive to Perast- 15 Minutes
- Walking Tour of Perast- 45 Minutes
- Boat to Our Lady of the Rocks- 10 Minutes
- Visit Our Lady of the Rocks- 45 Minutes
- Boat and Drive to Kotor- 30 Minutes
- Walking Tour of Kotor- 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
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