General information
| Destination | Duration | Category |
|---|
| Kotor, Montenegro | 5 hours | Private Excursion |
Program details
Kotor is a city and municipality on the coast of the Boka Bay in Montenegro. Situated in one of the most beautiful bays, this town of merchants and sailors has a lot to show. Kotor Bay (Boka Kotorska) is one of the deepest and longest in the Adriatic Sea and is often called the southernmost fiord of Europe. The old Mediterranean archipelago, surrounded by impressive city walls, is very well preserved and included in the UNESCO list of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Throughout the city, there are buildings, intertwined with streets and squares, and on one of them there is a Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (XII century) – the recognizable symbol of the city. The most impressive attraction are the city walls that surround the city, about 5 km long, high to 20 and wide to 10 meters. Climbing along the walls, you will arrive at the San Giovanni fortress at about 280m above sea level from which you can see the enchanting panorama. The old town of Kotor also has a great number of nicely arranged restaurants and hotels where you can taste traditional specialties as well as varied Mediterranean food, but in this tour you will have cooking class and lunch at the local family home.
Simply, Kotor is the city to which the visit is unavoidable!
Perast is located in the heart of Boka Bay, at a distance of 12 km northwest of Kotor. In Perast, remains of the Neolithic culture (dating back to 3500) are found, before the new era, which speaks of its long unique history of long maritime, churches, palaces. Across the coast of Perast, near the coast, there are two beautiful islands that represent the special attraction of the city: Saint George which is natural, and the artificial island of Our Lady of the Rocks.
The legend says that on July 12, 1452, two fishermen found the icon of the Virgin Mary on the rock. The settlers thought it was a sign that the island and the church were to be built there and they called Our Lady of the Rocks. They threw rocks, as well as small boats and large ships damaged in fights fought to build an island. For this, they took 250 years. To date, the ritual throwing of stone around the island has been preserved. This manifestation is known as ”Fašinada” and is held on July 22, each year, as a monument on the day of iconography of the Virgin with little Christ in 1452 on the cliff. As the highlight of the ceremony, stones are cast into the sea around the island, and the ships return back. Traditionally, only men participate in the event. The church itself was built in 1630, and the octagonal chapel after forty years. A special significance in the museum is the famous needlepoint of the Virgin made by own hair, which is a vowel work by Perastanka Kunić from 1828.
Itinerary:
• Transfer from your place/city of accommodation to Kotor.
• Arrival at Kotor.
• Visit Armory Square with clock tower (4 centuries old), the main town square.
• Discover Flour Square (old trading square where you will find Buca and Pima Palaces).
• Enjoy the view in front of Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (1166), the biggest attraction.
• Walk to the orthodox churches square (St. Luke built in 1195 and St. Nicholas built in 1540).
• Visit Cat Squares and others. Total time in Kotor – approx. 1 hour.
• Taking ride around unique bay of the Mediterranean – Boka Bay, until we reach Perast – approx. 20 min.
• Arrival at Perast. Easy walk through this beautiful coastal city. Boat ride to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. Visiting the 15th century church and museum (total time in Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks island – approx. 1 hour).
• Ride back to Kotor – approx. 20 min.
• Arrival at local family home. You will join Susan in her family home kitchen in Kotor for approx. 3 hours cookery course with final lunch.
• Tasting local wine, rakija brandy or homemade juice… a lot of laugh and nice stories.
• Already on the first step you will feel as a part of family in a company of lovely, outgoing and humorous host who will show you how to prepare food on authentic and traditional way.
• Put on apron and take a chance to prepare 1 or 2 dishes characteristic for the area of Bay of Kotor and have lunch made of starter, main course and desert. Have in mind that, as you are at Adriatic (Mediterranean) coast, most of the traditional food and specialties are based on fish and sea food.
• You will learn the local recipes, that you can later prepare for your family and friends.
• When you finish, it’s time for sitting together, talking and enjoying tasty meal.
• Return to the place/city of your accommodation.
• The end of the tour.
Price includes:
• Driving by sedan, minivan, van or minibus (pick up from: Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar or Ulcinj – for pick up from other cities price is on request)
• Licensed tourist guide in English
• Tourist tax
• All the road and parking fees
• Boat ride to the island Our lady of the rocks
• Entrance fee for the museum on the island
• Cooking class (Lunch made of 3 traditional local dishes + 2 drinks)
• Recipes of the prepared meals
Price does not include:
• Tickets for attractions not mentioned in *Included in price (Saint Tryphon Cathedral entrance fee, the Maritime Museum…)
• Food and drink you buy on the road
• Other non-program costs
• Travel health insurance – optional
Additional options (for extra fee):
• Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
• Prolongation of city tour duration
• Tickets for attractions not mentioned in *Included in price (Saint Tryphon Cathedral entrance fee, the Maritime Museum…)
• Travel health insurance
TRIP FACTS
• Pick up from: Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar or Ulcinj. For pick up from other cities, price is on request.
• Type of tour: Private tour
• Group size: Unlimited
• Availability: Throughout the year – each year (depending on the weather conditions)
• The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
• Note: Price inclusive of taxes
• Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
• Duration: approx. 5 hours and 30 min + time for transfer depending on the city/place of your accommodation
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