Landscapes of Montenegro: Full-Day Tour from Dubrovnik
Duration: 9 hours
Best of Montenegro: Kotor Bay Tour from Dubrovnik
Product ID: 159278
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.
About this activity
Duration: 11 hours
Starting time 6:50 AM
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
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
Full description
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:
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
Includes
- Transfer
- Guide
- Boat tickets to Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Local guide in Kotor
What’s Not Included
- Lunch
- Walls of Kotor
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Meeting point
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
Know before you go
• 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
• 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
From £48.24 per person
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Gabrielle was the best tour guide ever! He was so friendly and funny and he knew a lot about Montenegro, Kotor and Paresta, very knowledgable and approachable to ask questions. Had so much fun and experience visiting the City walls of Kotor, and visit to the Island our lady of the rocks with a beautiful church there. Very quick boat ride to there and fully guided tour around that area.
Read more26 October 2019
Daniel did a great job of providing us historical background of the area as we drove to Kotor. Our local guide (Javon?) took over and told us about the history and customs of her hometown as she walked us through the old town area, she was great! Although a small country in size and population, Montenegro is beautiful and a unique experience compared to Croatia.
Read more25 September 2019
I liked the friendly guide and good program
Replying to @BreakfastBecause you're going to do it until 6pm. However, I was sorry for the time distribution by course. It feels a bit too tight when I go to the artificial island in the middle, so I think it would be better to increase it by 10 minutes. You can cut it a little else. (I've been in the last neighborhood of the artificial island for almost an hour, so I'd rather distribute this time to the artificial islands.) And keep your passport ... very important. You must be 10 minutes ahead of the pick up time.
Read more29 July 2019
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Best of Montenegro: Kotor Bay Tour from Dubrovnik
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