Price: 39€ per person

Embarking point is Kotor from where we head towards the most famous and only man-made island in Montenegro - Our Lady of the Rocks.

For about 30 minutes we sail on clear deep blue waters along Kotor Bay, admiring high elevations of Lovćen Mountain rising above us, passing picturesque villages of Dobrota, Orahovac, Ljuta, and finally, reaching our first destination.r Lady of the Rocks.

1 Our Lady Of Rocks

The legend has it that the island was created over the centuries by local seamen who kept an ancient oath after finding the icon of Madonna and the Child on a rock in the sea on July 22, 1452. Upon returning from each successful voyage, they laid a rock in the Bay. Over time, the islet gradually emerged from the sea. The custom of throwing rocks into the sea is alive even today. Every year on the sunset of July 22, an event called “Fašinada” is celebrated, when local residents throw rocks from their boats, widening and strengthening the surface of the island.

We take a half hour guided tour to explore the island and visit the church and museum.

2 Inside of the Our Lady CHURCH

Attached to the 17th century church, there is a museum of gifts which were primarily donated by sailors and captains who had lived through fierce storms and battles during their long voyages on the open sea.

At 10:00 am we proceed to the most completely intact baroque town on the entire Adriatic coast, only a 5 minutes boat ride away – the town of Perast.

From the interaction between mainland and bay, the inherent contrast of stone and water, the dialogue of island and wave, sometimes in harmony but often in conflict, this sea-faring town has derived its unity, strength and sense of purpose. Despite its small size, a sophisticated urban structure arose, demonstrated by the proportion, scale, massing and rhythm of the great number of public buildings, especially along the waterfront.

3 Perast

Walking along the beautiful waterfront we reach the main square in the middle of Perast, with the church of St. Nicolas’ and its impressive 55 meter high belfry. From there we continue our circuit tour with sailing towards the other side of the bay. We disembark in the town of Prčanj at 11:00am.

4 Town of Muo

This place has adorable architecture from the 17th and 18th century. The imposing Church of Virgin Mary especially stands out, rich in baroque decoration and containing priceless art treasures.

It was always known as a town from where the best and bravest captains and maritime people originated.

5 Town of Prcanj

Among them we include the most famous captain in this region – Ivo Visin, known as the first South Slav who circumnavigated the world with his brigantine “Splendido”. And as we walk along the promenade we soon get to see his birth house.

7 Church of Virgin Mary in Prčanj

There we meet our captain again---waiting to take us back to Kotor.

On the way back, we enjoy a relaxing cruise and pass two more historical settlements:| Stoliv and Muo.

8 Town of Stoliv

Disembark is planned for 12:00pm (Noon)

Kotor Walk Tour

9 Old Town of Kotor

Hidden beneath the Mountain of Lovćen, in the heart of the breathtaking Bay of Kotor, this Adriatic jewel is unmatched in its grandeur and beauty. It’s legacy is represented through the assimilation of different cultural influences whose signatures are more than visible even today. Every single piece of this town is a hidden story written by Ottomans, Venetians and Christians. Join us on this tour and help reveal all the stories and secrets that surround us!

10 MAP OF THE TOUR Here you can take a quick look of Kotor Old Town on 360° view:

Our walking tour Kotor starts with the guide in the front of the main (Sea) gate (1). When we enter the Old Town, first we’ll begin on the main town square better known as the Arms Square (2), recognized by a Town Clock Tower (3) which dates back from 1602. By the tower facade there is a pyramidal pillar, a pillory, a testimony of the moral as well as legal norms respected in the town.

11 Town Clock Tower

On our way to Flower Square (4), we pass beautiful baroque architecture which reflects in monumental palaces of families Bizanti and Beskuća (5), followed by great story and legends about these noble residents.

Near Pima, the most beautiful palace in Kotor – we find the true diamond of this town - Cathedral of St Tryphon (6), built in honor of the St Tryphon, patron and protector of the city, on the same place where an older church, dedicated to the same saint existed from 809.

When we enter the Cathedral, besides its beautiful ciborium, you can also see the treasure museum on the first floor.

12 St. Tryphon Cathedral

We proceed to the Maritime Museum (7), with rich collections and exhibits that represent the sailing history, as well as way of life of this region. Maritime Museum is a “must see” place in Kotor. Decorated with original furniture of noble families, models of ships that were used for trade and battles, large collection of guns and swords --- all which illustrate the important role of Kotor during past centuries

12 St. Tryphon Cathedral

Our path leads us to the Church of Saint Luke’s (8) that originally used to be a Catholic school, but was given to Orthodox believers for use---- a testimony of the harmonious co-existence of Catholic and Orthodox people. The church today is significant due to the fact that it had two altars at the same time, both a Catholic and an Orthodox one. The floor in the church is made of tomb panels of joined graves of citizens of Kotor, since until 1930’s burials were held in the church itself. On your way to Saint Luke’s church, we pass by Karampana square (9).

14 St Luke's church

Directly next to Saint Luke’s is Saint Nicholas Church (10) (built in 1909.) which possesses a rich collection of icons and a beautiful iconostasis made by Cigler, a Czech artist.

15 St Nichola's church

Church of Saint Mary (11), built in 1221, on the site of a 6th-century basilica, is not something you want to skip. This Catholic Church is distinguished by impressive 20th-century bronze doors covered in bas-reliefs, a particularly gruesome larger-than-life crucifix, and a glass coffin containing the body of Blessed Osanna of Cattaro (1493–1565). She was what is known as an anchoress, choosing to be walled into a small cell attached to a church so as to devote her life to prayer.

16 View to the Lovćen Mountain from the North Gate

Soon we come to another gate and the end of our tour. North Gate of Kotor (12) was built in remembrance of the battle against the Ottoman Empire that occurred in 1539; a year after which the gate was built. From that point you can see the shortest river in Montenegro, Škurda.

As every good host in Montenegro, we invite you to join us at “Letrika” to try a unique coffee experience of Kotor.

17 Letrika Coffee Bar 18 Charcoal Coffee

A red-hot piece of charcoal is put into a cup of black coffee right in front of you.

The charcoal makes the coffee smoother and purifies it. Charcoal is well-known for its purification properties and you can either leave it in while you drink or take it out.