EXCURSION KOTOR BAY

The excursion Kotor bay takes you in one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Due to dark water and steep surrounding mountains it is often compared with Norwegian fjords.

kotor boka bay

The coast of the Bay is decorated with numerous stone houses and beautiful churches originating from the middle century. Our guide takes you through the history of this area.

Our Lady's Temple Prcanj

There are four separate bays each named after the places they are nearest to – Herceg Novi (or Bay of Topla), Tivat, Kotor and Risan bay.

bay of kotor aerial view

From all sides, the Bay of Kotor is surrounded by steep and almost vertical cliffs reflected in the dark blue sea water.

rocky massif above kotor

The Bay boasts seven islands: Sv. Marko, Mamula, Gospa of Skrpjela, Sv. Djordje, Gospa od Milosti, Ostrvo cvijeca and Mala Gospa.

islands near perast

Along the Bay, there are a series of towns and villages, all of which have their own stories.

perast small boats

At the entrance to the Bay, there is Herceg Novi, a town with a rich history, where the influence of Turkish, Spanish, Venetian and French cultures is reflected in the architecture, which combines different elements of Roman, Byzantine and Oriental styles.

herceg novi

Tivat, the youngest town in the Bay of Kotor, has its own airport and the most luxurious marina on the Adriatic – Porto Montenegro.

tivat porto montenegro

In the old Risan was formerly the throne Illyrian Queen Teuta, while mosaic with the figure of the Roman god Hypnos dates from the second century of our era.

risan mosaic

The history of Perast has been marked by seafarers and sea captains, and its many Baroque palaces are testimonies of its rise in the Middle Ages.

Bay-of-Kotor-Perast

Facing Perast are the islets of Sveti Djordje and Gospa do Skrpjela.

Island of Perast Sveti Djordje and Gospa od Skrpjela.

The City of Kotor is a UNESCO protected world heritage site, and the Cathedral of St Thryphon from the 12th century, the Maritime Museum, its many palaces, churches, piazzas, and piazzettas, and the Old Town create an atmosphere of a unique medieval town.

Street in Kotor

All in all, the Bay of Kotor, protected as a World Heritage Site, is the southernmost fjord in Europe, offers an excellent opportunity to see unique natural beauty in a small area, and at the same time become better acquainted with its history, culture, and architecture.

excursion bay of kotor

Price: From 45,00 € per person

The price includes: Bus transportation, guide, tourist tax, boat ride from Perast to the islands Our Lady of the Rocks, visit the church and the museum on the island, visiting the Old Town of Kotor, visit the Maritime Museum.

Program of excursion Kotor Bay

Bay of Kotor – Kotor – Perast

Map of excursion Kotor Bay

Excursion Kotor Bay - Map

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