Kotor Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks by Speedboat
This shore trip includes a walking tour of Kotor and a boat excursion to visit the small Baroque town of Perast and the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. It is an excellent option to explore the fjord by boat and avoid the crowds and traffic of the summer season, instead you will have a bit of an adrenaline rush,enjoy the breeze and take amazing pictures.
Type: Culture, Historic Church, Nature, Scenic Boat Ride, and Walking.
Tour Length: 4.5 Hours
Walking: Medium
Mobility: No wheelchairs
Guide: Licensed Guide
Language: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German.
Tour Length: 4.5 Hours
Walking: Medium
Mobility: No wheelchairs
Guide: Licensed Guide
Language: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German.
This shore trip includes a walking tour of Kotor and a boat excursion to visit the small Baroque town of Perast and the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. It is an excellent option to explore the fjord by boat avoiding traffic, crowds and heat specially during the summer months.
After meeting your licensed tour guide at the pier, you walk to your awaiting boat. You enjoy a cruise along the Bay of Kotor towards the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. This man-made Island was built by scuttling old ships and depositing stones around a small crag. According to legend, the islet was made over the centuries by the seamen who kept an ancient oath. Upon returning from each successful voyage, they laid a rock in the bay. Over time, the islet gradually emerged from the sea. You will visit the Byzantine style church which was built in 1667. The interior of the church was decorated by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th-century painter from Perast. On the altar is the famous icon of Our Lady of the Rocks. After this visit we will have a short boat ride towards the lovely town of Perast, a beautiful example of baroque architecture. 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 and you will have some leisure time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Next you cruise back to Kotor where you enjoy a walking tour walk through the maze of Kotor's medieval quarter, its bustling market and among beautiful Renaissance buildings. The well preserved fortified walls of Kotor protect it from the sea and at nearly 3 miles long it is considered one of the world's historic values. Your tour includes a visit to the Cathedral of St. Tryphon which was constructed in 1166 and built on the remains of a former temple from the 9th century. You will see the remains from 14th century frescoes and the valuable treasury with both local and Venetian golden works dating from the 14th to the 20th centuries and a visit to the Maritime Museum of Kotor Kotor. The collection includes many historical objects, models and pictures of old ships and sailboats, plus ship parts and old instruments.
When the tour is complete you will have a familiar orientation of the town so you can decide if your guide should walk with you back to the port or stay in town and enjoy your time at leisure walking back to the port on your own later on.
After meeting your licensed tour guide at the pier, you walk to your awaiting boat. You enjoy a cruise along the Bay of Kotor towards the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. This man-made Island was built by scuttling old ships and depositing stones around a small crag. According to legend, the islet was made over the centuries by the seamen who kept an ancient oath. Upon returning from each successful voyage, they laid a rock in the bay. Over time, the islet gradually emerged from the sea. You will visit the Byzantine style church which was built in 1667. The interior of the church was decorated by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th-century painter from Perast. On the altar is the famous icon of Our Lady of the Rocks. After this visit we will have a short boat ride towards the lovely town of Perast, a beautiful example of baroque architecture. 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 and you will have some leisure time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Next you cruise back to Kotor where you enjoy a walking tour walk through the maze of Kotor's medieval quarter, its bustling market and among beautiful Renaissance buildings. The well preserved fortified walls of Kotor protect it from the sea and at nearly 3 miles long it is considered one of the world's historic values. Your tour includes a visit to the Cathedral of St. Tryphon which was constructed in 1166 and built on the remains of a former temple from the 9th century. You will see the remains from 14th century frescoes and the valuable treasury with both local and Venetian golden works dating from the 14th to the 20th centuries and a visit to the Maritime Museum of Kotor Kotor. The collection includes many historical objects, models and pictures of old ships and sailboats, plus ship parts and old instruments.
When the tour is complete you will have a familiar orientation of the town so you can decide if your guide should walk with you back to the port or stay in town and enjoy your time at leisure walking back to the port on your own later on.
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This 4.5 Hour Private Excursion Includes:
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Shore Trip Breakdown- All times are approximate based on sea conditions and your personal interests.
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*** GROUPS LARGER THAN 12 PEOPLE COULD USE TWO SPEED BOATS OR A LARGER SPEEDBOAT UPON AVAILABILITY***
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