Start the day with a comfortable thirty-minute drive to the Sarmatian village of Perast, where you will witness the life of the locals. The city was built by wealthy seafaring families, which later became a famous art colony. In this period, 16 Baroque palaces, 17 Catholic churches and two Orthodox churches were built. Perast is home to some of the most beautiful palaces along the Adriatic coast. This is a city of steep stone streets, flower shops, churches, closed windows, the incredible islands of St. George and Our Lady of the Shells, a city of legends, sailors and famous captains. Last but not least, Perast is home to the famous Peraška cake. This old baroque city attracted many writers, poets, actors and painters with its charm. Once you get there, you'll be back again.
We continue our journey with a fast and picturesque drive to the most important sanctuary of Boka Kotorska. The unusual Byzantine-style church of Our Lady of the Rocks houses beautiful works of art and tapestries. The island of Gospa od Skrpjela is artificial. According to tradition, sailors from Perast and Kotor built it by bringing large stones in their sailing boats. Legend says that fishermen from Perast found an icon of the Holy Mother of God and Christ on a sea rock after a shipwreck and vowed to build a church on the island.
After the beautiful Lady of the Rocks, the pearl of the Adriatic, we will visit the old town of Kotor. Kotor is a cultural, educational, economic and sports center of this area. Its location in the most beautiful bay in the Mediterranean Sea and the impressive medieval Old town was the reason why UNESCO included this town in the list of the World`s Heritage Sites. Well preserved 4,5 km long wall was protecting this town, nowadays it is a challenge to visitors who desire to reach its highest point- the San Giovanni fortress. Once you enter the Old town through the Sea Gate, the old Clock Tower will welcome you and tell you that you are right on time to explore the charming streets and squares of this wealthy town. Passing by the palaces of the noble families, you will feel the spirit of Venetian culture and architecture. Suddenly the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, patron and protector of Kotor, will appear in front of you and amaze you with its simple beauty. Only a few steps further there is the Maritime museum, home of the long naval history and tradition of Kotor and the whole of Boka bay. You will have plenty of time to wander around, enjoy a cup of coffee on the main square or even visit Greenmarket near the Sea gate.
Tour plan
• 00:00–00:30 Drive to Perast
• 00:30–01:15 Boat ride and visit Gospa
• 01:15–02:15 Free time in Perast
• 02:15–02:45 Drive to Kotor
• 02:45–04:00 Free time in Kotor and museum visit
