Boka Bay Private Tour: Perast, Our Lady of The Rocks and Kotor

Start the day with a 2 hour drive to Perast, located in the heart of Boka Bay, at a distance of 12 km northwest of Kotor. In Perast, remains of the Neolithic culture (dating back to 3500) are found, before the new era, which speaks of its long unique history of long maritime, churches, palaces. Enjoy a walk through this beautiful coastal city before boarding to boat which will take you to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks.The legend says that on July 12, 1452, two fishermen found the icon of the Virgin Mary on the rock. The settlers thought it was a sign that the island and the church were to be built there and they called Our Lady of the Rocks. Visit the 15th century church and museum during one hour.

Next, take aride around the unique bay of the Mediterranean, Boka Bay, until you reach Kotor (30 minutes), a city and municipality situated in one of the most beautiful bays, this town of merchants and sailors has a lot to show. Kotor Bay (Boka Kotorska) is one of the deepest and longest in the Adriatic Sea and is often called the southernmost fiord of Europe. The old Mediterranean archipelago, surrounded by impressive city walls, is very well preserved and included in the UNESCO list of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Explore its Old Town, where you can see its famous monuments and squares – the Arms Market, Saint Tryphon Cathedral and square, Saint Luke’s church and square, Maritime museum and square and the Cats square.

You will have free time for enjoying food in one of the famous restaurants in town or shopping, and for those more actively we recommend climbing on the walls to the fortress of San Giovanni (total time in Kotor 2 hours, for climbing on the walls to the top from where there is a wonderful view of the Bay, you need from 45min to 1h).

The old town of Kotor also has a great number of nicely arranged restaurants and hotels where you can taste traditional specialties as well as varied Mediterranean food. Simply, Kotor is the city to which the visit is unavoidable! Don’t hesitate to visit this unique part of Montenegro!