Private tour - Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks Island

Activity

Primary

1 hours 30 minutes

Boat touringBoat touring

Boat touring

Kotor


Overview

Embark on a speedboat adventure from Kotor, exploring the Bay of Kotor's hidden gems like ancient churches, Byzantine palaces, and the mystical Our Lady of the Rocks. Discover the rich history of Perast and enjoy the stunning scenery of this unique bay. A must-do tour for anyone visiting Montenegro!


Full description
  • The speedboat adventure begins in Kotor. We'll cruise through the Bay of Kotor, where you'll enjoy sightseeing and discover hidden gems such as ancient Catholic and Orthodox churches, Byzantine palaces, fortresses, and the Verige Strait. We'll head to the stunning and mystical artificial island of Our Lady of the Rocks, which, according to legend, was created when two fisherman brothers from Perast found an icon of the Virgin Mary on a rock and decided to take it to the church in Perast. However, the next day the icon was gone, and they found it again on the rock, repeatedly. The people of Perast believed this was a divine sign and decided to build an island and a church on that spot. Our skipper will provide detailed information about this beautiful island, and you'll have about 20 minutes to explore the island and the church of Our Lady of the Rocks. After visiting the island, we'll head to the old town of Perast. Rich in history, Perast housed the Illyrians and Romans and saw its greatest development during the Venetian Republic's rule in the 15th century. At that time, the first maritime school was established, where some of the best Boka sailors were trained under the supervision of the famous captain Marko Martinović. The sailors of Perast invested all the money they brought back from long voyages into palaces, churches, and houses. Interestingly, Perast has about 350 local residents year-round and a total of 17 churches, both Catholic and Orthodox. Our skipper will continue the story and reveal why so many churches were built in Perast. You'll spend about 30 minutes exploring this beautiful town. This tour is definitely a must-do if you decide to visit Montenegro.

    Duration
    • 1 hours 30 minutes

      Location
      • Kotor

        Included
        • 40-minute sightseeing tour of the Bay of Kotor
        • 20-minute exploration of Our Lady of the Rocks Island
        • 30-minute exploration of the Old Town of Perast
        • Licensed skipper who is also your guide (skipper speaks English or our language)
        • Free Wi-Fi
        • Free drinks (beer, juice, water)
        • Insurance

          Excluded
          • Entrance to the Museum of Our Lady of the Rocks

            Highlights
            • Discover this mystical place and the legends of Our Lady of the Rocks Island
            • Vivid, elegant, quaint, and photogenic Perast will charm you

              Suitable for
              • Single
              • Couples
              • Families
              • Friends

                What to bring
                • Good mood

                  Cancellation
                  • 48 hours

                    Accessibility
                    • Infant Compatible: No
                    • Accessible for People with Disabilities: No
                    • Child Friendly: Yes
                    • Allowed pets: Yes

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