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One day private tour from Kotor to Perast
2h30
Private
Full Day
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Stop At: Perast Museum, Obala Kapetana Marka Martinovica bb, Perast, Kotor Municipality 85336 Montenegro
Perast is small town at Boka Bay with rich marintime history, baroque stone palaces, and two unique island looking across of the Bay....
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Our Lady of the Rocks, Island in Boka Bay, Perast, Kotor Municipality 85336 Montenegro
Our Lady of Rock is artificial island according do a legend on 22nd of July 1452, two fishermen, brothers Moršić discovered an image of Virgin Mary there. A tiny Orthodox chapel was built on the site.
In 1630 they built a Catholic chapel on the place of original orthodox one. They decided to further expand the island by piling rocks from the mainland and by sinking the old ships. The custom remains to this day. Every 22nd of July at sunset citizens of Perast take their boats and throw rocks into the sea. The custom is known as fašinada.
Behind the church there is a small museum dedicated to history of Perast and a gift shop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Island of Saint George, Island in Boka Bay, Perast, Kotor Municipality Montenegro
St George (Sv. Djordje), shadowed by cypress trees was for years under the Kotor jurisdiction. It hosts the Benedictine abbey and old Perast cemetery
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Perast Museum, Obala Kapetana Marka Martinovica bb, Perast, Kotor Municipality 85336 Montenegro
Perast is small town at Boka Bay with rich marintime history, baroque stone palaces, and two unique island looking across of the Bay....
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Our Lady of the Rocks, Island in Boka Bay, Perast, Kotor Municipality 85336 Montenegro
Our Lady of Rock is artificial island according do a legend on 22nd of July 1452, two fishermen, brothers Moršić discovered an image of Virgin Mary there. A tiny Orthodox chapel was built on the site.
In 1630 they built a Catholic chapel on the place of original orthodox one. They decided to further expand the island by piling rocks from the mainland and by sinking the old ships. The custom remains to this day. Every 22nd of July at sunset citizens of Perast take their boats and throw rocks into the sea. The custom is known as fašinada.
Behind the church there is a small museum dedicated to history of Perast and a gift shop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Island of Saint George, Island in Boka Bay, Perast, Kotor Municipality Montenegro
St George (Sv. Djordje), shadowed by cypress trees was for years under the Kotor jurisdiction. It hosts the Benedictine abbey and old Perast cemetery
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
Not included
- Boat drive to Our Lady of Rock
- Entry/Admission - Our Lady of the Rocks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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