PERAST, VISIT TO 'OUR LADY OF THE ROCKS' AND KOTOR

Description

An evocative journey to discover the Baroque soul of Perast and the only artificial island in the Adriatic Sea, ending with a visit to the town of Kotor and its Medieval treasures.

What we will see

• Perast
• Island of "Our Lady of the Rocks"
• Kotor: St. Tryphon Cathedral, Maritime Museum

What we will do

• After a brief coach transfer, we stop to visit the picturesque town of Perast to photograph its treasures. A great maritime power that reached its apex in the 17th and 18th century, Perast is the best preserved Montenegrin Baroque city.
• A boat then takes us to the artificial island of 'Our Lady of the Rocks' (Gospa od Škrpjela), built around a small rock (Škrpjel) by the locals over the centuries using stones and parts of old sunken ships. Here we visit the church, dedicated to the Madonna, which has been defined a 'true treasure trove', a testimony of the history and tradition of Perast. Before heading back, we stop to enjoy the magnificent view of the Bay of Kotor.
• We then board the boat again and head towards Kotor, a picturesque city surrounded by imposing Medieval walls that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site after the earthquake of 1979.
• We stroll around the streets of the historic centre and see the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, the oldest cathedral on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea which boasts a precious collection of 14th-century Venetian art.
• We then visit the Maritime Museum, located in the 18th-century Grgurina palace, where we admire model ships, tools, banners, photographs and artefacts.
• At the end of our guided tour, we will have some free time to wander around the city and buy some souvenirs.

What you need to know

• Dress code that is appropriate for the places of worship to be visited is recommended.
• The itinerary may be subject to change.