Kotor Old TownStory N° 220
Awe at the Bay of Kotor's Fjord
Stand beneath limestone cliffs that plunge into the Bay of Kotor, Europe's southernmost fjord-like wonder
The itinerary.
3 days · 9 stops
Friday
Day One
Arrive into the dramatic amphitheatre of mountains around Kotor and settle into the medieval Old Town as the cliffs glow at sunset.
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Kotor Old Town
Wander the maze of marble alleys, squares and Venetian palaces inside the UNESCO-listed walled town, ringed by sheer mountains.
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Kotor Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
A Romanesque cathedral consecrated in 1166, one of the oldest in the region, with twin bell towers framing the main square.
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Bokun Wine Bar
Tuck into a candlelit stone courtyard for Montenegrin wines and local cheese to ease into the trip.
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Hotel
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Getting around
- Arriving via Tivat Airport, 15-minute transfer along the bay to Kotor
Saturday
Day Two
Climb the ancient fortress walls for the jaw-dropping panorama, then cruise the bay to the islet churches off Perast.
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Fortress of San Giovanni (Castle of San Giovanni)
Hike the 1,350 stone steps up the fortress ramparts to St John's Hill for a vertiginous view straight down onto the bay.
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Perast
A baroque waterfront village of stone palazzos at the foot of Mount St Elijah, frozen in its 18th-century seafaring heyday.
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Our Lady of the Rocks
A man-made islet church reached by small boat, its blue-domed chapel filled with votive silver tablets and a museum.
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Conte Restaurant
Fresh Adriatic seafood served on a Perast jetty with the islets shimmering offshore.
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Hotel
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Getting around
- Day boat cruise from Kotor to Perast and the islets
- Local bus along the bay road
Sunday
Day Three
A final morning following the serpentine Kotor mountain road for one last sweeping look back over the fjord before departure.
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Kotor Serpentine Road (Kotor-Lovcen Old Road)
Twenty-five hairpin switchbacks climbing toward Lovcen, each bend opening a wider aerial view of the entire bay below.
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Njegusi Village
Mountain hamlet famous for prsut (smoked ham) and Njegusi cheese, the birthplace of Montenegro's royal Petrovic dynasty.
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Hotel
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Getting around
- Private car up the serpentine road
- Departure transfer to Tivat Airport
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Awe at the Bay of Kotor's Fjord?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 9 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Awe at the Bay of Kotor's Fjord cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Awe at the Bay of Kotor's Fjord?
Hotel Vardar is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Awe at the Bay of Kotor's Fjord itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 9 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Kotor Old Town.
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