During my recent trip on the brand new Majestic Princess we managed to fit in a lazy day in Kotor. This was my first time in this beautiful destination and definitely a port to tell you all about.
View from our balcony
Tender selfie
From the moment we work up I was taken with the view from our Balcony the lush green mountains were stunning, the Fjord like bay surrounded the ship and was just breathtaking. Kotor is a tender port but once on dry land it was such an easy port to enjoy.
The Forified town of Kotor is on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, Its medieval old town centre is home to a number Romanesque churches, including Kotor Cathedral plus a martime museum. We spent hours wandering around small cobbled streets in the sun with the mountain backdrop, visiting little family run shops offering handmade trinkets and a friendly local charm.
There are plenty of resturants offers an array of easy lunches we enjoyed the most amazing Pizza, chips and beer, outside over look the main square and great value at just 18 euros for us both. Perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.
Our day way very low maintence however if you are looking to explore a little further here are a couple of excursions you can try whilst in Kotor.
Budva and Sveti Tour from £45pp
This tour by coach visits the beautiful, fortified, coastal town of Budva and its local citadel. You will also be able to admire the beautiful former fishing village of Sveti Stefan. Now a popular holiday getaway for the rich and famous, this exclusive resort is perched on top of a steep rocky island and attached to the shore by a narrow causeway.
Private tour of Olive Mill from £60pp
Discover the best of Montenegro on this fabulous half day tour.
Walk along the medieval streets of Kotor, and soak in the beauty of its palaces and churches, before the 45min drive to the village Klinci on the peninsula Lustica. Our host
will welcome you with a drink, and share the family story with you, before you learn
the process of olive oil production.
Enjoy the homemade dishes and a cup of traditional coffee, and you are ready for a pleasant walk in the olive groves. Return to Kotor will take you along the stunning road of Lustica peninsula, offering view over the bay and the mountain massifs of Orijen
Perast by boat from £50pp
Discover the beautiful country of Montenegro on this special day tour. You will join your guide as you explore the medieval town of Kotor with its ancient streets and fortifications which span 4.5 kms next you will go on a boat tour to the famous area of Perast from the Bay of Kotor and then visit the magical islet of Our Lady of the Rocks. Here you will be able to visit the Roman Catholic Church, shop and museum. Be sure to bring your camera as the panoramic scenery of the coast from the islet will take your breath away.
Have you visited Kotor before? I would love to hear your thoughts on this beautiful place.
If you would like to know more about cruising visiting Montenegro please call me directly on 0330 303 8260 or email mariet@cruise.co.uk.
Come back next time to hear about about the amazing food we enjoyed on Majestic.
Until then
Marie
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