Kotor Shore Excursions

Key Details

Tour Name : Montenegro Highlights Tour
Tour Code : CPS-17281
Itinerary : Village of Njegusi, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor Old Town
Tour Duration : Approximately 6 Hours
Pick up & Drop off : Kotor Port

Description

You will be met at Kotor Port by your professionally trained guide and drive up the side of the mountain behind the town of Kotor. As the road continues to climb, you will get incredible panoramas at almost every switchback as you climb up more than 3000 feet above the town. A photo stop will be made near the top of the mountain of Kotor, the bay and, depending on visibility, the view all the way to the sea. You will then pass through a gap in the mountains and into a completely different landscape. As you make your way to the mountain village of Njegusi, you will pass through charming agricultural lands. If you would like, you can make an optional stop in the village Njegusi to purchase the local smoked ham, cheese and honey wine in a local restaurant. Departing the village, the landscape soon changes again as you climb through the Montenegrin karsts formations, the most ice-eroded section of the Balkan Peninsula during the last glacial period. The rocky limestone terrain has no resemblance to the farm land you just left. In a valley just beyond these peaks, you will come to the Old Royal Capital of Montenegro, Cetinje. Your guide will lead you on a short walking tour of its small central pedestrian area. The town dates to 1482 when the capital was moved to this inaccessible location to avoid the conquests of the Turks. Two years later a monastery was built making the town the center of secular life and the spiritual center of Montenegro. During your walk, you will see the exterior of the Royal Palace in Cetinje. You will then turn west and begin driving back towards the coast. A different route will take you south of Kotor to the Riviera of Montenegro. You will first see the resort town of Budva as you descend from the mountains above. Upon arrival, your guide will take you on an a short walking tour of the older section of Budva and its adjacent waterfront. You will return to Kotor where you will depart your transportation and take an approximately 50 minute stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kotor. The town was first mentioned in 168 BC, and was settled during Ancient Roman times, when it was known as Acruvium, It has been fortified since the early Middle Ages, The city became part of the Venetian Republic in 1420 and except for two periods of Ottoman rule, it remained under Venice until 1797, It is these four centuries of Venetian domination that have given the city the typical Venetian architecture. It served as a naval base during World War I and luckily avoided any serious damage from either World War. Kotor has one of the best preserved medieval old towns in the Adriatic and is home to several sights of interest, including the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (1166), and the ancient walls which stretch for 3 miles on the steep hillside directly above the city. Your tour ends within the ancient city. From here, your guide can make suggestions for further sightseeing, shopping or show you the gate that leads to the cruise pier across the street from the Old Town. Afterwards you will back to port of Kotor.

What is included

Round-trip transfers from Kotor port, Transportation by private van with A/C, Professional licenced guide (English), Entrance fees

Tour Prices (Per Person)

for parties of 2 people	136 US$ P.P.
for parties of 3 people	110 US$ P.P.
for parties of 4 to 5 people	100 US$ P.P.
for parties of 6 to 8 people	95 US$ P.P.
for parties of 9 to 10 people	85 US$ P.P.
for parties of 11 to 15 people	76 US$ P.P.

Discounts & Supplements

Prices are per person and there is no hidden cost.
A minimum of 2 pax per booking is required. If you are solo traveller, We could charge 2 people price.
There is 50% children discount for ages between 06-09. We do not charge for ages between 00-05.
The tour language is English. You may ask to have another languages speaking guides which will depend on availibility. It is charged extra 45,00 US$ per day for the other languages guided.

How Can I Book This Tour ?

Please fill the booking request form at the right of that page and post us online.
We will response your request within 12 hours and send you an official booking & credit card authorization form for your deposit (15%) payment.
Your tour will be confirmed by Celsus Travel after you paid deposit of your tour amount and we will send your confirmation document / vouchers.

Payment Policy

We request min 15% deposit for certain reservation and this payment should be while booking of tour plan.
The payment of balance can be cash to guide or can be with credit card at the end of tour.
We accept MasterCard, Visa for your payments by credit card.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is full refund of your payment.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is no refund.
If cruise ship cancel the stop in Kotor port, there is full refund of your payment.