Montenegrin pearls: Budva and Kotor

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Apartments Aleksandar, Ulica Slobode bb, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro

A luxurious resort that once used to be a small fishing village, first mentioned in the middle of 15th century. This small island is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. In total there is about 1 mile of pink sand beaches. The island is private property, so it can only be photographed from the shore line. You will take your time to take some pictures while listening story of this island.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Altstadt (Old Town) Budva, Budva, Budva Municipality Montenegro

Budva is one of the oldest settlements on the Balkan Peninsula. The old town of Budva lies on a little island that was linked to the land by a sandbar and in time turned into a peninsula. It is surrounded by ramparts originating from the XV century including a medieval fortification system with city gates, defense walls and towers. Inside the walls the town is a combination of narrow streets and little squares with valuable monuments of different Mediterranean cultures.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: MONTERUG ORIENTAL WOVEN ART, Radanovici, Montenegro

Continuing into the Grbalj plain between Budva and Kotor, you will visit a workshop about kilims and carpets. You will experience a great presantation about all process of weaving a carpet with an artisan weaver including dying yarns and achieving silk threads from cacoon. Then, you will see some completed pieces of these work of art and, taste some local Montenegrin beverages from house.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kotor Old City, Stari grad, Kotor, Kotor Municipality 85330 Montenegro

You will take a guided walking tour in the Kotor old town. The World Heritage Site of Kotor, where much of the architecture has a distinctive Venetian flair, a reminder that the Republic of Venice once ruled it. Fortified since the early Middle Ages, Kotor is surrounded by a protective wall that has withstood countless sieges over the centuries. Numerous historically important buildings lie within the walls, such as the Cathedral of St. Triphon, an imposing Romanesque basilica built in 1166. You'll notice that its nave is separated from the aisles by alternating square pillars and antique columns. History abounds in the compact Old Town, which is one of the best preserved along the Adriatic. In the Maritime Museum, Kotor's rich seafaring history is on display.


Duration: 45 minutes