A cross-border excursion down the Bay of Kotor to Montenegro's fjord-like walled town, usually with a stop at Perast and a boat to Our Lady of the Rocks.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Couples
Solo travellers
Nature lovers
Photographers
History & culture buffs
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Adventurers
Not for
Families with kids
Worth it for couples, solo travellers and nature lovers; not for families with kids.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The drive along the fjord-like Bay of Kotor is genuinely jaw-dropping scenery.
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The Montenegro border crossing can mean long unpredictable queues, making it a very long bus day.
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Kotor's own walled town now draws its own cruise crowds, so it's not the quiet escape it once was.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
As a couple
Go for the bay scenery and a fortress climb as much as the town itself.
With friends
A big, scenic day out if you don't mind hours on a bus and a border wait.
Solo
An easy organised way to add a second country, accepting the long day.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
~€45–70 organized tour
Time
Full day (10–12 hours)
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
A full 10–12 hour day; an early start helps beat the worst summer border queues.
Getting there
About a 2-hour drive each way via the Bay of Kotor, usually by organised tour.
Booking
Book a tour (~€45–70); bring your passport for the border crossing.
Accessibility
Long coach travel plus uneven old-town streets and a steep optional fortress climb.