Explore Montenegro – Kotor Bay
January 19th, 2009
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Discover the Bay of Kotor, one of the most spectacular sceneries on the Mediterranean, surrounded by high mountains with picturesque small towns along its shores. On your way to Kotor, you will see the southern most part of Croatian coast, passing by small islands, its last town Cavtat, Cliffs of Konavle and Prevlaka – one of our parks of nature. Upon arrival to Kotor, you will get a guided tour of its old city. Kotor is famous for its Romanesque Cathedral of St Triphun encircled by walls and fortresses, included on the UNESCO`s World Heritage List. After the city tour, buses will take you along the steep slopes to Cetinje with a breathtaking view over the Bay of Kotor. A short refreshment stop in the village of Njeguši is made.
Join us on rafting trip in the magnificent canyon of the river Tara, the deepest in Europe included on the UNESCO`s World Heritage List as a part of Durmitor National Park.
Late afternoon departure to Konavle Valley known for its rolling hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and elegant cypress trees giving a special grace to the landscape. The impressive surrounding mountains give shelter to picturesque villages that have preserved the old traditional architecture, exquisite cuisine and beautiful national costumes.
Having experienced different historical development over the centuries this area has remained the meeting place of cultures and religions with traces clearly visible today. Drive to Neum along the coast, then inlands through the picturesque Neretva River Delta up to Mostar. During the Turkish rule, the city developed on the banks of the river as an important trade center on caravan routes.
The island of Mljet is one of the most beautiful islands on the Adriatic Coast with two amazing salt-water lakes, peaceful bays and small fisherman villages. In 1960 the western part of the island was proclaimed a national park.
Lying on a small peninsula surrounded by city walls and fortresses, Korčula is one of the most beautiful medieval cities on the Adriatic Coast. Covered in dense pine forest, the island was named Korkyra Melaina, meaning “Black Korčula”, by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. It is considered to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, famous world traveler. We tour its charming streets and squares with Renaissance palaces, town loggia and magnificent Cathedral of St Mark, the city’s patron saint.
The peninsula of Peljesac boasts a long maritime tradition and wine growing areas producing excellent red wines. The cultivation of vineyards dates back to 3rd century B.C. when the Greeks settled the island of Korčula. Discover the gentle landscapes of Pelješac and its steep southern coast, its villages with authentic rural architecture and hospitality of its people. Join us for wine tasting in the picturesque village of Potomje where you will be welcomed by a well-known local wine-producer. The tour continues up to the area of Dingač with most impressive vineyards descending the mountain slopes at a high incline towards the sea. Departure to Prizdrina for wine tasting and a typical light lunch at the Bartulović family house. On our way back we stop at the village of Ponikve for a visit to the Miloš family wine-cellar.
Deep spiritual experience for those wishing to visit one of the most famous pilgrimage places of the Catholic world. Since 1981, in a small village of Međugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing to visionaries and passing through them messages of piece to the whole world. Share the faith with millions of pilgrims from all over the world that have visited Međugorje and left spiritually strengthened and renewed.
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