Kotor Private Budva and Old Town Walking Excursion

Description

• Private roundtrip transportation from your Kotor Cruise pier!
  
• Private, air-conditioned, fully licensed and insured vehicle!
  
• Private, English speaking certified driver and guide!
  
• View of the luxury resort Sveti Stefan!
  
• Guided walk in the Old Town of Budva!
  
• Guided walk in the Old Town of Kotor!
  
• Entrance and parking fees!
  
• Guaranteed skip the line!
  

You will meet your private guide at your Kotor cruise terminal. On board your air-conditioned transportation, you will enjoy a 30-minute scenic drive to the south side of the Adriatic coast to the ancient town of Budva. On your way, you will see the area of Becici, whose beach was proclaimed as the most beautiful beach in Europe and Rafailovici, best known for their resorts and small marinas. Before arriving at Budva, you will stop at the road viewpoint so you admire the islet of Sveti Stepfan, once a walled fortress town, it was turned into a luxury hotel back in the 60\'s by the Yugoslav government during Tito\'s regime. After your stop, it is time to head on to Budva!

Budva is well known for its coves, sandy beaches and caves but also because it is one of the oldest settlements in the Adriatic Sea coast. The legend tells that the city was founded by Cadmus the Phoenician, a hero exiled out of Thebes, Greece. They directed themselves to the land of Enheleans - the oldest citizens in the area of Budva and founded a new town Bouthoe - Budva. While you walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town for about 1.5 hours, your guide will tell a little about the vast history. The city fortress is a top attraction and it dates from the 5th century BC, which is today a stage of the famous City Theater. Another important building is the church of Sveti Trojica (St. Trinity) built in 1804 and keeps the tomb of the write Stjepan Mitrov Ljubisa. There are many other buildings that you would be able to admire like the church of St. John, St. Sava and the town fortressed walls.

Continuing your adventure, you will return to Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town was settled back in the 12th century and was ruled by the Nemajic Dynasty until 1371, then the Venetians took control and remained until 1797. Between 1797 and 1814 this area was occupied by Russians, French, and Austrians. The town is a captivating mix of Baroque, Venetian and Austrian architecture. You will be impressed while you walk the cobblestone streets of the old town and admire the marble piazzas and noble palazzos. One building that stands out is the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, on the inside you can see gold relics and Greek frescos. You will also notice the well preserved medieval fortifications, the walls extend for about 3 miles (4.5 km) and reach a maximum height of about 65 feet (20 meters).

Your private excursion finish at this point, you can continue exploring on your own or return to your Kotor cruise terminal. If you decide to continue exploring, your guide would be more than happy to give suggestions for shopping, lunch or sightseeing.

What is included?

• Private roundtrip transportation from your Kotor Cruise pier
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed and insured transportation
  
• English speaking certified driver and guide
  
• View of the luxury resort Sveti Stefan
  
• Guided walk in the Old Town of Budva
  
• Guided walk in the Old Town of Kotor
  
• Entrance and parking fees
  
• Guaranteed skip the line

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Please pay attention to restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For this Kotor Private Budva and Old Town Walking Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide at your Kotor cruise port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Transportation can accommodate one collapsible wheelchair.
• Please consider that all guests must be able to step in and out of transportation.
  
• You will be able to use the wheelchair in Budva, however, Kotor is not wheelchair friendly due to its uneven surfaces and inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.