Leaving Herceg-Novi we will pass charming settlements that surround the
spectacular Bay of Kotor. The tour continues through Risan, the oldest
town in Boka, dating back to the third century B.C. Home to great palaces
built with the finest Greek marble, Risan was the center of the Illyrian
state for craftsmen, seamen and tradesmen. Our first stop will be Perast,
a marvelous coastal town with stunning Renaissance and Baroque
architecture that showcases the luxurious and wealthy past of what is
now Boka’s most silent village.
We arrive next in Kotor, stopping to admire the medieval architecture and
monuments. Amid the town’s narrow streets and squares is the cathedral
of St. Tripun, one of the most recognizable symbols of Kotor. We then
drive further up the mountains, stopping in the small village of Njegusi to
taste some of the famous local specialties. Our next stop is Cetinje, where
you can visit the state museum, formerly the palace of the Montengrins
King Nikola.
The drive continues toward the coast with a brief stop at Sveti Stefan, a
bustling town with villas and apartments offering breathtaking views of
the horizon across the sea as well as relics from the area’s original
inhabitants. Nearby Budva is a metropolis of Montenegro tourism. The old
town lies on a small peninsula and offers a treasure chest of cultural
heritage. Several well-known buildings line the streets, including the
Church of St. Trininty, St. Ivan, the Church of Our Lady and the Church of
St. Sava. During the summer months, Budva hosts a celebration of
theater arts, with numerous local and foreign plays. The town has various
boutiques, cafés, restaurants and galleries. A ferry ride across the bay
shortens our return to Herceg-Novi.
