The walled old town, a swim across the bay and the climb to the fortress, then Roman mosaics, the island church and Perast, with dinner by the water in Dobrota.
2 days, 13 stopsBalanced paceBest May to Jun, Sep to OctApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Kotor Old Town and the fortress
The old town and its museum before the crowds, a market picnic and a swim across the bay, then the walls at sunset and dinner on the main square.
1
8:00 AMKotor Old TownWalk the lanes before the cruise passengers arrive, and count the cats.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk 2 min
2
9:30 AMSt. Tryphon's CathedralClimb to the upper gallery for the view of the nave.About 1 hour here
Entry: €[fee]
Walk 2 min
3
10:30 AMOptionalMaritime Museum of MontenegroShip models, portraits and uniforms tell the story of Kotor's sailors; allow about an hour.About 1 hour 30 min here
7:30 PMSquare of ArmsDinner in the Old Town as the walls light up above you; the small squares behind the cathedral are quieter.
Free to visit
Before you go
Beat the cruise crowdsCruise passengers can fill the Old Town from midmorning; explore early or in the evening, and check the port schedule for ship days.
Wear good shoesThe marble lanes get slippery when wet, and the climb to the fortress is steep and uneven.
Cover up for churchesCover shoulders and knees to go into churches, including the cathedral and Our Lady of the Rocks.
Carry some cashMontenegro uses the euro. Cards work in most restaurants, but boats, market stalls and small shops often want cash.
Plan day 2 transportDay 2 is easiest by car or taxi; buses on the bay road also stop in Perast and Risan.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in the Old Town or Dobrota: day 1 is on foot, and Perast is 20 minutes up the bay.
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