KOTOR

You'll be rewarded if you set your alarm early when you get to Kotor. Part of the fun is entering Kotor Bay and gliding for an hour through the mountains on a 17-mile fjord, known as Europe's southernmost fjord. It is not actually a fjord: the fjords are caused by glacial activities and Kotor Bay was carved from a river running from the interior to the Adriatic Sea. Cruise ships often start their journey in the bay at six and a half o'clock for a midday arrival. Its fortified entrance to the sea has made the old town of Kotor an ancient commercial center. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous city in Montenegro. The Old Town is a well-preserved collection of buildings, churches, squares, and stone streets dating back to the Middle Ages. The city without walls and masonry is located right in front of the cruising quay of the city. Kotor is full of shops and small restaurants. Choose a bar, order a coffee, and one look at the churches from the 12th to the 15th century. Feel like a breathtaking view? Put on your shoes for a walk. The city walls climb the mountain behind the city and are about 40 minutes to the fortress which is 800 m above the bay. If your ship is in port for a few hours, we recommend that you focus only on exploring the Old Town. If you have all day, consider hiking in the mountains to visit and stop at seaside resorts on the Adriatic.