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KOTOR

Discover the enchanting life of and Montenegro.

Journey through the mountain towns of Montenegro, a winsome country full of history and tradition, on the coast of the Adriatic.

The main port city of Kotor bustles at the foot of Mount , where deep waters submerge an ancient river . Surrounded by impressively high medieval walls, the town is a welcoming juncture of ethnic , Serbians, Croatians, Romani and others.

Old Town Kotor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, restored after a 1979 damaged parts of its Romanesque churches, iconographic monuments and medieval buildings.

Today, the port is the gateway to a chain of humble, yet beautiful and enriching mountain hamlets where old customs are still part of daily life.

LOCAL CUISINE SHOPPING Kotor’s unique culinary staples are pure Shop Old Kotor for comfort food. Try any of a variety of endless possibilities. stewed dishes. Boiled lamb with vegetables, Boutiques, galleries, lamb cooked in milk, and pork stew with cafes and shops rastan, a dark leafy green, infuse the start within walking native diet with savory warmth. Ask for distance of the pier. the catch of the day in any restaurant, Once inside the too — grilled fish is delicious here. walls of the town, even more options For quicker fare, hit a local grill. Regular favorites include unfold. Look for pljeskavica, a lamb, pork and beef burger, or ćevapi, minced high-end Italian pork and beef in bun with grilled onions and sour cream. labels lining the streets next to Pair food with wine here. Vranac, a dry red with high berry great souvenir boutiques and shops with flavors, is the region’s specialty. Krstac, a dry, floral white, is jewelry, books, photography and prints another local worth sipping. More potent is rakija, a local and local antiques. Bring back some of brandy made with plum, apricot or grape and flavored with the local wine, too. herbs and honey.

CURRENCY Montenegro uses Tip 10% in restaurants, Most stores accept the euro. hotels and taxis. major credit cards. KOTOR MONTENEGRO

PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES

1. ST. TRYPHON CATHEDRAL MONTENEGRO HIGHLIGHTS WITH CUISINE Visit the Romanesque-Gothic cathedral where Kotor’s patron saint rests. Embark on a scenic tour of southern Montenegro. Journey past breath-taking 2. MARITIME MUSEUM panoramas of Boka Bay, a glistening Follow the chronicles of Kotor’s rich naval and cobalt inlet of the , under the maritime history at this local museum. dramatic slopes of Mount Lovćen. Enjoy coffee in Njeguši, before a tour of King beyond city center Nikola’s Palace in , followed by lunch and shopping in the of Kotor. Delight in the Adriatic coast’s oldest town with its MEDIEVAL KOTOR WALKING TOUR medieval ramparts and century towers. Travel back through the centuries into NJEGUŠI the Old Town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Look out over panoramic views of the coast from Heritage Site. Noblemen’s palaces, wide this charming, mountaintop village. squares full of medieval buildings and several beautiful churches line the narrow NATIONAL MUSEUM streets of this rustic village. Stop into Glimpse 15th century manuscripts and more at this the Maritime Museum before lunch and museum in the former royal palace. independent exploration of the town.

CETINJE MONTENEGRO TOUR Discover the historic capital of Montenegro next to ZABRDJE AND KOTOR the spectacular Lovćen Mountains. Step into Montenegrin village life. AND Enjoy a leisurely drive toward the Lustica Explore the Baroque architecture of the shipyard peninsula, a headland of untamed groves town, Perast and its neighboring isle. and wildlife. At Zabrdje, our hosts serve refreshments in their family estate, LUSTICA accompanied by local musicians. Relax in Lustica, a peninsula of quaint villages, Afterwards, explore the Old Town of known for their delicious olive oil. Kotor independently and with a guide.

Visit the 13 Land Discoveries Desk 12 on Deck 4 to reserve 11 2 1 these and other exciting experiences.

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