THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE
YACHTING + Montenegro
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THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE > WHAT
✷ WHAT – Experience / 05-‐06 ✷ WHY – Highlights / 11-‐12 ✷ WHERE – Location / 07-‐08 ✷ WHO – Type / 13-‐14 ✷ WHEN – Season / 09-‐10 ✷ HOW – Process / 15-‐16
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
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Somewhere Different What’s different about this experience?
THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE At A Glance MONTHS:
COUNTRY:
ASSISTANCE:
May -‐ Sept
Montenegro
DURATION:
PRICE:
Helping Hand
£349
3 Nights
Something Different
Somewhere Different
YACHTING
MONTENEGRO
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Sailing the Pearl of the Adriatic
Montenegro’s coastline and the deepest bay in the world
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THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE > WHAT
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Please note that days 2 and 3 might be interchanged depending on the weather
THE EXPERIENCE
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What happens on the experience? Read on to find out more about the itinerary.
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HOME > PODGORICA > KOTOR
Day at your leisure. Additional activities include sea-‐kayaking, walking tours, paragliding and visits to Perast, Budva and/or Sveti Stefan. Enjoy Kotor Old Town, explore the crumbling city walls, or go beach hopping along the Adriatic Coast. You could even visit Dubrovnik.
Arrive in Podgorica. Transfer to Rijeka Crnojevica on Lake Skadar for lunch. Travel through the awe-‐inspiring Lovcen National Park. Visit the famous mountain mausoleum. Drive into Kotor.
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KOTOR > TIVAT > KOTOR*
Day on the yacht. Sailing, swimming, sunbathing on a private yacht around Kotor Bay. Visits to Perast and its islands. Drinks, snacks and a healthy lunch are all provided. There are even mid-‐afternoon shandies or G&Ts for sun-‐downers.
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KOTOR > PODGORICA > HOME
Transfer to Podgorica. Fly home. Or spend another night in Kotor and join the Black Mountain Experience.
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THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE > WHERE
THE LOCATION Where does the experience take place? Read on to find out more about the locations you’ll be visiting.
M ontenegro Home to one of Europe’s most enticing stretches of coastline, some of the most striking mountain scenery on the continent and countless other spectacular gems, Montenegro is a country of incredible beauty and diversity. Not even 300km long, this tiny country packs in an extraordinary range of diverse landscape, cultural influences and must-‐see destinations. Blessed with blue skies, golden sunshine and stunningly beautiful stretches of coastline that extend from the tip of Croatia right down to the border with Albania, Southern Montenegro represents some of the most exquisite seaside scenery in the Adriatic. Set against an impressive backdrop of steep, vast mountains and rolling green
Take the walk up to the fortress and enjoy some spectacular aerial views of the city or simply bathe in the golden glow of the sunshine on a wicker chair at one of the Old Town’s delightful cafes. However you choose to spend your time, you are sure to be enchanted by Kotor’s elegance and beauty.
Kotor One of the best-‐preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean, Kotor is also one of the most beautiful. Sweet churches adorn quaint squares that are
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scattered with lovely little cafes shaded by soft white umbrellas. Get lost around the secluded alleys and narrow streets that wind through the Old Town and absorb the history rich within the walls of the Venetian-‐Gothic architecture.
hills, the clusters of quaint coastal towns boast rich historical and architectural treasures that hint back to civilizations past with their Venetian churches and Byzantine style buildings. Cool off in crystal-‐clear azure waters and stroll through the stone streets and picturesque squares of the coast’s medieval towns. Whatever you choose to do, you can’t fail to be blown away by the incredible beauty of the south.
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THE BROWN BEAR EXPERIENCE > WHEN
THE SEASON When does the experience take place and which is the best month to book? of a gamble than travelling in the peak of summer. On the plus side, there are fewer tourists and only the odd cruise ship coming in to Kotor.
The Season Montenegro is predominantly a summer destination with the sun-‐ drenched Adriatic Coast. July and August represent peak season however the months before and afterwards are still wonderful times to visit, perhaps even more so given the drop in tourist numbers.
June, July & August: Summer is high season for tourists and although the weather may be hot and sunny with less chance of showers, you won't be able to escape the cruise liners that pull into the bay with their herds of foreigners spilling into the old town for one of your days here. The other day though you'll be sailing through the bay away from the crowds. June is less busy than July and August.
Along the Adriatic, coastal Montenegro enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate with very warm summers and mild winters. The best months to visit Montenegro are June and September as you’ll avoid the crowds that flock to the sea for the summer however there's more of a risk of rain during that time which can affect sailing around the bay.
September: The perfect time to visit Montenegro. Beautiful weather on the coast and no hoards of tourists to contend with! This is our preferred month to experience the country aside from June.
May: Montenegro usually enjoys sunny weather in May with clear skies and fresh air but it's a bit more 09
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THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE > WHY
THE HIGHLIGHTS Why is this experience so wonderful?
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Romance, style and charm
Wander around Kotor’s charming old town, enjoy top-‐notch seafood at some of the best fish restaurants in the region, admire the super yachts at the snazzy Porto Montenegro in Tivat or spend time swimming and sunbathing in the quaint fishing village of Rose on the Lustica Peninsula. You can even reserve a table for lunch on the exclusive island of Sveti Stefan.
Picture-‐perfect coastline
UNESCO sites of Kotor and Perast
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The Montenegrin coastline is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Lined with stretches of clean beaches and gorgeous secluded coves, there are a number of lovely locations to kick back and enjoy the warm, Mediterranean sunshine. Take your pick from our favourite beaches and admire the stunning views, cooling off with a dip into crystal-‐clear waters when the sun is scorching hot. For those looking for extra good-‐time experiences, there are plenty of water-‐borne activities available, including water-‐skiing, banana-‐boating, kayaking and jet-‐skiing. Add into the mix the plethora of mouth-‐watering seafood restaurants dotted along the coast and you’ve got yourself a pretty incredible holiday getaway.
Montenegro’s rich and diverse cultural heritage lends itself to some stunning examples of architecture and history that are just waiting to be discovered. Having been occupied by the Greeks, Romans, Ottomans, Venetians and Hapbsburgs, Montenegro’s towns and cities are overflowing with diverse artistic styles including handsome Baroque and Renaissance palaces, Ottoman fortressess and crumbling ruins, as well as Byzantine monasteries boasting ancient frescoes and icons.
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THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE > WHO
THE TYPE Who is this experience perfect for?
Group Type
Personality Type This experience is suitable for the following personality types:
This experience is suitable for the following group types:
✓ Romantics ✓ Explorers
✓ Couples ✓ Families ✓ Girls ✓ Honeymooners
Motivation Type This experience is perfect for those with the following motivations:
❋ Propose ❋ For Her ❋ Gifts & Occasions ❋ Romance & Magic
❋ Sunshine & Seaside ❋ For Him ❋ Celebrate
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THE BROWN BEAR EXPERIENCE > HOW
THE DETAILS How to get there, enquire and book?
The Price
The Flights
This experience includes the following:
As a tour operator we are not able to offer flights. The listed airlines fly directly in and out of the arrival and departure airports for this experience:
✷ Transfers Private airport pick-‐up and drop-‐off All in-‐country transfers ✷ Accommodation 3 nights boutique hotel accommodation in Kotor Old Town with breakfast
London > Podgorica Stansted (RyanAir) Gatwick (Montenegro Airlines)
✷ Activities Visit and entry to Lovcen National Park and mausoleum Yachting experience with drinks, snacks and lunch
✷ Other Bi-‐lingual guide, local hosts and skippers The Kotor Yachting Experience booklet CD memento of your day on-‐board the yacht
The Process
The Assistance
Here’s more information on enquiring, booking and paying in 10 simple steps:
This experience is classified as ‘hands-‐on’. This means: ü
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Select experience and booking page on website 2. Choose travel dates from availability calendar 3. Fill in details on enquiry form 4. Wait up to 24 hours for a response from our team 5. If availability is confirmed, we hold your places and you book your flights 6. Booking is processed and confirmed with deposit payment of 25% (if earlier than 6 weeks before start date) 7. Receive digital materials including a personalised trip itinerary and booklet 8. Outstanding balance is paid 6 weeks prior to departure 9. Pack your bags 10. Get ready for a unique travel experience!
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Structured itinerary and pre-‐ planned logistics Services and access to bi-‐ lingual guide and driver Private transfers Yachting skipper and crew Pre-‐booked accommodation, breakfast, activities and reservations Extensive digital information and handpicked recommendations for sights, bites and highlights
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Want to see more of Montenegro? We’d highly recommend combining this experience with the Black Mountain Experience.
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