How many days · Kotor · Montenegro
How many days do you need in Kotor?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
3 days is the sweet spot for Kotor, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers the old town, the wall climb and a trip to Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks. A third day adds Lovćen and Njeguši or a boat trip to the Blue Cave; with longer, use Kotor as a base for Budva, Cetinje and Lake Skadar.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 3 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 6
- Daylight
- 9.1 h (Dec) to 15.3 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Kotor Old Town, City walls and San Giovanni Fortress, Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks |
| 2 days | Good | Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks, Ladder of Kotor trail and Church of St Luke and St Nicholas Church |
| 3 days | Ideal | Maritime Museum of Montenegro, Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum and Bay boat trip and Blue Cave |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Lovćen National Park and Njegoš Mausoleum |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Lovćen National Park and Njegoš Mausoleum and Budva |
How long the top sights take
The 11 best-known sights in Kotor add up to roughly 17–23 hours of visiting time — about 2–3 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks (Half a day), Ladder of Kotor trail (Half a day) and Bay boat trip and Blue Cave (3–4 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Kotor Old Town | 2–3 hours | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| City walls and San Giovanni Fortress | 2–3 hours | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Cathedral of Saint Tryphon | 45 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks | Half a day | Perast |
| Ladder of Kotor trail | Half a day | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Church of St Luke and St Nicholas Church | 30 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Maritime Museum of Montenegro | 1 hour | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum | 30 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
| Bay boat trip and Blue Cave | 3–4 hours | Bay of Kotor |
| Dobrota waterfront walk | 1–2 hours | Dobrota |
| Kotor green market | 30 minutes | Old Town (Stari Grad) |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 3 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on Kotor Old Town and City walls and San Giovanni Fortress |
| With children | 4 days | Slower days and time for Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum |
| With day trips | 5 days | Add Lovćen National Park and Njegoš Mausoleum and Budva |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.1 hours of daylight) than in June (about 15.3 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Kotor with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Kotor?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 3 days is more comfortable. Two days covers the old town, the wall climb and a trip to Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks. A third day adds Lovćen and Njeguši or a boat trip to the Blue Cave; with longer, use Kotor as a base for Budva, Cetinje and Lake Skadar.
+Is a week too long in Kotor?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Lovćen National Park and Njegoš Mausoleum and Budva.