Vranovo Hill And Saint Andrew Fortress Hiking Tour
About this tour
Vranovo hill is located outside of Perast in Boka Kotorska bay. The top of Vranovo hill – Fortress St. Andrew is one of the most beautiful views of the Montenegrin coast, overlooking the Kotor Bay. St. Andrew is an Austro-Hungarian fortress, built on Vranovo hill in the period from 1882 to 1886. In the Austro-Hungarian documents it was run under the name of Fort Vranovo hill. Its purpose was to close the direction that leads from Čevak to Donji Orahovac, Perast and Risan, as well as to control the region of Gornji Orahovac – village Stepen – Donji Orahovac. From Perast to this fort there is a serpentine road 2 m wide.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Podgorica, Montenegro to Vranovo Brdo, Perast, Montenegro
The beginning of the ascent is from the village of Donji Orahovac. There is a height difference of 740 meters. After a vacation on the top of the Vranovo hill, we descend to Perast, where boat riding is organized to the famous island of Our Lady of The Rocks.
What's included
Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus from the place of accommodation/stay to the starting point of the hiking tour Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus from the end point of the tour to the place of accommodation/stay Tourist guide for hiking tours (English language) Hiking sticks Travel Insurance Boat riding to/from Our Lady of The Rocks Church and Museum on the island Our Lady of The Rocks entrance fee
Food and drink during the tour Other non-program costs Travel health insurance - optional Additional options (for extra fee): Tourist guide for a specific language Lunch Travel health insurance
What to know
TRIP FACTS Group size: Unlimited Duration: 4 - 5 hours depending on the readiness and breaks + time for transfer depending on the city of your accommodation Max. altitude: approx. 743 m Track length: approx. 11 km Difficulty: Moderate Physical readiness: Medium Departures: from Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar, Ulcinj (from other cities price is on request) Availability: from November to May each year (depending on the weather conditions) Note: Price inclusive of taxes Need to bring: Equipment: Comfortable shoes, sneakers or climbing shoes. Water. Food Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
Route & locations
Podgorica, Montenegro to Vranovo Brdo, Perast, Montenegro