The Full Bay Loop
The Bay of Kotor is often called Europe's southernmost fjord. Driving the full loop takes you through ancient villages, past dramatic cliffs, and across the water by car ferry.
From Tivat Airport, you can go clockwise (Kotor first) or counter-clockwise (Herceg Novi first). Both options take 2–3 hours without stops.
Clockwise Route: TIV → Kotor → Perast → Risan → Herceg Novi
Start through the Vrmac tunnel to Kotor. Continue along the bay's north shore through Perast and Risan. Cross to the south shore via the Verige car ferry at Kamenari-Lepetane. Return to TIV.
The Verige Ferry
The car ferry at Kamenari-Lepetane runs continuously, roughly every 15 minutes. Cost is about €5 per car. The crossing takes 5 minutes and saves an hour of driving around the inner bay.
Must-Stop Points
- Perast — Baroque village and boat to Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Risan — Roman mosaics and the quietest part of the bay
- Herceg Novi — Fortress town with botanical gardens and Savina Monastery
- Lepetane — Post-ferry, fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants