From Virpazar: Skadar Lake Scenic Cruise

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Cruise around the remains of the old Grmožur fortress and visit the medieval Monastery of St Nicholas. Join a guided boat trip from Virpazar to discover the beauty of Skadar Lake and its surroundings.

Highlights

  • Cruise through scenic river surrounded by water lilies and reeds
  • Observe Montenegrin Alcatraz fortress and the birds on it, by cruising around
  • Take in panoramic view of the lake from Vranjina hill
  • Visit Monastery Saint Nicola from 13th century
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim in the lake

Description

Tour starts from Virpazar, where we set sail through the river Virštica, where you get to enjoy in the birds flying around, lots of water lilies and reeds surrounding it, until we reach the open lake. Then you will be amazed by incredible landscapes and colors created by combination of water and Mediterranean vegetation, with the mountain backdrops. Soon enough, you will see the ruined walls of fortress Grmožur, rise from the waters of Skadar Lake. This abandoned fortification is a former jail and its known as Montenegrin Alcatraz. Now, its a permanent habitat for some bird species which some of them you will see. We are continuing the journey by reaching a small delta of river Morača, where it's a bird reserve. Soon, making a stop to climb the hill on Vranjina peninsula and visit Orthodox Monastery of Saint Nicola from the 13th century. After that, going back to the boat where we set sail back to Virpazar. In meantime, you can choose to take a nice swim in the river or at the open lake.

Includes

Refreshments Local guide Safety equipment

Important Information

  • This tour won't take place in extreme bad weather.

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