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Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise
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2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Set sail from Virpazar and cruise on the open waters of Lake Skadar. Admire the greenery of the river channel that leads you towards the open lake. See the ruins of the walls of the Grmožur fortress, rising from the water of Lake Skadar.
This fort is a former prison and is known as Montenegrin Alcatraz. Various species of birds make their nests on the walls, and it's an excellent place for birdwatching and creating some wonderful pictures.
Continue your cruise towards the mouth of the Mora?a River, where one of the bird reserves is located. Make a stop up the hill on the Vranjina peninsula to visit the 13th-century Orthodox monastery of St. Nicholas.
After that, return to the ship from where you set sail back to Virpazar. In the meantime, you can decide to swim in the river or in the open lake.
What's Included
- Juice
- Bottled water
- Local Wine
- National park fee is not included in the price. It costs 5€ per person (free for children under 15).
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Center of the village, by the bridge (red info pult)
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Virpazar
First 20minutes of the tour we move down the small river Crmnica, that goes in the lake, and make our way towards the first point of interest. Once we get to the lake we can take a look in the direction of Albania and the Montenegrin Alcatraz- Grmožur.
• Admission Ticket Free
Grmozhur Fortress
Admire the ruins of the Grmožur, a former prison known as Montenegrin Alcatraz
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Visit 13th-century Orthodox monastery of St. Nicholas on the Vranjina peninsula
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Skadar Lake National Park
In the last 30minutes of the tour we go pretty much the same way back, but focusing more on showing you the beauty of the other shore.
• Admission Ticket Free
Skadar Lake National Park
Somewhere in the middle of the tour (after 1h) is when we cruise through small channels of reed and water lillies. They are known to be the symbol of Skadar lake. Later we continue cruising around three islands (Small Čakovica, Big Čakovica and Kamenik). In the near of the islands is where we can make a quick stop for swimming (20minutes).
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Skadar lake- Boat cruise VIKTOR
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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