Any day during week. Because of the high summer temperatures we suggest months and seasons in spring and autumn.
WALKING ON THE MARCO POLO TRACK AND AROUND DUBROVNIK
price from 650 €
Croatia - Independent walking - 8 days
This walking holiday will take you to the Island of Korcula, birth place of Marco Polo, in Dubrovnik, pearl of the Adriatic and protected by the UNESCO, in the great Elaphite island of Sipan and the medieval town of Cavtat with the picturesque countryside of Konavle.
Day 1 Arrival in Dubrovnik After welcoming you in Dubrovnik, you will be transfered to Lumbarda, in the island of Korcula.
Lumbarda is a small Mediterranean fishermen's village located at the eastern part of Korcula.
Night in Lumbarda.
Day 2 From Lumbarda to Korcula After breakfast starting walking tour from village Lumbarda, for first day we suggest rout from Village to Town of Korcula. It is very interesting scenery of sandy beaches, pine woods, olive groves…Upon arriving in Korcula town you have possibility to explore city by yourself (narrow streets of the Old Town, Cathedral and museum, birth place (house) of the Marco Polo).
Accommodation: Pension
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Scenic Lumbarda After breakfast, following your instructions on the map you can follow the path above the village and visit many of the sandy beaches, sandy vineyards, enjoy in spectacular views to the open sea and island Of Lastovo, or to Peljesac peninsula, without interruptions of cars and traffics
Accommodation: Pension
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 From Korcula to Dubrovnik This is departure day from Korcula and we continue our holidays in Dubrovnik (two nights) after that we spend last two nights in Town of Cavtat (Dubrovnik airport vicinity). There is a ferry line from Korcula to Dubrovnik, every Tuesday and it takes to Dubrovnik cca 3 hours. After breakfast we transfer our travellers to ferry port Domince (Korcula Town departure 13:00 h, Dubrovnik arrival 16:15 h). Local transfer from port of Gruz in Dubrovnik to the accommodation is included.
Late afternoon on schedule is meeting with the local guide and Dubrovnik sightseeing walking tour. Night on your own. Accommodation in private pension in Dubrovnik town (bedroom with own bathroom, breakfast is included)
Accommodation: Pension
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 The Sipan Island Second day of Dubrovnik we go to the island of Sipan, there are many possibilities to walking and to explore island, but according to the map and directions we suggest hike from port of Sudjuradj along the vineyards and olive trees to (western part of the island) port of the Luka where boat departs to Dubrovnik.
Accommodation: Pension
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 The Konavle countryside After breakfast we left Dubrovnik by minibus (minivan), our next destination is Cavtat and area of Konavle countryside. Before we start wit hiking we will left our languages in our new accommodation in Cavtat (private bedroom with own bathroom, breakfast included) and we will pass through maps and directions of the pathways once again. Hiking pathways starts in Cavtat and continue among villages, forests, fields and vineyards to village Cilipi. Total distances of the trails and paths are about 15 km and there are many possibilities to explore area, from picturesque villages, traditional way of life, ethno collection and antic monuments to the cliffs, bays and spectacular views to the open sea. Late afternoon back transfer to accommodation in Cavtat.
Accommodation: Pension
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Rest day in Cavtat This day should be for relaxing and easy sightseeing in the Cavtat old town, its parks and walkways and if you are interested in culture and history there are museums, ethno collection, galleries, churches…, or you could just relax on the beach and enjoy some nice restaurants.
Night in Cavtat.
Day 8 From Cavtat to Dubrovnik End of stay after breakfast. You will be transferred to your departure point in Dubrovnik.
Starting point Dubrovnik airport, port or bus terminal depending on your arrival time.
End Dubrovnik airport, port or bus terminal depending on your arrival time.
Accommodation Nights in pensions with private apartments with ensuite bathroom.
Number of people Minimum of 2 persons
Level of difficulty Open to everyone able to walk about 15kms a day on easy paths. Requires good physical fitness.
Carrying The transfers of your luggage is ensured by vehicle (except for the ferry journeys). Thus you only have to carry your things needed for the day (picnic, camera...).
Options - Single room : 90€
- Summer departure (from 1st of july until 1st of september) : 80€
Included The transfer of the luggage, local assistance, route notes and maps, boat transfers, nights in double rooms, all breakfasts.
Not included Transfer to the meeting point and to the drop off point, the transfer not planned in the program, lunches and dinners, insurances, drinks, visits of sites, optional activities and personal expenses.