| Departures | | Every saturday from April to the end of October, except from the 15th of July to the 31st of August. |
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| WALKING ON THE MARCO POLO TRACK AND AROUND DUBROVNIK | price from 589 € | | 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.
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Day 2 From Lumbarda to Korcula
After breakfast, you will start walking from Lumbarda to the town of Korcula. The scenery is composed of sandy beaches, pine woods, olive groves… Once you reach Korcula you can explore the town by yourself, its narrow streets, cathedral and museum, Marco Polo's birth place...
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Day 3 Scenic Lumbarda
Today, you will follow the path overlooking the village and from sandy beaches to vineyards, you will enjoy spectacular views on the island Of Lastovo, the Peljesac peninsula and after about 15kms, will be back to your beautiful Lumbarda village.
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Day 4 From Korcula to Dubrovnik
You can enjoy a free morning today and then early afternoon, you will take the ferry to Dubrovnik from the Domince ferry port. You can then spend time visiting Dubrovnik in the afternoon.
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Day 5 The Sipan Island
You will today take a boat to the Sipan Island which is the largest island of the Elaphite archipelago covering 16.5 km2. There are some very nice little taverns where you can have a very good lunch. Old churches, summer residential palaces, beautiful pine forest, hidden bays will be present all day long. You will hike from the Sudjuradj port along the vineyards and olive trees to the port of Luka where the boat departs to Dubrovnik.
Back to Dubrovnik late in the afternoon.
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Day 6 The Konavle countryside
Today, you will be transferred after breakfast to Konavle. You will hike from Cavtat through picturesque villages, forests, fields and vineyards to the Cilipi village. The total walking distance is of about 15kms.
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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.
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Day 8 From Cavtat to Dubrovnik
End of stay after breakfast. You will be transferred to your departure point in Dubrovnik. |  |
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| Details | 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 conditions.
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€
- July departure (1st half only) : 85€
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.
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