Any day during the week. Due to the high summer temperatures, we suggest spring and autumn are the optimum times for this holiday
WALKING AND WINE TASTING AROUND DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
price from 750 €
Croatia - Independent walking - Multi-activities - 8 days
This is a wonderful tour for those who wish to explore the region surrounding Dubrovnik (including the islands) on foot. It is also a great trip for those who want to really experience the culture, cuisine and viticulture of Croatia. It is a perfect tour for those seeking an independent holiday but with the benefit of a guide to unlock particular areas of interest. This holiday is designed for small groups and couples.
Day 1 Arrival in Dubrovnik Arrival at Dubrovnik airport. Meet and transfer to your accommodation in Dubrovnik. Rest of the day is yours to explore.
Day 2 Dubrovnik sightseeing and the island of Lokrum After breakfast we will transfer you to Dubrovnik old town where you will meet your local English speaking guide who will lead you through the old centre. After a 2 hour guided tour you will have time to have lunch, or just enjoy the town on your own. Your guide will then take you to the port, where you will embark on a ferry for Lokrum island. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. There are plenty of nice walking paths as well as a botanical garden which is well worth a visit. There will also be time for you to swim in some of the many hidden bays around the island. In the late afternoon you will return to the old port of Dubrovnik. From there you can make your way back to your accommodation by foot or by bus.
Day 3 Self-guided hiking on the island of Sipan (15km) Today we depart for the island of Sipan, where there are many possibilities to walk and to explore this island of fisherfolk, farmers and old castles. There are two settlements on the island with a rich history. Make your way to the port of Luka where you will find many interesting sights: old churches, summer residential palaces, a beautiful pine forest, hidden bays and more. Upon arrival in the port of Luka you have time for lunch in an excellent small tavern, for swimming in the sea or for walking further inland. In the late afternoon you will return to the port of Sudjradj where the boat will depart for Dubrovnik.
Day 4 Peljesac peninsular and wine tasting Today's tour takes you to the beautiful Pelješac peninsula. Located in the heart of South Dalmatia, this picturesque area is home to some of the most interesting red wines in Europe. Our private wine tour includes a visit to the small medieval town of Ston. After a short sightseeing tour we continue to the Peljesac villages: Ponikve and Potomje where we will visit some of the local wine producers and taste their famous wine: Dingac, Postup and Plavac. We will then continue to the village of Ponikve where we will have lunch with a local family, before returning to Dubrovnik.
Day 5 Konavle countryside hiking (15-30km) After breakfast we will transfer you to Cavtat, which will be your base for the next 3 days. This medieval town on the edge of Konavle valley with its many small villages is an ideal place for hiking trips in the countryside. The walking path starts in Cavtat and continues through villages, forests, fields and vineyards to the village of Cilipi. The route continues behind and above other villages until reaching the village of Radovcici. The total distance of the trails and paths are about 15 km in one direction (from Cavtat to village Radovcici). For return to Cavtat you can either take the same path back, or take a local bus.
Day 6 Konavle winetour During the morning we will collect you from Cavtat and drive onto the village of Komaji where we will visit a local wine producer. After a short tour of the vineyards and cellar we will taste some of the local wines and liquors as well as the local ham and cheese. We will then continue to drive further into the countryside to a small local restaurant where we will stop for a great lunch made from local produce, which will be complemented by more of the local wine. Feel free to snooze in the back of the van as we make our way back to Cavtat...
Day 7 Rest day in Cavtat A free day to explore the old town of Cavtat, or alternatively to book an extra day trip (for example, Mount Snjeznica trekking trip to Montenegro, or to Mostar).
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
End Dubrovnik airport
Accommodation Nights in guest houses (pensions) with private bathroom. Or, nights in 3 star hotels at an extra cost (see optional extras)
Number of people Minimum of 2 persons
Level of difficulty Open to everyone able to walk about 15kms in a day on easy paths. Requires a reasonable level of physical fitness.
Carrying
Options - Single supplement in Pension (when travelling in a group of two or more) : 80€
- Single supplement in 3 star hotels (when travelling in a group of two or more) : 210€
- Summer sup in pension (from 1st july to 1st september) : 85€
- Rates for accommodation in 3 star hotels (1st July - 1st September) : 998€
- Suplement nights in 3* hotel : 140€
- Summer sup in 3* hotels (from 1st july to 1st of september) : 250€
Included 7 breakfasts, two lunches, 2 wine tasting tours. All accommodation (4 nights in Dubrovnik, 3 nights in Cavtat), luggage transfers, local emergency support, transportation (as in the programme), all tickets and fees for the ferries, tickets to the botanical gardens (Lokrum), walking routes and maps. It also includes the Dubrovnik sightseeing trip with a private guide, the Peljesac wine tour, the Konavle wine tour. The trip includes orientation by our local guide for each destination, plus support during the travelling between destinations.
Not included Flights and airport taxes. Transfers not planned in the program, lunches and dinners not included in the programme, insurance, drinks (except where written), optional activities and personal expenses.
