Meals

All breakfasts and one picnic lunch are included. For breakfast, expect a continental-style buffet with cold meat, cheeses, bread, eggs, jams, and pastries, plus tea and coffee. The Dalmatian Coast is dotted with mussel farms and fishing boats, and the seafood along the coast and on the islands is amazing. You will also find grilled lamb, pizza, pasta and salads, and influences from central Europe, Italy, and the Balkans.

Accommodation

On this cultural trip in Croatia, we normally stay in two- and three-star hotels. Our accommodations are well-located for our adventures and close to a variety of restaurants, allowing you to indulge in the local cuisine. Below are the hotels we typically use. Trogir: Hotel Tragos (night 1) Our first hotel has a prime location, right in the Unesco-protected old town of Trogir. By staying here, we’re within five minutes’ walk of local attractions including Kamerlengo Castle and Saint Lawrence’s Cathedral. Korcula: Hotel Borik (nights 2-4) For our three nights in Korcula, we stay in a family-run hotel in the quaint fishing village of Lumbarda. Be sure to pack your swimming costume, as there is a pool you can enjoy at the end of the day. It’s open seasonally, which may mean it’s closed for early and late season departures; thankfully, there’s a pebble beach 655ft (200m) from the hotel if you’re keen to swim. Dubrovnik: Hotel Splendid (nights 5-7) Our final nights of the trip are spent at the aptly named Hotel Splendid. The highlight may well be the hotel beach, where you can enjoy a refresher at the beach bar with views of Uvala Bay and, with good timing and a bit of luck, a beautiful sunset. There’s also a beachside restaurant serving traditional Dalmatian dishes. Worth knowing Additional accommodation can be booked, subject to availability, at our hotels in Trogir or Dubrovnik, either before or after the trip. Prices are available from your sales representative. Some hotels we use don’t have lifts. On rare occasions in Trogir, we may need to split the group between several small hotels. All hotels are of equal quality and are situated within 165ft (50m) of each other.

Transport

Travel will be by private bus and scheduled catamaran/ferry services. The drive to Dubrovnik will take approximately two hours. The catamaran/ferry journeys vary in duration from around 20 minutes to approximately 2hr 30min. In Dubrovnik, we use the public bus.

Guide

This is a guided small-group holiday. The group is usually between four and 20 people, with an average of 12 like-minded clients booking individually, in a couple or as friends together.

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Insurance

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Local bus tickets in Dubrovnik — Visas or vaccinations

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Split Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Split Airport

The adventure starts our hotel in the Unesco-listed town of Trogir, a 10-minute drive from Split Airport. We’ll be staying in the atmospheric old walled part of town. Accommodation: Hotel Tragos (or similar)
Day 2 Day 2: Explore Trogir; Transfer To Split, Free Time In Split Before A Ferry Ride To Korcula (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore Trogir; Transfer To Split, Free Time In Split Before A Ferry Ride To Korcula (Breakfast)

We look around Trogir in the early morning before a short transfer to Split, another Unesco-listed city. There will be free time in the beautiful old centre before we catch a catamaran in the late afternoon to Korcula island (approximately 2hr to 2hr 30min). The medieval walled town here, reputedly the birthplace of Marco Polo, is often described as a mini-Dubrovnik. Like the larger city, it is a warren of small lanes and alleys: a great place to explore and a photographer’s paradise. After, we take a short transfer to the village of Lumbarda, where our hotel is situated. Accommodation: Hotel Borik (or similar)
Day 3 Day 3: Circular Walk Around Lumbarda Village And Wine Tasting (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Circular Walk Around Lumbarda Village And Wine Tasting (Breakfast)

It’s time to stretch our legs and roam the surrounding area of Lumbarda. We walk through vineyards and olive groves and admire beautiful beaches, where we can stop for a drink or a quick swim. We also visit the renowned Grk winery to sample local wines. In the evening, we transfer to Korcula town for dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Borik (or similar)
Day 4 Day 4: Travel By Boat To Mljet Island; Walk To The Peak Of Montokuc For Panoramic Views (Breakfast,Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Travel By Boat To Mljet Island; Walk To The Peak Of Montokuc For Panoramic Views (Breakfast,Lunch)

After breakfast, we transfer to Korcula in time for the catamaran to Mljet Island, whose national park status has ensured limited development. The island is a tranquil place to walk, cloaked in forest, and dotted with tiny hamlets. Our goal today is the peak of Montokuc (840ft/256m), which offers panoramic views of the beautiful Dalmatian Coast, and to enjoy a picnic lunch on the island, before returning to our Korcula hotel. The path on the way up to Montokuc is rocky, good walking shoes are required to walk this route. Those who do not wish to walk up Montokuc can take a flat circular walk around the lake, have a swim and enjoy a drink overlooking the water. If the catamaran cannot operate due to bad weather, there are alternative excursions, or we will stay on Korcula island and visit Vela Spilja, one of the most important prehistoric archaeological sites in Europe. Accommodation: Hotel Borik (or similar)
Day 5 Day 5: Ferry To Mainland; Visit Ston En Route To Dubrovnik (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ferry To Mainland; Visit Ston En Route To Dubrovnik (Breakfast)

After breakfast, we transfer to the port and take a 15-minute ferry ride to the Peninsula Peljesac. Upon arrival, we drive along a scenic mountain road with views of the coast and vineyards. We stop at a farm and enjoy a local olive and produce tasting just next to the old town of Ston. In Ston, we recommend walking up the magnificent old walls that overlook the town – the view from the top is fantastic. The town is also a seafood hotspot, the mussels and oysters here are among the best in the country. After, we transfer about 37mi (60km) to Dubrovnik where we have the rest of the day to relax. In the evening, we can go into the old town for dinner and a wander. Accommodation: Hotel Splendid (or similar)
Day 6 Day 6: Dubrovnik City Tour (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Dubrovnik City Tour (Breakfast)

We enjoy a full day in the remarkable old city of Dubrovnik, which includes visits to the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery. Dubrovnik exudes old-world charm with a location right on the Adriatic, fine religious buildings surrounded by heavily fortified walls, and a jumble of red-tiled roofs. The cobblestone streets of the old town, or Stari Grad, feature fountains, churches, palaces and museums – all built from the same light-coloured stone. There are no motor vehicles in the city but the streets come alive at night as locals and visitors stroll along Stradun, the main street. Following the walking tour, you have time to walk along the city walls: this is optional and costs approximately €35 for entrance (or is included in the Dubrovnik Card). Accommodation: Hotel Splendid (or similar)
Day 7 Day 7: Free Day To Relax In Dubrovnik, Or Take An Optional Trip To Lokrum And Explore The Surrounding Area (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Free Day To Relax In Dubrovnik, Or Take An Optional Trip To Lokrum And Explore The Surrounding Area (Breakfast)

We have a free day today. Relax in the many eateries or chill on the beach. Alternatively, enjoy an optional visit to Lokrum Island; a 20-minute boat ride will take you from the Old Town port to this beautiful green island, home to a botanic garden full of exotic plants. Bring your swimming costume and a good book – after your stroll, you will definitely want to enjoy a swim in the Adriatic. Accommodation: Hotel Splendid (or similar)
Day 8 Day 8: End Dubrovnik (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: End Dubrovnik (Breakfast)

The trip ends in Dubrovnik after breakfast. If you’d like a little more time to explore this fascinating city, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast

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Itinerary of your trip Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast

Day 1: Start Split Airport

Day 2: Explore Trogir; Transfer To Split, Free Time In Split Before A Ferry Ride To Korcula (Breakfast)

Day 3: Circular Walk Around Lumbarda Village And Wine Tasting (Breakfast)

Day 4: Travel By Boat To Mljet Island; Walk To The Peak Of Montokuc For Panoramic Views (Breakfast,Lunch)

Day 5: Ferry To Mainland; Visit Ston En Route To Dubrovnik (Breakfast)

Day 6: Dubrovnik City Tour (Breakfast)

Day 7: Free Day To Relax In Dubrovnik, Or Take An Optional Trip To Lokrum And Explore The Surrounding Area (Breakfast)

Day 8: End Dubrovnik (Breakfast)

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