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Optional and included excursions - Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik - Half-day bus excursion
A panoramic bus ride to the viewing point above the town, which offers a
spectacular view of the Old Town of Dubrovnik and the picturesque islands off
the Dubrovnik coast. This is followed by a visit to one of the most beautiful
cities in the world (a part of UNESCO's world heritage), well known for the
beauty of its monuments and its magnificent walls, considered to be among the
most important tourist destinations on the Mediterranean. The Old Town core is
surrounded by the famed city walls from the 10th century, which are considered
to be among the largest and loveliest in Europe. Walk through the historical
centre, with a visit to the Franciscan monastery (home to the oldest pharmacy
in this part of Europe dating back to the 14th century), Rector's Palace and
other significant city landmarks.
Price includes: bus, guide and entrance fees.
Trsteno & Ston - Half-day bus excursion
A drive along the Dubrovnik coast to Trsteno, a small town well known for the
two plantain trees which are about 500 years old, and the reputed Arboretum
dating back to the 16th century. A walk through the oldest and loveliest
Renaissance park in Croatia, where numerous trees and exotic Mediterranean
vegetation thrive. We depart for Ston, a historical town which during the
period of the Dubrovnik Republic had an important strategic role: its
saltworks, dating back to Roman times, were worth a fortune, while the 5 km
long defensive walls from the 14th century provided security in dangerous
times. Today Ston, due to its beauty and long tradition of aquaculture
(shellfish and fish), is a popular excursion destination. A seafood snack and
famed Ston oysters, with homemade local wine.
Price includes: bus, guide, entrance fees and snack.
Sunday in Čilipi - Half-day bus excursion
Departure on a half-day excursion to Konavle, the southernmost lands of the
old Dubrovnik Republic. This region, covered in vineyards and olive groves,
enchants visitors with its natural beauty and wealth of folklore tradition. In
Čilipi, a picturesque Konavle village, a well - known cultural - religious
event is held every Sunday in the summer months. Following the Sunday mass, the
residents dressed in the well - known Konavle costumes, the loveliest in
Croatia, dance on the main square before the church of St Nicholas.
Price includes: bus, guide, entrance fees and beverages.
Village party - Half-day bus excursion
Certainly, you occasionally ask yourself what life is like in the villages of
the Dubrovnik inland. Take the opportunity for this unique experience, and
become a member of the family in the village Osojnik, if even for a short time.
Following a warm reception by our hosts with herb brandy and dried figs, dinner
will be served in a traditional village atmosphere. Real home - grown food and
wine, accompanied by folklore and music! Enjoy the simplicity of village life,
preserved natural environment, typical rural atmosphere... and have fun!
Price includes: bus, guide, welcome drink, food and beverages with music.
Sokol fortress - Half-day bus excursion
Visit to the villages in Konavle hills, where many of the authentic
characteristics of the rustic way of life have been preserved. Drive through
upper Konavle among small picturesque villages, to the Sokol Fortress in
Dunave. This fortress is an impressive stone tower from the 15th century. After
sightseeing and enjoying the fresh mountain air, we continue on through
untouched nature, with a beautiful view of the open sea and a visit to the
century old farm of the Glavić family. A welcome drink and simple lunch is
served with a glass of real homemade wine, the meal that people here enjoyed
centuries ago.
Price includes: bus, guide, sightseeing of the Glavić family farm, welcome
drink and lunch.
Snježnica - Half-day bus excursion
Drive through the upper Konavle and small picturesque villages, surrounded by
lush oak, pine and impressive cypresses to the village Pridvorje. Climb up
towards Kuna Konavoska, a small village in the Konavle mountains, in a hidden
valley encircled by wild mountains. Climb by foot up the old Austro - Hungarian
road (2 - 3 km) through untouched nature to the very "roof of Konavle" - the
peak Snježnica at 1.234 m above sea level. Here we will have a magnificent view
over Konavle. A light snack in the fresh mountain air and return to the
village. Lunch in an authentic village home.
Price includes: bus, guide, snack and lunch.
Konavle art - Full-day bus excursion
Departure for Cavtat, and a stroll along the waterfront to the mausoleum of the
Račić family (the work of Ivan Meštrović, one of Croatia's greatest sculptors),
then visit the home and gallery of the great Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac,
the Franciscan monastery and church of St. Blaise (Vlaho) from the 15th
century, the collection of the scientist and attorney Baltazar Bogišić, and the
baroque parish church of St. Nicholas. We continue on to the village of Komaja
and visit a rural home, where the women of the village in their national
costumes have kept alive the traditional hand production of silk. For years,
this product was considered to be luxurious and a symbol of wealth. Take
advantage of this opportunity and become acquainted with the traditional art of
silk production. After the presentation, we will head to Molunat, take a brief
break for photographing and visit the gallery of the naive style painter and
sculptor, Miho Šiša Konavljanin.
Price includes: bus, guide, entrance fees, lunch at a traditional Konavle home,
presentation of silk production and visit to the gallery of Miho Šiša
Konavljanin.
Montenegro - Full-day bus excursion
Departure on a full-day excursion to Montenegro. Panoramic drive through
Perast to Kotor, one of the best preserved mediaeval cities, surrounded by
walls. Sightseeing tour of the lovely Romanesque cathedral of St. Trifone from
the 12th century. Continue along the old Austro - Hungarian road and Lovćen,
which offers spectacular views over the gulf of Boka Kotarska to Cetinje, a
city founded at the end of the 15th century and a treasury of the Montenegrin
cultural and religious life. A visit to the castle of the last Montenegrin king
Nikola I Petrović and the museum which holds the best - preserved weapon
collection in the Balkan. After sightseeing, the group will continue to Budva,
the Montenegrin tourism metropolis. Tour through the Old Town with its unique
architecture, narrow streets, shops and small churches that have not changed
through history.
Price includes: bus, guide, entrance fee and traditional sandwich.
Elaphite islands - Full-day boat excursion
Boat trip to Koločep, Šipan and Lopud - islands of the attractive Dubrovnik
archipelago. Sightseeing of Koločep, covered with coastal pine and subtropical
vegetation, a favourite vacation spot for the people from Dubrovnik. After a
break, we sail on to the town of Suđurađ on the island of Šipan. Sightseeing
tour of the fortified castle - fortress of the Skočibuh family from the 16th
century, as well as the remains of the summer residence of the Archbishop of
Dubrovnik. We continue on to Lopud, "the island of peace", which due to its
lush subtropical vegetation, beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear sea is
one of the favourite excursion spots in the region of Dubrovnik.
Price includes: boat, guide, entrance fees and drinks on the boat.
The island of Mljet - Full-day boat excursion
Boat trip to the island of Mljet, one of the most beautiful islands in the
Adriatic. The beauty of Mljet is increased by the two channels connecting the
two salt water lakes: Small Lake and Big Lake with the islet of St. Mary, which
is home to the Benedictine monastery and the church from the 12th century. The
Park is also abundant in cultural and historical heritage, and is a well known
habitat for mongoose and monk seal, as well as a favourite habitat for
dolphins. There are numerous myths and legends about Mljet, and one romantic
myth is that due to the nymph's charms Ulysses here forgot his homeland Ithaca.
PRICE includes: boat, guide, entrance fee for Mljet National Park.
Korčula - Full-day bus/boat excursion
Drive along the Dubrovnik coastline to Ston, and continuing on to the Pelješac
peninsula, where the hillsides and fields are covered in vineyards. Arrival in
Orebić and boarding the ship to Korčula - according to legends, the hometown of
the eminent explorer, travel writer and sailor Marco Polo and one of the best
preserved examples of a planned medieval city. Sightseeing of the old city
centre, situated on the peninsula, with strong walls from the 13th century:
Coastal doors - Revelin - cathedral of St Mark - Abbott Treasuries - City
Museum - the birth house of Marco Polo. After sightseeing, free time until
return.
Price includes: bus, boat, guide and entrance fees.
Pelješac wine trail - Full-day bus excursion
Driving along the Dubrovnik coastline to Ston and continuing on the Pelješac
peninsula, where the hillsides and fields are covered in vineyards and where
the sun and climate secure ideal conditions for the production of Dingač, a
famous red wine considered to be one of the ten best red wine types in the
world. On the Pelješac wine trail, you will experience true delight while
sampling excellent wines from Pelješac, cultivated with the arduous work of the
hard - working people in the region. The pleasant aroma and harmonious taste,
alongside the delicious home cooked specialties, are true satisfaction for the
body and soul. Wine tasting in famous wineries of this region and a traditional
farm snack.
Price includes: bus, guide, wine tasting and a light snack.
Photo safari in the Neretva river delta - Full-day bus excursion
A full-day excursion to the fertile delta of the Neretva river - one of the
best preserved wetlands in the world. This region is often called the "Croatian
California" because of the climate suitable for the rich harvest of citrus
fruits. Boarding a traditional ancient Neretva boat, known as the "trupica", we
sail down the Neretva delta through untouched nature - an ideal opportunity to
photograph numerous animal species, especially birds. Lunch. After lunch, visit
to the Ornithological Collection in Metković and a trip to the village Vid,
which was erected on the remains of the Roman city of Narona. Sightseeing of
the ruins of what was once the largest city on the eastern shore of the
Adriatic Sea.
Price includes: bus, guide, sailing on a Neretva boat, lunch and entrance fees.
Međugorje - Full-day bus excursion
Driving along the Dubrovnik coastline and the fertile Neretva valley to
Metković, and further on via Čapljina to Međugorje, which since 1981 has been
one of the best known and most visited pilgrimage sites and sanctuaries to Mary
in the entire Catholic world. In 1981 the first word was heard of the
apparition of the Mother of God. According to the beliefs, the Mother of God
appeared to a group of children, giving them messages of peace and thanks to
this apparition, this small village in Herzegovina has become a meeting place
for many pilgrims from around the world, who come in search of faith and peace.
There is the possibility of attending mass at the local church and visiting the
site of the apparition of the Mother of God.
Price includes: bus and guide.
Mostar - Full-day bus excursion
Drive to Mostar, "the city of bridges" which was the powerful trade,
entrepreneurial and military centre of Herzegovina from the 16th to the 19th
century. Sightseeing of the old city core with the famous stone Old Bridge, as
well as a walk to the Kujundžiluk crafts street - the old oriental trading part
of town, full of goldsmiths, small stores, and traditional restaurants. Trip to
the mosque and the Turkish house - museum, one of the most beautiful protected
residential objects from the Turkish period. After sightseeing, free time for
strolling the city. Upon return, a trip to Počitelj and a visit to the
picturesque fortress of distinct oriental architecture.
Price includes: bus, guide and entrance fees.
General terms
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Every passenger must have a valid ticket that ensures him/her the seat in the
means of transport.
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The organiser is not responsible for any lost or missing items of the
passengers nor does he issue the receipt about it.
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Reductions: depending on the excursion, children from 3 to 12 years of age have
30 - 50% reduction; reductions for groups according to special agreements.
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The organiser withholds the following rights:
to change the price of the excursion in case the calculation elements change,
to cancel the excursion in case of insufficient number of passengers,
to change the program or the direction of the excursion due to the malfunction
of the means of transport, vis
major or difficult driving/sailing/flying conditions and in the interest of
passengers' safety.
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