DUBROVNIK

Experience

Cruise the Elaphiti islands

These precious islands are a natural wonder - but they are also so much more. This group of thirteen islands, several of which are inhabited, is located not far from Dubrovnik to the north-west. Dubrovnik island hopping will simply blow your mind! This boat tour will show you the three most beautiful islands – Koločep, Lopud and Šipan. You can go for a swim in a crystal-clear sea, wander around in the shade of Mediterranean vegetation, explore interesting small villages or simply take a journey through the local cuisine, it’s up to you!

09:20 - 10:00

Hotel pick up

10:00

Departure from Gruž port

10:30 - 11:00

Free time on the island of Koločep

11:30 - 13:00

Free time on the island of Šipan and lunch

13:30 - 17:00

Free time on the island of Lopud

17:45

Return to Gruž port

Duration: full day / up to 8 hrs
What to wear: casual wear, swimsuit
What to bring: camera, towel
Local currency: Croatian kuna, sign: kn, code: HRK
Included: hotel pick up / drop off, boat transport, transportation fees, lunch, VAT

Operates: every day

Children: age 0-6: free of charge; age 6-12: half price

Cancellation deadline: 24 hrs prior no charge. No show - no refund.

Please note: Excursion itinerary can be adjusted in case of conditions beyond our control.

Visit to corta katarina vinery on Pelješac

The Pelješac peninsula is halfway between two Adriatic pearls, Split and Dubrovnik. The second-largest peninsula in Dalmatia enjoys a splendid Mediterranean climate, which has made it an ideal site for vineyards and wine making. Pelješac is also famous for its salt pans, which many depended on for centuries, including Dubrovnik and its celebrated Republic. The ancient defensive rampart completes a trilogy of Pelješac symbols. The natives like to call their peninsula "nature in its primeval form."

VISIT TO CORTA KATARINA VINERY ON PELJEŠAC

Tour through the winery; The story of Korta Katarina winery and founders, Lee and Penny Anderson; Production area of the winery including the process of wine-making through all its phases; Five course lunch: combining local gastronomy with Korta Katarina premium wines (KK Pošip, KK Rosé and KK Plavac Mali, KK Reuben’s Private Reserve & KK Sabion – sparkling wine) paired with an 5 course lunch followed by the story of the wines and our vineyards; Reservations must be made at least 1-2 days in advance.

Visit to ston

Ston and Pelješac Tour (5h)

The tour starts from Dubrovnik. We drive northwest along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, passing through various small villages and enjoying the views of Elaphiti islands. In about one hour we come to the peninsula Pelješac and stop in a little town called Ston, famous for several reasons. We stroll along medieval streets and climb up the Walls of Ston, second largest fortification system in the world (5.5 km long). The walls were built in 14th century and were meant to protect the salt pans, which are our next stop. We take a walk through the oldest salt pans in Europe (still in function) to learn more about production and economic importance of salt in the past. We continue to Mali Ston, small sister village of Ston, well known for oyster production and family owned seafood restaurants. We visit oyster beds by boat with a local private oyster producer to get to know more about shellfish cultivation in Mali Ston Bay.

Optional

lunch in one of the seafood restaurants in Ston or Mali Ston visit to a local winery in Ponikve village (wine, liqueur and grappa tasting) Walls of Ston entrance fee: 70 kuna per person

Dubrovnik summer festival

It was at the beginning of the 50s, when there were many theatrical and musical events springing up all over Europe, that the Dubrovnik Summer Festival was founded. However, the idea of harmonizing the renaissance and baroque atmosphere of Dubrovnik and the living spirit of drama and music, actually derived from the intellectual way of life of the city itself, from its living creative tradition, which has bestowed upon Croatian cultural and scholarly history, especially in theatre and literature, many great names and works, and kept it continually in touch with contemporary currents in western Europe.

The works of Marin Držić (some say that the great Shakespeare took his style of writing) Ivan Gundulić and Ivo Vojnović were to become a mainstay of the drama programme, then, while with the understanding of the idea of the importance of ambience, which is the principal distinguishing feature of the Dubrovnik Festival, the specific theatrical values of the wider Croatian dramatic heritage gradually became revealed, as did the adaptability of the classics of European dramatic art to the squares, palaces, towers and parks of Dubrovnik.

Above all Shakespeare, but also Goldoni, the Greek tragedians, Molière, Corneille and Goethe became yardsticks of the traditionalist nature of the festival.

The ambience determined, not only the repertoire, but also the organization of the Festival, and that is why Dubrovnik Summer Festival is so unique in the world.

Among numerous artists who performed at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, contributing to its prestige worldwide, it is difficult to single out anyone in particular.

This year we celebrate 70. jubilee of Dubrovnik Summer Games, it is a perfect opportunity to come and see why it is so magnificent and unique, not just for the viewers but also for the performers.

Go fishing with local fishermen

If you want to experience a true adrenaline rush, stand face to face with the open sea and all its unpredictability, this is the right excursion for you. Fishing tour with our local fisherman will make you really feel the spirit of the Mediterranean seas and fight against some big fishes, in professional hands of people who do this as their daily routine. Spice up your fantasy vacation with a hint of fisherman adrenaline.

About drifting (fishing from a floating boat)

Drifting, basic and most common big game technique on the Adriatic, because of its prevalence of practice is also the most successful one. It is consisted of floating in open seas with help of boat equipment, while you and the ship crew constantly lure Tunas with Sardine bait. Typically, 4 sets of 80lbs equipment at different depths of the sea are used to cover as much of the sea belt as possible.

Catch of the fish

Catched fish is technically ownership of the boat, but the kind crew od “Servantes II” trawls will surely with pleasure share your joint force pray with you.

What to bring?

We recommend that guests that decide to take this exciting journey take along sunglasses, sunscreens, a camera, and, if needed, appropriate seasick medicines.

Excursion delay

In case of bad weather, only the captain can decide whether the trip will be delayed or not, always for the safety of the passengers. The amount paid will be fully refunded to the guests. The paid amount of the excursion will not be refunded to the guests if the guests postpone the excursion for personal reasons.

Explore local market with chef followed by a cooking lesson

Wake up early to the sound of church bells in the Old town and explore the local markets full of fresh organic locally grown produce with the locals, while most of the tourists are still asleep. With the help of our skilled chef visit the fish market and buy everything you will need for a cooking lesson later that day. You and our chef can choose to prepare your meal in the outdoor summer kitchen of Villa Agape or the indoor one. You will learn many secrets of Dalmatian cuisine and later enjoy your meal with family and friends.