8 Days & 7 Nights

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Dubrovnik, Vineyards & The Dalmatian Coast

Dubrovnik Old Town– a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The clear blue sea and rocky bays of the Dalmatian coastline
Relaxed walking trails through traditional villages and past local vineyards
Discovering the ‘intriguing’ red wines of the region and seeing where they are produced
Sampling the delicious regional dishes, including fresh seafood, and grilled fish

Sample the celebrated wines of Croatia while you explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik's fortified Old Town. This is a diverse and relaxed tour that allows you to experience the historic city of Dubrovnik as well as beautiful coastal walking and the undiscovered villages and vineyards of the Konavle countryside. Explore Dubrovnik’s gleaming limestone streets, medieval fortress towers and high city walls. Visi the nearby island of Lokrum where you can spend the afternoon walking through the botanic gardens and stopping for a swim in one of the island’s hidden bays. Lopud, one of the Elaphite Islands, where you can discover old forts, churches, and the magnificent views over the cliffs. It is also famous for having one of the best beaches in Dubrovnik. On the Peljesac Peninsula visit local wineries by private tour and sample their intriguing reds before a traditional lunch. From the town of Cavtat, follow the trails through olive groves and scented pine forests, past small traditional villages and discover ‘authentic’ Croatia.

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Day 1 Arrive in Dubrovnik; transfer to hotel

Dubrovnik Airport is served by many direct flights from across the UK and long-haul destinations tend to connect via Zagreb. You will be met at Dubrovnik Airport and transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to do as you wish.

Overnight Dubrovnik

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

B&B Ivana | Bed and breakfast

B&B Ivana is a traditional stone house surrounded by a lovely garden. Within walking distance of the Old Town, it is located near the bay of Gruž and peninsula of Lapad. All rooms are en suite and equipped with air conditioning, internet and Satellite TV.

Pension Villa Amfora, B&B | Guest House

Villa Amfora is a family owned bed and breakfast property situated in a traditional stone house overlooking a pine tree park and the bay of Gruž. The centre of the old town is easily reached by local bus within 5 minutes or alternatively 30 – 35 minute walk away.

Day 2 Dubrovnik Old Town guided tour; visit to Lokrum Island 1 miles / 2 km

After breakfast you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, a stunning fortified medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival at the city gates you will be met by a local English-speaking guide for a two-hour private tour of the Old Town, weaving through its limestone streets and overlooking the terracotta roofs.

You will then have time for a leisurely lunch before a quick boat ride to the island of Lokrum, where you’re free to wander around the small island. There are walking paths up to the island’s peak (Fort Royal), as well as through the botanical gardens and along hidden bays perfect for swimming. Catch the last boat to Dubrovnik and either walk or take a city bus back to your accommodation.

Walk: 2hr city tour plus a choice of walks on Lokrum

Overnight Dubrovnik

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

B&B Ivana | Bed and breakfast

Pension Villa Amfora, B&B | Guest House

Day 3 Walking on Lopud Island 7 miles / 11 km

This morning take the ferry from Dubrovnik Port to Lopud Island, (45 min). Once on Lopud you will be surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, old stone houses, churches and number of noble palaces. Lopud is the perfect gateway from Dubrovnik for a day walk. Take a loop walk around the island where you will discover picturesque bays with palm trees and citruses, old forts, churches, a botanical garden, and the magnificent views over the cliffs. It is also famous for having one of the best beaches in Dubrovnik, so don't forget your swim suit. There are a number of ferries back to the city this afternoon.

Ascent/Descent: 287m/278m

Overnight Dubrovnik

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

B&B Ivana | Bed and breakfast

Pension Villa Amfora, B&B | Guest House

Day 4 Wine tasting & visit to Ston town on the Peljesac Peninsula 5 miles / 8 km

If the names Dingac, Postup and Plavac mean nothing to you, they soon will as you discover the (rarely exported) intriguing reds of the Croatian vineyards. You and a guide will visit the picturesque Peljesac Peninsula, the heart of South Dalmatia. Our private wine tour includes a visit to a small medieval town famous for the longest fortification system in Europe, it's about 7 kms long. In the village of Ponikve you take a guided walk through the wine growing area.

After a private ‘tasting tour’ visiting local wine producers around the small villages of Ponikve and Potomje you take a short transfer to the medieval town of Ston. Here you visit a local wine producer and have lunch. You then take a short tour through the narrow streets of historical Ston. Its city walls surrounds the town in a pentagonal shape and at 5.5kms it is the second longest city wall in Europe. After this you will transfer back to Dubrovnik.

Walk: Approximately 8kms with minimal ascent and descent. Speak with your guide on the day if you'd like to shortern the walk.

Overnight Dubrovnik

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

B&B Ivana | Bed and breakfast

Pension Villa Amfora, B&B | Guest House

Day 5 Transfer to Cavtat; Konavle village walk & wine tasting 5 miles / 8 km

A transfer this morning will take you to Cavtat to check in to your hotel before continuing into the countryside to the village of Konavle. You will go on a walking tour through picturesque villages and scenic trails along the coastal paths. starting in the old village of Popovici where traditional stone houses and well tended gardens are the perfect introduction to Konavle's past and traditions. The trail continues through forests of oak and cypress trees, before reaching the stunning coast with fantastic views out to the open sea, lush cypress forests and the Dinarids Mountains.

Next you head to a family farm and wine cellar to taste a variety of wines, liqueurs and some food produce, such as regional hams, cheeses and cake.

After lunch it's time to return to Cavtat; your transfer is via a scenic countryside driving route.

Walk: Approximately 8kms with minimal ascent and descent. Speak with your guide on the day if you'd like to shortern the walk.

Overnight Cavtat

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Cavtat B&B | Bed and breakfast

Apartments Dub are situated in Cavtat, only 250 meters away from beaches, restaurants, hotels and coffee bars. The Old town Dubrovnik is only 18 km away and it is good connected via coast as via the sea.

Pension Villa Royal | Bed and breakfast

The accommodation is located in the medieval and picturesque town of Cavtat on the south Dalmatian coast. It is surrounded by walking paths through the rich pine forests and many bays with nice rocky and pebble beaches. Pension Villa Royal, B&B has three stars and is beautifully located overlooking the sea, just 200 meters from the historical centre of Cavtat.

Haus am Meer | 3 Star

Guest house "Haus am Meer" warmly welcomes you the picturesque town of Cavtat situated close to the world renowned Old Town of Dubrovnik, a world heritage site since 1979. After your enjoyable day hiking, return to Haus am Meer and relax and take a drink or two on the terrace or just return to the tasteful and individually decorated rooms

Day 6 Walk from Cavtat to Cilipi & back 12 miles / 19 km

Today you can go on a out and back walk from Cavtat to the countryside town Cilipi. This hiking trail follows the coastal path, through old gardens, and villages. On this hike you have several paths to the sea where you can choose to stop for a paddle or a swim. Upon arrival to Cilipi you can visit the museum, church, and old town centre. During Sunday mornings here it's even possible to see local folklore dancers and singers.

Ascent/Descent: 221m/225m

Overnight Cavtat

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Cavtat B&B | Bed and breakfast

Villa Royal Cavtat | Villa

Die klimatisierten Studios und Zimmer verfügen über Sat-TV. Die Studios bieten zudem eine komplett ausgestattete Küchenzeile mit einem Essbereich. Ein eigener Balkon oder eine eigene Terrasse sind ebenfalls vorhanden. Bars, Cafés und Geschäfte liegen 200 m vom Royal entfernt.

Haus am Meer | 3 Star

Day 7 Free day in Cavtat; optional Strazisce Hills walk 9 miles / 14 km

Today you can relax and enjoy the area with a free day. There are plenty of hiking trails to follow if you’re feeling energetic, or you could while away the day in one of the many cafes on the palm-line promenade of Cavtat. You can take the water taxi service and see the islands, or take a walk in the Strazisce Hills. Alternatively you can book an excursion with our local partner, such as hiking Mount Snijeznica in Montenegro - to be booked and paid for locally.

Walk: Above distances are based on the optional Strazisce Hills self guided walk. Ascent/Descent: 712m/715m

Overnight Cavtat

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Cavtat B&B | Bed and breakfast

Apartment Josip V | Apparthotel

Enjoying a quiet hillside location surrounded by Mediterranean plants and just a 5-minute walk away from the beach. Free Wi-fi and free parking are available. Each apartment is air-conditioned. The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave and there is also a comfortable seating area with a satellite TV.

Pension Villa Royal | Bed and breakfast

Day 8 Onward travel from Cavtat

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 10kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 10kg is equivalent to 18 lattes. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me?

With beautiful coastal walking, a vibrant city to explore and undiscovered hiking routes through the Konavle countryside, this tour is perfect for a relaxing but active week away, not to mention the opportunity for plenty of wine tasting! The total distance shown includes all the potential optional walks, but the beauty of this trip is that you can decide how much or little you wish to walk. There are three self guided walks that are optional, so you can choose whether to partake or not and since they are all either out and back or loop walks you can go as far as you want and then turn around and walk back. There is also a guided city walk in Dubrovnik in day 2 where the distance walked isn't far, but there are a number of stone steps involved and the limestone surface can be slippery, especially if it has rained recently. There are also two guided wine land walks, so if you'd like to reduce the distance of these then you just need to have a chat with your guide on the day to simplify the walks.

Tour Type:

Discovery | Think of it as a ‘local’s guide’ to the best of the region. It includes a combination of activity and transportation to give you the freedom to explore and cover more ground at your own pace. We do all the research and organisation for you. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy!

Activity:

Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.

This trip is suitable for:

Solo Travellers, Families with Teens

The minimum age for this tour is: 5 Years

Ideal if you have an interest in:

Foodie

Wine

Coastal Walking

Activity Level & Terrain

This Active Discovery trip does include a number of walks, which have been graded as easy to moderate. Although you have the opportunity to walk each day, most days you can choose to do as little or as much as you like. There are two full-days of walking, which are both around 15kms. The terrain is mainly flat with some hills; the maximum ascent is 200m. You need a good level of fitness to get full enjoyment out of this holiday.

Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

Overnights in B&B’s, small hotels, and guesthouses
Daily breakfasts
2 Lunches
Private guided tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town on day 2
Private guided wine tasting tours on days 4 and 5
Baggage transfers (one 20kg bag per person) between each overnight location
Arrival and departure airport transfers from/to Dubrovnik Airport
Transfers to the start of the walk/start of guided tours as detailed in itinerary
Tickets for boat rides to Lokrum (day 2) and Lopud (day 3)
Detailed information pack provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
Access to Macs Adventure Smartphone App containing GPX route tracks, map, and notes
24/7 telephone support from our offices
Entrance into the Lokrum Botanical Gardens and the Fortress Sokol in Dubrovnik

Excluded

Flights to/from Dubrovnik
5 Lunches, all dinners, snacks and drinks
Travel insurance (required)
Personal expenses such as phone calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.
Any items not specifically mentioned in the programme
Personal equipment
Tourist taxes (charged locally at hotels)
Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage

Extras

Single room supplement
Solo walker supplement
Extra night/s along the route

When to go Travel & Transfers Info & FAQ

General Information

The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, and sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.