Overview
Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” is a dazzling late-medieval walled city of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Set on a rocky peninsula and surrounded by the cobalt waters of the Adriatic, this UNESCO World Heritage Site brims with culture, history, and an incredible sense of the past. On this four-day extension, enjoy the expertise of a local guide as you discover Dubrovnik’s enchanting Old Town, take a cooking class in the Konvale countryside, and marvel at the walls of ancient Ston. Sample regional delights along the way including fabulous wines, farm-fresh cuisine, and oysters plucked straight from the sea.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Explore Dubrovnik
If you’re arriving from our Croatia group journey, take the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Those arriving from our Montenegro journey will be transferred by land to the hotel. After meeting your guide and checking in, enjoy lunch in Dubrovnik’s charming Old Town, followed by a two-hour guided tour of the city. Walk along cobbled streets and visit Baroque churches, historic monasteries and palaces, marble-paved squares, and the ancient walls that have protected the city for centuries. Head outside of the city for a panoramic trail hike where you can watch the low light of the sunset change the colors of the old stone buildings. Dinner is on your own and your guide will be happy to make recommendations. Overnight at your hotel…BL
Explore Dubrovnik - Day 1
Hotel Excelsior
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights)
Located within a five-minute walk to Old Town Dubrovnik and with sweeping views of the sparkling Adriatic, Hotel Excelsior is a wonderful introduction to the city and the perfect place to unwind and relax. The hotel was originally a villa built in 1913 and has welcomed many famous guests over the years including Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Taylor. Guest rooms are modern and spacious, with nice views of the city or sea. Enjoy a drink at the rooftop restaurant and take a dip in the sea or the hotel's indoor pool.
Day 2
Cooking Class in Konvale
Learn to prepare local Dalmatian specialties and enjoy warm Croatian hospitality at a farm in the Konavle countryside where organic vegetables, grapes, and Mediterranean fruits (wonderful figs!) are grown. You’ll tour the property, pick some of the fruits and vegetables for your meal, and sample some of their homemade wines and liqueurs. After the class, enjoy a family-style lunch. Return to Dubrovnik for some free time and dinner on your own. Overnight at your hotel…BL
Cooking Class in Konvale - Day 2
Hotel Excelsior
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights)
Located within a five-minute walk to Old Town Dubrovnik and with sweeping views of the sparkling Adriatic, Hotel Excelsior is a wonderful introduction to the city and the perfect place to unwind and relax. The hotel was originally a villa built in 1913 and has welcomed many famous guests over the years including Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Taylor. Guest rooms are modern and spacious, with nice views of the city or sea. Enjoy a drink at the rooftop restaurant and take a dip in the sea or the hotel's indoor pool.
Day 3
Medieval Ston
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive to the enchanting medieval village of Ston, nestled on a bay at the base of a mountain on the Peljesac Peninsula. Ston, which was a military fort in medieval times, still sports well-preserved defensive stone walls (known as the “Great Wall of Croatia”). Enjoy a walking tour in the city and along the bay of Ston, and continue to a local winery in nearby Ponikve to sample some of the region’s ruby-reds and excellent rosés. Head out on a short sailboat ride in the bay where oyster and mussel farms thrive. Stop in a picturesque spot for an oyster tasting and lunch. Return to Dubrovnik in the afternoon. Dinner is on your own, and your guide can help you choose from the many wonderful options. Overnight at your hotel…BL
Medieval Ston - Day 3
Hotel Excelsior
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights)
Located within a five-minute walk to Old Town Dubrovnik and with sweeping views of the sparkling Adriatic, Hotel Excelsior is a wonderful introduction to the city and the perfect place to unwind and relax. The hotel was originally a villa built in 1913 and has welcomed many famous guests over the years including Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Taylor. Guest rooms are modern and spacious, with nice views of the city or sea. Enjoy a drink at the rooftop restaurant and take a dip in the sea or the hotel's indoor pool.
Day 4
Depart
After breakfast, head to the airport for your homeward-bound flight…B
