Croatia holiday, Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast
Optional single supplement from £140 - £295.
Minimum age 16.
Description of Croatia holiday, Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast
With stunning architecture and arguably some of the best scenery in Europe, the Dalmatian Coast is truly unique. On this Croatia holiday to Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian coast, you’ll spend a week exploring the best of this striking coastal region, which has some of the most beguiling scenery and architecture in Europe.
You’ll start in the UNESCO cities of Split and nearby Trogir, exploring their historic old centres, before moving on to experience life on the island of Korcula, whose medieval walled town is rumoured to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. There’s also time to discover the rest of the island on foot, passing through vineyards, olive groves and picturesque villages.
Then it’s on to Mljet Island, which has national park status and is refreshingly underdeveloped. You’ll walk through forest and villages to reach the summit of Montokuc, for beautiful views over the Dalmatian coast. On Peninsular Peljesac, your next stop, you’ll visit a local winery and explore the walled town of Ston, sampling some fresh seafood along the way.
The final three nights are spent in Dubrovnik, one of the best preserved Renaissance cities in the world. The city’s maze of narrow, cobbled streets features churches, palaces and museums, all safely tucked away behind city walls.
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Optional single supplement from £140 - £295.
Minimum age 16.
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7 Reviews of Croatia holiday, Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast
Reviewed on 03 Jul 2018 by Sara Willmott
Very varied and enjoyable with a good mix of sightseeing- with excellent guides-and activity. Our local leader was exceptional-very good English, well informed, tolerant(!) and inclusive. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Sep 2015 by Christopher Hawker
Good introduction to Croatia, made all the better, in our case, by an excellent 'tour leader'. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Jun 2015 by Karin Herveus
Most memorable or exciting part of your holiday? Islands of Mljet (nature park) and island of Korcula. Nice walks, great food and wine. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Jul 2015 by Diane Baker
What was the most memorable part of your holiday? Just getting a glimpse of the Croatian coast with its scenery and history! Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Jun 2013 by Ann Williamson
Excellent trip - would recommend it to others. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 May 2013 by Nick Ward
Even better than expected. A lovely area to visit. The most memorable part was walking the walls of Dubrovnik - great views and lots of history. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
Planet
Activity:This is a relaxed itinerary, mainly based on sightseeing and exploring the stunning terrain on offer on the Dalmatian coast. Due to this, we have a pretty low impact on the environment and are always aware of our litter disposal and energy consumption anyway. The sightseeing aspect of the tour is actually really beneficial to the country and its several historical and cultural gems. The ancient, heavily walled city of Dubrovnik, for instance, benefits from tourist fees which go towards upkeep of the buildings. We visit the Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries, the Stradun and the fortified walls themselves. Not only does this help preserve and celebrate Croatian culture history, but the locals benefit from tourists spending on souvenirs and food.
UK Office:
It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK Offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.
Group Size:
This small group tour has a maximum of 16 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the environments and communities we visit and are able to ensure that we do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people. The small number also allows us to stay in unique, family-run hotels that cannot benefit from coach tours and other mass tourism due to their limited sizes.
People
A Fair Deal:We work closely with our local operator and ensure that all of our guides are local and that in exchange for their expertise that they are paid and treated fairly. The leaders will give a briefing on responsible tourism issues to help you understand how you can help reduce your impact and maximise the benefits to the local community from your visit.
Accommodation & Meals:
On this trip you will spend the week in comfortable, locally staffed hotels. We tend to avoid the larger chains and to invest in the smaller businesses, where our money stays local. All breakfasts and one picnic lunch is included. Croatian cuisine has a mixture of Central European, Italian and Balkan influences, producing a mixture of dishes like grilled lamb, pizza, fine seafood, pasta and salads. Your guide is local and will be able to recommend or arrange for you to eat in some unique, community-central restaurants. For example, in Ston, the group can stop to try oysters; or along the Peljesac Peninsula, there are several vineyards where there is the chance to try and buy some wine.
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