Dubrovnik
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Dubrovnik: Pearl of the Adriatic Walking Tour - 4 hours
Begin your day as you disembark and meet your expert local guide for an introduction to this wonderful city, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO. The old city is cocooned inside a circuit of imposing city walls. Over a mile in length, the towering ramparts are a masterpiece of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Stroll along the beautifully-paved, main city promenade which dates back centuries and find the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery whose elegant cloister ranks among the most inspiring sites of the city. Also see the church of St Blaise, the remarkable Sponza Palace and the Rector’s Palace before finishing your tour with superb views from atop the vast city walls.
Highlights:
- Discover the charming Mediterranean city of Dubrovnik, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO, including the impressive city walls
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Dubrovnik’s Gruz Port and the gates of Dubrovnik (no transport is required if guests tender into the Old Town harbour)
- An expert local guide for 4 hours in Dubrovnik
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Dubrovnik: Kayaking the Adriatic - 4 hours
You will be met today by your driver for the short drive to the beach in Dubrovnik in front of Lokrum Island for a privately guided kayaking expedition. Paddlers are rewarded with lovely views of the city from the island, the rugged coastline of caves. Paddle to a private cove camouflaged by coastal cliffs - the perfect spot to swim, snorkel and relax on the beach At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to the ship.
Highlights:
- The beautiful natural idyll of the Elaphite Islands
- A privately-guided kayak excursion with an expert kayak leader
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- All necessary equipment for the kayak excursion
- Private transfers by luxury car or minivan between Dubrovnik and Zaton Bay
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Dubrovnik: Tastes of the Peljesac Peninsula - 6 hours
One of the finest coastal drives in Europe awaits you today as you journey with your private guide and driver along the Peljesac Peninsula to Mali Ston, where vast defensive walls are said to be second only in length to those in China. The inlet at Mali Ston offers the perfect environment for cultivating oysters so while here, why not take the opportunity to sample a fresh oyster right at the spot where they were pulled out of the sea.
The unusual and harsh territory of Peljesac is also perfect for growing very high quality grapes and olives in very small quantities so this is the perfect place to visit to a small family winery. Though the cellar of the winery is located directly under the family home, the white and red wines produced here are well known throughout Croatia due to their high quality. Enjoy tastings of Croatian wine before returning past the salt pans of Ston to your cruise ship in Dubrovnik.
Highlights:
- Sample some fresh oysters from the Inlet at Mali Ston
- Taste some fantastic Croatian wines, whose grapes were grown on the Peljesac peninsula
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Oyster and wine tastings
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 6 hours throughout the tour
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands by Private Motor Yacht - 8 hours
Stoked by the sun and cheered by the breeze, start your private boat tour around the beautiful Elaphite islands. This picturesque archipelago within the vicinity of Dubrovnik comprises 13 islands, islets and rocks. Abounding in lush subtropical vegetation of laurel, cypress and pine trees, and fragrant thyme and rosemary, the islands were formerly the favourite summer residence of the Dubrovnik aristocracy.
Discover the three largest islands in the group with your skipper. The island of Kolocep has an interior covered by dense pine forest while the inhabitants live in a quaint fishing village that stretches along the sandy beach. Continue to Lopud, dominated by its Franciscan Monastery and home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park. Enjoy time at leisure to stroll through the winding streets, swim on the Sunj beach and perhaps enjoy lunch in one of the excellent local restaurants. Later, visit Sipan, the largest of the islands where hillsides are decorated with numerous summer villas, Renaissance churches and baroque chapels. Return to Dubrovnik from here.
Highlights:
- Explore the quaint island of Kolocep
- Visit the island of Lopud, home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park
- Spend time on Sipan, the largest of the islands
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Jeanneau Prestige 36 private motor yacht (or similar) with expert skipper
- Fuel and marina fees for the specified itinerary
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Dubrovnik pick up, bike tour, wine tasting and lunch in Konavle, 5 hours
You will meet your guide at the meeting point for private transfer for your biking, wine tasking and lunch experience in beautiful Konavle region.
After a brief instruction by your guide, you will start the half day biking tour in picturesque Konavle region, Dubrovnik’s inland. You will ride accompanied by a personal guide at a relaxed pace, stops are made every few kilometers on each place of interest.
You will breeze along the river and old mills to reach Pridvorje – a home to a Franciscan monastery. Afterwards, you will proceed further to a local family estate to refresh yourself with local homemade specialties such as dried figs, olive oil, wine and liquers.
Highlights:
Tour Duration: up to 5h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Wine tasting
- Snacks and lunch
- E-Bikes
- Round transfers
- Bottle of water
Not Included:
- Tips
- Items purchased for personal use
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Dubrovnik & Oysters Tasting, 4 hours, from Dubrovnik
You will meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and head on a scenic drive to the beautiful town of Ston. Prepare yourself to board a boat and start cruising along the Mali Ston bay. Upon boarding, the staff will welcome you with amazing local brandy and traditional sweets – sugarcoated orange peel and almonds. Next stop is where you get to experience a once in a lifetime event – tasting Adriatic oysters freshly taken out of the sea. This degustation will be followed by a shellfish farm presentation and further mussel tasting on your boat filled with enjoyment and good vibrations. After the tasting, you will have some time to relax and then head back to Dubrovnik with your private driver.
Inclusions: car & driver, oyster tasting, buzara (traditional stew), house wine, sailing on a traditional wooden boat
Exclusions: gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Dubrovnik sightseeing, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik
Your personal English speaking driver will be waiting for You at the Dubrovnik Harbor. He will be holding a sign with Your name on it. You will be transferred to city center for Your sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik. Your personal, professional guide will reveal You secrets and history of UNESCO's gem.
Today You will embark on a journey to the past of Dubrovnik. Let Yourself be taken back to the past and get an insight of what the daily life in "Ragusa" looked like. During this tour, You will understand the privileges the citizens of this magnificent city enjoyed. They had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe dating back to the 14.ct, fountain with fresh water from one of the first water supply system and a developed care system for the old and poor citizens. Dubrovnik is over a thousand-year-old. Its history is visible in every part of this city.
Highlights:
- Old Town of Dubrovnik
- Museums
- Personal guide
Tour Duration: approx. 3h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Dubrovnik card (you can choose from the following: Art Galley Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik city walls, Dulcic-Masle-Pulitika Gallery, Marin Drzic House, Maritime museum, Natural History Museum, Rector’s Palace and Rupe Ethnographic Museum)
Not Included:
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Dubrovnik & Wine tasting, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik
Today is perfect to “travel back in time” into the past of Dubrovnik and get an insight of what the daily life in Ragusa really looked like. Your private guide will explain many things on this tour, and you will be able to understand all the privileges that the citizens of Ragusa once had. Ragusa, historical city that later developed into Dubrovnik, had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, founded in 1317 within the Franciscan monastery. The city had fresh water fountains from one of the first water supply systems in the world. And regarding the recent topics – did you know that the Republic of Dubrovnik invented quarantine? In that way they could stop the spreading of any Middle Ages disease, inside their walls.
After the sightseeing tour, you will continue to fine bars for wine tastings and tasty bites. Dubrovnik region is well-known for its indigenous grapes so prepare for ultimate enjoyment of fine wine delight!
Highlights:
- Old Town of Dubrovnik
- Museums
- Personal guide
- Wine tasting
Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Tickets to preferred museums
- Wine tasting (5 wines) with snacks
- One way transfer to city center
Not Included:
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Dubrovnik & Game of thrones, full day, from Dubrovnik
This exceptional tour will take you on a stroll through the amazing locations used for some of the most memorable scenes in the hit series Game of Thrones. The day will start by visiting the Arboretum early in the morning. Arboretum is a magical botanical garden within Dubrovnik city walls that is also a fictional royal garden of King’s landing. You saw many iconic scenes with Lady Olenna, Cersei Lannister, members of Stark family and many others, exactly on this location. From Arboretum, you will continue to old town Dubrovnik. Another one among GoT locations is the fortress of Saint Lawrence (Lovrijenac) above all extraordinary location that is a fictional Red Keep.
This exceptional tour will take you on a stroll through the amazing locations used for some of the most memorable scenes in the hit series Game of Thrones. The day will start by visiting the Arboretum early in the morning. Arboretum is a magical botanical garden within Dubrovnik city walls that is also a fictional royal garden of King’s landing. You saw many iconic scenes with Lady Olenna, Cersei Lannister, members of Stark family and many others, exactly on this location. From Arboretum, you will continue to old town Dubrovnik. Another one among GoT locations is the fortress of Saint Lawrence (Lovrijenac) above all extraordinary location that is a fictional Red Keep.
After sightseeing of the old city and Saint Lawrence fortress, you will continue towards island Lokrum with a public boat. Many scenes were filmed in the botanical gardens of the former Benedictine monastery on the island. Experience this lovely tour through the eyes of passionate GoT guides!
Inclusions: private guide, Dubrovnik card, tickets for round boat transfer to Lokrum, tickets to Arboretum, all needed transfers with Mercedes car
Exclusions: lunch, gratuities to guides and items purchased for personal use
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Dubrovnik pick up, Peljesac wine & oyster story, 5 hours
Your private tour will start Mali Ston. There you will enjoy tasting oysters freshly taken out of the sea. Next part of your tour will include jeep safari ride through local vineyards in Peljesac with wine tasting as well as learning about the wine production.
Highlights:
- Ston tour
- Wine and oyster tasting
- Personal guide
- Jeep safari ride
- Transfers
Tour Duration: approx. 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Wine and oysters tasting
- Round transfers
- Private guide
Not Included:
- Tips
- Lunch
- Tickets for museums
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Dubrovnik pick up, Kayak safari tour, 4 hours
Your day will start with a unique experience that will allow You to actively enjoy and explore the natural beauty of the Dalmatian coast. Traveling by kayak gives You an intimate and more private insight of this UNESCO gem. This private tour starts with a transfer to Banje beach. Upon arrival Your guide will teach You how to use the paddles. As soon as you feel ready You will start paddling in the direction of the Old harbor and the Old Town city walls. Enjoy exploring Dubrovnik from slightly different perspective.
Highlights:
- Kayaking tour with beautiful scenery
- Personal guide
Tour Duration: approx. 4h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Private instructor
- Kayaks
- safety equipment
- fruit snack and bottle of water
Not Included:
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Dubrovnik pick up, Dubrovnik and silk experience, 5 hours
You will embark on a journey to the past of Dubrovnik and get an insight of what the daily life in "Ragusa" looked like. During this tour, you will understand the privileges the citizens of this magnificent city enjoyed. They had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe founded in 1317 within the Franciscan monastery.
After the tour of Dubrovnik Old town, you will meet the driver and be transferred to a little village called Gruda. There a local artist will present to you the Silk production and tailoring heritage of Dubrovnik.
Highlights:
- Private guide
- Round transfers
- Silk demonstration
- Heritage tour
Tour Duration: Approx. 7h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Round transfers
- Silk demonstration
- Traditional sweets and homemade liquor
Not Included:
- Tips
- Items purchased for personal use
- Additional food and drinks
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Dubrovnik pick up, car&driver on disposal, 6 hours
Your personal English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the Dubrovnik Harbor. You will have the car and driver at your disposal for 6h.
We suggest you to visit Cavtat, Konavle or Ston. Cavtat is a town filled with numerous palaces, residencies and cultural monuments from the Roman times.
Highlights:
- Personal driver
- Flexible tour
- If desired a private guide can be arranged
Tour Duration: Aprox. 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Personal driver and car on disposal
Not Included:
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Buggy safari tour with private sightseeing of Dubrovnik
This outrageously fun and unique tour will first take you on a off-road buggy ride along the coast of Dubrovnik. You will be driven in a lightweight buggy that will take you all the way up to the mount Srdj. Along the way, you will pass by many interesting and unique locations to experience all sides of Croatia, and take a couple of memorable photos. You will not only admire the beauty of the Adratic sea from a panoramic viewpoint, but will also pass by former landmine fields, locations from the recent war, various fortresses and endless woods. After your buggy adventure, you will have some free time for lunch before you proceed with the second “dose” of your daily fun.
Your next stop is old town Dubrovnik where you will learn about the amazing history of Ragusa – ancient Dubrovnik. You will find out how the daily life in Ragusa really looked like, and about the privileges that the citizens of Dubrovnik Republic always enjoyed, through out the history, due to the greatness of this magnificent city.
Notes - part of the route will be off road; we suggest wearing comfortable clothes; your guide will take you to see some of the museums Dubrovnik Card includes
Inclusions: private buggy safari, english speaking driver/guide, fuel and 1 bottle of water pp, private guide for sightseeing,1-day Dubrovnik Card
Exclusions: food, drinks, gratuities, items purchased for personal use
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Dubrovnik tour and Coral factory
Your sightseeing tour will begin with exploring the main street in Dubrovnik - Stradun (Placa).
You will visit some of the most famous landmarks of Dubrovnik. As a break, You will stop in “Clara Stones” workshop, wonderful jewelry shop where You will have a private demonstration of how jewelers make beautiful jewelry from a rude coral; and please, feel free to try making something Yourself!
This is the end of our services.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
- Demonstration of coral jewelry production
- Transfer to city center
Tour Duration: approx. 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Demonstration of coral jewelry production
- Transfer to city center
- Tickets to preferred museums
Not Included:
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Dubrovnik tour with emphasis on Jewish Heritage
Today, you will start an interesting exploration of magnificent Dubrovnik, together with your private guide. This sightseeing tour will focus on the history of Jewish community in Dubrovnik, from the 14th century until the present day.
Discover the Jewish monuments around the city – Jewish fountain on the Pile plateau, Jewish street - later ghetto in the 16th century and over stone fragments in the norther part of the city.
Visit the second oldest synagogue in Europe which is still in service, and the Jewish museum which vividly testifies about the different times and altering attitudes towards Jewish people over time. All of this interesting monuments and locations will let you discover everyday life of Jewish people in Dubrovnik.
Highlights:
- Unique sightseeing experience
- History and culture exploration
Tour Duration: Approx. 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- 1-day Dubrovnik Card
- Tickets for Dubrovnik synagogue
Not Included:
- Food
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Items purchased for personal use
Notes: your guide will take you to see some of the museums Dubrovnik Card includes.
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Dubrovnik Cooking class
This tour will take you to the home of a local family in Konavle where you will learn the history and tradition of the region through cooking class.
Your hosts will welcome you with traditional liqueurs and figs made in their own production. Next, they will show you through their beautiful property and the garden, where you will pick up traditional vegetables and fruits.
Obtaining the necessary ingredients for preparing the traditional meals, dishes and refreshments cooking class becomes a very fun journey.
The class will end with a tasteful traditional meal in which You will all enjoy together like a traditional family.
Highlights:
- Unique gastronomy experience
- Off the beaten track
- Local way of life
Tour Duration: aprox. 5h
Tour can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Round transfers
- Traditional lunch
- Culinary and history tour
Not Included:
* Please let us know: if You have any food dislikes or allergies
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Magic gastro and history experience in Dubrovnik
Let yourself be taken on a magical ride where the history, culture and main town attractions of this UNESCO protected gem will be highlighted. The tour will take you to five different points, all with the purpose of illustrating local traditions and typical regional ingredients and contemporary views of historical specialties.
During this gastronomy journey, you will get to know the most famous sites of Dubrovnik, beginning with some basic info on the city, followed by visits to the mentioned monuments and restaurants along the way. In the coastal regions of Croatia, the cuisine has a Mediterranean flavor, with lots of olive oil used in the preparation of fish and seafood. For meat lovers there are all kinds of meat baked under a baking lid - peka. Discover different regions of south Croatia by tasting corresponding signature wines.
Highlights:
- Unique gastro sightseeing experience
- Private guide
- Local food
Tour Duration: up to 3-4h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- private guide
- drinks and food consumption in 5 restaurants
- transfer from Gruz harbor to town center
Not Included:
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Dubrovnik: Cooking Class in the Konavle Valley - 6 hours
Journey to the heart of the Konavle Valley accompanied by your private guide and driver. Situated just inside the hinterlands near Dubrovnik, this area is known for its carefully-preserved folk customs, rich national costumes and cuisine.
On arrival in one of the typical villages of the region, receive a warm welcome from your host who chats to you about local life in the area while you try some homemade liquors and pastries. Your host shows you how to prepare delicious homemade bread before you head out into the garden in order to collect the necessary ingredients for your cooking class. You even have the opportunity to milk a goat in order to have fresh milk and cheese for your selected dish.
Afterwards, enjoy the fruits of your labour as you tuck in to the meal you have helped prepare all together before returning to your cruise ship.
Highlights:
- Discover the rural traditions of the Dalmatian countryside
- Learn the secrets of the delicious local cuisine with a private cooking class
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide throughout (6 hours)
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Korcula
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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The fairy-tale of hiking tour to “Fairies spring” & traditional lunch
This dreamy tour will take you to beautiful places and let you experience a little bit of “magic” hidden in the woods and green corridors of Korcula. You will start your hike towards village Zrnovo where you have a short break for tasting homemade jams, olive oil and local brandy (grappa) in an original old stone house setting. After this sweet tasting break, you will proceed to a little place Kocje. Although this protected area is petite, it comes natural to spend your time exploring its green, moss-covered stones, like from a fantasy movie, its wood ferns and potent aromatic herbs while looking for the “Fairies spring”. On the way back to town Korcula, you will take a lunch-break in one of the local taverns.
Notes: terrain: the trail is light, mostly flat without steep ascents or descents (only the Kocje part demands a little more effort), activity level: moderate, please bring comfortable walking shoes
Highlights:
Unique hike experience
Personal guide
Round transfer
Lunch
Tour Duration: approx. 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions: lunch, water, light snacks, private guide and round transfers
Exclusions: drinks, gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Tour of town Korcula & tasting of indigenous wine Grk
Time to meet amazing town Korcula. Surrounded by walls and towers, its palaces and historic houses “spread” around the magical Renaissance nucleus. There are even theories suggesting that medieval Korcula was a birth town of explorer Marco Polo, which is a very interesting topic for the most curious among travelers. So this amazing tour includes tickets for super interesting sites such as - the town museum, Marco Polo’s house, the Treasury and the Museum of Icons – that will satisfy even the most curious amongs you. On your break from sightseeing, you will stop at charming local wine bar for wine tasting and snacks. You will be enjoying an indigenous wine sort – Grk – originating from Lumbarda village. Only the best of the best on Korcula!
Notes: the tour will end in front of Marco Polo museum; our guide will hand you tickets to explore it on your own
Highlights:
- Unique sightseeing experience
- Korcula
- Marco Polo Museum
- Tickets
- Personal guide
- Wine tasting
Tour Duration: approx. 2h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions: private guide, tickets and wine tasting with snacks
Exclusions: lunch, gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Evening tour of mystical Korcula
Imagine the excitement of an evening tour, while following the lantern that will lead the way through Renaissance streets of mystical Korcula. Wherever you stop, you will learn something new about this seductive town and its interesting history and customs. Your evening quest will be intertwined with stories from medieval Christianity, slavic mythology and pagan festivals. Let yourself go and jump-start your curiosity with local stories and legends. Find out why is winter so cold in Croatia, why rabbits lay eggs and why thorns and wild grass grow in abundance everywhere around us. This tour is perfect for creative dreamers inside of you, waiting to explore other side of the mainstream tourists routes.
Highlights:
Tour Duration: up to 1h
Tour can operate: Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Not Included:
- Lunch
- Tips
- Drinks
- Transfers
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