Croatia - Walking and Island Hopping in Croatia
Dubrovnik, also known as the pearl of the Adriatic and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focal point of this holiday. The city's history and heritage make it a unique Mediterranean location, but the tour will also take in other beautiful areas and islands around Dubrovnik, such as Konavle and the islands of Mljet and Šipan. The beautiful landscapes, paths and villages, the delicious food and the friendly people guarantee a wonderful holiday.
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Relatively low level of difficulty. The stages are slightly longer than on many other hikes and the altitude differences require a good basic level of fitness, so the tour is ideal for those used to long walks.
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On the day of arrival, a short transfer is arranged from the airport to the accommodation in Konavle, where you will be welcomed by our representative and can look forward to a delicious dinner with local specialities. Overnight stay in Konavle.
Today's hike starts in the village of Radovcici and continues to Donja Banda in Konavle towards the sea, where you can walk on the beautiful Pasjaca beach. The route continues from the coast towards the villages of Cilipi and Komaji and back to Radovcici. Overnight in Konavle.
After breakfast you will have a transfer to Gruz port to catch a boat across to Lopud Island, a crossing of just under an hour.
Nowadays Lopud is a charming and relatively quiet place with good beaches and without cars or traffic, home to a permanent population of under 300 people. In the past however, Lopud was a very important port, with great strategic importance - in the 17th century it is said to have had a population of 14,000 people, mostly involved in seafaring.
Formally part of the Republic of Dubrovnik, from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, the French, English and Austrians took turns controlling this strategically located little island. Nowadays there are reminders of the island's more momentous maritime past with the atmospheric ruins of a fortress and palace, churches dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries and a restored Franciscan monastery.
You will have the day to walk around the island and enjoy its beaches before returning to Dubrovnik in the afternoon.
In the morning a transfer is arranged to Dubrovnik harbour, from where you take the ferry to the largest of the Elafiti islands, Šipan. The ferry docks at the town of Sudjuradj, and from there you'll head to another small town, Šipanska Luka.
The road from Sudjuradj to Šipanska Luka passes through a landscape of lush fields. In the 15th century, several of Dubrovnik's aristocratic families built summer residences on Šipan, and the Sorkocevic family residence in Šipanska Luka is particularly worth a visit. In Šipanska Luka you can also taste the local cuisine and have a swim or just enjoy the beautiful sea view. In the late afternoon, you will return to the port of Sudjuradj, where the ferry will take you back to Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Mljet, or "the green island" as it is known, is one of Croatia's eight national parks. The island is known for its beautiful, unspoilt nature, and its olive groves, vineyards and lush forests are home to a wealth of wildlife. Arriving in Mljet by ferry from Dubrovnik, the hike starts in the town of Polace and continues towards Montokuc mountain, from where there are stunning views of the island. You then head down towards the village of Soline, which is located on one of the lakes, and here you can take a swim before heading back to Polace. Today's route can be covered in about four hours.
Most of Mljet is a national park, and there are several villages, two saltwater lakes - Veliko and Malo Jezero - and a Benedictine monastery located on the island of Sv. Marija (Virgin Mary). Today's route can be covered at leisure in about four hours, and we recommend that you have lunch at the small restaurant on the island of Sv. Marija, from where there is a beautiful view.
After breakfast, take the catamaran ferry to Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, where you will be met by a local guide, an expert on Dubrovnik's history and culture, who will take you on a two-hour tour of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will then have the opportunity to explore the rest of the city on your own before returning to the hotel.
The transfer from the hotel to Dubrovnik Airport is included in the price.
Price includes
- 2 nights in Konavle in guesthouse
- 3 nights in Dubrovnik in a 3-star hotel or guesthouse
- 2 nights in Mljet in guesthouse
- Breakfast every day
- 1 dinner
- Carefully elaborated route descriptions maps and other materials
- Luggage transport between hotels
- Transfers as described in the programme
- Transfer to and from Dubrovnik airport
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transportation to the starting destination
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Handling fee (€20)
Practical info
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. If you travel alone a single room is necessary.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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In the itinerary you can see examples of the hotels we use most often on this trip. If there are no vacancies in the hotels when you book the trip, we will book hotels of equivalent quality.
Breakfast is included every day as well as an evening meal. You'll find light lunches along the way, and in some hotels you'll also be able to buy a packed lunch to take with you on the trip. Ask locally when at check in.
There are plenty of options for evening meals in the accommodation towns.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
You will recieve the following documentation
Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format
One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)
Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, luggage tags, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted at the first hotel.
This tour has difficulty grade 2.
Grade 2
Easier walking at reasonable good paths. The walking time will be 4-6 hours usually in hilly terrain. Every one in good health and a normal physical fitness can participate. Luggage is mostly transported and you only go with a lighter backpack. Requires good footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
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