Tour Dubrovnik → Korčula
Full day trip to Korčula
Island of timeless beauty
Tour of Korčula, Parish of St. Marko towers over the old walls that date back to the 13th century. The core of the city is full of beautiful narrow streets and old buildings that attract many visitors. The island is rich in traditions that it continues to nurture through festivals and other events.
Korčula Day Tour will take you to the beautiful Adriatic island Korčula. Main land connection to Korčula Island is going over Pelješac Peninsula. On our way to Korčula we will drive trough Pelješac Peninsula and first stop will be in Ston. Ston is medieval salt city with second longest city walls in the world famous also for its oyster and mussel beds. In Ston we will make a short city tour. Pelješac Peninsula is best wine growing region in Croatia famous for it red wines. On our return from Korčula we usually visit some good winery for wine tasting.
Korčula is walled medieval town with lot of attractive Gothic and Renaissance palaces, churches and forts. This city is also famous as Marco Polo was born here (1254 – 1324), the wayward traveler to China, and Mongolia. Inhabited two thousand five hundred years ago by the Greeks, Korčula get name Korkyra Melaina or (Black Corfu) for its dense Mediterranean vegetation. Perfectly preserved Korčula will give you unforgettable fell of medieval Mediterranean.
Price: 350€ (up to three persons)
Tour Highlights
- STON – medieval walled city and 14. ct. salt pans
- KORCULA – Old town walking tour ( birthplace of Marco Polo)
- DINGAC – Peljesac peninsula most famous vineyards
- Boutique winery WINE-TASTING – visit and tasting of area’s famous red and white wine
- Free cancellation – full refund if cancelled 48h in advance
- Duration 10-11 hours, start time 07:30AM, all 2024
- Instant Confirmation, with only 20% deposit paid by PayPal in advance
- Private Pick-up (type your address in contact-form)
- Physical rating: Light (light walking, nothing too challenging)
- COVID-19 measures: all vehicles are regularly sanitized and all drivers are fully vaccinated.
Important
- Later return to Dubrovnik is possible during Summer months due to border and traffic conditions
- For up to 3 persons we use mid-size car, while for 4 and more persons we use 8 seater van
How to book this tour
- Use contact form to check availability, prices, and book your tour
- 20% deposit is required at the time of booking by account
- The outstanding amount should be settled with the tour guide after the tour
- After successful booking you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail
Itinerary: (Example)
- 8:15 AM (or different) – pick up from your hotel/sea port
- 1 hour drive to Ston
- 9:15 Arrival in Ston, visiting the city center (Rector’s Palace, Bishop’s Palace, Fountain „The EYE“, stop behind ancient salt factory)
- 10:05 Continuing through Peljesac to Orebic ferry point
- 11:30 20 minutes boat ride from Orebic to Korcula island
- 11:50 walking tour of Korcula town center, St. Mark’s Cathedral photo stop, Marco Polo’s birth house photo stop
- 12:50 free time for snack or lunch in Korcula
- 14:00 return boat ride to Peljesac
- 15:00 wine tasting of Plavac mali wine
- 15:45 panoramic ride through Dingac seaside vineyards, passing through Dingac tunnel
- 16:20-18:00 Driving back through Ston towards Dubrovnik stopping along the way for toilet/photo breaks
- 18:00 – tour ends at your hotel/sea port
What is included?
- Air conditioned vehicle, professional English speaking driver-guide throughout the whole journey
- Visit to Ston
- Boat tickets Orebic-Korcula-Orebic
- Tour of Korcula
What is not included?
- Food, drinks
- Late lunch at mali Ston (optional)
- Wine tasting at one of the best boutique wineries in Peljesac (white and red wine, home made fruit liqueurs) – 50€