Croatia Walking Holiday

Arrive in Dubrovnik

Upon arrival in Croatia you will be met by our local representative and transferred by coach to your hotel in Dubrovnik, which will be your base for the next 2 nights. Dubrovnik is well known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls dating back to the 16th century.

Accommodation

Overnight

Walking from Cilipi Village to Cavtat

Morning

There will be an orientation meeting with your local guide to assess the group’s fitness levels before your first excursion. Enjoy a guided walking tour beginning at Cilipi Village, walking to Mocici and onwards to the seaside town of Cavtat through the scenic landscape of Konavale covering a distance of approximately 8km over mostly flat terrain and forest trails. A packed lunch will be included

Distance 8 km / Duration 3 hours / Max altitude 170 m / Starting from altitude 150 m

At leisure

Evening

You will have the evening at leisure in Dubrovnik to spend as you wish. Explore the Old Town at your whim or relax in your hotel, the choice is yours.

Ferry crossing to Mljet

Morning

Say goodbye to Dubrovnik for now and cross by ferry to the beautiful island of Mljet. Mljet is an Adriatic island paradise rich in dense forest and lush fields and it will be your base for the next 3 nights.

Tour of Island of St. Mary's

Afternoon

En route to your hotel enjoy a half day guided walking tour to the Great Lake in Mljet, including a boat trip to the small island of St. Mary’s. St Mary’s is known for its magnificent Benedictine monastery, monks and learned men used to live in this remarkable 12th century old Romanesque style building. Today’s walk will cover approximately 6km on mostly flat terrain, walking on forest trails, asphalted tracks and gravel paths.

Distance 6 km / Duration 2.5 hrs / Max altitude 40 m / Starting altitude 0 m

Accommodation

Overnight

Walking guided tour of Mljet National Park

Full Day

This morning you will embark on a guided walking tour around the Mljet National Park, beginning at its highest peak, Montokuc, making your way towards the ancient port of Polace. a distance of approximately 16km will be covered, starting at an altitude of 253m before you begin your descent down through forest paths. A packed lunch will be included.

Distance 16 km / Duration 6hrs / Max altitude 253 m / Starting altitude 0 m

At leisure

Evening

Enjoy an evening at leisure in the small island village of Pomena.

Walking tour of Mljet Salt Lakes

Full day

Today’s excursion will be a full day guided walking tour of the beautiful salt water Small and Great Lakes. Explore the stunning surroundings by asphalt paths and forest trails, covering cover a distance of approximately 14km which will be on mostly flat terrain A packed lunch will be included.

Distance 14km / Duration 4.5 hours / Max altitude 108 m / Starting altitude 0 m

Peljesac Peninsula and the Island of Korcula

Morning

Depart your hotel in Mljet and embark on a guided walking excursion through the vineyards of the Peljesac Peninsula. The walk will be approximately 4.5km on flat gravel path before arriving at a local winery. Afterwards, board a ferry to the Island of Korcula where you will have some free time to explore your surroundings at your leisure.

Distance 4.5km / Duration: 1hr 15min / Max altitude 350 m / Starting altitude 340 m

Transfer to Dubrovnik

Afternoon

Leave Korcula and continue by coach to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik you will have the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure to spend as you wish.

Accommodation

Overnight

Free time at Leisure

Full day

Today you will have a full day at leisure in Dubrovnik. You may relax at your hotel or we suggest you take a trip to Lokrum Island, which is a densely wooded nature reserve with an interesting botanical garden and the remains of a Habsburg fortress. This can be booked locally and is a ten-minute ferry ride from Dubrovnik Old Town.

You will have one final morning at leisure in Dubrovnik to soak up the charming coastal atmosphere before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.