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Full-Day Korcula Island and Ston Day Trip from Dubrovnik

Explore Croatia’s mesmerizing Peljesac Peninsula and the island of Korcula
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Tour Details
Duration
9 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
  • Korcula Island
  • Peljesac Peninsula
  • Ston
Photos & Highlights
  • Spend a day on Korcula Island and Ston accompanied by an expert historian or archaeologist
  • Includes a private car service during the duration of the tour
Tour Description
Hidden bays, sun-drenched beaches, and Dalmatian fjords offer breathtaking views along the coast, along with the boat ride to the island of Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo.  After returning to the mainland, we visit the ancient walled town of Ston containing defensive walls dating back to the 16th century defensive walls, which were at one point the largest second to the Great Wall of China.

Sites Visited 

  • Island of Korcula
  • Peljesac Peninsula
  • Ston 

Included

  • 9-hour tour led by a PhD or MA-level guide 

Itinerary Detail 

Meeting at your accommodation in Dubrovnik, your historian and driver will pick you up before starting the scenic drive along the Peljesac Peninsula. Our first stop will be Orebic, a small fishing village where we hop aboard the boat to Korcula. As we sail along the Adriatic Sea, your guide will explain the significance of Korcula, famous for being the birthplace of Marco Polo.

While wandering on Korcula, your historian will explain the local history of this intriguing former Venetian town. Afterward, we hop back on the ferry to the Croatian mainland on the Peljesac Peninsula to absorb some of the most magnificent views along the Dalmatian coast.  We then continue along the coast to the ancient walled town of Ston, whose defensive walls stand testament to the region’s geopolitical importance. Dating back to the 16th century, at the time of construction they were second only to the Great Wall of China in terms of length and scope. With our historian, we will have the opportunity to walk a section of the wall and learn about the historic Roman salt flats, before ending in the town of Ston. Before heading back to Dubrovnik, we will have the chance to taste the local oysters and mussels in a local restaurant or taverna. We will end back at your accommodation. 

To continue your explorations of Croatia with Context, we recommend our Introduction to Dubrovnik: Through the Ages. 

FAQ 

Where do we meet? Where does it end?
If you are staying in a hotel in Dubrovnik, your guide will meet you there. Otherwise, you will meet your guide in front of the Dubravka restaurant, outside the main Pile Gate in Dubrovnik. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map. The tour ends back at the meeting point.
 
What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your expert will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to be prepared; we encourage keeping an eye on the weather and bringing along an umbrella, sunscreen, water, or a hat as needed.
 
Can children join this tour?
Yes, we can adjust the content to be more appropriate for younger learners. 
 
I am in a wheelchair/have mobility issues. Can I still take the tour? Yes, this tour is accessible for clients with mobility issues. For people with mobility issues or that are in a wheelchair, there is an alternative itinerary that allows them to still see everything. 

We are arriving from a ferry/cruise ship, can we still take the tour? Yes, you will meet your guide in front of the Dubravka restaurant, outside the main Pile Gate in Dubrovnik (the tour does not include pick up at the port).
Experts
Julija Julija
Local Guide
Pavo Pavo
Local Guide
Tea Tea
Local Guide
Stjepan Stjepan
Sommelier
Ante Ante
Local Guide
Danijela Danijela
Local Guide
Vesna Vesna
Local Guide
Jure Jure
Local Guide
Ivo Ivo
Local Guide
Toni Toni
Local Guide
Nikolina Nikolina
Local Guide
Vlaho Vlaho
Local Guide
Filip Filip
Local Guide
Doris Doris
Local Guide
Katarina Katarina
Local Guide
Petra Petra
Local Guide
Dijana Dijana
Local Guide
Where You'll Start
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Good tour, a bit too long with the long drive, 9 hours total. Vlaho was great, we had a great time with him just sharing the everyday life comparisons between the US and Croatia.
Jure is very sociable and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our tour. Nice pace.
We had the impression based on the description that we would be stopping for a wine tasting. That did not happen nor were we given it as an option or told we that we were giving it up based on something else. We had heard a lot about the wines in this region and were therefore somewhat disappointed. The information that Ante provided was tremendous. He was very knowledgeable and we felt we learned a lot from him.