Korcula Island & Ston Full-Day Tour

Explore Croatia’s mesmerizing Peljesac Peninsula and the island of Korcula

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From $778 privately

Tour Details

About the Tour

Duration: 9 hours
Location: Croatia

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
Korcula Island, Peljesac Peninsula, and Ston

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).

Where You'll Start

Tour Experts

Ante

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia to Croatian parents, Ante came to Croatia for a '1-year student exchange program' - 30 years, a wife and 5 children later, he has permanently settled in Split. A History and English graduate, part-time university lecturer and loads of other ventures are compiled into over 20 years of active tour guiding. Finding the balance for each guest is one of the most important things in hosting a successful tour along with adding personal touches. His language skills, love for cultural heritage, history, and fine wining and dining make time spent with Ante truly unique.

Ivo

Ivo has BA in Hotel Management and MBA in Corporate Finance and special interests in medieval Central European history and Ottoman Empire so if you are up for some detailed historical discussion, Ivo is your man. On the other hand, having traveled to all 6 continents, playing basketball for Dubrovnik Veterans Club, and with a wine sommelier degree, he can talk about travel, food, wine sports, and all other lighter but interesting topics.

Stjepan

Stjepan is one of the very rare people actually born and raised in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, with a MA in Tourism Destination Management and years of experience in many different jobs in the Tourism sector in Dubrovnik and USA. He will always give you a great comparison of 2 worlds, communist and post-communist democratic Croatia and western Europe with North America. Stjepan's hobby is wine, he holds a wine sommelier degree and his family comes from our biggest wine-growing area of Peljesac so he is your perfect expert for our wine and food tours.

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1 Review – (4.2)

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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.

Albert

Sep. 6, 2021