Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 – Dubrovnik
Scheduled flight to Dubrovnik from your preferred airport – transfer with our professional guide in our private executive coach to 4* Hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik.
Day 2 – Dominican Monastery and Museum & Franciscan Monastery Museum
Coach drive along the coastal highway for a panoramic view of Dubrovnik’s city walls and ancient rooftops – guided walking tour through the UNESCO listed ancient town, a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, scrupulously preserved over the centuries, with visits to The Dominican Monastery and Museum and The Franciscan Monastery Museum with its 14th century pharmacy.
Day 3 – Mostar
Full day tour to Mostar introducing us to the varied cultures and religions that have left their mark over the centuries – coastal drive to the town of Neum, and then turn inland through the mountainous areas of Herzegovina before a brief stop above the Deransko Lake – drive along the Neretva River Valley to Mostar where a guided tour explores the city’s highlights including an old Bazaar and the Mosque – return drive takes us to Pocitelj, a picturesque fortress town rich in oriental architecture.
Day 4 – Arboretum at Trsteno & Ston
Leisurely stroll through the botanical garden of the Arboretum at Trsteno with its exotic vegetation and plants including giant plane trees, palms and camphor trees – head for Ston, one of the first towns in Europe to be built to a definite urban plan including 5 kilometre long stone walls – other attractions include the ancient Saltpan where salt is still being produced and Ston’s famous oyster and mussel farm – return to Dubrovnik after a snack in a Dalmatian cellar.
Day 5 – Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik Cathedral & the Old Synagogue
Second guided tour of Dubrovnik focuses on its cultural heritage and rich history with visits to the 15th century Rector's Palace, the Cathedral and its Treasury, the Old Synagogue and a walk along the city walls.
Day 6 – Montenegro Littoral
The Montenegro Littoral provides stunning natural beauty and an abundance of historical sites and our drive takes us through the most beautiful parts of the Bay of Kotor to the towns of Risan and Perast, boasting some of the best Baroque architecture on the Adriatic – time at leisure at Kotor, a wonderful medieval town dating from the 12th century and now a UNESCO site – descending from the heights and returning to the coast we visit Budva and make a short stop above Sveti Stefan before a ferry ride back across the bay to Dubrovnik.
Day 7 – Dubrovnik
Morning free to relax – transfer to Dubrovnik airport for our scheduled flight home.
Tour Features
4* hotel
Half board accommodation
All excursions & guided tours included
Professional local guide
Scheduled flights to Dubrovnik
Executive coach in Croatia
One free place per 10 paying passengers
Dubrovnik – guided walking tour
The Dominican Monastery & Museum
Franciscan Monastery Museum
Mostar
Arboretum at Trsteno
Ston
Rector's Palace
Dubrovnik Cathedral
Old Synagogue
Montenegro Littoral
Hotel
Six nights on half board basis at the 4* Hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik. Located approximately 3 kilometres from the historic centre, facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and bar. All rooms are en suite.
Tailor-make this tour
Your tailor made tour
Here are some more suggested places of interest you might like to include:
- Dubrovnik’s cable car - whisk from the city walls to Mount Srdj for a wonderful perspective of the terracotta-tiled rooftops of the old town and the crystal clear Adriatic
- Pile Gate - the grand entrance into Dubrovnik's Old Town, this fabulous city gate was built in 1537 and every evening the drawbridge at the gate’s entrance was lifted, the gate closed and the key handed to the prince
- Sponza Palace - this 16th century structure is a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance styles housing the State Archives which contain a collection of manuscripts dating back nearly a thousand years
Tour Reviews
Reviews for Dubrovnik & the Montenegro Littoral
I am happy to say we had a very enjoyable holiday to Dubrovnik which was greatly appreciated by our Group. Very many thanks to yourself, Louise, Damian and all the team at Tailored Travel for your help and assistance which ensured such a successful trip.
SB, Haslemere May 2013
Call us on
020 7064 4970
to tailor this tour
for your group
Tailor make your group tour
Remember this itinerary is just our suggestion. Tailor make this tour exclusively for your group to suit your members’ budget or preferences. You could:
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stay at 3* and/or central Dubrovnik hotel
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with less dinners included
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for more (or fewer) days
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include different excursions – see ‘Tailor-make this tour’ tab for suggestions
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include UK airport coach transfers
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bring a specialist lecturer
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include all entrance fees & gratuities
Call us on
020 7064 4970
to tailor make the perfect tour
for your group