Premium Wine Cruise from Dubrovnik
Premium Wine Cruise from Dubrovnik
Premium Wine Cruise from Dubrovnik
8 Days Starting in Dubrovnik, Croatia and ending in Slano, Croatia
Visiting: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar, Vis, Peljesac Peninsula, Ston
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 22
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Premium Wine Cruise from Dubrovnik and indulge in a luxurious journey through Croatia's stunning coastline and rich wine culture. This exclusive tour offers a scenic cruise along Dubrovnik's historic city walls, with stops at renowned wineries in the Konavle area, Korcula, Vis, and Hvar. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and local delicacies, including oyster tasting in Mali Ston. Stay in premium vessel accommodations with daily continental breakfast, three-course lunches, and dinners, including a Captain's dinner with live entertainment. Explore cultural landmarks, visit the Lavender Museum, and savor the finest Croatian wines on this unforgettable 7-night adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Dubrovnik Arrival And Embarkation (-/-/D)
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Croatia! Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will be transferred to Dubrovnik harbour for check-in from 14.00h onwards. After settling in, transfer to the city gates for a guided tour of one of the world's most beautifully preserved medieval cities. Meander through the narrow streets, exploring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srđ Mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and the Elaphiti Islands. Return transfer to the vessel for a welcome dinner & cocktail reception.
Overnight in Dubrovnik
Day 2: Dubrovnik – Korcula (B/L/-)
Location: Korčula
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today after breakfast, the cruise will depart for Korčula island, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. While wandering along the herringbone pattern streets, discover legends, tales and monuments – Korčula treasures more of those than any other place does. Early afternoon panoramic drive through vineyards to visit the famous sandy beach Lumbarda and wine tasting in a well-known local winery with grappa and snacks.
Overnight in Korčula
Day 3: Korcula – Hvar (B/L/-)
Location: Hvar
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your breakfast on a cruise as you sail towards Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic to visit the local farm and enjoy their wine, olive oil and traditional homemade products. Visit the Lavender Museum and Distillery with a presentation of lavender history on the island of Hvar. Transfer back to Hvar for the afternoon guided tour. One can find many historical landmarks in Hvar such as the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded in 1612, to name a few. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment - many restaurants, bars and cafes are open long into the night.
Overnight in Hvar
Day 4: Hvar - Bisevo (Blue Cave) / Vis (B/L/)
Location: Vis
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning after breakfast, cruise towards the small island Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon (entrances to be paid on the spot – approx. 18 EUR). Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis retains a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it interesting to visit. Situated on the northern side of the island, Vis has developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban centre in Croatia. Enjoy the wine tasting at a local, family-owned winery situated in an old tunnel, with a long winemaking tradition.
Overnight in the port of Vis
Day 5: Vis - Kuciste (Peljesac) (B/L/D)
Location: Peljesac Peninsula
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in the morning, a cruise will depart for the Peljesac peninsula, well known for its excellent wine. Lunch on board and early afternoon transfer to the famous Korta Katarina winery, for a guided tour of the production, followed by the wine tasting. Continuation to family-owned Boutique Winery Mikulić in Orebić. Get to know the small family-owned winery and traditional winemaking process and enjoy the wine tasting of the award-winning Croatian wines, followed by dinner. Late transfer back to the vessel.
Overnight on the Pelješac peninsula
Day 6: Kuciste (Peljesac) – Ston / Mali Ston / Slano (B/-/D)
Location: Ston
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure after breakfast towards Trstenik. The first stop is the widely known Grgic Winery, founded by the highly awarded and legendary Napa Valley winemaker Mike Grgich. Here you will have the chance to taste their superb wines: Plavac Mali and Pošip. Transfer to the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putniković, where the visitors are introduced to the traditional process of winemaking, from vineyards to barrels, the historical development of the vines and finally the wine collection, followed by a high-quality wine tasting with snacks. Then on to Ston, a small village, once fortified, famous for its oysters. After exploring the towns vast medieval ramparts, head towards Europe's oldest saltworks known as the trademark of Ston, a short coastal walk that leads to an oyster farm. Learn about the oysters and enjoy the special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer to Slano for the Captains dinner with live entertainment onboard.
Overnight in Slano
Day 7: Slano – Dubrovnik (B/L/-)
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your breakfast as you sail towards Dubrovnik with the scenic cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls. Lunch onboard. Mooring at the Dubrovnik harbor followed by a visit to the Konavle area and Crvik winery to taste the native Dalmatian wine sort ‘Maraština''.
Overnight in Dubrovnik
Day 8: Dubrovnik (Disembarkation) – Usa / Canada (B/-/-)
Location: Dubrovnik
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast on board before you disembark this morning. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik International Airport for your flight back home
What's Included
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Accommodation
07 nights accommodation on double sharing basis in the listed Premium vessel or similar.
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Meals
Daily Continental breakfast, three-course 05 lunches & 02 dinners, Captain's dinner with live entertainment on day 07, and abundant fresh fruit.
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Beverages
Daily Afternoon Coffee/tea with biscuits.
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Transfers
Arrival and departure airport transfers.
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Tour Manager
Service of professional English-speaking tour manager.
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Cruise Experience
Cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik Cable Car
Dubrovnik Cable Car fee.
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Wine Tasting
Konavle area wine tasting at the Crvik Winery, panorama drive through vineyards followed by local wine tasting while exploring Korcula, wine tasting in the local family-owned winery in Vis, visit to the Grgic winery with wine tasting, visit the Lavender museum in Hvar & enjoy olive oil tasting and Croatian traditional wine tasting, visit the first Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putnikovic and enjoy wine tasting with snack.
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Cultural Visits
Visit the salt farm & great walls of Ston, oyster tasting in Mali Ston.
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Onboard Amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship and onboard entertainment.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Items of personal nature, tips & gratitude.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours.
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Unlisted Items
Items not mentioned as included.
Mode of Transport
This tour includes a scenic cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik, with transfers to various locations for guided tours and wine tastings, as well as arrival and departure airport transfers.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights of accommodation on a premium vessel with double sharing basis, featuring daily continental breakfast, three-course lunches, and dinners, including a Captain's dinner with live entertainment.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation on a premium vessel with double sharing basis. The accommodation features daily continental breakfast, three-course lunches, and dinners, including a Captain's dinner with live entertainment.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes arrival and departure airport transfers.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes daily continental breakfast, three-course lunches, and dinners. Additionally, there is a Captain's dinner with live entertainment on the seventh day, and daily afternoon coffee/tea with biscuits.
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Is there any onboard entertainment provided?
Yes, the tour includes onboard entertainment and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.
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What kind of wine tasting experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes several wine tasting experiences: Konavle area wine tasting at the Crvik Winery, a panorama drive through vineyards followed by local wine tasting while exploring Korcula, wine tasting in a local family-owned winery in Vis, a visit to the Grgic winery with wine tasting, and a visit to the first Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putnikovic with wine tasting and snacks.
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Are there any cultural visits included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to the salt farm and great walls of Ston, and oyster tasting in Mali Ston. Additionally, there is a visit to the Lavender museum in Hvar and the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putnikovic.
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Is the Dubrovnik Cable Car fee included in the tour?
Yes, the Dubrovnik Cable Car fee is included in the tour.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Dubrovnik and be transferred to Dubrovnik harbour for check-in from 14:00 onwards. After settling in, you will be transferred to the city gates for a guided tour of the medieval city, including a cable car ride to Srđ Mountain for scenic views. The day ends with a welcome dinner and cocktail reception on the vessel.
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What activities are planned for the visit to Hvar?
In Hvar, you will visit a local farm to enjoy wine, olive oil, and traditional homemade products. You will also visit the Lavender Museum and Distillery for a presentation on lavender history. The afternoon includes a guided tour of Hvar, where you can explore historical landmarks such as the Renaissance cathedral and the oldest community theatre in Europe.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Blue Cave and Vis?
In the morning, you will visit the Blue Cave on the small island of Biševo, a magnificent natural phenomenon. Afterward, you will continue to the island of Vis, which retains a special charm due to its isolation. You will enjoy wine tasting at a local, family-owned winery situated in an old tunnel with a long winemaking tradition.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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