Self-Guided Walking in Southern Dalmatia

Self-guided walking tour to Tusici, Radovcici & Popovici. Starting at your accommodation in the Konavle countryside walk uphill to Radovcici which is towards the sea and then back to Gruda and Tusici via the old railway.

• Route: up to 12 km.

After breakfast check out from your guesthouse in Gruda and transfer to Dubrovnik (included). During the morning you can join an optional guided historical walking tour of the Old City of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is a beautiful city of lovely red-roofed buildings, crammed full of history and all surrounded by impenetrable walls. This highlight of any stay in this area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. As George Bernard Shaw once said, "those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik ..." The tour includes an orientation city tour with a guide of up to 2 hours.

Stay in Dubrovnik at a private guesthouse (2 nights on B&B).

This morning embark on a local ferry from Dubrovnik Gruz port to Lopud Island (duration approx. 45 mins.), returning during the afternoon.

Lopud is famous for its Mediterranean vegetation, mild climate with plenty of sunny days, old stone houses, churches and a number of noble palaces. This island is a perfect getaway from Dubrovnik for a day hike - you can explore several small hiking trails or take on the big one which makes the whole circuit around the island. There are old forts, churches, a botanical garden and the magnificent views over the cliffs to discover along the way.

Lopud is one of the Elaphite islands, centrally located in the group, the main town is also called Lopud which is in a picturesque bay overlooked by a Franciscan monastery. The hiking trail starts at Lopud port, continues along the enchanting small streets and visits magnificent view points, for example at Fort Kastio and St. Ivan’s church. The next location is Sunj beach and the cliffs on the southern part of the island; the trail finishes once again in Lopud town.

• Late afternoon return to the port of Lopud where the boat departs to Dubrovnik.
• Route: up to 12 km.

Mljet, often called "the green island” because of its lush vegetation is a pearl in the Adriatic and
one of the eight Croatian National Parks. As with Lopud, there is beautiful Mediterranean vegetation, clear blue sea, numerous bays, beaches and cliffs... but also two lovely salt lakes - warm even early in the year.

The day starts with a transfer to the port of Dubrovnik, from where you will take a boat to Polace on Mljet. The walking begins on arrival at the village of Polace behind the ancient remains of a Roman palace dating from the 2nd Century and continues through the National Park and around the salt lakes.

• The walk averages around 4 hours and there is the chance to swim and enjoy lunch in a local tavern before your return to Polace.
• Route: up to 14 km.

Stay in a private guesthouse Polače, Mljet (2 nights B&B).

Today, your self guided walking tour takes you to another area of the national park; we suggest walking to the highest peak in the area, Montokuc Hill near Govedjari. On your way back down from Montokuc you can head through the pine forests to the salt lakes near Babine Kuce.

• The walk averages around 3 hours and there is the chance to swim and enjoy lunch in a local tavern before your return to Polace.
• Route: up to 8 km.

Transfer to your accommodation in Dubrovnik where you have a free day.

Stay in Dubrovnik at a private guesthouse (1 night on B&B).

Transfer to Dubrovnik airport.