10-night Mediterranean Cruise

Visit Kopar with wine tasting in Piran

We are inviting you to discover one of the most romantic Venetian towns on the Adriatic- Piran. One of the most well known Piran inhabitants was a prominent composer Giuseppe Tartini. Today is an attractive mediaeval town with its unique Martini Square, tiny Jewish Quarter, 1st May square where most of the locals meet and as the crown on the top of the hill an attractive St George Church which tower is older that its Venetian St Mark's Campanile. After the discovery, we will continue a drive along thecoastal countryside to the hinterland and you are going for a treat- a tasting of three most typical local wines. After the tour, the guide can suggest some nice restaurant for lunch.

Highlights:

• The city of Koper
• Sightseeing of Piran
• Personal guide
• Unique history

Koper pick up, Ljubljana city tour – National Museum & Ljubljana castle included

After a short drive, you will arrive to Ljubljana where you will meet your guide and begin today's adventure. This great tour will pull you into a narrative of Ljubljana, in its local stories, history and architecture. You will visit the National Museum, to expand the context of Ljubljana even more and to please the curious traveler in you. Apart from pleasant strolls through the city center and down the Ljubljanica river, you will visit Ljubljana castle – a petite but dreamy castle situated upon a hill in the heart of the city centre. When you reach the top, explore and learn about the legend of the Dragon.

Highlights:

• Personal guide
• Sightseeing of Ljubljana
• Ljubljana castle and funicular
•  National Museum

Koper: Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana - 8h

Description: Discover Slovenia`s most spectacular sites – the iconic Bled and beloved capital city Ljubljana.
  
Highlights:

• Bled Castle

• Pletna boat ride

• Ljubljana old town

• Ljubljana castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization

• Water on board

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Bled castle, pletna boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

 
Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• Temperatures in the mountain regions tend to be slightly lower compared to those in the capital city and on the coast.

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - 8h

Description: The mystic undergroun of the Postojna Cave, most notorious kast cave in the world, with Predjama Castle, listed among the Guinnes World Records as the largest cave castle, and home to the local »Robin Hood«, the brave robber baron Erazem.
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Predjama Castle
   

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 7h (flexible)
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Tour to Piran, Skocjan Caves & Lipica - 8h

Description: UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic undergroun natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve.
 
Highlights:

• Piran old town

• Skocjan Caves

• Lipica stud farm

• Prosciutto & Wine tasting

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Skocjan Caves, Lipica stud farm, Prosciutto & Wine tasting)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

 
Tour Duration: 8h (flexible)
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Slovenian Coast Roundtrip (Piran, Izola, Koper) - 4h

Description:
 
A scenic ride along the Slovenian Coast.
 
Highlights:

• Koper, the urban and administrative center of the Slovenian Coast

• The charming Piran with medieval streets & piazzas

• Amazing views on the Adriatic and the Alps

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 4h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Koper: Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description:
 
Ljubljana – the beloved. It has it all – big European capital city vibe yet intimate and genuine touch.
 
Highlights:
 

• The castle hill

• The city market

• Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture

• Masterful creations by the architect Jože Ple?nik

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets - (Ljubljana castle ticket, Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljanica river wooden boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Koper: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle and Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description: One of the most charming and greenest capital cities plus the world famous underground karst cave..
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Ljubljana Old town

• Ljubljana Castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave, Funicular to Lj. Castle,...)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Koper and Slovenian Istria - 8h

Description:
 
Charming Slovenian Istria with its rich cultural and historical heritage.  
 
Highlights:
 

• The medieval town of Koper

• The beautiful Istrian landscape and its atmosphere in the picturesque villages

• Hrastovlje (Holy Trinity Church)

• Padna
• ?Olive oil tasting (optional)

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Koper: Skocjan Caves & Secovlje Salt Pans - 8h

Description:
 
UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve. 
 
Highlights:
 

• The Skocjan Caves, UNESCO Karst natural site

• Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets (Skocjan Caves, Se?ovlje Salina Nature Park)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

 

Rijeka and Opatija sightseeing

Rijeka and Krk sightseeing

This fun tour consists of two equally amazing parts. A cultural sightseeing of Rijeka – a very vibrant and unconvèntional city, and of exploring the biggest Croatian island, Krk. Rijeka always had a great importance regardless if it was under Austro-Hungarian Empire or in Yugoslavia. Industrial centre and a port, Rijeka was a pioneer in many things. Did you know that torpedo was invented and constructed in Rijeka for the first time? Today, Rijeka has a strong underground culture and a unique industrial energy and it’s still filled with architectural masterpieces and interesting sites.

Highlights:

• Unique sightseeing experience
• Personal guide
• Round transfers

Tour Duration: approx. 8h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Round transfers

Not Included:

• Tickets
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Rijeka and Trsat sightseeing

Today, after a car transfer to Rijeka, you will meet your guide and embark on a quest to get to know the beautiful area of Rijeka. Important throughout the ages and always equally interesting, Rijeka is today a blend of all the influences from the past combined. Did you know that Rijeka has its own leaning tower? It is like that because the Roman thermal baths once stood in its place and the canals underneath it are bending the tower today. Enjoy its main artery – street Korzo, stroll by its marina or visit exceptional buildings dating to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Options are endless.

Highlights:

• Unique sightseeing experience
• Personal guide

Tour Duration: approx. 4h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Round transfers

Not Included:

• Tickets
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Buggy safari tour with private sightseeing of Dubrovnik

 This outrageously fun and unique tour will first take you on a off-road buggy ride along the coast of Dubrovnik. You will be driven in a lightweight buggy that will take you all the way up to the mount Srdj. Along the way, you will pass by many interesting and unique locations to experience all sides of Croatia, and take a couple of memorable photos. You will not only admire the beauty of the Adratic sea from a panoramic viewpoint, but will also pass by former landmine fields, locations from the recent war, various fortresses and endless woods. After your buggy adventure, you will have some free time for lunch before you proceed with the second “dose” of your daily fun.
Your next stop is old town Dubrovnik where you will learn about the amazing history of Ragusa – ancient Dubrovnik. You will find out how the daily life in Ragusa really looked like, and about the privileges that the citizens of Dubrovnik Republic always enjoyed, through out the history, due to the greatness of this magnificent city.
Notes - part of the route will be off road; we suggest wearing comfortable clothes; your guide will take you to see some of the museums Dubrovnik Card includes

Inclusions: private buggy safari, english speaking driver/guide, fuel and 1 bottle of water pp, private guide for sightseeing,1-day Dubrovnik Card

Exclusions: food, drinks, gratuities, items purchased for personal use 

Dubrovnik pick up, bike tour, wine tasting and lunch in Konavle, 5 hours

You will meet your guide at the meeting point for private transfer for your biking, wine tasking and lunch experience in beautiful Konavle region.

After a brief instruction by your guide, you will start the half day biking tour in picturesque Konavle region, Dubrovnik’s inland. You will ride accompanied by a personal guide at a relaxed pace, stops are made every few kilometers on each place of interest.

You will breeze along the river and old mills to reach Pridvorje – a home to a Franciscan monastery. Afterwards, you will proceed further to a local family estate to refresh yourself with local homemade specialties such as dried figs, olive oil, wine and liquers.

• Biking and round transfers

• Wine tasting
• Personal guide

• Private guide
• Wine tasting
• Snacks and lunch
• E-Bikes
• Round transfers
• Bottle of water

• Tips
• Items purchased for personal use

Dubrovnik & Oysters Tasting, 4 hours, from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik sightseeing, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik

Your personal English speaking driver will be waiting for You at the Dubrovnik Harbor. He will be holding a sign with Your name on it. You will be transferred to city center for Your sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik. Your personal, professional guide will reveal You secrets and history of UNESCO's gem.

Today You will embark on a journey to the past of Dubrovnik. Let Yourself be taken back to the past and get an insight of what the daily life in "Ragusa" looked like. During this tour, You will understand the privileges the citizens of this magnificent city enjoyed. They had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe dating back to the 14.ct, fountain with fresh water from one of the first water supply system and a developed care system for the old and poor citizens. Dubrovnik is over a thousand-year-old. Its history is visible in every part of this city.

Highlights:

• Old Town of Dubrovnik
• Museums
• Personal guide

• Private guide
• Dubrovnik card (you can choose from the following: Art Galley Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik city walls,     Dulcic-Masle-Pulitika Gallery, Marin Drzic House, Maritime museum, Natural History Museum, Rector’s Palace and Rupe Ethnographic Museum) 

• Lunch
• Tips

Dubrovnik & Wine tasting, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik

Today is perfect to “travel back in time” into the past of Dubrovnik and get an insight of what the daily life in Ragusa really looked like. Your private guide will explain many things on this tour, and you will be able to understand all the privileges that the citizens of Ragusa once had. Ragusa, historical city that later developed into Dubrovnik, had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, founded in 1317 within the Franciscan monastery. The city had fresh water fountains from one of the first water supply systems in the world. And regarding the recent topics – did you know that the Republic of Dubrovnik invented quarantine? In that way they could stop the spreading of any Middle Ages disease, inside their walls.

After the sightseeing tour, you will continue to fine bars for wine tastings and tasty bites. Dubrovnik region is well-known for its indigenous grapes so prepare for ultimate enjoyment of fine wine delight!

Highlights:

• Old Town of Dubrovnik
• Museums
• Personal guide
• Wine tasting

• Private guide
• Tickets to preferred museums
• Wine tasting (5 wines) with snacks
• One way transfer to city center

• Additional food
• Tips

Dubrovnik & Game of thrones, full day, from Dubrovnik

This exceptional tour will take you on a stroll through the amazing locations used for some of the most memorable scenes in the hit series Game of Thrones. The day will start by visiting the Arboretum early in the morning. Arboretum is a magical botanical garden within Dubrovnik city walls that is also a fictional royal garden of King’s landing. You saw many iconic scenes with Lady Olenna, Cersei Lannister, members of Stark family and many others, exactly on this location. From Arboretum, you will continue to old town Dubrovnik. Another one among GoT locations is the fortress of Saint Lawrence (Lovrijenac) above all extraordinary location that is a fictional Red Keep.

This exceptional tour will take you on a stroll through the amazing locations used for some of the most memorable scenes in the hit series Game of Thrones. The day will start by visiting the Arboretum early in the morning. Arboretum is a magical botanical garden within Dubrovnik city walls that is also a fictional royal garden of King’s landing. You saw many iconic scenes with Lady Olenna, Cersei Lannister, members of Stark family and many others, exactly on this location. From Arboretum, you will continue to old town Dubrovnik. Another one among GoT locations is the fortress of Saint Lawrence (Lovrijenac) above all extraordinary location that is a fictional Red Keep.

After sightseeing of the old city and Saint Lawrence fortress, you will continue towards island Lokrum with a public boat. Many scenes were filmed in the botanical gardens of the former Benedictine monastery on the island. Experience this lovely tour through the eyes of passionate GoT guides!

 

Dubrovnik pick up, Peljesac wine & oyster story, 5 hours

Your private tour will start Mali Ston. There you will enjoy tasting oysters freshly taken out of the sea. Next part of your tour will include jeep safari ride through local vineyards in Peljesac with wine tasting as well as learning about the wine production. 

Highlights:

• Ston tour
• Wine and oyster tasting
• Personal guide
• Jeep safari ride
• Transfers 

• Wine and oysters tasting
• Round transfers
• Private guide

• Tips
• Lunch
• Tickets for museums

Dubrovnik pick up, Kayak safari tour, 4 hours

Your day will start with a unique experience that will allow You to actively enjoy and explore the natural beauty of the Dalmatian coast. Traveling by kayak gives You an intimate and more private insight of this UNESCO gem. This private tour starts with a transfer to Banje beach. Upon arrival Your guide will teach You how to use the paddles. As soon as you feel ready You will start paddling in the direction of the Old harbor and the Old Town city walls. Enjoy exploring Dubrovnik from slightly different perspective. 



Highlights:

• Kayaking tour with beautiful scenery
• Personal guide

• Private instructor
• Kayaks
• safety equipment
• fruit snack and bottle of water

• Lunch
• Tips

Dubrovnik pick up, Dubrovnik and silk experience, 5 hours

You will embark on a journey to the past of Dubrovnik and get an insight of what the daily life in "Ragusa" looked like. During this tour, you will understand the privileges the citizens of this magnificent city enjoyed. They had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe founded in 1317 within the Franciscan monastery.

After the tour of Dubrovnik Old town, you will meet the driver and be transferred to a little village called Gruda. There a local artist will present to you the Silk production and tailoring heritage of Dubrovnik.


Highlights:

• Private guide
• Round transfers
• Silk demonstration
• Heritage tour

• Private guide
• Round transfers
• Silk demonstration
• Traditional sweets and homemade liquor

• Tips
• Items purchased for personal use
• Additional food and drinks

Dubrovnik pick up, car&driver on disposal, 6 hours

Your personal English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the Dubrovnik Harbor. You will have the car and driver at your disposal for 6h.

We suggest you to visit Cavtat, Konavle or Ston. Cavtat is a town filled with numerous palaces, residencies and cultural monuments from the Roman times.


Highlights:

• Personal driver
• Flexible tour
• If desired a private guide can be arranged

• Personal driver and car on disposal

• Tips

Dubrovnik tour and Coral factory

Your sightseeing tour will begin with exploring the main street in Dubrovnik - Stradun (Placa).

You will visit some of the most famous landmarks of Dubrovnik. As a break, You will stop in “Clara Stones” workshop, wonderful jewelry shop where You will have a private demonstration of how jewelers make beautiful jewelry from a rude coral; and please, feel free to try making something Yourself!

This is the end of our services.


Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Demonstration of coral jewelry production 
• Transfer to city center

• Private guide
• Demonstration of coral jewelry production
• Transfer to city center
• Tickets to preferred museums

• Lunch
• Tips

Dubrovnik tour with emphasis on Jewish Heritage

Today, you will start an interesting exploration of magnificent Dubrovnik, together with your private guide. This sightseeing tour will focus on the history of Jewish community in Dubrovnik, from the 14th century until the present day.

Discover the Jewish monuments around the city – Jewish fountain on the Pile plateau, Jewish street - later ghetto in the 16th century and over stone fragments in the norther part of the city.

Visit the second oldest synagogue in Europe which is still in service, and the Jewish museum which vividly testifies about the different times and altering attitudes towards Jewish people over time. All of this interesting monuments and locations will let you discover everyday life of Jewish people in Dubrovnik.

Highlights:

• Unique sightseeing experience 
• History and culture exploration 

• Private guide
• 1-day Dubrovnik Card
• Tickets for Dubrovnik synagogue

• Food
• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Items purchased for personal use

Dubrovnik Cooking class

This tour will take you to the home of a local family in Konavle where you will learn the history and tradition of the region through cooking class.

Your hosts will welcome you with traditional liqueurs and figs made in their own production. Next, they will show you through their beautiful property and the garden, where you will pick up traditional vegetables and fruits.

Obtaining the necessary ingredients for preparing the traditional meals, dishes and refreshments cooking class becomes a very fun journey.

The class will end with a tasteful traditional meal in which You will all enjoy together like a traditional family.

Highlights:

• Unique gastronomy experience 
• Off the beaten track 
• Local way of life

• Round transfers
• Traditional lunch
• Culinary and history tour

• Tips

* Please let us know: if You have any food dislikes or allergies  

Magic gastro and history experience in Dubrovnik

• Unique gastro sightseeing experience 
• Private guide
• Local food 

• private guide
• drinks and food consumption in 5 restaurants
• transfer from Gruz harbor to town center

• Tips
• Return transfer

Dubrovnik: Pearl of the Adriatic Walking Tour - 4 hours

Begin your day as you disembark and meet your expert local guide for an introduction to this wonderful city, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO. The old city is cocooned inside a circuit of imposing city walls. Over a mile in length, the towering ramparts are a masterpiece of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Stroll along the beautifully-paved, main city promenade which dates back centuries and find the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery whose elegant cloister ranks among the most inspiring sites of the city. Also see the church of St Blaise, the remarkable Sponza Palace and the Rector’s Palace before finishing your tour with superb views from atop the vast city walls.

Highlights:

• Discover the charming Mediterranean city of Dubrovnik, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO, including the impressive city walls

• Dubrovnik’s Gruz Port and the gates of Dubrovnik (no transport is required if guests tender into the Old Town harbour)
• An expert local guide for 4 hours in Dubrovnik
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Dubrovnik: Kayaking the Adriatic - 4 hours

You will be met today by your driver for the short drive to the beach in Dubrovnik in front of Lokrum Island for a privately guided kayaking expedition. Paddlers are rewarded with lovely views of the city from the island, the rugged coastline of caves. Paddle to a private cove camouflaged by coastal cliffs - the perfect spot to swim, snorkel and relax on the beach At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to the ship.

Highlights:

• The beautiful natural idyll of the Elaphite Islands
• A privately-guided kayak excursion with an expert kayak leader

• All necessary equipment for the kayak excursion
• Private transfers by luxury car or minivan between Dubrovnik and Zaton Bay
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Dubrovnik: Tastes of the Peljesac Peninsula - 6 hours

One of the finest coastal drives in Europe awaits you today as you journey with your private guide and driver along the Peljesac Peninsula to Mali Ston, where vast defensive walls are said to be second only in length to those in China. The inlet at Mali Ston offers the perfect environment for cultivating oysters so while here, why not take the opportunity to sample a fresh oyster right at the spot where they were pulled out of the sea.

The unusual and harsh territory of Peljesac is also perfect for growing very high quality grapes and olives in very small quantities so this is the perfect place to visit to a small family winery. Though the cellar of the winery is located directly under the family home, the white and red wines produced here are well known throughout Croatia due to their high quality. Enjoy tastings of Croatian wine before returning past the salt pans of Ston to your cruise ship in Dubrovnik.

Highlights:

• Sample some fresh oysters from the Inlet at Mali Ston
• Taste some fantastic Croatian wines, whose grapes were grown on the Peljesac peninsula

• Oyster and wine tastings
• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 6 hours throughout the tour
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands by Private Motor Yacht - 8 hours

Stoked by the sun and cheered by the breeze, start your private boat tour around the beautiful Elaphite islands. This picturesque archipelago within the vicinity of Dubrovnik comprises 13 islands, islets and rocks. Abounding in lush subtropical vegetation of laurel, cypress and pine trees, and fragrant thyme and rosemary, the islands were formerly the favourite summer residence of the Dubrovnik aristocracy.

Discover the three largest islands in the group with your skipper. The island of Kolocep has an interior covered by dense pine forest while the inhabitants live in a quaint fishing village that stretches along the sandy beach. Continue to Lopud, dominated by its Franciscan Monastery and home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park. Enjoy time at leisure to stroll through the winding streets, swim on the Sunj beach and perhaps enjoy lunch in one of the excellent local restaurants. Later, visit Sipan, the largest of the islands where hillsides are decorated with numerous summer villas, Renaissance churches and baroque chapels. Return to Dubrovnik from here.

Highlights:

• Explore the quaint island of Kolocep
• Visit the island of Lopud, home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park
• Spend time on Sipan, the largest of the islands

• Jeanneau Prestige 36 private motor yacht (or similar) with expert skipper
• Fuel and marina fees for the specified itinerary
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Dubrovnik: Cooking Class in the Konavle Valley - 6 hours

Journey to the heart of the Konavle Valley accompanied by your private guide and driver. Situated just inside the hinterlands near Dubrovnik, this area is known for its carefully-preserved folk customs, rich national costumes and cuisine.

On arrival in one of the typical villages of the region, receive a warm welcome from your host who chats to you about local life in the area while you try some homemade liquors and pastries. Your host shows you how to prepare delicious homemade bread before you head out into the garden in order to collect the necessary ingredients for your cooking class. You even have the opportunity to milk a goat in order to have fresh milk and cheese for your selected dish.

Afterwards, enjoy the fruits of your labour as you tuck in to the meal you have helped prepare all together before returning to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Discover the rural traditions of the Dalmatian  countryside
• Learn the secrets of the delicious local cuisine with a private cooking class

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (6 hours)
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Bari: Polignano a Mare & Monopoli - 5 hours

Today you will have the chance to visit Polignano a Mare, a shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic.

Continue to Monopoli, whose history has been thoroughly influenced by its east-facing position and its fortified sea-front walls and castle. Visit the colourful street market, the cathedral and the elegant bell tower that is over 60 metres high, completely dominating the town below.

Walk down the sea front promenade, where you will visit the church of Santa Maria della Zaffira and take a look at Monopoli’s harbour with it’s fishermen mending their nets or unloading the day's catch.

Highlights:

• Perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff Polignano a Mare makes for a fascinating stop
• Walk along Monopoli’s sea-front promenade, with its colourful street market and fishermen unloading the day’s catch  

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (5 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Bari: Locorotondo & Alberobello - 5 hours

You will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.

Afterwards you will visit Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alberobello represents the heart of the Itria Valley. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia, where the deep roots of Alberobello act as one of the most typical expressions of the area. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and at its summit a cone-shaped roof.

Highlights:

• Visit Locorotondo, whose historical centre contains charming white-washed stone buildings
• Explore Alberobello the UNESCO World Heritage Site characterised by the Trullo cone-shaped roofs

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (5 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Bari: Ancient Matera - 8 hours

Spend a full day soaking up the unique ambience of Matera. Venture down the steep streets that crisscross Barisano and Caveoso, the two districts of Matera's sassi (literally the "stones"). Visit a house furnished as it would have been when as many as ten people lived with their animals in one or two rooms. Explore the chiese rupestri, or rock churches, some of which still have their original fresco decorations. After lunch on your own, head out on an easy hike along the opposite ridge of the ravine on which Matera is built and discover some of the rock churches that dot the countryside.

Please note: Matera involves steep walking

Highlights:

• Soak up the unique ambience of Matera and its ancient centre 
• Hike to discover the nearby rock churches that dot the countryside

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Bari: Highlights of Puglia & Cheese Tasting - 8 hours

Today you will meet your English-speaking guide for a full day excursion of “Valle d’Itria”. You will visit Alberobello which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and a con-shaped roof.

Afterwards you will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.

Next visit to a local cheese production where you will see the different phases of how different cheeses are made. After the visit you will enjoy an informal cheese tasting with a buffet where you will taste the local products.

Finally, visit Polignano a Mare, shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, Polignano a Mare truly lives up to its name and literally could not be any more ‘at sea’!

Highlights:

• Tour the charming and architecturally impressive villages of Alberobello and Locorotondo
• Experience the authentic taste of Puglia with a cheese tasting that includes various local products

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
• Cheese tasting
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

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Corfu Town & Achilleion Palace - 4.5 hours

Guests will be met by our English speaking guide to commence the tour. Upon completion of the tour, transfer will be provided back to the ship.

We drive to the old historical village of Gastouri and we arrive at the Achilleion Palace, the former residence of Empress Elizabeth of Austria and later that of Kaiser Wilhelm the 2nd.  Here we visit the museum with mementos of the two Royalties and enjoy the splendour of its landscaped gardens and the statues including the famous statue of the dying Achilles.

Continue through the coastal road of Perama to the beauty spot of Kanoni, where there will be time for drinks (upon consumption) and to photograph the famous views of Mouse Island.

From Kanoni, we continue to Corfu Town for a walking tour in the Historical centre of the fascinating old city where the following historical sights are to be seen:

• The residence of the High Commissioner, a splendid Edwardian building completed in 1824, once the sea  of the Knights of Saint Michael and Saint George up to 1864 and later the Palace of the King of Greece.
• The bronze statue of the British High Commissioner, Sir Frederick Adam.
• The Venetian quarters of Cambiello and Corfu's Historical Centre.
• The Town Hall, once a Venetian theatre, built in 1690.
• The Church of Saint Spyridon, Patron Saint of Corfu with the rare icons and where the Holy body of the Saint lays in a crypt.
• There will be free time for shopping before transfer back to the Port

Duration: approx. 4 1/2 hours

Notes:
It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.

Corfu Culinary Experience (Full Day)

Highlights/Description:
Corfu is the ideal place to enjoy a diverse mix of different tastes. The cuisine is inextricably tied in with its history and this is what makes the food here so different from the rest of Greece. The cuisine is neither spicy nor bland, but rich in the flavours of the Mediterranean. Specialties consist of local ingredients found on the island; especially olives, lemons, vegetables, tomatoes and fish. Many dishes hark back to the days when cooks put all the ingredients in a single pot and left it to simmer all day.
 
Today’s excursion starts with the Old Town of Corfu, where you may enjoy a walking tour of this UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. You will discover the town’s beautiful sites such as Saint Spyridon Church, dedicated to the protector of the island, the charming narrow Venetian alleyways, the famous Esplanade, one of the largest squares in Europe, the elegant Liston where access in the past was only allowed to the aristocracy of Corfu who were written down in the “Libro d’Oro’’, the Dimarcheio, or Town Hall, and the imposing Palace of St Michael and St George. After exploring Corfu historical center take a stroll through the local market.
 
Your tour continues with a scenic drive through the countryside to Triklino Vineyard, also known as Ambelonas Corfu, which is situated in Pelekas upon a hill with a panoramic view of central Corfu. Here local varieties of grapes are grown around a building of local architecture, in which traditional oil and wine production tools are displayed.
 
Upon arrival you will be welcomed with herbal soft drink. Get to know the history of the estate, the vineyard, the wild herbs and vegetables, the equipment and the processes for traditional olive and wine making and then spend some time learning about the principles ingredients and techniques of Mediterranean cuisine and the Corfiot culinary culture. You will then follow a step-by-step live presentation of the preparation of a full Corfiot meal – starter, salad, first course, main course, and desert. Participate in the cooking and sample the dishes at different stages of cooking. After the demonstration you will be able to enjoy lunch while relaxing in the ambient surroundings in the nature before returning to the port.
 
Tour Duration: 7 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Licensed, English-speaking guide
• Applicable taxes
• Transfers to/from Corfu port (applies to tour + cooking class only)

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Cultural Tour of Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

• Kanoni (Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna)
• Museum of Asiatic Art in the Palace of St. George
• Old Town of Corfu

• Licensed, English-speaking guide
• Luxury vehicle
• Applicable taxes
• Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port  
• Entrance and tasting fees will be additional and can be pre-booked

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Exciting Jeep Safari in Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:
Discover Angelokastro, Lakones and Paleokastritsa driving through lush vegetation routes and traditional Corfiot villages. Admire panoramic breathtaking views of West Corfu and explore the magnificent bays with the crystal clear blue waters in a premium 4x4 vehicle.
First we will follow a route through Corfiot villages heading towards the western part of the island to Angelokastro – (“Castle of Angels”) which is located at the top of the highest peak of the island’s shoreline in the northwest coast near Paleokastritsa and is one of the most important Byzantine castles of Greece. A stunning view of Corfu’s west coast and the amazing terrain provide an ideal spot to admire the view, shoot some panoramic photos and refresh ourselves. Continuing our route through Lakones village with its surroundings is also known as Bella Vista, one of the top 10 views in Europe, and along the road in and out of the village, we will stop to enjoy the view while enjoying our coffee or tea. After our coffee stop, we follow a route from the top of the hill down to Paleokastritsa. Paleokastritsa is one of the most celebrated and attractive spots on Corfu island, with many coves with incredibly clear water surrounded by olive, cypress, and lemon trees. The lush vegetation and landscape combines blue and green waters with picturesque rocky bays and the monastery of Virgin Mary with the small museum. Visit the Monastery of The Virgin Mary in Paleokastritsa and take in superb views over the sea, and the rock that is said to be Odysseus' ship turned to stone.

• Tea/coffee or juice included
• liability insurance included
• Angelokastro is closed on Tuesdays
• Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes
• Sun protection and a hat are recommended

• English-speaking driver - escort
• Applicable taxes
• Entrance fee to Angelokastro
• Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Highlights of Corfu - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

• Mon Repos Palace
• Kanoni (Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna)
• Old Town of Corfu

• Licensed, English-speaking guide
• Luxury vehicle
• Applicable taxes
• Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
• Entrance fees

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Paleokastritsa and Theotoky Estate - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

• Monastery of Paleokastritsa
• Wine and meze in Theotoky Estate

• Licensed, English-speaking guide
• Luxury vehicle
• Applicable taxes
• Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
• Entrance fees

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Katakolan - Olympia Tour, site of the Olympic Idea - 4 hours

Guests will be met by our English speaking guide to commence the tour. Upon completion of the tour, transfer to the ship.

Olympia is situated in the quiet beautiful valley of the Alfios, in the territory of Pisatis. The setting, in great contrast with most Greek sites, is pastoral, green and lush. The ruins are shaded by evergreen oaks, Aleppo pines, poplars, and olive-trees. En route to Olympia, pass Pyrgos, the modern capital city of the province. Olympia was not a city, but a sacred precinct occupied exclusively by temples, dwellings for priests and officials, and public buildings in connection with the Pan-Hellenic games that were hosted there for more than a millennium. In 393 AD, the Christian Emperor Theodosius, in his crackdown of pagan festivals, closed the games and his successor had the temples destroyed. Later, the River Alfios changed its course to flow directly over the sanctuary where it remained buried under seven meters of sand and silt until the 1870s. A striking feature of the festival was the proclamation of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce. Still more surprising was its almost universal observance, witness to the high prestige of the Olympic festival. Explore the archaeological site including the Stadium, the Temples of Zeus & Hera, the Ancient Wrestling House, the Altar (where the Olympic Flame of the modern times is lit), the Roman Aqueduct, the guesthouse and the workshop of the Athenian sculptor, Pheidias.

Next, visit the museum and admire the sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, the statue of Nike Peonios, and the statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. The museum also includes a rich collection of statues of the Roman emperors and objects used or dedicated by the ancient competitors.

Duration: 4 hours approx.

Notes:
• Sun protection is recommended
• Comfortable non-slip shoes for uneven cobble or marble streets/steps is recommended
• Bottle of water - recommended

Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours

Dominated by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour.

For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world
• Tour the Benaki Museum

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  All taxes

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Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours

Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus.

Highlights:

• Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon