Short Breaks: Dubrovnik

The following short break excursions are offered by AltaVia partner Kompas Zagreb, d.d., Croatia's largest operator.

Dubrovnik Panorama

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Dubrovnik Old Town glittering in the sunlight – an opportunity not to be missed for your photo album! Take a walk along cobbled streets in company of a professional guide whilst discovering treasures of Dubrovnik’s past and present. Put your hands on its ancient walls and let the distant presence of people who had lived there centuries ago come close and touch you. A half day tour that will leave you mesmerised by architectural treasures, artistic intensity and cultural opulence – a day that will most certainly become one of your favourite holiday experiences ever.

Korcula

Whilst topping up your sun tan or strolling the ship decks, admire passing views of Croatian lush green islands and coast indented with numerous coves and rocky beaches. Small fortified town of Korcula where memory of Marko Polo still lives will welcome you to discover its centuries long history. A web of stone paved lanes, richly engraved stone windows and ornate balconies with cascading geraniums, museums, churches, art galleries….the list is endless. The way back will lead you through a wine-growing region of Dubrovnik County (Peljesac peninsula, with long rows of green vines tumbling down the slopes) and little town of Ston with the longest preserved city walls in Europe and 14th century saltpan. A day trip that shows you the southern most Croatian coast at its best and richest.

The Elaphite Islands - Three island cruise

Soak up the sunshine and gentle breezes as the boat lazily cuts through peaceful waters heading to a world almost forgotten. Green oasis of scented citrus plantations, pine clad hills, sandy beaches and palm trees. As you stroll the promenade it will appear that life on the islands has been in slow motion for a long time with man fishing and chatting in cafeterias or playing cards whilst ladies sitting on the porch and doing their fine needle work or simply spreading delicious aroma of home cooking through windows covered in lace curtains. Many legends and stories of former island’s fame will be revealed for you – stories of coral divers, ship builders and sea captains that will wake up these dreamy islands for you if only for a day.

Of the hotels we've stayed at over the years, we'd recommend any of the following:

Hotel Argentina		Dubrovnik Palace
Hotel Excelsior		Hotel President
Hotel Uvala		Hotel Kompas
Hotel Splendid		Hotel Komodor
Hotel Vis