Walk & Discover: Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast
Holiday Highlights
- Experience the splendour of Biokovo Nature Park and walk along historic Napoleon’s Road in the company of a local expert;
- Enjoy spectacular views on a guided coastal walk to the bustling harbour town of Makarska;
- Follow walking trails to beautiful coves and bays on traffic-free Koločep island with your local guide;
- Visit the monumental Emperor Diocletian’s palace in Split;
- Discover the delights of medieval Trogir, one of Dalmatia’s most alluring old ports;
- Explore Dubrovnik, ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, with its medieval and Baroque centre;
- Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus hotel transfers;
- Seven nights in four-star accommodation including all local taxes, with breakfast and dinner;
- Services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout;
- A local specialist walking guide to accompany you on all walks;
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at the airport for your flight to Dubrovnik. On arrival we transfer to one of our carefully chosen four-star hotels for three nights with dinner. Your hotel will vary according to the date of departure. Please note that where hotels feature a swimming pool, this will be open during the summer months, weather permitting. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure, allowing you time to settle into the hotel and start exploring if you wish.
Day 2
Our first full day in Croatia includes a choice of two wonderful walks. Both pass along sections of Napoleon’s Road, which dates back to a period of French domination in the 19th century. Easy walk Duration: 2 hours (2.2 miles) Altitude gain: 616 feet Terrain: paved road, gravel and rocky tracks We begin our walk in the area of Ivandica Staje and follow a mountain road that gently ascends the stunning mountains of Biokovo Nature Park. The many paths wind through olive groves, vineyards and pine forests up to the Nevestina Stina viewpoint, where we are rewarded with spectacular views across the mountains to the coastline. Our walk follows a section of Napoleon’s Road to the mountain hamlet of Gornji Kričak and a tiny 19th-century chapel. The morning concludes with a drive to the seaside town of Donja Brela, where there is time for lunch and perhaps a stroll along the glorious, pine-lined beach. Moderate walk Duration: 3 hours (4.1 miles Altitude gain: 1124 feet Terrain: paved road, gravel and rocky tracks If you wish to take the moderate route, we begin in the mountain hamlet of Gornja Brela. From here we take a picturesque trail, ascending slowly through the orchards, lush pine forests and towering limestone peaks of Biokovo Nature Park. We discover the pretty chapel of St Nikola before crossing a small valley to the Nevestina Stina viewpoint for more superb vistas. Our descent once again follows a section of Napoleon’s Road to Gornji Kričak. From here we transfer to Donja Brela, where there’s more free time before the return journey to Omiš.