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Experience Konavle – Dubrovnik

KonavleDiscover the picturesque Konavle countryside with thirty villages surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and numerous cypress trees. Visit to Sunday Fair in Čilipi where women dressed in national costumes sell their hand made embroideries. Opportunity to attend the Holy Mass at the church of St Nicholas. A folklore performance in front of the church followed by a visit to the Konavle Ethnographic Museum housing objects of daily use, festive costume of the bride and groom and jewellery.
Drive to Molunat for a view over Prevlaka peninsula, the southernmost part of Croatia. Lunch at Konavoski Dvori restaurant with old watermills on the river Ljuta. Continuation to Mihanići for a visit to the home and gallery of the naive painter Mijo Šiša Konavljanin.

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Čilipi Village – Konavle Valley – Folklore

cilipi-folklore-dubrovnikThe Konavle Valley with its thirty villages, well known for its beautiful landscape, elegant national costumes and embroideries has carefully preserved its traditions and customs passed down through generations.
Traditional welcome in Čilipi with dry figs and herb brandy followed by a walk through this picturesque village with a typical rural architecture. At the Sunday Fair you will have opportunity to buy hand made souvenirs and embroideries or attend the Holy Mass at St. Nicholas’ church, where countrymen come dressed in their national costumes. Enjoy the folklore performance of dances and folk music of the area held in front of the church. Visit to the Konavle Ethnographic Museum arranged like a typical Konavle house with objects of daily use, jewelery and festive costumes of the bride and groom.

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Albania Tour of Durres and Kruja

albania-tourCatamaran ride along the Montenegrin shore with spectacular sceneries on the way to Durres, one of oldest cities of Albania. Upon arrival, departure by coach to Kruja rising 560 meters above the sea level, on the slopes of Sari-Salltiku Mountain offering a stunning view over the surrounding landscape. We tour Kruja, a picturesque birthplace of Skenderbeg, with mosque and colorful old bazaar and the medieval Kruja Castle, center of the Skenderbeg`s resistance against the Ottoman Turks. The surrounding walls are reinforced by nine towers and served as an observation and signaling posts at the time of war. Free time for lunch.
Return to Durres for a city tour including Amphitheatre, Roman Thermal Baths, City walls from the Byzantine period and the Citadel. Return by catamaran to Dubrovnik.

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Explore Colorful Albania

durres-albaniaMorning departure by catamaran to Albania sailing along the southernmost part of the Croatia and Montenegrin coast. Arrival to Durres one of the oldest cities of Albania that had developed in the ancient times as an important port and trade centre of the Adriatic Coast. Sightseeing tour of Durres including Amphitheater, Roman Thermal Baths, City walls from the Byzantine period and the Citadel.
Continuation by coach to Tirana ,the vibrant capital of Albania laying among the ranges of Dajti Mountain and costal plains, founded by Sulejman Pasha in 1614 as a commercial centre along the caravan routes. Sightseeing tour including the Tabakeve’s bridge, Skenderbeg Square with its statue, Sahati Tower, richly decorated Ottoman Haxhi Et’hem Bey Mosque and other sites. Free time for lunch and to explore the city on your own. Return to Durres followed by catamaran ride to Dubrovnik.

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Skadar Lake – National Park Montenegro

skadar-lake-montenegroDiscover the beauties of the Skadar Lake, the largest National park of Montenegro and the biggest lake of the Balkan Peninsula, known as one of the richest bird reserves in Europe with 264 bird species.
After a two hour catamaran ride we reach Bar, then continue by coach to Virpazar in the Skadar Lake National Park. Enjoy a two hour boat cruise on the lake revealing the beauty and serenity of its landscape and some of the lake secrets. The lake area is rich in cultural and historical sites abounding in numerous churches, monasteries and picturesque old villages. Lunch and free time followed by coach ride to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro built at the confluence of the Ribnica and Moraca River. A short orientational tour, time at leisure for shopping or exploring the city on your own walking down its shaded alleys. Return to Bar followed by catamaran ride to Dubrovnik.

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A day at Budva Beach – Montenegro

montenegro-budva-beachOn our way to Kotor we sail along a row of islands passing town of Cavtat, cliffs of Konavle and Prevlaka Nature Park, the southernmost part of the Croatian coast. Discover the beautiful landscape of the fjord-shaped Bay of Kotor surrounded by high mountains reflecting in the blue waters. Disembark in Kotor, continuation to Budva by coach.
According to archaeological findings, Budva is one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Coast, more than 2500 years old. Free time in Budva to explore on your own its picturesque Old City surrounded by walls with Citadel Fortress, town gates, churches, narrow cobblestone streets and squares with open air cafes, restaurants and art galleries.Enjoy your day at one of the most popular beaches of Montenegro offering a variety of water sport activities with café bars and restaurant.

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White Water Rafting – Durmitor National Park

durmitor-national-park-raftingJoin us on rafting trip in the magnificent canyon of the river Tara, the deepest in Europe included on the UNESCO`s World Heritage List as a part of Durmitor National Park.
Off-road jeep ride to the rafting camp followed by snack of smoked ham and cheese pie. Accompanied by our skillful instructors, we start rafting down the river slipping through its exciting rapids with some quiet passages. Enjoy the beauty of the green-blue river and the fresh air full of fragrances of the dark pine forest lining the canyon. Our trip ends with a delicious lunch with lamb and potatoes cooked under the iron bell.

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Canoe Safari

canoe-safari-dubrovnikThis adventure takes us on the Trebižat River in the picturesque karsts areas of Herzegovina.

Enjoy the ride on its pristine waters and views at the beautiful canyon with waterfalls. After short instructions by our experienced canoeist we start an 11- km long track down the river, calm and quiet at the beginning turning into gentle rapids. After passing a half of the track, we will make a stop at the picnic spot to relax and swim, enjoy the beauty of the landscape and have a barbecue lunch. Relaxed and refreshed, we resume our paddling downstream to Struga, the final point of our river adventure.

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Dubrovnik Sailing Tour

yacht-charter-Croatia Explore on your own the beauties of the Adriatic Coast with its 1.000 islands and islets.
Take a pleasant sail along the coast and islands with numerous bays and peaceful coves surrounded by olive, pine and cypress trees and vineyards. Sail into the small island port with charming fishermen village, taste a fresh sea food and a delicious wine enjoying the warm hospitality of its people.

Transfers, skipper, refreshment drink and fresh fruits included.

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Konavle Excursion – Dubrovnik Village Party

konavla-village-excursionLate afternoon departure to Konavle Valley known for its rolling hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and elegant cypress trees giving a special grace to the landscape. The impressive surrounding mountains give shelter to picturesque villages that have preserved the old traditional architecture, exquisite cuisine and beautiful national costumes.
Warm welcome followed by gourmet dinner at an old Konavle house with a 350 year old watermill and olive oil press. Taste delicious home-made smoked ham and cheese, meat with potatoes prepared under the iron bell. Enjoy a cosy countryside atmosphere with a music entertainment.

Transfers, guide, dinner, drinks and music entertainment included.

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