Hiking has a very long tradition in Dubrovnik and its mountaineers society belongs among the 10 oldest in Europe. Why? Because of entire old country roads and pathways net that offer unique experience to hikers, Mediterranean vegetation, breathtaking view over the last group of Adriatic islands-Elaphite, Montenegrin high mountain range, Prevlaka and the gate to bay of Kotor. You will meet friendly local people visit the small villages, with Dalmatian stone architecture and enjoy delicious Mediterranean food.
On the first day we will get together and will have a dinner with introduction. After dinner we will organize a short tour to the nearby surrounding, depending on arrival time. We meet you at Dubrovnik airport and transfer you to Konavle.
On the second day you will start your hiking tour on our marked pathway after what we will visit the Mytra encarved stone and Lower Konavle Mocici-Cilipi. Our pathway takes us through the picturesque village, dense Mediterranean forest, olive and wine groves. The scene of the lovely village of Konavle with the majestic Mont Snjeznica on one side and cypresses and black pine groves on the sea side is unique.
The next destination is Obod – Velji Do-Strazisce - optional: Jesenice. There we tour Upper Konavle, hilly region, by old Austrian road that will take us to small village of Velji Do, known for hard working people and delicious home made food. The tour continues to the top of Strazisce, where from one can see three countries: Bosnia, Montenegro and Croatia. The view is breathtaking: sea and the islands on one side and the mountain range with small villages on the other side.
Further day is reserved for the mount Srdj and Dubrovnik. Here we will climb the road with serpentines, enjoying the view over Dubrovnik, its Riviera and the islands. After hiking we will have a visit to Dubrovnik - fascinating medieval city, the Pearl of Adriatic. Also we can arrange a guided city tour for you.
Later we will hike from Mihanici to Kuna on the mountain pathway, visiting the old narrow gauge tunnel and the villages of Mihanici and Kuna. By now, you will be fit and ready for the king of Konavle Mountain – Snjeznica (1234 m high). Our minibus will take us to Kuna (700 m) and we depart on an old road to Belvedere, east side of the mountain (900 m high), with fascinating view, the crisp unpolluted air will make you feel great.
On the last day we will arrange visits to the old monastery of Pridvorje, river Ljuta and water mill. In the afternoon free time we can visit Cavtat - lovely Mediterranean town with traditional stone houses and palm trees. At the end of this beautiful hiking trip we will organize your transfer to Dubrovnik airport.
Notes:
The tour includes:
- Accommodation in private pension houses, on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner);
- 4 lunches in typical local taverns;
- 3 picnic lunches;
- Guide service;
- Transfers by mini van;
- Dubrovnik guided city tour.
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