Walking Montenegro and the Croatian Islands

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Discover the surreal beauty of Montenegro and the Croatian Islands on this week-long walking holiday. Meander from the stunning Bay of Kotor to paradise-esque Dubrovnik, via some of Croatia's most-loved islands. Follow coastal, mountain and village trails via picturesque forests and lakes, fuelling up on local dishes and tipples along the way. Discover Ko...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Highlights

    • Walking holiday from the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro to the idyllic islands of Croatia
    • Visit the world famous Medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik
    • Walk to beautiful lakes on Mljet and follow the coastline around Korcula

What's this trip about?

    Discover the surreal beauty of Montenegro and the Croatian Islands on this week-long walking holiday. Meander from the stunning Bay of Kotor to paradise-esque Dubrovnik, via some of Croatia's most-loved islands. Follow coastal, mountain and village trails via picturesque forests and lakes, fuelling up on local dishes and tipples along the way. Discover Kotor - Explore the imposing ramparts of the old town with breathtaking views over the bay. Visit the Croatian Islands - Uncover the lakes on Mljet, the Green Island, and follow the coastline around Korcula. Walk into Dubrovnik - See the highlights of the UNESCO-designated medieval town on foot.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDubrovnik Airport
End CityDubrivnik

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Croatia
  • Montenegro

Attractions

  • Croatia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Kotor
  • Montenegro

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip at Dubrovnik Airport, drive to Dobrota in Montenegro

Our tour starts at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) at 12pm today. We'll travel to our hotel in Dobrota (around a 90-minute drive) as a group so make sure your flight arrives before 11.30am so as not to miss the transfer. Dobrota is a quaint little seaside town, backed by...

Day 2 Walking tour of Kotor ramparts, optional boat trip to Lady of the Rock

This morning, we'll set out to explore the prettiest city in Montenegro, Kotor. The old city of Kotor is a well-preserved urbanisation typical of the Middle Ages, situated on one of the world's most beautiful bays. The town's walls date back to the 14th century and to...

Day 3 Walk to Vrmac Fortress for views over Kotor and Tivat

Today we'll take on one of the most scenic walks on the Montenegrin Coast, starting out from Kotor. We'll walk up a zig-zagging pathway to the top of Vrmac Mountain and then along the Vrmac Ridge that divides the Bay of Kotor and Bay of Tivat. The first part of the hi...

Day 4 Drive to Bosanka in Croatia and walk into Dubrovnik, catch ferry to Mijet

After breakfast this morning, we'll drive to Bosanka hill on the edge of the UNESCO-listed walled city of Dubrovnik. We'll walk down into the city, entering through the ancient walls on foot. The short 40-minute walk rewards us with great views of the surrounding area...

Day 5 Loop walk around Malo and Veliko Jezero lakes

Over 70% of the western side of Mljet is covered by forest, earning it the nickname the Green Island. Today, we'll follow a looped hiking trail starting out from our hotel and taking us around Malo and Veliko Jezero, or the Small and the Great Lake in Mljet National P...

Day 6 Coastal walk Lumbarda to Korcula Town, drive to Dubrovnik

Lumbarda is a small fisherman's village situated on the eastern coastline of Korcula island, well known for its vineyards and a 'unique' white wine known as GRK. Our walk today will follow the shore from the beautiful sandy beaches at Lumbarda itself to the town ...

Day 7 Guided tour of Dubrovnik, free afternoon

George Bernard Shaw once wrote, 'those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik'. Today, we'll get to grips with the stunning city with a guided walking tour. The Old Town retains its unique charm and UNESCO has granted it World Cultural Heritage status as ...

Day 8 Trip ends in Dubrovnik

Our trip ends this morning at our accommodation in Dubrovnik. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart from Dubrovnik at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ ...

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Last Updated: 5/15/2024
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Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Montenegro: Visas are not required by UK, US, Canadian, Australia and New Zealand citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. Croatia: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US or Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend being up-to-date with your routine vaccination courses and boosters as recommended in the UK including protection against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio. Tick-borne encephalitis protection is recommended by some medical sources at certain times of the year. Ticks are most active between spring and late autumn. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 7
  • Dinner : 1
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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