Korcula Island Day Tour from Dubrovnik: Marco Polo's Birthplace with Wine Tasting
4.2
31 Ratings
Ston
Discover the enchanting island of Korčula, birthplace of Marco Polo, on a day tour from Dubrovnik. Explore its rich history, stunning beaches, and vineyards, and indulge in local cuisine and wine tasting.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ston - On the way from Dubrovnik we first stop in Ston to enjoy a cup of morning coffee. In an hour of free time in Ston you can walk the tight streets, see the walls of Ston or meet some of the local shellfish farmers.
What's Included
- Explore traditional Pelješac wine cellars with wine tasting
- Professional guide and driver for your van/car ride
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off in Dubrovnik City area
- Enjoyable boat ride to the beautiful island of Korčula
- Discover Korčula’s history with a guided tour
Additional Information
Korčula is commonly known as the city of Marco Polo, and indeed it is, but it offers so much more beyond this fact. Its historical background extends all the way back to the Neolithic era.
According to mythology, the mesmerizing Korčula was the dwelling place of the enchanting Greek hero, Kerkyra, who is also said to have bequeathed her name to it. Presently, Korčula offers a delightful blend of nature, pristine beaches, one of which even bears the nickname “Croatian Santorini”, and a rich tapestry of culture, history, and tradition spanning thousands of years.
Century-old olive groves, vineyards, and fruit and vegetable farms guarantee that dining in Korčula is a locally sourced culinary delight. The fond memories of native Croatian singer, Oliver Dragojević, pervades Korčula, keeping the pleasing Dalmatian music and ambiance alive at every turn. A fitting compliment to a glass of wine, naturally.
Location
Ston
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(31 Ratings)
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Elaine_c
Oct 14, 2023
Fabulous trip - Really fab day. Ancient town of Ston is so interesting, the wine tasting experience was excellent and we were well looked after and the Island of Korcula is simply stunning. Lovely little quirky ferry ride to top it off
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Julie_l
Sep 21, 2023
Beautiful korcula - First we missed the bus but it was no trouble, we were taken care of immediately, Doris our guide was fun and the whole day was amazing. Really enjoyed the stop at Ston and the wine tasting topped off the day. The owners were very generous and we tasted quite a few liqueurs.
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Allison
Jul 4, 2023
Amazing day with our guide - Fantastic day with our guide Vedro. He was so personable and even sent us links after for suggestions while we were in Dubrovnik and Split. Five out of five - amazing day!
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Loretta_c
Jun 8, 2023
Great Way to Spend the Day - Korcula was beautiful, wine-tasting was great stop. Well-organized trip. Knowledgeable guide. Good variety of experiences.
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William_p
Jun 1, 2023
Day tour enough for Korćula - enjoyable tour - This is a great day tour from Dubrovnik. I think you only need a day tour there. Adam was a good guide giving context and history while on the way. Enjoyed the day tour.
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Liidiah2023
May 26, 2023
5 ladies from Tallinn, Estonia - We had a wonderful time during our excursions to Mostar and Korčula. Everything was very well organized and we loved the excursion. We would like to express special gratitude to our tour guide Adam! He was knowledgeable and we received a lot of interesting information from him.
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Sarah_h
Oct 12, 2023
Lovely day out 🙂 - Lovely day trip from Dubrovnik, definitely recommend to see something outside of the city. Only issue was we didn't visit Orebic as advertised, otherwise the day was lovely. Our guide was fantastic with lots of useful information and history about the area, overall a great day out 🙂
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Andrew_k
Sep 18, 2023
Korkula beautiful but couldn't recommend - Korkula is beautiful, and the view from the bell tower is superb. The wine tasting was very enjoyable. But this was 3 hrs 45 min out of a 12 hr day.
The advertised 1 hr 30 min stop at Orebic (which we had assumed was for the beach) that was part of what we'd signed up & paid for was not made, and the 1 hr stop at Ston was both too long and too short. I hr is too long for just a €4 (same price as Dubrovnik old town) coffee/toilet break. There is nothing really to see at Ston except for the wall, but 1 hr isn't long enough to go on the wall. 1 hr 30 min would have allowed time for coffee etc plus an hour on the wall (30 min up and 30 min back).
And on the way back from Korkula there is a spectacular viewpoint (with good parking) which could easily have been stopped at for 5 minutes.
So although Korkula is beautiful I couldn't really recommend this tour.
I'm giving 3 stars to be generous.
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Linda_e
Sep 3, 2023
Would not go on this trip again - Disappointed I thought this was a day trip to Korcula Island but instead it was a trip to Ston which i had already been to, then a trip on a broken old boat which had broken windows. Finally, spent 3 hours in Korcula should have been more which was lovely and then the wine tasting which was good. Very disappointed that I didn't get what I paid for, and no guided tours were involved in any of this trips.
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James_v
May 27, 2023
I was too unwell to do... - I was too unwell to do the trip. However the customer service is poor. They didn’t care the fact that I was unwell and did not give me a refund. The pick up times are way to early. Who want to get up before 7am on holiday. Don’t book
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