Local Living Croatia – Southern Dalmatia
7 days, Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik
When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
Itinerary
Day 1Dubrovnik/Lovorno
Arrive by 5pm at the latest. Included airport transfer to the rural Mediterranean farm property. Enjoy the first homemade, delicious dinner of the trip.
Share a rustic villa with sweeping views of the Konavle Valley and the Adriatic Sea with fellow travellers. This well-equipped and tastefully decorated property has a swimming pool and outdoor terrace for downtime. The Mujo family is our host and lives just next door; they love to share their culture with travellers.
Arrival Day
Begin your adventure today. There are no planned activities so feel free to explore or rest up for the excitement ahead. Gather just before dinner with your CEO and fellow travellers to learn more about your trip and meet your group for the first time.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Agroturizam Kameni Dvori (or similar)
Meals included:
DinnerDay 2Lovorno
Travel the wine route through Konavle, and learn all about wine, prosecco, and olive oil production with some time for samples as well.
Your Foodie Moment: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour
Travel the wine route through Konavle, learning about wine and prosecco production. Sample local wines and snacks from multiple vineyards and taste the local olive oil.
Accommodation
Agriturizam Kameni Dvori (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Lovorno
Free morning for hiking, swimming at a local beach or lounging at the villa. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with the hosts using fresh ingredients from the neighbours and the farm.
Free Time
Do as much or as little as you'd like this morning. Explore the region, or relax by the pool.
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Croatian Cooking Class
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with the hosts using fresh ingredients from the neighbours and the farm. Grandma Mujo will lead the cooking class along with her son, who will translate. Savour a delicious dinner afterward made in part by the group.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Swimming
Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim.
Accommodation
Agriturizam Kameni Dvori (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Lovorno
Enjoy a day trip to the Adriatic Sea by visiting a fishing village, sailing on a boat, and savouring a heart-warming lunch.
Adriatic Sea Boating Excursion
Enjoy a day trip to the Adriatic Sea, visiting a fishing village where a local fisherman will be waiting with his wooden boat — once used exclusively for fishing. You'll sail around an island and along coastal cliffs as the fisherman points out his favourite fishing and diving spots. This is a great time to swim in the exceptionally clear blue water. If the weather allows, you'll also visit a blue cave and a hidden beach. Upon returning to the port, you will get the chance to enjoy the lunch prepared by the fisherman's wife, and spend the rest of the afternoon basking in the sun on a nearby beach.
Accommodation
Agriturizam Kameni Dvori (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Lovorno
Transfer to Dubrovnik for an orientation walk with the CEO, and enjoy free time to explore this picturesque walled city on the Adriatic Coast. Visit the G Adventures-supported Deša project, a non profit dedicated to empowering and employing women in the community.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Your G for Good Moment: DEŠA Women's Centre Visit
DEŠA is a women's non-profit, founded during the homeland war in Dubrovnik. It is dedicated to empowering and employing women in the area. From their headquarters in Dubrovnik's Old Town, DEŠA runs victim support for survivors of domestic abuse through computer classes, language lessons, cultural preservation activities, and other inspiring programs. During your visit, you will learn about the powerful work undertaken by the women of DEŠA and their network across Croatia working to preserve traditional foods and handicrafts.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day to explore this beautiful walled city.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Agriturizam Kameni Dvori (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Lovorno
Enjoy a leisurely half-day cycling excursion through the region, stopping off for a picnic lunch at the host's vineyard. Free time in the afternoon.
Cycling Excursion
Enjoy a half-day cycling excursion along mostly flat roads with vineyards and small houses dotting the countryside scenery. Stop to visit a local artist, a 15th-century monastery, and local water mills used for producing flour.
Free Time
Enjoy a final afternoon in the region. Free time is yours to spend as you'd like.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
E-bikes Rental
Upgrade to an e-bike rental for your half-day cycling excursion through Lovorno's picturesque countryside.
Accommodation
Agriturizam Kameni Dvori (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Lovorno/Dubrovnik
Depart at any time; departure transfer to the airport is included.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.