Holiday rentals in Dubrovnik

Set off from the Old Town, where looking up at the imposing medieval walls, you’ll get a true invaders’ perspective of the city! Delve into the history and battle scars of the 900-year-old walls before we set course towards waters near the cursed island of Lokrum. As we paddle near the lushly wooded isle, you’ll discover the roots of its age-old curse, hear tales of the island’s remarkable previous inhabitants and take in stunning views. Amidst towering rocks and the translucent blue-green Adriatic we visit a sea cave on the far side of the island. Listen to it echo with the island’s secrets. We then circle back towards the mainland, passing by the entrancing ruins of what was once the most beautiful hotel in the area. We “drop anchor” at a spectacular beach cave for sunbathing, selfies, swimming or snorkeling through crystal waters, and refuel on a host provided snack. Paddling onward, snap photos of Dubrovnik’s ‘Beverly Hills’, the area’s most glamorous and expensive neighborhood. At the edge of the Old Town harbor we stop near Lazareti, Europe’s first quarantine zone. On final approach take pictures and bask in the spectacular sky-meets-sea views of the Old Town. Other things to note No experience is necessary. Route may be customized. A single kayak will be assigned only if a guest can't be paired up. Kayaking's very popular in Dubrovnik. Expect high-season crowds at the cave.

Looking for a unique dining experience while making new local friends in Dubrovnik? Do you want to achieve that Holy Grail of travel: an authentic, low-key local experience away from the tourist hordes? Let me, an expert home cook, whose cooking and food knowledge have been featured in the pages of National Geographic and The Wall Street Journal, invite you into my home, a 15-minute walk from Old Town. Indulge in an enchanted evening of learning about real Dubrovnik and Dalmatian cuisine. I will prepare a multi-course meal, complete with local wine, where you’ll get a palate-pleasing taste of Dubrovnik.  And if you feel like it, you can even help me. Dinner will be served in several courses, including a wide variety of different seafood or meat delicacies and ending with a delicious homemade dessert.

The experience starts in front of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board, next to the bus station "Pile". The first stop takes us to Kolorina Bay which was one of the main filming locations for Blackwater Bay, the docks of King's Landing amongst other. After that we'll walk up the staircase to fort Lovrijenac, setting for inside scenes of the Red Keep and many more. The next location to visit is Old Town. Here you see many different filming locations including Cersei's iconic "Walk of Shame". The last part takes you to the "Throne Room" to take a picture on the Iron Throne. And always with us is young "Drogon" for some memorable pictures! Other things to note If you have a valid ticket to the city walls or Dubrovnik Card you don't pay entrance fee to fort Lovrijenac.

After a quick introduction (safety, route of the trip, signs that we use etc..) we will start a kayak experience along the beautiful coast! We will kayak at sunset, seeing the cave beach Betina, where we are going to have a break for a snack (fruit or sandwiches). This cave is reachable only by the sea, so you will be able to relax and enjoy the underwater world of the Adriatic Sea with privacy and peace. After some time in Betina cave, we are going to continue kayaking across the channel to the island of Lokrum. Don't worry, we will be having numerous stops to rest a bit, to drink some water, to take amazing pictures from your kayak of the mystical Lokrum caves and, the best part of the tour, taking pictures of the sunset over Dubrovnik and over the sea. This experience will cover up to 7,5 km of paddling (it's a quite intense experience), after which, we will offer you some local wine in a romantic Pile bay! Other things to note Meeting 30 min before the tour! Just beneath the restaurant Orhan..please ask for Darko and x-adventure!

We'll take a walk through Dubrovnik's history while re-living its most glorious, as well as it's darkest times. The tour starts at Pile gate where we'll emerge into this millennia-long story, starting with the arrival of the very first inhabitants. From their humble beginnings to the making of the City walls, you'll get a full understanding of the birth of Dubrovnik through chronological stories! In the Old town itself, we'll get to know the great Republic of Ragusa, medieval Dubrovnik, up-close and personal. We're going to get into the most important aspects of its medieval past - religious, political and public - speaking of subjects such as: social awareness of the Government, natural disasters, progressive decisions, inventions and Ragusa's substantial downfall thanks to Napoleon himself! Not to dwell too much in medieval ages, we'll also talk about present times - from the Yugoslavian war in 1991, to the local life today in the Old town, in Dubrovnik and in Croatia, too. My stories and your questions will paint a picture of a highly advanced, medieval city-state that can still be found in the modern streets we walk on. Luckily, I know just where to find it :)