Legends of Peljesac and Korcula Tour from Dubrovnik
Walled towns, island streets, and peninsula wines — a journey through the heart of the Dalmatian coast
This full-day tour takes you along one of Croatia's most storied coastlines, combining the medieval island town of Korcula with the ancient salt village of Ston and the celebrated vineyards of the Peljesac Peninsula. The pace is easy, the scenery is striking, and the stops are genuinely worth the journey.
Korcula town rises from a narrow peninsula in the northeast corner of its namesake island, its honey-coloured walls and red-tiled rooftops visible long before you set foot on its marble streets. The crossing from Orebic by boat adds a sense of arrival that no road transfer could replicate.
Before reaching the island, the tour pauses in Ston, a walled settlement perched on the isthmus connecting Peljesac to the mainland. Ston is known across Croatia for its remarkably intact defensive walls, its salt flats — still in operation today — and the quality of its shellfish.
The return leg winds through the vineyards of the Peljesac Peninsula, where a wine tasting stop offers a direct introduction to the robust red varieties that have made this region a reference point for Croatian viticulture. It is a fitting close to a day that moves between history, landscape, and local produce.
Tour Highlights
Walk the marble streets of Korcula old town, widely described as one of the finest medieval towns on the Adriatic.
Visit the house traditionally associated with Marco Polo, the legendary explorer whose ties to Korcula remain a source of local pride.
Cross the Adriatic from Orebic to Korcula by boat, a short but scenic passage with open sea views.
Explore Ston, whose defensive walls rank among the longest and best-preserved in Europe.
Stop at a Peljesac Peninsula winery to taste local red wines, including the area's signature Plavac Mali grape variety.
Admire the ornate facade and interior of St Mark's Cathedral, a centrepiece of Korcula's historic core.
Itinerary
The tour departs from Dubrovnik and heads northwest along the coast road toward the Peljesac Peninsula. The drive offers views of the Adriatic before the landscape opens into rolling hills and vineyards.
A short stop in Ston allows time to walk along the base of the medieval walls and take in the salt flats below. The town's compact historic centre can be explored on foot within the allotted time.
From Orebic, a short boat ride crosses the channel to Korcula town. The approach by water provides a clear view of the walled old town rising above the shoreline.
Inside the walls, the guided portion of the visit covers St Mark's Cathedral, the Marco Polo house, and the main thoroughfares of the old town. Free time follows for independent exploration, dining, or a swim.
On the return journey, the group stops at a local winery on the Peljesac Peninsula. Guests sample wines produced from indigenous grape varieties, with context provided on the region's winemaking traditions.
The tour concludes with a return drive to Dubrovnik, arriving in the early evening. The total journey covers approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes from start to finish.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional licensed guide throughout the tour
- Air-conditioned transport from Dubrovnik
- Boat transfer from Orebic to Korcula and return
- Wine tasting stop on the Peljesac Peninsula
- Guided tour of Korcula old town
Not Included
- Meals and beverages (except wine tasting)
- Personal travel insurance
- Entrance fees to individual museums or monuments
- Gratuities for guide and driver
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Korcula, Ston, and the Peljesac vineyards represent some of the most compelling stops along the Dalmatian coast. This full-day tour from Dubrovnik connects all three in a single, well-paced journey.
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