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Dalmatian Islands & Dubrovnik

Glittering seas & alluring islands
 
The stunning Dalmatian Coast is perfect for a self-guided, island-hopping adventure. With car hire and ferry journeys included, explore two beguiling yet wonderfully different islands – and enjoy delicious fish and seafood – before finishing in Dubrovnik, the ‘jewel of the Adriatic’.
Dalmatian Islands & Dubrovnik. 8 nights
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Dalmatian Islands & Dubrovnik. 8 nights
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Holiday information

 

A touring holiday in Croatia along the Adriatic

The southern Dalmatian Coast is Croatia at its most beguiling. Dubrovnik is widely renowned as the ‘jewel of the Adriatic’, its name synonymous with marble squares, splendid Baroque architecture and terracotta rooftops encircled by ramparts. The coastline and its hundreds of islands are every bit as enchanting, and you have the chance to discover two of these on this holiday.
The first, Korčula, is perfectly idyllic, characterised by pretty coves, sleepy villages and rolling hills clad with olive groves and vines, while Mljet combines forests and glistening lakes to wonderful effect, and is spellbinding in its beauty and tranquillity. Touring by car, you can take things at your own pace, choosing sightseeing, gentle strolls, boat trips or dips in the sea as the mood takes you.
 
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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • Arrival in Korčula
    Night 1: at Hotel Korkyra (the first of three nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of exploration.
  • Explore Korčula
    The island of Korčula is known for its beautiful interior of dense woodland, rolling vineyards and extensive olive groves, as well as for being the (hotly disputed) birthplace of Marco Polo. Spend your time here relaxing by the sea, seeking out quiet coves of crystal-clear water, and strolling through scented pinewoods, vineyards and silver-green olive groves. Exquisite, perfectly formed Korčula Town is another highlight, its intricate, leaf-shaped formation of close-knit streets and alleyways mirroring the fronds of the palm trees that rustle alongside its encircling, 15th-century walls.
    Enjoy lunch in a Harbourside restaurant
    Explore Korcula Town
  • Korčula to Mljet
    Leaving Korčula, you cross to the Pelješac Peninsula and drive through its famous vineyards for a second ferry journey over to Mljet, where your hotel for the next three nights, the Odisej in Pomena, is the only one on this tranquil, fragrant island. (Driving time: 2hrs, plus ferry crossing)
  • Explore Mljet
    Take your time exploring western Mljet: swim in translucent waters a few steps from your hotel; hire a bike to cycle around the nearby salt lakes; or take to forest trails which circumnavigate turquoise lakes and wind through pines to Polace, once a beatific base for marauding pirates before the Romans saw them off and claimed it for themselves. We also suggest a boat trip across a lake to reach a 12th-century Benedictine monastery and a waterside café where the views are hypnotic. Making use of your car, you can also venture further afield to discover more of what this beautiful island – Croatia’s Garden of Eden – has to offer.
    Forest trails on Mljet
    Take the boat to St Mary's Island
  • Mljet to Dubrovnik
    Crossing back to Pelješac, you have chance to pause in Ston to sample the seafood for which it is renowned and to marvel at its fortifications, the oldest in Europe. Your destination is fairy-tale Dubrovnik, where you spend your last two nights at either the Hotel Lapad or the Hotel More on the Lapad Peninsula just outside the historic, walled centre. (Driving time: 3hrs, plus ferry crossing)
  • Explore Dubrovnik
    Your final day exploring Dubrovnik is one you won’t forget: take in scintillating views from the ramparts (or from the top of Mount Srd); stroll along wide, marble Placa, lined with cafés, shops, churches and palaces; and pop over to the neighbouring island of Lokrum for an easy-going stroll along shady footpaths, followed by a swim. Dubrovnik, despite sobering reminders of more recent upheaval, remains the world’s most perfectly preserved medieval city and the undisputed jewel of the Adriatic.
    Explore the old town 
    Lunch by the port 
 

Accommodation

You stay in three well-located hotels. Star ratings are Croatian and may not correspond exactly to British star ratings.

In Dubrovnik, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. Both are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

Wherever you stay in Dubrovnik, it is well worth booking an additional night to allow more time to explore the town, walk on the island of Lokrum or drive farther afield along the mainland coastline.   
 

Extend your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 8 nights: 20 August 2023 - 15 October 2023, 21 April 2024 - 30 July 2024 & 20 August 2024 - 15 October 2024

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    20 Aug - 10 Sep 2023 £1655 £765
    11 - 23 Sep 2023 £1325 £685
    24 - 30 Sep 2023 £1205 £545
    1 - 7 Oct 2023 £1050 £425
    21 Apr - 10 May 2024 £1055 £425
    11 - 31 May 2024 £1155 £530
    1 - 7 Jun 2024 £1275 £600
    8 - 30 Jun 2024 £1395 £720
    1 - 22 Jul 2024 £1820 £840
    20 Aug - 10 Sep 2024 £1820 £840
    11 - 23 Sep 2024 £1455 £755
    24 - 30 Sep 2024 £1325 £600
    1 - 7 Oct 2024 £1155 £465
    3rd & 4th person discount -£145 to -£385
    Single traveller supplement £145 to £385

    Includes accommodation, meals, travel between hotels and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus a detailed information pack, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Included travel: 8 days' category B car hire (e.g. VW Polo 1.2 or similar with manual transmission) & ferry travel

    Ferry supplements to/from Split:
    £68 per car plus £10pp 20 Aug-30 Sep 2023
    £54 per car plus £8pp 1-15 Oct 2023
    £59 per car plus £9pp 16 Apr-31 May & 1-15 Oct 2024
    £75 per car plus £11pp 1 Jun-30 Jul & 20 Aug-30 Sep 2024

    Driving time to the first hotel: Dubrovnik 3h45, Split 5h
    Driving time from the final hotel: Dubrovnik 0h30, Split 3h15

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel Korkyra, Vela Luka, Korčula
    Junior suite: 20 Aug - 03 Sep 2023 £48
    Junior suite: 04 Sep - 30 Sep 2023 £36
    Junior suite: 01 Oct - 15 Oct 2023 £30
    Junior suite: 21 Apr - 31 May 2024 £33
    Junior suite: 01 Jun - 30 Jun 2024 £40
    Junior suite: 01 Jul - 30 Jul 2024 £53
    Junior suite: 20 Aug - 03 Sep 2024 £53
    Junior suite: 04 Sep - 30 Sep 2024 £40
    Junior suite: 01 Oct - 15 Oct 2024 £33

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Price includes an extra day's car hire.
    Hotel Korkyra, Vela Luka, Korčula (B&B) Double room Single room
    20 Aug - 03 Sep 2023 £166 £248
    04 Sep - 10 Sep 2023 £150 £222
    11 Sep - 30 Sep 2023 £120 £192
    01 Oct - 15 Oct 2023 £96 £150
    21 Apr - 31 May 2024 £101 £160
    01 Jun - 30 Jun 2024 £128 £207
    01 Jul - 30 Jul 2024 £183 £273
    20 Aug - 03 Sep 2024 £183 £273
    04 Sep - 10 Sep 2024 £165 £244
    11 Sep - 30 Sep 2024 £132 £211
    01 Oct - 15 Oct 2024 £106 £165
    Hotel Odisej, Pomena (B&B) Double room Single room
    20 Aug - 22 Aug 2023 £182 £270
    23 Aug - 10 Sep 2023 £154 £212
    11 Sep - 26 Sep 2023 £122 £180
    27 Sep - 15 Oct 2023 £88 £116
    21 Apr - 12 Jun 2024 £97 £128
    13 Jun - 30 Jun 2024 £134 £200
    01 Jul - 10 Jul 2024 £169 £235
    11 Jul - 30 Jul 2024 £200 £297
    20 Aug - 22 Aug 2024 £200 £297
    23 Aug - 10 Sep 2024 £169 £233
    11 Sep - 26 Sep 2024 £134 £198
    27 Sep - 15 Oct 2024 £97 £128
    Hotel Lapad, Dubrovnik (B&B) Double room Single room
    20 Aug - 30 Sep 2023 £127 £238
    01 Oct - 09 Oct 2023 £111 £207
    10 Oct - 15 Oct 2023 £88 £162
    21 Apr - 30 Apr 2024 £73 £129
    01 May - 15 May 2024 £98 £179
    16 May - 03 Jul 2024 £123 £229
    04 Jul - 30 Jul 2024 £140 £262
    20 Aug - 30 Sep 2024 £140 £262
    01 Oct - 09 Oct 2024 £122 £228
    10 Oct - 15 Oct 2024 £97 £178
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Dubrovnik: latest flight arrival time flexible / earliest flight departure time flexible
    Split: latest flight arrival time 1300 / earliest flight departure time flexible
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Belfast Intl. - Dubrovnik easyJet,  jet2 
    Belfast Intl. - Split easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Dubrovnik jet2,  TUI 
    Birmingham - Split jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Dubrovnik easyJet,  TUI 
    Bristol - Split easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Cardiff - Dubrovnik TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Nottingham East Midlands - Dubrovnik jet2,  TUI 
    Nottingham East Midlands - Split jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Dubrovnik easyJet,  jet2 
    Edinburgh - Split jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Dubrovnik jet2,  TUI 
    Glasgow - Split easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Dubrovnik jet2 
    Leeds Bradford - Split jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Dubrovnik British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI 
    Gatwick - Split easyJet,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Dubrovnik (via Vienna) Austrian Airlines 
    Heathrow - Split British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Dubrovnik easyJet,  Wizz Air 
    Luton - Split easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    London Southend - Dubrovnik easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Dubrovnik easyJet,  jet2 
    Stansted - Split easyJet,  jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Dubrovnik easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Manchester - Split easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Dubrovnik jet2 
    Newcastle - Split easyJet 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

What is included
  • 8 nights
  • 8 breakfasts
  • detailed cultural information
  • category B hire car
  • ferry crossings on journeys between hotels
 
Reviews

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We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

All 7 reviews
  • Anon
    15 September 2023

    In Trogir, rather than driving ourselves to the Krka National Park, we took a tour of the waterfalls which also included time in Sibenik and Primosten where we had a lovely swim.

  • The Orrwells, Hampshire
    12 September 2023

    Beautiful islands and a well put-together trip from Inntravel. Would recommend the National Park walks on Mljet, particularly the monastery and the viewing point Montecuk; a walk up to the fortress on Mount Hum in Vela Luka, Korcula, and a wander around the beautiful old town. Dubrovnik Old Town can get REALLY busy when the cruise ships are in the port in Lapad - avoid during the main part of the day (10am onwards) if you don't like crowds or large tour groups. Sea Kayaking and Snorkelling in Dubrovnik was a highlight, as was the ferry ride over to Lokrum island for the botanical garden, viewing point and stunning peacocks roaming the gardens.

  • Dr A Howard
    Burton-on-trent
    12 September 2023

    This was our first visit to Croatia and really enjoyed the holiday - the scenery is superb, the ferry crossings are fun and the accommodation and suggested walks are good. Dubrovnik is of course busy but it is certainly worth getting the ferry across to Lokrum. If you get the 24hr visitor pass, this also includes bus fares as well as the walk round the walls and some museums in Dubrovnik. The combination of island hopping, optional walks and stay in Dubrovnik was perfect for us.

  • Anon
    01 July 2023

    The highlight of the trip was Mljet. We were lucky enough to be there on a Saturday which was relatively quiet but even on the busier Friday it was possible to feel the peacefulness of the forest paths and spectacular lakes. It was great that they were within easy walking distance of the hotel. The Croatian scenery is unfailingly gorgeous but the nature of the place is crowded little villages full of tourists. So don't expect quiet little restaurants  - there is music everywhere all the time! Thanks to the quality of the hotels this disappears behind double glazing at night. 

     

  • Mrs H Thompson
    Lancaster
    27 June 2023

    Loved both islands, Korkula & Mljet, particularly the lakes in the National Park. From Vela Luka (Korkula) we walked around to Uvala Gradina bay which was just perfect, watching the boats come & go. We also ate at Siloka restauarant in the bay which we can highly recommend. Another highlight was the National Park on Mljet and the Lakes. Perfect swimming and great day using the ferry to get around (including the Monastery on the island).

     

  • Mr P Williams
    Amersham
    20 September 2022

    All three destinations were an excellent choice and all varied and different. 

    Despite a problem following instructions on the walk, the village of Prigradica was a particular delight.

    Mljet. Pomena was lovely. Particularly recommend restaurant Konoba Herc on the side jetty. Family run with limited menu but superb.

    Walking round, boating on and swimming in the Lakes was special.

     

  • Mrs A Hargraves
    Ilkley
    01 September 2022

    An excellent journey through Dubrovnik and the islands of Mljet and Korcula.  Inntravel provided us clear and detailed information. Fantastic suggestions for walks, which we used .Touring by car gaves us the opportunity to stop and take in the sights along the way. We particularly enjoyed pausing at Ston on the Peljasac peninsula between Mljet and Korcula. We explored Mljet on foot and also by electric bikes, perfect in the hot weather. The food throughout the holiday was excellent.
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • The information that we send to you 2-3 weeks before your holiday includes practical information about each stage of your journey so that you can travel confidently from one hotel to another, recommendations for places to visit and eat out in each place, plus cultural information about the area. Where applicable, we also provide notes for a self-guided walking tour of most cities, and some large towns. Sample travel pack >
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

    More information about the booking process >
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Croatia, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official language is Croatian. The currency is the Kuna. Croatian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
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