Dubrovnik, part of Croatia, is a port city surrounded by the Adriatic Sea and rightly nicknamed “The Pearl of the Adriatic.” It is one of the distinguished tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, having Adriatic beauty, rich history, culture, beautiful landscapes, and much more. With its museums, Baroque Buildings, galleries, red tile roofs, outdoor activities, and adventures tour, the Dubrovnik holiday will touch your heart.
Begin your Dubrovnik vacation by walking through the massive city walls that were originally constructed in the 16th century to protect the city from pirates. Now, these walls are open for the public to gaze upon the city. It will take about an hour to complete this walking tour, where you will get to see breathtaking views of the sea and iconic orange roofs. Alternatively, as part of the city walls, you must explore the St John fortress, which was built to protect the port from pirate raids. Inside the fortress, you will come across a small aquarium with displays of local and exotic fish, as well as a superb collection of seahorses and a maritime museum, where you will learn about Dubrovnik's maritime past through the exhibits of model boats and naval artifacts.
Step back in time to learn how local aristocrats once lived at the Rector’s Palace. Till 1808 Dubrovnik was a self-governing republic known as the Ragusa, with a fusion of European Renaissance and Slavic Baroque styles of architecture. You will witness that the gothic building holds the rector’s chambers, office, public halls, and even a dungeon. The main highlight is the Cultural History Museum filled with ornate furniture and armor, on the first floor of the palace, where the chief citizen of the empire used to live. Besides, visit the Dubrovnik Cathedral and explore the creativity of this large baroque-style cathedral that holds magnificent interior artwork, including the assumption of Mary.
One thing you cannot miss in Dubrovnik is the Game of Thrones tour, one of the best trips from Dubrovnik, especially if you are a fan of this series. The city walls and Rector’s Place, which we discussed above, were a filming location of Game of Thrones – the atrium of the palace of the Spice King of Qarth. The old town of Dubrovnik was portrayed as King's Landing, and lots more of the old town was used as behind-the-scenes for the series.
Observe the scenic views of the Old Town, Adriatic, and beyond by hiking to the summit of Mount Srd; if your hike looks too steep to you, then a Cable Car up the peak and across Dubrovnik’s best sunset views.
Take a ferry to Lokrum Island, one of the best Dubrovnik Island tours. This tiny island is Situated just 600 meters (about 1968.5 ft) off the Adriatic shore from Dubrovnik’s coastline. Here you will be in a joyful mood, seeing that the small islet is packed with remarkable flora and fauna, including olive trees, pines, palms, and Cypress, with a relaxing shade & peaceful respite from the city is the best time to visit Dubrovnik. Also, you will see that there is a beautiful rocky shore from where you can see the imposing forts of the Old City. There are also botanical gardens, a Benedictine monastery on the island, and several spots where you can enjoy bathing and swimming.
Apart from the Lokrum Islands, take a kayak to The Elafiti islands of Lopud and Sipan, where you can engage in swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. In Lopud, spend some time on Sunj Beach, one of Croatia’s foremost and most pristine beaches. Enjoy your Dubrovnik beach holidays at Baje beach, having a beautiful stretch of white sand and it's only a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. Here you will get to see the glorious views of the Old Town. Don’t forget to walk the nearby promenade where you can have some refreshments & enjoy the nightlife.
Discover the charm of this attractive European Gem covered with Adriatic shores and expertly curated Dubrovnik tour packages, which can manage accommodation, transportation, and guided tours effortlessly and affordably. These packages offer lots of benefits and facilities that will make your Dubrovnik holiday memorable.
