Day 1 – Arrival
DOES NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS
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Day 2 – Hiking to Montokuc and Polace + Boat Ride to St. Mary’s islet (6,5 hrs)
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After breakfast, starts morning hike. Walking along the lakes and up to Montokuc hilltop, the highest peak in the National Park affords a breathtaking view of Mljet Lakes and islet of St Mary.
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Boat ride to the islet of St. Mary to visit its magnificent Benedictine monastery founded here in the 12th century, built on the foundation of fortified structure dating more than 2,000 years ago. This secluded monastery was home and inspiration to many famous Benedictine writers and scientists.
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After short break, the path leads to ancient port of Polace. Sheltered by tiny islets, Polace is home to early Christian Basilica and Old Roman palace dating from 2nd century.
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Day 3 – Odysseus Cave and Village Babino Polje (5 hrs)
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Morning departure by boat, 2 hours ride along southern Mljet coastline to Odysseus cave. Ancient Greek poet, Homer, writes about this location in his most famous work – Odyssey. Uphill path passes near thousand years old olive groves. Visit to church of St. Vlaho along the way.
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Olive oil production is centuries old tradition on island of Mljet. Visit to 200 years old olive oil mill is followed by lunch prepared in authentic village tavern.
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After lunch minibus ride to coastline walking trail which leads via Soline village back to hotel
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Day 4 – Dubrovnik
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is renowned as the impeccably medieval city in Croatia. With its magnificent stone walls, churches, palaces and plazas, it is architecturally a living monument to the days when it was an affluent merchant state
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morning departure from hotel, return in the afternoon hours
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Day 5 – National Park Coastline Hiking Tour (4,5 hrs)
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Starting in Pomena, the trail leads over the hilltops separating Mljet lakes and open sea. Along the path, surprising birds eye view of limestone cliffs above blue sea, hidden bays and coastline covered by thick forests.
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Return to hotel
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Day 6 – Korita Village and Picnic on Limuni Sandy Beach (4 hrs)
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Minibus transfer to village Korita – visit to church of Our Lady of the Hill from 15th century and St. Vitus church. Drive to village of Saplunara and its beach, followed by an easy walk to secluded sandy beach Limuni, for swim and picnic lunch…
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Return to hotel
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Day 7 – Island Korcula
Boat ride to island of Korcula, home town of Marco Polo. After a short visit of town, free time to enjoy local specialties, walk through narrow streets or even a swim on a nearby beach…
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Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast followed by departure transfer from Hotel Odisej to Dubrovnik Airport.
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