Luxury destinations · Dubrovnik, Cavtat and Pelješac
Dubrovnik
The walled city, the quieter harbour of Cavtat, and oysters and wine on the Pelješac peninsula.
Why Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Cavtat and Pelješac
Dubrovnik's walled Old Town is a World Heritage site. A short drive south, Cavtat offers a calmer harbour, and to the north the Pelješac peninsula is known for its red wines and the oysters of Ston.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons, when the walls are quieter and evenings are warm.
Best for
- First visits to Croatia
- Celebrations and private dinners
- Food and wine on Pelješac
- A Boka Bay extension through a partner
Planning a leadership gathering here? See Dubrovnik and Cavtat as a retreat location.
When to go
The year in Dubrovnik
- Jan: Quieter
- Feb: Good
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Best
- May: Best
- Jun: Good
- Jul: Good
- Aug: Good
- Sep: Best
- Oct: Best
- Nov: Good
- Dec: Quieter
BestGoodQuieter, some services reduce
A guide, not a rule. Weather, events and opening dates change from year to year, so we check them for your dates.
Getting there
- Dubrovnik Airport, close to Cavtat
- By private yacht to the Elaphiti islands and Mljet
- A chauffeured car for short transfers
Signature experiences
What we arrange in Dubrovnik
In seasonOysters at the source in Ston
A boat out to the oyster beds of Mali Ston Bay and a tasting straight from the sea.
In seasonHeritage with a specialist guide
Split or Dubrovnik explained by a qualified guide who specialises in its history.
In seasonA private klapa performance
Dalmatian a cappella singing performed for your group alone.
In seasonPrivate dinner cruise, chef on board
Sunset on the water and a multi-course dinner cooked on board.
In seasonPeka feast in a konoba
Lamb or octopus slow-cooked under the iron bell, in a family konoba booked for you alone.
A sample three days
An idea, not a fixed itinerary
Arrival in Cavtat
Arrive in Cavtat
Dinner by the harbour.
The Old Town
The Old Town early with a specialist guide, before the day visitors arrive
Ston and Pelješac
Oysters at the source in Ston and a winemaker on Pelješac
Planning your stay
Practical notes
Where to stay
Luxury hotels in Dubrovnik and Cavtat, and private villas along the coast.
Combine with
- Boka Bay through a partner
- Hvar
- Split and the islands
Worth knowing
We check cruise-ship days before planning Old Town visits.
Recognised and notable
- The Old City of Dubrovnik, a World Heritage site
- Clifftop accommodation in Dubrovnik, intimate harbour stays in Cavtat and premium properties on Pelješac
- Mljet National Park within a day's boat trip
Illustrative case studies
How we would plan it here
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