Silversea Luxury Cruises Nach KORCULA

Enjoy a walking tour of Korčula along with a family home visit in Lumbarda Village during this half-day outing.

The Old Town of Korčula is a masterwork of architecture and urban planning where everything is built according to a plan. The layout of the town streets is reminiscent of a fishbone in order to take advantage of the different winds to clear the air - something like a natural air conditioning system.

Korcula Walking tour

Enjoy in a short introduction tour through the charming streets of Korcula and see the Cathedral of St. Mark, which is probably the best proof of the artistry of Korčula´s famous stone masons and the islands excellent stone, which has been used in buildings all over the world.

Lumbarda and Home Visit

Continue your tour with a short drive to the Village of Lumbarda. Here you have a unique opportunity to visit a local family in their Village Home and taste some of the most delicious products such as home-made cheese, smoked ham, capers, salted fish salad and excellent local wine. Although the islanders have always led a very simple life and have eaten simple food, a varied and tasty cuisine nevertheless developed here. It was adapted both to their economic possibilities and to the foodstuffs that were available. Vegetables and fruit were grown in the sparse island soil, and both were important in everyday nutrition. More select and expensive traditional foods were prepared for holidays or special family events, what is more, there were rules about when certain kinds of food that was to be served. Homemade olive oil is used for cooking. Since there is a lot of wine, the island population uses it not only as a drink but also as a condiment. The homemade lozovaca brandy is improved by the addition of various aromatic herbs: aniseed, rose petals and the like. Many kinds of aperitifs and sweet liqueurs are prepared in this way.

Lumbarda is surrounded by sandy vineyards of the famous GRK wine, that has been made here since IV ct. B.C. Lumbarda was founded by Greek settlers and nowadays it is the place of farmers, fisherman, sculptors, painters and above all it is the place of hospitable generous people who will certainly know how to open their hearts to you. Romantic charm and home-made specialties will make this tour truly memorable.

Following your visit, re-join your coach for the return drive to the pier and your awaiting ship.

Please note: Tour involves moderate to extensive walking in Korcula with 30 steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and is not wheelchair accessible. We suggest guests dress in seasonal clothing, flat, comfortable walking shoes and wear sun protection.

Embrace the traditions and flavours of Korcula during this scenic walking tour through the city, and a visit to a local home for a memorable cooking lesson.

Korcula Walking Tour

Depart the pier on-foot for a brief stroll through the streets of Korcula, followed by a visit to a local home.

Local Home Visit

Upon arrival, meet your host and learn how to make a tasty local treat known as 'Korcula Town Sweets'. During your cooking lesson, learn about the history of the island and its cuisine, and have an opportunity to participate in the preparation of 'prikle'. These popular sweets consist of doughnuts covered with raisins and almonds, and fried in oil.

At the conclusion of the cooking demonstration, receive some of the treats you have helped prepare to take with you before commencing the brief return walk back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 984 feet (about 300 metres), with up to 15 steps to negotiate.

Take in the beauty of Croatia's nature during this half-day tour.

Depart from Korcula onboard a luxurious speed boat heading toward Mljet Island, passing en route the charming archipelago just in front of the shores of Korcula. After an approximate 30-minute cruise, arrive in Pomena Village. Departing on foot from a small fishing harbour in Pomena, your guide leads you on a pleasant stroll through the pine forests toward Veliko and Malo Lake.

Upon arrival at Malo Lake, join a short boat trip to visit the small islet in the lake where Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary is located. Here you may explore and enjoy some time at leisure on the Islet before your boat ride back to the shore side.

The beautiful and the greenest of all Adriatic's islands is Mljet is famous for being the most attractive and interesting cultural-historical pearls of Mediterranean. It is a favourite place visited by couples in love, nature and history lovers, artists and many others. Mljet is known for its salt water lakes and has been declared a National Park because of the picturesque countryside and luxurious vegetation. In one of these salt water lakes there is a small islet with a 12^th-century Benedictine Monastery. Next to Plitvice Lakes, the Island of Mljet is the most beautiful park in Croatia and is certainly one of the highlights.

As you return to the shore side, take the opportunity to swim in the lakes or perhaps stroll through the pine forest before the walk back to Pomena. Upon departing from Pomena, continue back to Korcula via speed boat with refreshments available on board.

Please note: This tour involves extensive walking over natural surfaces with inclines and many steps to negotiate. Guests must be in good physical condition to participate. Tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or for those who utilise a wheelchair.

Experience the idyllic beauty and crystal-clear waters of Korcula Island during this memorable tour via off-road vehicle and boat.

Lumbarda Village and Home Visit

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute boat-ride to Lumbarda Village. Upon arrival, receive your safety and tour instructions, then board your two-seat convertible buggy. Your guided island excursion begins with a stop at a village home and refreshments.

Scenic Drive, Vistas and Beaches

Next, re-board your buggy for a picturesque island drive. Discover gorgeous landscapes highlighted by olive groves and vineyards, swim and snorkel in hidden bays, and explore the beaches of Glogovac and Przina. Afterward, drive along the coastal roads above the villages of Žrnovo and Lumbarda, which offer magnificent views of the Mljet and Lastovo islands, and the Dalmatian Sea.

Bilin Zal and Lunch Cruise

Following your visit, embark your buggy for the panoramic drive to Bilin Zal. Your tour concludes with the approximate one-hour boat cruise back to Korcula. En route, lunch is served on board.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of swimming and off-road driving, and is recommended for guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a towel from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old and carry a valid driver's license in order to drive the buggy. Parents must accompany guests under the age of 18. The tour sequence may vary.

Explore Korkula at your leisure during your full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guide is English-speaking. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Korcula at your leisure during your half-day (4 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guide is English-speaking. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Korcula at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guides are English-speaking. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Korcula at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Indulge your senses with the exquisite treasures of Korcula during this scenic and informative walking tour through the historic Old Town.

Old Town of Korcula

Depart the pier on-foot for a guided stroll through the Old Town of Korcula, a masterwork of architecture and urban planning where everything is built according to a plan. The layout of the town and its streets were designed to take advantage of the crosswinds that clear the air; something akin to a natural air-conditioning system.

Cathedral of St. Mark

Your first stop is at the Cathedral of St. Mark, a glowing tribute to the artistry of Korcula's famous stone masons and the island's excellent stone, which has been used in buildings all over the world.

Bishop's Palace and Church of All Saints

Next, a visit is made to the Bishop's Palace. Upon arrival, explore the hidden treasures of the town, including sketches and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Tiepolo, and many others. Your tour concludes with a stop at the charming Church of All Saints, which features an impressive collection of Byzantine icons. Following your visit to the Old Town, return to the pier on-foot.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking in the Old Town for approximately 1,640 feet (about 500 metres) with up to 50 steps to negotiate. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. The tour sequence may vary. Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera from the ship.

This is the perfect excursion for wine lovers and connoisseurs alike; during this half-day vineyard outing that is sure to please your pallet.

Crossing the channel by motorboat, you reach the well-known seaside resort of Orebic from where your wine adventure begins. Pelješac peninsula is producing probably the best wines in Croatia. The best known are the red wines Dingac and Postup both of which you are able to taste in the three cellars to be visited.

Grgich Winery

Leaving the town of Orebic by modern air-conditioned motor coach your first visit will be at the famous cellar of the Mike Grgich, one of the most known wine cellars of this region. The Grgich Winery is in Trstenik, is housed in a plain stone building that was once a military station, then later a resort. It is surrounded by a wooded area that overlooks the rocky coast of the Adriatic. During a wine tasting, you'll have an opportunity to sample some of the famous red and white wines of the Peljesac Peninsula.

Matusko Winery

Your tour continues to Potomje Village to visit Matusko family winery. You again have the opportunity to taste some of the famous wines produced from the grapes that grow on the steep slopes close to the little village of Trstenik.

Bartulovic Winery

You final visit is made in the small village of Prizdrina where Bartulovic Family has its winery. Here, enjoy some local food specialties while being entertained by a group of local musicians performing local Dalmatian songs. This is a great way to end your tour with 'wine and song'.

At the conclusion of this visit, rejoin your coach for the return drive along the Peljesac peninsula to the Seaside Resort of Orebic to board a motor boat for the return transfer back to Korcula.

Please note: Tour involves moderate walking with a total of 50 steps to negotiate throughout all venues. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests should wear seasonal clothing, flat, comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate in this programme.