Dubrovnik to Mali Ston: Private Day Tour with Oysters and Wine

Name: Dubrovnik to Mali Ston: Private Day Tour with Oysters and Wine
Brand: Tabl
SKU: J74NPA
Price: 222.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

6 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

Get a taste of the history, heritage and cuisine of Croatia’s Pelješac peninsula on this private full-day tour from Dubrovnik. First, explore the medieval town of Ston, where highlights include the world’s oldest active salt works and the longest stone wall in Europe, which dates back to the 14th century. Then, head to Mali Ston bay to learn the secrets of harvesting oysters on a 1-hour boat cruise, before tucking into fresh oysters paired with local wines. Best of all: this private tour is flexible so you can customise the itinerary to your preferences.

Highlights

6-hour private tour of Mali Ston from Dubrovnik, including oyster tasting
Soak up the scenery as you drive along the Pelješac peninsula
Admire the medieval city walls and historic salt works of Ston
Sample delicious fresh oysters and regional wines in Mali Ston
Free hotel pick-up and drop-off included
This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your accommodation and will be taken for a drive along the winding roads of Dubrovnik's coast. On the way to Ston, you will pass by the countryside of Dubrovnik and be able to enjoy the view of wonderful nature and the Adriatic sea.

Ston the medieval town whose history dates back as far as the 14th century. Proud owner of the longest stone wall in Europe (5.5km), with narrow quiet streets, noble ancient houses and traces of ancient cultures scattered around.

Its former importance as a city of salt is confirmed today in the plants of the oldest active salt-works in the world. Saltworks remained a valuable tradition and natural way of producing slat that has not changed since ancient times. Take your time and walk up the longest stone wall of Europe, or see traditional secrets of salt production, take your time in Stone before you continue with your tour.

After sightseeing of Ston, you will be taken to Mali Ston for your tasting tour of oysters. Locals from the area are known for the cultivation of oysters and mussels since roman times. Oysters from this region are known as a natural aphrodisiac.

You will be taken on a boat ride and enjoy the untouched natural beauty of the protected ecosystem of Mali Ston bay, along with the sun and the sea in which many small islets 'are bathing'. The entire experience also has an educational character since we gladly share our knowledge and experience about the process of cultivating oysters with our guests. Learn how to gather oyster sand open them in the midst of an oyster farm and enjoy tasting it with a glass of local wine.

The boat ride takes approximately 60 min after which you will be brought back to in lands and continue your drive home full of new experiences and knowledge.