Your coach will leave you at the Pile Square where the walking tour begins. The Old Town is accessed through the Pile Gate and there you will find yourself at the beginning of the main street - the Stradun. Along the way, you will visit the Dominican Monastery with its finest collection of Renaissance paintings in Dubrovnik. Among many local and Italian masters the highlight is a painting by Tizian. You will also visit the 15th century Rector's Palace that used to be the seat of Dubrovnik Republic government (abolished by Napoleon in 1808). Today, it gives a taste of how the ruling class and the aristocracy used to live. After the guided tour you will have some free time for exploring the town on your own before our coach continues towards the famous Konavoski Dvori Restaurant. The drive will take you along the Zupa Coastline and through the small villages of the Konavle Valley. The restaurant is located in an old mill adjacent to the cascading waters of the Ljuta River. Enjoy a traditional Croatian lunch of local delicacies. After lunch, continue your drive to the small seaside resort of Cavtat. Once a prosperous Greek and Roman colony, today, Cavtat is a pleasant town that most visitors find enchanting. Over the years Cavtat has been a favorite destination for sailors and yacht enthusiasts. There you will have time for a walk along the seafront promenade or a coffee in one of many cafés located along the coast before returning to Dubrovnik.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with extended periods of standing and 10 - 20 steps into the monastery. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Time permitting; you will have approximately 1 hour of leisure in the old city.

Note: Guests must be able to cycle approximately 2.5 hours on this tour. Guests should be comfortable using hand brakes and be confident on a bicycle. Participants must be at least 63 inches (160 cm) in height and weigh less than 220 pounds. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved with any cycling excursion. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backback for belongings and take extra bottled water to stay hydrated during the ride.

After your visit to the village of Orasac Village you will continue towards the small town of Ston which is the "oyster capital" of Croatia. This little town is often called a smaller copy of Dubrovnik. Especially interesting are the magnificent walls surrounding the town. They are 3 miles long and the construction started in 1317. They were finished in the 16th century. It is one of the longest defensive walls in the world. Interesting are also the ancient salt pans that were in use during the Dubrovnik Republic. Salt is still produced here.

After visiting Ston you will go to the small town of Mali Ston where you will have the chance to taste some more sea food - a light lunch consisting of two different risottos and sea food pasta. Your lunch will be accompanied by good local wine. After lunch in Mali Ston you will continue your trip to the small village of Ponikve where you will visit one of the best known wine cellars of this region - the cellar of the family Milos where you can enjoy the famous wines, both red and white, of the "Peljesac" peninsula. A beautiful drive along the Adriatic coast will take you back to the ship.

Another visited site is the Dubrovnik's Maritime Museum, located in St. John's Castle and has been rebuilt after the earthquake in 1979. The permanent display consists of 4000 exhibits owned by the museum, which illustrate the naval history of Dubrovnik and surrounding region. Among the exhibits are the ship models dating back to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries as well as flags, cannons and other weapons, figureheads, nautical instruments, log books, various documents and the like. The museum holds valuable library containing many rare books and the important archival material. At the end of the tour, your guide will lead you to main street Stradun where you will have 45 minutes free time followed by transfer back to the ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces with extended periods of standing and over 100 steps during the course of the tour. At the conclusion of the morning tour, you may remain in Old Town for shopping and independent sightseeing or return with your guide to the ship. Should you decide to remain in town, transportation back to the ship (via the shuttle or taxi) is at your own expense.