Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Old Town & City Walls
Morning Arrivée à Dubrovnik & installation
Land at Dubrovnik-Čilipi Airport (DBV), 20 km southeast of the Old Town. The Atlas Airport Shuttle reaches the center in 30 min (€10, departures synchronised with flights). A taxi runs €30-40. To reach Stari Grad (the UNESCO-listed walled old town), cars are banned - hotels often arrange a porter from Pile Gate. Check in, then enjoy a kava (Croatian coffee) on the Stradun, the polished limestone main street, to get your bearings before the afternoon on the walls.
Afternoon Tour des remparts de Dubrovnik
Walk the Dubrovnik city walls, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortifications, built between the 13th and 16th centuries. The 2 km loop offers dizzying views over terracotta rooftops, the crystal-clear Adriatic and the Dalmatian cliffs. Pass the Minčeta Tower and Fort Bokar (included). Stop at the Buža bar, hidden in the wall through a hole literally pierced in the stone - stunning view over Lokrum.
Evening Coucher de soleil au Fort Lovrijenac
Sunset drinks at Buža Bar (literally a hole in the wall - you climb through the city wall to reach a cliff-side bar over the sea).
Day 2 Islands & Kayaking
Morning Île de Lokrum
Sea kayak along the Dubrovnik walls from the water. Paddle to Lokrum Island (a nature reserve with peacocks, a botanical garden, and a Game of Thrones Iron Throne replica).
Afternoon Kayak le long des remparts
Take the cable car to Mount Srđ (412 m) for panoramic views of the city, islands, and coastline. Visit the small war museum at the summit.
Evening Bar Buža & fruits de mer
Dinner in the Old Town: fresh Adriatic seafood, black risotto (squid ink), and local Plavac Mali wine from Pelješac peninsula.
Day 3 Elaphiti Islands
Morning Téléphérique du Mont Srđ
Day trip to the Elaphiti Islands: Koločep (car-free paradise), Lopud (sandy beach), and Šipan (the largest, with olive groves and vineyards).
Afternoon Tour Game of Thrones
Swim in hidden coves, snorkel in turquoise waters, explore medieval churches and captain's houses. The Elaphiti feel like a secret Mediterranean paradise.
Evening Promenade & dîner à Lapad
Return to Dubrovnik for a farewell walk along the Stradun at night. The marble street gleams under lamplight - magical and much quieter after the day-trippers leave.
Day 4 Pelješac & Ston
Morning Excursion aux îles Élaphites
Day trip to the Pelješac peninsula: visit Ston and its 5.5 km medieval walls (the "European Great Wall"), then taste oysters fresh from the bay.
Afternoon Plage de Banje & détente
Wine tasting on Pelješac: the Dingač and Postup appellations produce Croatia's best red wine (Plavac Mali grape). Visit a family winery among the steep coastal vineyards.
Evening Transfert vers Dubrovnik-Čilipi & vol retour
Head to Dubrovnik-Čilipi Airport (DBV), 20 km southeast of the Old Town. Atlas Airport Shuttle leaves Pile Gate (bus station) every 30 min in peak season (€10, 30 min). A taxi runs €30-40. Coastal roads can be congested in July-August - allow extra time. Plan to be at the airport 2h before a Schengen flight, 3h non-Schengen. Doviđenja Dubrovnik - the pearl of the Adriatic stays etched in memory long after takeoff.