Private Dalmatian Coast Tour: Dubrovnik, Konavle Valley, Cavtat

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Dubrovnik is not called the 'Jewel of the Adriatic' for nothing. This full-day guided tour of Dubrovnik and its surroundings starts by weaving through the limestone-paved streets of the ancient Stari Grad. After getting picked up at your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, ride to Dubrovnik's UNESCO-protected Stari Grad. Stroll the white limestone-clad streets, as your expert local guide points out the main sites and regales you with intriguing historical facts and anecdotes. See the Sponza Palace. Learn about the interesting history of Onofrio's Fountain. Traverse the main square and enter the impressive main church of Dubrovnik, the Cathedral of The assumption, reconstructed in 1713 after an earthquake had ravished it 46 years earlier. Now it's time to go up. In the private vehicle ascend to the top of Mt. Srđ, the 1,352-foot (412-meter) mountain that towers over the city. From here, snap photos of the incredible views of the Old Town and the deep blue Adriatic Sea. On a clear day, you can see as far as 37 miles (67 km) away. If all that sightseeing has built up an appetite, head to Konavle Valley where you'll indulge in some local wine and a few southern Dalmatian specialties. Conclude the tour with a visit to idyllic Cavtat, a small beachside town originally founded by the Greeks in the 6th century B.C. the medieval village boasts a 2,000-year-old harbor and a 16th-century rector's palace. After some time, hop back in the vehicle and get dropped off at your hotel in Dubrovnik again.