Peljesac Wine & Ston Oysters PRIVATE HALF DAY SHORE TOUR
Croatia’s second longest peninsula Peljesac is famous for its red wine based on Plavac Mali wine sort (cousin of Californian Zinfandel), delicious oysters and mussels growing in the brackish waters of Mali Ston bay, Ston city walls and its salt pans. Lays less than an hour drive from the city of Dubrovnik.
We are doing this tour for years and our guests absolutely adore our fisherman friend Mario, and unique experience of being alone in the bay at our fisherman's oyster beds and tasting best oysters in Mali Ston right from the sea.
You'll enjoy:
- Walking tour of Ston – Gothic medieval town, surrounded by 6 kilometres of city walls and its famous 14. salt pans.
- Private boat ride with local fisherman to his oyster beds followed by 5 oyster tasting on site
- wine-tasting in a local boutique winery – great wine and organic olive oil tasting
All accompanied by experience local English speaking drive/guide.
Chance for a lunch or dinner in some of well known Ston restaurants.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mali Ston, Mali Ston, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Dalmatia
Our group will be welcomed by local fisherman Mario and will ride in his boat through the picturesque calm Mali Ston Bay to Mario's oyster beds followed by oyster tasting on site (5 oysters per person accompanied with Mario's home made white wine). Group will learn about oyster farming and hear curiosities about people and customs of the area.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Boljenovići Ponikve (Pelješac), 20230, Boljenovići, Croatia
Best place to try Plavac Mali - famous red wine variety of the area is Ponikve village. Ponikve valley is known for wine production from 13 ct. (Dubrovnik medieval aristocrats were often drinking delicious red wines from Ponikve). Tour will stop at a family own winery where guests will have the chance to meet winery owner and listen to the wine presentation followed by wine tasting (total of 5 wines and liqueurs)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ston, Ston, Peljesac Peninsula, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Dalmatia
Medieval town famous for its great city walls – second largest preserved fortification system in the world, its charming Gothic center and its salt pans – major money generator in medieval times (salt was very dear and in high demand in those days).
Places of interest in Ston include: Ston City Walls, Salt panes, Franciscan monastery, Saint Blaise church, Great Kastel Fort, Bishop's Palace
Walking tour of Ston and free time for additional optional wine tasting/snack/lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Air conditioned vehicle (private car/minivan)
- Local English speaking driver / guide through the entire journey
- Oyster tastings accompanied with local white wine on a boat
- Boutique winery presentation and wine-tasting
- Inside Port or hotel pickup and drop off
- Port entrance fee, car parking etc
Exclusions
- lunch (guide can recommend few restaurants options depending on the guests’ preferences)
- entrance tickets to Ston city walls or Ston salt pens – if you choose to visit them
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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