{"id":7928,"date":"2025-05-07T18:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staywithmartha.com\/?page_id=7928"},"modified":"2025-05-07T22:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T20:58:57","slug":"southern-croatia-a-journey-of-cultural-and-spiritual-discovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staywithmartha.com\/en\/southern-croatia-a-journey-of-cultural-and-spiritual-discovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Croatia – A Journey of Cultural and Spiritual Discovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t Southern Croatia - A Journey of Cultural and Spiritual Discovery \n\t <\/h1>\t
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(Dubrovnik, Neretva, Me\u0111ugorje, Mostar, Ston, Pelje\u0161ac, Cavtat)<\/strong><\/p>

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Discover the beauty of Southern Croatia through six days of flavours, aromas, and unforgettable experiences. A cultural mosaic, excellent food, and socializing with travellers from Switzerland await you. Pray in Me\u0111ugorje, stroll through Dubrovnik, sail down the Neretva River, and enjoy the silence of the Trsteno arboretum. Taste Ston oysters, Pelje\u0161ac wines, and Mostar delicacies. Authentic, relaxing, unforgettable. Departure is guaranteed \u2013 secure your spot today!<\/p>\t <\/div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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Day 1 – 2nd<\/sup> October 2025, Thursday \u2013 Zurich \u2013 Dubrovnik \u2013 Slano<\/strong><\/p>

Meeting of travellers from Switzerland at Zurich Airport at the information desk no later than 2.5 hours before the flight. Baggage drop-off and check-in for the scheduled flight (details to be provided after booking)<\/strong>. Arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, followed by transfer to a 5-star hotel in Slano<\/strong>. Room check-in. Depending on arrival time, some program content may be held. Remaining participants will join the group at Admiral Grand Hotel in Slano<\/strong> in the afternoon. Free time and relaxation. Dinner.<\/strong> Overnight stay.<\/p>

Day 2 – 3rd<\/sup> October 2025, Friday \u2013 Dubrovnik \u2013 Arboretum Trsteno<\/strong><\/p>

Breakfast<\/strong>. Departure toward Dubrovnik, the jewel of the Croatian coast<\/strong>, historically part of the Republic of Dubrovnik and a symbol of diplomacy and trade. A guided tour of the UNESCO-protected Old Town<\/strong> follows: Pile Gate, Onofrio\u2019s Fountain, Franciscan Monastery, Stradun <\/strong>(main promenade), Jesuit Church of St. Ignatius, Dubrovnik Cathedral with relics of St. Blaise, Rector’s Palace, Church of St. Blaise with its lavish baroque altars, Orlando\u2019s Column, Sponza Palace, and the City Bell Tower.<\/strong> Fans of Game of Thrones<\/strong> will recognize many filming locations. After the tour, free time for coffee, lunch, or souvenir shopping<\/strong>. Then transfer to Trsteno and a visit to the beautiful Arboretum Trsteno, the oldest garden architecture monument <\/strong>in Croatia and the oldest arboretum in the world.<\/strong> It features exotic plants and lush vegetation and is considered one of the Adriatic\u2019s most stunning locations. Return to the hotel. Dinner.<\/strong> Overnight stay.<\/p>

Day 3 – 4th<\/sup> October 2025, Saturday \u2013 Ston Walls \u2013 Pelje\u0161ac Winery \u2013 Oyster Farm & Lunch \u2013 Ston Saltworks<\/strong><\/p>

Breakfast.<\/strong> Departure for Ston and a visit to the famous Ston Walls<\/strong>, the second longest in the world after the Great Wall of China. Then a wine tasting at a winery on the Pelje\u0161ac <\/strong>Peninsula, renowned for top-quality wines. Return to Ston to visit an oyster farm<\/strong>, a local highlight, followed by a traditional lunch included in the package<\/strong>. A tour of one of Croatia\u2019s saltworks is also planned \u2013 Ston\u2019s saltworks is the oldest in Europe,<\/strong> dating back to the 14th century, and still produces salt by hand. Return to the hotel in Slano. Dinner.<\/strong> Overnight stay.<\/p>

Day 4 – 5th<\/sup> October 2025, Sunday \u2013 Me\u0111ugorje \u2013 Mostar<\/strong><\/p>

Breakfast.<\/strong> Departure to neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visit to Me\u0111ugorje, the largest Marian shrine for Croats<\/strong> and one of the most well-known Roman Catholic shrines worldwide<\/strong>. Me\u0111ugorje became famous after children claimed to witness apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary<\/strong> in 1981. Today, it welcomes around a million Catholic pilgrims annually<\/strong>. Upon arrival, Holy Mass<\/strong> in German and free time for walking, coffee, or souvenir shopping. Then a visit to Apparition Hill<\/strong> for personal prayer time. Continuation to Mostar.<\/strong> Guided tour of the historic old town<\/strong>, including the famous Old Bridge<\/strong> and a visit to the ethnographic museum<\/strong>. Free time for traditional coffee and sweets. Return to the hotel. Dinner.<\/strong> Overnight stay.<\/p>

Day 5 – 6th<\/sup> October 2025, Monday \u2013 Neretva \u2013 Boat Safari \u2013 Riverside Lunch \u2013 Narona Museum<\/strong><\/p>

Breakfast.<\/strong> Drive toward Metkovi\u0107 and the unique landscape of the Neretva Delta<\/strong>, a marshy area<\/strong> reclaimed and transformed into fertile agricultural land. Visit a riverside excursion site<\/strong>. Then enjoy a sail in traditional Neretva boats<\/strong> and the popular Neretva photo-safari<\/strong> experience. Afterwards, a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant with live folk music<\/strong>. Free time for feeding animals and souvenir shopping. The day ends with a visit to the in-situ archaeological museum of Ancient Narona. <\/strong>Return to the hotel. Dinner.<\/strong> Overnight stay.<\/p>

Day 6 – 7th<\/sup> October 2025, Tuesday \u2013 Cavtat \u2013 Dubrovnik Airport \u2013 Zurich<\/strong><\/p>

Breakfast.<\/strong> Hotel check-out (free time depending on flight schedule). Departure to Cavtat, often voted the most beautiful small town in Croatia<\/strong>. A stroll along the 1.5 km-long seaside promenade through pine woods<\/strong> will leave you breathless. Free time for personal activities, coffee, or lunch at your own expense. Depending on return flight time, visits to the Ra\u010di\u0107 Family Mausoleum<\/strong> or the birthplace of Vlaho Bukovac, one of Croatia’s most famous modern painters<\/strong>, are recommended. After free time, transfer to Dubrovnik Airport and check-in for a flight to Zurich.<\/strong><\/p>\t <\/div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ADDED VALUE:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Guided tour of UNESCO-protected Dubrovnik Old Town<\/li>
  • Exclusive visit to the Arboretum Trsteno, the oldest arboretum in the world<\/li>
  • Visit to Me\u0111ugorje Apparition Hill, a spiritual location for millions of pilgrims<\/li>
  • Tour of Ston Walls, the second-longest defensive walls in the world<\/li>
  • Wine tasting at Pelje\u0161ac winery with some of Croatia\u2019s finest wines<\/li>
  • Exploring the unique natural beauty of the Neretva Delta on a traditional boat<\/li>
  • Accommodation in a luxurious 5* hotel, transportation by high-class coach<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    PRICE: 930 EUR per person<\/strong><\/p>\t <\/div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Transportation by high-class touristic bus, expert guidance and spiritual accompaniment, accommodation in a 5* hotel by the sea, 5 halfboards, meals according to the program, 2 traditional lunches, sightseeing and other activities as per itinerary, entrance fees for visited sites, services of local hosts, VAT.<\/p>\t <\/div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Flights, independent activities and optional programs, meals at your own arrangement, and travel insurance.<\/p>\t <\/div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Payment can be made to a bank account in one full amount or in instalments (according to arrangement with the organiser): the first instalment is due immediately as a reservation, and the final instalment no later than September 15th, 2025. Card payment is available upon request; in this case, the total price will increase by the card commission fee (3%).<\/p>\t <\/div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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