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Dubrovnik 5-Day with Kotor + Pelješac

Dubrovnik 3 + Kotor (Montenegro) + Pelješac wine

5 days unlocks Adriatic Coast classics. Days 1-3 Dubrovnik essentials. Day 4: Kotor (Montenegro UNESCO Bay) day trip. Day 5: Pelješac Peninsula wine + Mali Ston oysters + departure.

Five days hits the sweet spot for Dubrovnik — three days for the major districts, plus two days for nearby destinations that show a different side of the country. The pace stays relaxed, you get more variety in your photo album, and the day trips break up the urban intensity nicely.

5-Day Total Budget at a Glance

Budget

$700

Per person, flights excl.

Recommended

Mid-Range

$1,300

Per person, flights excl.

Luxury

$3,000

Per person, flights excl.

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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule

DAY 1

Walls + GoT + Buža Bar

Old Town + iconic sunset

Activities

  1. 08:00 Walls of Dubrovnik (2km walk) 2 hours

    Walk the full medieval walls circuit (2km, 1.5-2h). UNESCO. Adriatic + Old Town panorama. The canonical Dubrovnik experience.

    Cost: €40 TIP: 8 AM opening is essential — by 10 AM crushing crowds + heat (32°C July-August). Comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunscreen + water.
  2. 11:00 Stradun + Pile Gate + Onofrio Fountain 1 hour

    White limestone Stradun (700-year main street) + Pile Gate + 1438 Onofrio Fountain.

    Cost: Free TIP: Free drinking water at Onofrio Fountain — safe + canonical.
  3. 12:30 Lunch — Konoba Veranda (canonical black risotto) 1.5 hours

    Family-run Dalmatian taverna. Black risotto (squid ink) + Adriatic seafood.

    Cost: €18-45 ($20-50) TIP: Book 1+ week ahead. 15-min walk from Old Town.
  4. 14:30 Game of Thrones Walking Tour 2 hours

    2-hour King's Landing locations walking tour. Multiple landmarks in Old Town.

    Cost: €40 TIP: Best for GoT fans. Book via Viator. Meets at Pile Gate.
  5. 17:00 Buža Bar Sunset Cocktail 1.5 hours

    Cliffside cocktail bar literally carved into Old Town walls. Drink Aperol Spritz at sunset over Adriatic. The canonical Dubrovnik moment.

    Cost: €8-15 TIP: Arrive 30 min before sunset. Stand + benches. Buža II has slightly more space.
  6. 20:00 Dinner — Restaurant 360 (★ Michelin) or Pantarul 2.5 hours

    Restaurant 360 (★ Michelin Sponza Palace, $120-220) or Pantarul (modern Croatian Lapad, $25-65).

    Cost: €20-200 ($22-220) TIP: 360 books 1-2 months ahead. Pantarul 1+ week.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast

Old Town / Lapad · €10-25 ($11-28)

Croatian breakfast — egg + ham + bread.

Lunch

Konoba Veranda (canonical black risotto)

Outside Old Town · €18-45 ($20-50)

Croatia's canonical black risotto.

Dinner

Restaurant 360 (★ Michelin) or Pantarul

Old Town / Lapad · €20-200 ($22-220)

Michelin or modern Croatian.

Transit:

Walking in Old Town (no cars allowed).

DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $130 Mid $250 Luxury $600
DAY 2

Mt. Srd + Lokrum

Cable car + Iron Throne

Activities

  1. 09:00 Lokrum Island (ferry 10 min) 4 hours

    10-min ferry from Old Port. Iron Throne replica in Benedictine Monastery + Botanical garden + Napoleon's fort + nude beach.

    Cost: €27 ferry + €25 island entry TIP: Iron Throne photo line 30+ min. Bring lunch (limited food on island).
  2. 14:00 Lunch — Lokrum Island taverna or Old Town 1.5 hours

    Light lunch on island or return to Old Town.

    Cost: €20-40 ($22-45) TIP: Lokrum has 1-2 tavernas; better to lunch in Old Town.
  3. 16:00 Cable Car to Mt. Srd (405m, sunset) 2.5 hours

    Cable car to summit + Adriatic panorama + Imperial Fortress + War Museum + Restaurant Panorama.

    Cost: €27 round-trip TIP: Pre-book online to skip queue. Sunset is the canonical visit.
  4. 19:30 Restaurant Panorama (Mt. Srd summit dinner) 2.5 hours

    Sunset dinner at Mt. Srd summit. Adriatic + Old Town panorama from 405m.

    Cost: €40-90 ($45-100) TIP: Book 1+ week ahead. Cable car back down after dinner.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast

Old Town · €10-25

Pre-ferry start.

Lunch

Lokrum or Old Town

Lokrum / Old Town · €20-40

Light + casual.

Dinner

Restaurant Panorama (Mt. Srd summit)

Mt. Srd · €40-90

Sunset panorama dinner.

Transit:

Old Port ferry to Lokrum + Cable Car to Mt. Srd.

DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $150 Mid $280 Luxury $600
DAY 3

Mostar Day Trip

UNESCO + Bosnia

Activities

  1. 08:00 Day tour pickup (€70) Full day (12h)

    Full-day guided tour pickup. 2h drive to Mostar Bosnia (border crossing).

    Cost: €70 ($77) TIP: Bring passport. Croatian Kuna → Euro → Bosnian Mark currency change.
  2. 10:30 Mostar Old Town + Stari Most (UNESCO bridge) 3 hours

    1566 Stari Most (Old Bridge, rebuilt 2004 after war damage). UNESCO. Bridge jumpers perform 20-25m dives.

    Cost: Included TIP: Bridge jumpers tip $5. Ottoman quarter shopping + ćevapi lunch.
  3. 13:30 Lunch — Mostar ćevapi (Bosnian) 1.5 hours

    Ćevapi (small grilled sausages) + ajvar (red pepper relish) + Bosnian coffee. Traditional Bosnian street food.

    Cost: €10-20 ($11-22) TIP: Stand-up or sit-down. Cash KM or EUR.
  4. 15:00 Mostar Ottoman quarter + return 2 hours + 2h drive

    Ottoman-era shopping streets + Karadjoz-bey Mosque + return to Dubrovnik.

    Cost: Included TIP: Bosnian copper crafts + lavender oil + traditional rugs are canonical souvenirs.
  5. 20:00 Farewell dinner — Restaurant 360 or Pantarul 2.5 hours

    If you haven't done 360 yet, this is the night. Or Pantarul for modern Croatian.

    Cost: €25-220 ($28-240) TIP: Pre-book.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel (early start)

Old Town · €10-25

Solid breakfast before 12h tour.

Lunch

Mostar ćevapi (Bosnia)

Mostar · €10-20

Bosnian street food.

Dinner

Restaurant 360 or Pantarul

Dubrovnik · €25-220

Farewell Croatian dinner.

Transit:

Full-day guided tour (border crossing).

DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $150 Mid $280 Luxury $700
DAY 4

Kotor Day Trip (Montenegro UNESCO)

Bay of Kotor + St. John's Fortress

Activities

  1. 08:00 Day tour pickup (€75) Full day

    Pickup + 1.5h drive to Kotor Bay (Montenegro). Border crossing.

    Cost: €75 ($82) TIP: Bring passport. Montenegro uses EUR but is non-Schengen.
  2. 10:30 Bay of Kotor + Perast village + Our Lady of the Rocks 2 hours

    UNESCO Bay (Europe's southernmost fjord-like bay) + Perast village + Our Lady of the Rocks islet (boat short).

    Cost: Included + €5 boat TIP: Most-iconic Montenegro photo.
  3. 13:00 Kotor Old Town walking + Maritime Museum 2 hours

    UNESCO Kotor Old Town + walking + Maritime Museum.

    Cost: Free walking + €4 museum TIP: Stari Grad (Old Town) is compact + walkable in 1-2 hours.
  4. 15:00 Climb St. John's Fortress (1,350 steps) 2 hours

    1,350-step climb to St. John's Fortress for canonical Bay of Kotor panorama. €8.

    Cost: €8 TIP: Tough but iconic photo. Bring water + sunscreen.
  5. 18:00 Return to Dubrovnik + dinner 3 hours

    Return + dinner at Old Town.

    Cost: €30-80 TIP: Light dinner — tour day.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel (early start)

Dubrovnik · €10-25

Pre-tour fuel.

Lunch

Kotor Old Town

Kotor · €15-35

Light Montenegrin lunch.

Dinner

Dubrovnik casual

Old Town · €30-80

Light post-tour.

Transit:

Full-day guided tour (border crossing).

DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $150 Mid $280 Luxury $600
DAY 5

Pelješac Wine + Mali Ston Oysters + Departure

Wine + oysters + farewell

Activities

  1. 10:00 Pelješac Wine Tour pickup (€100) 6 hours

    1h drive to Pelješac Peninsula. Plavac Mali wineries + Mali Ston oysters tasting.

    Cost: €80-120 ($88-130) TIP: Pre-book wine tour. Designated driver = no DIY.
  2. 11:30 Pelješac Plavac Mali winery (Dingač or Postup) 2 hours

    Premier Plavac Mali wine region — steep coastal vineyards. Family wineries with 5-7 wine tasting + cheese.

    Cost: Included TIP: Buy 1-2 bottles tax-free.
  3. 13:30 Lunch — Bota Šare (Mali Ston) + oyster farm tour 2 hours

    Mali Ston Bay oyster boat tour + fresh oysters + Bota Šare seafood lunch + Pelješac wine.

    Cost: Included or €30-80 TIP: World-class oysters. Book Bota Šare 1+ week ahead.
  4. 16:00 Return to Dubrovnik + airport transfer 2-3 hours

    Return drive (1h) + airport transfer (30 min) or final hotel night.

    Cost: Transfer €40 TIP: Confirm flight departure time.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel (final)

Dubrovnik · €10-25

Last Dubrovnik breakfast.

Lunch

Bota Šare (Mali Ston, oysters + Pelješac wine)

Mali Ston · Included or €30-80

World-class oysters.

Dinner

Airport or in-flight

DBV · Included

Departure.

Transit:

Pelješac wine tour + airport transfer.

DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $200 Mid $380 Luxury $800

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Dubrovnik 5-Day Itinerary FAQ

Kotor or Mostar?
Different — Kotor (Montenegro) for UNESCO Bay + 1,350-step fortress climb. Mostar (Bosnia) for Ottoman quarter + Stari Most bridge jumpers. Both €70-75 day tours. If choosing one: Mostar for first-timers, Kotor for repeat.
Pelješac wine worth it?
Yes — Croatia's premier wine region + Mali Ston oysters. €80-120 wine tour. Plavac Mali Dingač is the canonical Croatian red.
5-day budget?
Budget $700-1,200. Mid-range $1,300-2,300. Luxury $3,000-6,000+.

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