Excursion Korcula flavours & old town tour at Korcula

Experience the splendid history and flavours of Korc?ula’s Old Town and its surrounds during this bespoke, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Korc?ula, Old Town, Walking Tour, St. Mark Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace, Marco Polo Birthplace

Depart the pier on-foot for a guided walking tour of the Old Town of Korc?ula, a masterwork of architecture and urban planning. Enter the Old Town through one of the gates, which is only approximately 54 yards (about 50 metres) from the tender station. During your guided walking tour, pass by the splendid St. Mark Cathedral, perhaps the finest proof of the artistry of Korcula’s famous stone masons and the island’s excellent stone, which has been used in buildings all over the world. From here, continue past the Bishop’s Palace and other renowned landmarks of the Old Town. Korc?ula is also known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, whose alleged birth-house can be seen from the outside.

OPG Komparak, Organic Farm, Beehive, Gin Distillery, Olive Oil Production, Tour & Tastings

Leaving the Old Town, board a coach for the short drive to OPG Komparak, a local organic farm excelling in beekeeping. Showing respect for the environment and natural resources of Korc?ula, OPG Komparak incorporates both the resources and by-products from their creation process into their production cycle. Upon arrival, proceed for a guided tour and tasting known as the ‘Honey & Gin Experience’. Along the way, see and learn about their active, living beehive, gin distillery, and olive oil production. Following your tour, proceed for a tasting journey that includes honey, olive oil, marmalade, Mediterranean herbs and spices, and OPG Komparak’s award-winning Trut Gin in two flavours.

Zrnovo, Tasovac Winery, Courtyard, Wine Tastings, Local Specialities

Following your tour and tasting, re-board your coach for the short, but scenic drive to Zrnovo and a visit to the beautiful Tasovac Winery. Upon arrival at Tasovac, the award-winning Posip producers, proceed to a lovely, shaded courtyard for a tasting of their delicious wines, which are accompanied by a selection of delectable local specialities. At the conclusion of your tour and tastings, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Korc?ula, Old Town, Walking Tour, St. Mark Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace, Marco Polo Birthplace, OPG Komparak, Gin & Honey Experience, Tasovac Winery, Tastings

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.24 miles (about two kilometres), at times over uneven, cobblestone, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 20 steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with food allergies, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, sturdy, and closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and Euros or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.