Quick Summary
Konavle is Dubrovnik's agricultural heartland — a valley of vineyards, olive groves, and traditional stone villages just 30 minutes from the coast. This half-day tour offers your clients a refreshing contrast to the crowds of Old Town.
Includes transport, a local guide, and one or more tastings (wine, olive oil, or traditional foods). Ideal for food and wine enthusiasts, repeat visitors, or anyone seeking a slower pace.
What's Included & Not Included
✓ What's Included
- Private transport from Dubrovnik
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Visit to Konavle villages and viewpoints
- Wine tasting at a local producer
- Olive oil or traditional food tasting
- Real-time ops contact during the tour
- Trade-rate proposal with clear inclusions
✗ What's Not Included
- Meals beyond tastings (lunch can be arranged)
- Additional tastings or activities
- Gratuities for guide/driver
- Personal expenses or shopping
Best For
Segment fit and ideal client profiles
Tour Highlights
What your clients will experience
- Drive through the scenic Konavle valley
- Visit traditional stone villages like Čilipi or Gruda
- Taste local wines at a family-run winery
- Sample extra virgin olive oil from Konavle producers
- Learn about traditional Konavle embroidery and crafts
- Photo stops at valley viewpoints
- Option to attend Sunday folklore performance in Čilipi
- Contrast of coastal tourism with rural lifestyle
Operational Notes
Key logistics for travel professionals
Pickup & Transport
We pick up from Dubrovnik hotels, port, or airport. Transport is by private vehicle with driver-guide.
Timing
Morning or afternoon departures available. Afternoon works well as a complement to morning Old Town activities.
Tastings
Standard includes one wine tasting and one additional tasting. More extensive tastings or lunch can be arranged.
Čilipi Folklore
On Sundays, the village of Čilipi hosts a folklore performance. We can incorporate this into the itinerary.
Dietary Requirements
Share dietary needs in advance for tasting accommodations.
Weather
Tour runs in most weather. Outdoor elements are minimal (transport-based with short walks).
Options & Upgrades
Enhance the experience based on your clients' interests
Extended Tastings
Add more producers or a multi-course tasting experience.
Traditional Lunch
Include a farm-to-table lunch at a local konoba (tavern).
Čilipi Folklore Sunday
Time the visit for Sunday morning folklore performance.
Cooking Experience
Add a hands-on cooking session with local ingredients.
Combine with Cavtat
Add a stop in the charming coastal town of Cavtat.
Sell Kit
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30-Second Pitch
"After the crowds of Old Town, give your clients something different — Dubrovnik's green hinterland where families make wine and olive oil the way they have for generations. It's the authentic side of Croatia that most visitors miss, and it's only 30 minutes away. We handle the logistics; you sell the contrast."
Handling Objections
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Client-Facing Blurb
KONAVLE COUNTRYSIDE HALF-DAY Escape the coast for an afternoon in Dubrovnik's rural heartland. The Konavle valley is a patchwork of vineyards, olive groves, and traditional stone villages where families have farmed for generations. Your guide takes you to local producers for wine and olive oil tastings, sharing stories of Konavle's traditions along the way. Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours Includes: Private transport, guide, village visits, wine and food tastings Note: Available year-round; Sunday visits can include Čilipi folklore performance A refreshing contrast to coastal sightseeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 30 minutes by car. The valley starts just past Dubrovnik's airport.
Typically a wine tasting at one producer and olive oil or food tasting at another. We can customize based on preferences.
Minimal. This is primarily transport-based with short walks at villages and tasting venues.
Yes, share requirements in advance and we'll coordinate with producers.
The village of Čilipi hosts a folklore performance on Sunday mornings. We can incorporate this into the itinerary.
Yes, though tastings are geared toward adults. We can adjust the focus for families with children.
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