Sailing Tour From Dubrovnik With a Culinary Twist

Day 1: Visit to Dubrovnik and start from Komolac

The first day, we started the sailing route in the small town of Komolac.

From this quiet spot, it is a ten-minute drive to downtown Dubrovnik. Before boarding the yacht, this is an excellent time to visit Dubrovnik's beautiful palaces and fortresses. Besides, there are plenty of delicious restaurants to try out, for example, Azzurro, just outside the port. This restaurant is super regarded and highly recommended.

The beautiful city center with marble-paved alleys is excellent to see, and for a complete view of the city, take the cable car to the top of the mountain. Does the city look familiar to you? It certainly could, as the city has often been used as a film set for the TV series "Game of Thrones." Dubrovnik is the city of "Kings Landing" in this series.

Day 2: Sailing from Dubrovnik to Sudurad

The beautiful old port of Dubrovnik is the starting point of this culinary flotilla.

We set sail on the clear waters of the Adriatic. Northwards, the flotilla departs towards Šipan, a large and dense island. During the sailing route, there are several beautiful beaches to stop off on. Finally, the flotilla ends up in Sudurad.

The moorings for this first night are nicely sheltered and quiet. Sudurad features a magnificent sixteenth-century tower that is open to the public for visitation. The tower was built at the time to protect the town from the pirates that were active in this region. From the city, you can walk to the Daničić family's vineyard in ten minutes. Here, you can take a tour of the vineyard and taste the award-winning Plavac Mali from the year 2013.

Day 3: Sailing from Sudurad to Trstenik

From Sudurad, the sailing route continues northwest along the coast of Pelješac.

The culinary journey takes us to the town of Trstenik, one of the oldest inhabited places on the island. The water here is clear and makes for an excellent spot for a refreshing swim.

For wine lovers, this is a perfect location to try another Plavac Mali at a waterfront restaurant. With delicious wine and a perfect view, this is a great place to hang out. In the evening, there is time to visit the winery of the Matuško family. This family is renowned for their famous Dingač wine, which is a must-try.

Day 4: Sailing from Trstenik to Lumbarda

The next day, you will sail your yacht to Lumbarda, a small fishing village.

On the way, you will pass beautiful beaches and mountains. These beautiful spots are a good excuse to stop and take a dip in the lovely waters. The gorgeous secluded beaches offer great views. After enjoying the incredible views, the wine flotilla arrives in Lumbarda. This place is known for its aromatic wine, "Grk Bijeli." In the evening, there is plenty to taste.

With an excursion, you will taste everything the area has to offer. The winery Bire will introduce you to their fine products, including smoked ham, goat cheese, and homemade pasta. With all these delicacies come good wines from the region. Here, enjoy the good food and a glass of Grk and the Plavac Mali.

Day 5: Sailing from Lumbarda to Mljet

Sailing is freedom, the freedom to go wherever you want.

This day in the wine flotilla is all for yourself. Go exploring and find the most beautiful beaches and bays. Go back to a place you've been before and didn't really want to leave.

There are plenty of pearls to be found in the beautiful Adriatic Sea area. Of course, the flotilla leaders can always help you with the sailing itinerary for inspiration or point out their own perfect spot. It's entirely up to you.

Day 6: Sailing from Mljet to Cavtat

After a beautiful day of sailing, the culinary wine flotilla arrives together at Cavtat.

A small coastal town about thirteen nautical miles from Dubrovnik. The place is beautiful, with a rich cultural heritage; there is something to see everywhere. In terms of food, you won't go wrong here either. The many eateries offer traditional Dalmatian dishes and are highly recommended for a try. After a day of sailing, there is nothing better than enjoying good food; the freshly caught fish, local vegetables, and fresh olive oil make for a delicious meal.

After dinner, there is much to admire in this town, such as the birthhouse of Croatia's most famous painter, Vlaho Bukovac. The house is partly renowned for its architecture, garden, and central location in Cavtat.

Day 7: Sailing from Cavtat to Dubrovnik

On the last day of this sailing itinerary, you will sail back to base in Dubrovnik.

On the way back, there are still many sights to visit. For example, the island of Lokrum has an impressive Benedictine monastery. Then sail on to Lopid to enjoy lunch on the beach of Šunj or Misty. These are great beaches, and they can only be reached by yacht, as the island is car-free. There are also a few things to see at the Dubrovnik terminus; for example, go and have a look at the establishments in Dubrovnik's Old Town.

To round off this culinary journey, go and enjoy a Croatian wine one more time, and you can look back on a great trip in which you have seen, experienced, and tasted a lot. What a beautiful Croatia is!