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Ancient Marvels and Coastal Charms: Athens & Dubrovnik Adventure

Emma Brown

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a 12-day journey through the captivating cities of Athens and Dubrovnik. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Athens as you explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon. Indulge in mouthwatering Greek cuisine at local gems like Akordeon and Veganaki. Then, venture to Dubrovnik and discover its medieval charm, from the imposing Fort Lovrijenac to the picturesque Porporela. Unwind on the stunning beaches of Lapad and savor delectable Croatian dishes at hidden gems like Konoba Fortuna. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Athens

Day 1Unveiling Athens' Ancient Wonders
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$395

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$ 4

Plato El Greco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$78
13 - 20 min

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Philopappos Hill
Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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Theatre of Dionysus
Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$30
15 - 22 min

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Ακορντεόν - Akordeon restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$99
2 - 3 min

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Little Kook
Popular, fairytale-inspired cafe offering sweet & savory crêpes & other treats amid whimsical decor.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary
1800s cathedral church of Athens, featuring monumental Greco-Byzantine & neoclassical architecture.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Panathenaic Stadium
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & tours.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$36
10 - 15 min

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Colibri
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114
Day 2Acropolis Museum and Greek Delights
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$314

Cafe & Restaurant at Acropolis Museum (Καφέ & Εστιατόριο Μουσείου Ακρόπολης)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
1 - 2 min

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Acropolis Museum
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$48
14 - 21 min

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Athens National Garden
Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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TGI Fridays
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$78
2 - 3 min

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Benaki Museum
Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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It
The new IT place is an all day cafe - restaurant where fresh meets comfort. Original tastes, high-end design, relaxing music and positive energy!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90
Day 3From Hard Rock to Olympian Marvels
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$370

Hard Rock Cafe Athens
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$51
4 - 5 min

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Hadrian's Library
Roman ruins of a library & cultural complex constructed in 132 CE by the emperor Hadrian.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
20 - 29 min

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Parthenon
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$72
15 - 22 min

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Veganaki
Vegan Street food - Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$78
4 - 6 min

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Hadrian's Arch
This arch-shaped marble gateway with Corinthian columns is named for an ancient Roman emperor.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$19
6 - 9 min

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Temple of Olympian Zeus
Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$21
10 - 15 min

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Joshua Tree
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$99
Day 4Mythical Ruins and Hidden Gems
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$426

Moma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$69
4 - 6 min

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Temple of Hephaestus
Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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Ancient Agora of Athens
Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$36
8 - 12 min

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Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)
The remains of this agora built by the Romans from 19-11 B.C. include columns & an octagonal tower.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Yiasemi (Γιασεμί)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$81
15 - 22 min

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Acropolis of Athens
Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$72
9 - 14 min

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Lotte
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$102
Day 5Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Treasures
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$318

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$ 12

Ψητοπωλείο "Χαλάλι"
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$69
6 - 8 min

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Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park
Urban park with olive groves & trails around a series of lakes, plus cafes & a small stone church.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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National Archaeological Museum
Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$66
19 - 23 min

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Ψαρομεζέδες "Αντωνία"
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$69
5 - 8 min

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Modern cultural hub with a national library, opera house, theater & surrounding park.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Λευτέρης
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114
Day 6Thrills and Parks in Athens
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$353

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$ 12

Quick Pleasure
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$57
7 - 10 min

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Kerameikos Archaeological Site
Extensive ruins of ancient Athens' largest cemetery & a museum with finds from the tombs.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Technopolis City of Athens
Set in a former gasworks, this arts & culture space now hosts concerts, exhibitions & a gas museum.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$19
14 - 17 min

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Το Δραμι
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$69
8 - 10 min

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Allou! Fun Park
Whimsical amusement park with rides & games for multiple age ranges, plus concessions.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$56
13 - 16 min

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Stavros Niarchos Park
Expansive green space next to a cultural center with landscaped walking paths & a playground.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Λευτέρης
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114

Budget breakdown: $3765 In total

Activities & Food:$3696
Transport:$69

Trip to Dubrovnik

Day 1Unveiling Athens' Ancient Wonders
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$265

Orhan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$51
2 - 3 min

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Fort Lovrijenac
Built along a 37-meter rock face, this 16th-century seaside fortress hosts theatrical performances.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
8 - 12 min

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Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Tvrđava Minčeta
14th-century fortress located at the highest point of Dubrovnik offering panoramic city & sea views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$23
6 - 9 min

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Lady Pi-Pi
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$69
1 - 2 min

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Konoba Pelice
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 2Acropolis Museum and Greek Delights
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$345

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$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
1 - 2 min

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Dubrovnik Active Holidays
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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Church of St. Ignatius
Built in 1725, the church is accessible via a Baroque staircase featured on HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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Orlando's Column
Landmark column, flagpole & statue of Dubrovnik's hero knight holding a sword, unveiled in 1418.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Small Onofrio's Fountain
Small working fountain constructed in the 15th century, featuring detailed sculptures.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Lajk
Family style restaurant, local food and wine. Mediterranean street food. Outdoor terrace and inside dining room on the 1st floor.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$75
1 - 2 min

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Dubrovnik Synagogue
Baroque synagogue founded in the 14th century, with a small museum of local Jewish history.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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Dubrovnik Cable Car
A 4-minute ride transports visitors 778 meters to a plateau offering Old City views & a restaurant.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$56
8 - 11 min

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Porporela
Old town landmark & 19th century pier popular for walks, sea views & access to shops & eats.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$8
26 - 32 min

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Mausoleum of the Racic family
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$15
3 - 4 min

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Zalogajnica Rokotin
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$87
Day 3From Hard Rock to Olympian Marvels
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$259

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$ 12

Victoria Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
6 - 8 min

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Lokrum
Island featuring a botanical garden & an old Benedictine monastery that now houses a restaurant.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
4 - 5 min

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Dominikanski samostan
Religious complex founded in 1225, featuring a Gothic-style church & a museum with art & artifacts.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Restaurant 360
Restaurant & Lounge 360° is a sophisticated outdoor oasis showcasing superb fine dining amidst the iconic views of Dubrovnik’s dramatic architecture, emphasizing the superior service and modern Mediterranean fare.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$69
4 - 5 min

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Gil's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
Day 4Mythical Ruins and Hidden Gems
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$225

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$ 6

Restaurant Pjerin
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$57
7 - 10 min

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Plaža Sveti Jakov
Tucked away beach in a secluded cove with stairs down to the sand, a cafe & a bar.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
6 - 8 min

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Archeological Museum
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$66
3 - 4 min

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Ethnographic Museum “Rupe”
Quaint museum with a folksy feel depicting local farming, lifestyle & cultural traditions.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
2 - 3 min

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Paradise Konoba Slaticarna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 5Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Treasures
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$210

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$ 12

Origano
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
11 - 14 min

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Trsteno Arboretum
15th-century former aristocratic summer residence, set in lush parkland filled with exotic plants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$23
28 - 34 min

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Dubrovnik Shore Tours
Private & group tours of Dubrovnik's old town, plus wine & oyster tastings on Peljesac peninsula.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Konoba Tabak
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$54
4 - 6 min

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Konoba Fortuna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 6Thrills and Parks in Athens
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$220

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$ 6

Lapad Beach Lounge Terrace
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
1 - 2 min

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Uvala Lapad Beach
Waterfront swimming haunt featuring beach chairs & umbrellas on a pebble-&-concrete ledge.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
12 - 17 min

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Dubrovnik Running Tours
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
19 - 23 min

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Homeland War Museum
This comprehensive gallery at Fort Imperial documents the Croatian War of Independence.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$15
2 - 3 min

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Panorama
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$57
32 - 48 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54

Budget breakdown: $3765 In total

Activities & Food:$3696
Transport:$69