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There are many varieties of day trips for tourists to enjoy in Croatia, all aimed at offering views of the scenic highlights and reminders of bygone days.

A popular day trip from Dubrovnik to the neighbouring country of Montenegro, takes in Risan and other unspoiled villages, along with scenic spots in Kotor Bay and Perast. Another daylong excursion from Dubrovnik tours the medieval city of Korcula, said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. Among the highlights of this area are Renaissance palaces, St Mark’s Cathedral, the wineries of Peljesac and swimming in the Mediterranean.

Day trips are taken on buses and ferries to give tourists the opportunity to see Croatia in all its splendour. One tour, along the Dalmatian coast, can be enjoyed in a replica 16th century wooden galleon. To add to the atmosphere, the galleon is equipped with cannon and travellers can enjoy the trip wearing period costume.

In addition to being a hub for tourists to explore the rest of Croatia, Dubrovnik has many wonders of its own. There are walking tours inside the city, which allow visitors to explore many of the ancient buildings and historic streets. A typical two-hour tour of Dubrovnik begins at the Pile Gate, goes past Onofrio’s Fountain to the 14th century Franciscan Monastery. The tour continues to the Sponza Palace, Orlando’s Column, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral of the Assumption. As well as viewing the city’s historic delights from the inside, you can paddle a kayak in the sea beside the walled city and swim in some of the many coastal caves.

A more scenic approach can be experienced in tours such as the trip to Vela Luka Bay on the island of Korcula. This tour includes swimming, snorkelling, feasting on grilled fish washed down with locally grown wine, topped off with some leisurely sunbathing, before sailing back to Dubrovnik.