Dubrovnik In Focus: City & Cable Car with a Photographer Guide
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Port
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$350
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Set out on this excursion that is ideal both for photography enthusiasts and for those who simply want to bring home the best possible vacation snapshots. A local photographer will mentor you, offering practical hints on framing the best shots of the fascinating architectural features you see today.
Stunning Venetian and Dalmatian architecture await you on a walk through the unbelievably photogenic Old Town of Dubrovnik.
Visit the 15th-century Rector's Palace. This relatively large palazzo was the seat of government and home to the Rector of the independent maritime Republic of Dubrovnik, abolished by Napoleon in 1808. The nearby cathedral was built on the remains of the original, destroyed in 1667 by a disastrous earthquake. View from the outside the Sponza Palace, noteworthy for its columned courtyard with elaborate stone carvings, as well as the Church of Saint Blaise and Onofriou's Fountain.
Relax over lunch at a restaurant housed in the former harbormaster's building, located in the beautiful Old Port of Dubrovnik -- another magnificent photo subject.
Walk to the lower cable car station. Hop aboard a restored Dubrovnik Cable Car gondola for the ride to the top of Srdj Hill. At the top, compose your finest photos of the stupendous view below -- gorgeous Dubrovnik's orange-tile rooftops, the crenelated city walls, and the beautiful Adriatic backdrop. There may be no finer view in all of Europe.
Head back down to the Cable car station and drive back to the ship.
Please note: Terrain includes flat, smooth, and uneven surfaces that can be slippery, with several steps. Boarding the cable car requires climbing 40 steps. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Bring your camera or device; anything from a top-end camera to a cell phone or tablet is perfectly acceptable.