Tours / Full day · Private
Private Pelješac & Dingač Wine Tour
Croatia's most famous red wine region — steep Dingač slopes, three boutique family cellars and the medieval walls of Ston, at your own pace.
≈ 7.5 hours
09:30 departure
Hotel pick-up
1–8 guests
Overview
Three cellars. One legendary slope.
Discover the sun-drenched Pelješac peninsula, Croatia's most famous red wine region. Famous for steep vineyard slopes, robust Plavac Mali grapes, and the world-renowned Dingač and Postup micro-locations, Pelješac is a true haven for wine lovers. Join us on a scenic coastal private journey where you will visit medieval fortifications, taste fresh Adriatic oysters, experience intimate 1-hour tastings at boutique family-run wineries, and take a breathtaking drive through the historic Dingač tunnel to the dramatic coastal vineyard slopes.
Tour highlights
1
Medieval Ston & Salt Pans
Ston's famous 14th-century city walls — the second longest preserved fortification system in the world — and historic salt works.
2
3 boutique winery visits (1 h each)
Unhurried, curated tastings of wine, fruit liqueurs, extra virgin olive oils and local snack pairings at family-run cellars in Potomje and Ponikve.
3
Historic Dingač tunnel & coastal slopes
Drive through the iconic hand-carved tunnel to emerge directly above the dramatic 45-degree vineyard cliffs dropping into the sea.
4
Optional fresh oyster tasting
An optional private boat ride in Mali Ston Bay to pick and taste oysters straight from the sea, paired with local white wine.
5
Relaxed 09:30 AM Departure
A comfortable morning start designed for a laid-back, full-day wine tasting experience.
Itinerary
Your day,hour by hour.
09:30
Pick-up
Pick-up & Scenic Coastal Drive
We pick you up directly at your hotel or private accommodation in Dubrovnik. Drive northwest along the scenic Adriatic highway past the Elafiti Islands and seaside villages.
10:20
≈ 40 min
Historic town of Ston
Arrive in Ston, famous for its ancient city walls and salt pans. Enjoy an orientation walk through the Gothic town centre or take a quick coffee break. (Optional: private boat oyster picking in Mali Ston Bay can be arranged here.)
11:00
40 min drive
Drive from Ston to Potomje
We depart Ston and drive deeper into the heart of the peninsula, enjoying the scenic landscapes of vineyards, olive groves and coastal bays along the way.
11:45
≈ 1 hour
Potomje Winery #1
Arrive at our first winery in Potomje. Spend a full hour exploring the cellar, learning about local winemaking traditions, and sampling robust red and white wines paired with small local bites.
12:50
≈ 1 hour
Potomje Winery #2
Visit our second family-run winery in Potomje. Enjoy an in-depth 1-hour tasting featuring boutique Dingač and Postup reserves, homemade fruit liqueurs and artisanal olive oil.
14:00
Photo Stop
Dingač tunnel & coastal vineyard viewpoint
After our winery visits, we drive through the famous hand-carved Dingač tunnel. Emerge onto the dramatic seaward slopes where Plavac Mali grapes grow on steep 45-degree inclines dropping into the Adriatic Sea.
14:45
≈ 1 hour
Ponikve Region Winery #3
On our way back, we stop in the protected wine valley of Ponikve for a final 1-hour tasting to compare different regional winemaking styles and sample premium olive oils.
15:50
Return
Return Drive to Dubrovnik: Arrival around 04:45 PM.
Sit back and relax on the scenic drive along the coast, arriving back at your hotel in Dubrovnik in the late afternoon, around 16:45.
From the road
What's included
Private transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle (mid-size car or 8-seater van)
Professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout the day
Pick-up and drop-off directly at your accommodation in Dubrovnik.
In-depth 1-hour visits and wine tasting presentations at 3 private wineries.
Tastings of local fruit liqueurs, extra virgin olive oil, and light snacks accompanying the wine.
Orientation walk in the historic town of Ston.
All road tolls, fuel, and parking fees.
What's not included
Main meals / full restaurant lunch.
Entrance tickets to Ston City Walls or Ston Salt Pans (optional).
Optional Oyster Experience: Private boat trip with a local oyster farmer in Mali Ston Bay, including fresh sea-picked oysters and local white wine (~30 € per person, must be requested in advance).
Traveler tip: Pelješac red wines (especially Dingač) are full-bodied and high in alcohol content. Having a private driver-guide allows you and your party to sample freely and enjoy the tastings safely without worrying about driving!
Book this tour
Three cellars, no designated driver.
Pick your date and group size and book instantly with secure online payment. You have your own driver-guide all day, so everyone in your group can taste freely. Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure.
Price €500 / group · up to 8 guests
Want the oyster boat added in Mali Ston? Write to info@lupus-travel.hr or message us on WhatsApp — we reply within hours.