Cavtat tours: A workshop scheduled and listed as June 2-9th, means that June 2nd is the day of your arrival (your evening meal and accommodation for this night is included in your tour price). You are welcome to arrive earlier then the 2nd.

Cavtat tours: A workshop scheduled and listed as June 5-14th, means that June 14th is the day of your departure.

No airfares are not included in the price. The inclusion and exclusions page details what is and what is not included.

Tips/Gratuities are not included in your tour price. In Croatia, like many countries, tipping is an acceptable and expected practice. Salaries in Croatia cannot compare to salaries in North America and most of Europe, yet prices here are similar to North American prices ($2-3 for a cappuccino). Gratuities are never included in the bill. A 10% percent tip would be greatly appreciated.

Slikamilina Painting & Photography Tours can offer advise on the best way to get here, but cannot book flights. Airfares are best purchased through your own travel agent.

Slikamilina Painting & Photography Tours is not a travel agency and therefore does not sell travel insurance. We strongly recommends that workshop members have travel insurance and that you purchase travel insurance through your travel agent.

We will be happy to organize transfers from the Dubrovnik Airport to the village of Cavtat (5 minute drive) at your expense. If you arrive late, just let us know and we will re-organize the pick up for you. You will not miss a lot as the transfer is so short.

1. Rooms/Accommodations:

   • Our accommodations are all Guest houses. Guest houses in Croatia rarely get a higher rating then a 3 star.  Our accommodations are all clean, comfortable and well looked after.

   • Some rooms have 2 (two) twins, some may have a double/queen.

   • Rooms are given out in order of deposits received. Unfortunately requesting a room is not possible.

   • Due to the type of accommodations, all rooms are not identical (guests are not staying at a hotel like Best Western). Some rooms have a small kitchenette, some do not. Some accommodations will have private rooms with a bathroom and a shared living room and kitchen. Everyone will have a private room.

   • Rooms are given out in order of deposits received. Unfortunately requesting a room is not possible. Clients need to be aware that there is a disparity between the rooms, but due to the nature of all inclusive trips, there is a not a surcharge for what some people may deem to be the better rooms.

   • Non-smoking Rooms: Many European accommodations classify “no smoking” rooms as a room that you are not smoking in. This means the previous guest may have smoked in your room and there is an ashtray provided. While this has not been a problem for most of our travellers, those with heightened sensitivity to cigarette smoke should know that we cannot guarantee a smoke free room.

   • Accommodation is generally provided in guest houses and similar local establishments. However, in some cases, an instructor may request hotel accommodation for their group during the planning and organization of the tour. If your instructor has advised that your group will be staying in a hotel, this will be the reason.

We have had vegetarians in the past but these vegetarians still ate fish and cheese. Croatia is a meat eating culture and they have a hard time understanding vegetarianism! We do our best to accommodate everyone and have not had complaints yet.

Our guests are anywhere between 35 and 82 years old, the average age being 55-75. The minimum age required is 18 years old. The age is really not important, your attitude is, so you should not worry about age. Just have an open mind and a sense of humour.

Yes, we always get several solo travellers on our tours. Besides, the group eats together for breakfast, most lunches and for all dinners. Our guide is also always with the group so you will never be alone if you don’t want to be.

There is some walking involved everyday to go and visit the sites. You need to be able to walk about 1 mile a day and may not be able to participate if you have some walking disabilities. However, you do not need to be very fit. There is always the option of waiting for the group at the terrace of a cafe. Also, if you are tired or just want to relax for the day, you have the opportunity to opt out of any activity. You can spend the day at the hotel reading a book on the balcony.

There is walking involved everyday to go and visit the sites. You need to be able to walk about 5 miles a day and may not be able to participate if you have some walking disabilities. You do need to be fit as you will be expected to carry all your own gear. If you are tired or just want to relax for the day, you have the opportunity to opt out of any activity. You can spend the day at the hotel/guesthouse, reading a book on the balcony.

No you do not. We stay in a small town called Cavtat. Cavtat is 3km from the Dubrovnik Airport. The airport is 30 minutes south of the Town of Dubrovnik.

Let’s take as an example our 8-day workshop scheduled and listed as October 6-13th. October 6th is the arrival day, October 7th is your first painting day, October 12th is the last day of painting, and there is a free day in the middle. October 13th would be your date of departure.

Yes. All art and photography supplies must be brought with the tour member for 9 days of painting and photography. Do not assume that supplies will be available in any of the towns that you will be visiting. Please look at our General information and Conditions for more information.

Please remember you are painting en plein air. Most of our locations are in towns and villages, and so you have access to toilets at the local cafes. You may have to buy a coffee or drink to use the toilets. Cafes will not be far from our plein air site, with maximum of a 5 minute walk.

There is so much for non-painters to do on our tours and many of the workshops include other non-painters. Non-painters can go sightseeing, kayaking, biking, walking tours, fishing tours and visit local towns and museums. The Tour Manager can suggest additional activities.

No. Workshops are sold as a package including accommodations.

Many of our artists have information available on their websites. Please visit our Workshop page and then click on instructors name.

Many of our artists have conducted a number of workshops with us before. Artists have been carefully selected for their reputation, popularity, teaching ability and high standards. We suggest you contact the instructor directly with specific questions.

On receipt of your booking form and deposit, Slikamilina Painting & Photography Tours will send you a confirmation letter.

Absolutely. Our testimonial page are all from past students. We would also be happy to give you contact information of past participants who have agreed to be contacted.