This wine tour will take you to the beautiful Pelješac peninsula. Located in the heart of South Dalmatia, this picturesque area is home to some of the most intriguing red wines in Europe. This fantastic wine tour includes several wine-tasting opportunities at local wine cellars and a relaxing visit to the vineyards on the slopes of the peninsula.
Culinary Croatia’s original and exclusive wine tours of Croatia, envelop you in the rich scents and ambiance of centuries-old cellars and vineyards. The guides in the world of Croatian wine are the expert vintners whose families have cultivated grapes here for hundreds of years in almost the same regions!
Home town of Marco Polo
– full day tour by hydrofoil
Lying on a small peninsula surrounded by city walls and fortresses, Korčula is one of the most beautiful medieval cities on the Adriatic Coast. Korcula is entirely covered in pine forest so the Greeks named the island Korkyra Melaina, meaning “Black Korčula”. Famous traveler Marko Polo was born there or so many believe. We tour its charming streets to magnificent Cathedral of St Mark who is the city’s patron saint. There are a lot of squares with Renaissance palaces, town loggia which can be seen along the way. The excursion by boat will takes you to Korčula sailing along the island of Mljet and Elaphite islands.
For Croatia vacationers who enjoy adventure or sport and fun as the favorite vacation type, Omiš is an excellent vacation destination for them. Cetina River and its canyon of unparalleled beauty give you an unforgettable experience, justifying epithet of town Omis, as the best place for rafting, either for the beginners or for the experts. You don’t have to go far from the sea to meet the charm of the River; just few kilometers upstream from the mouth of Cetina begins three hours trip-adventure through picturesque river cuts, dancing waterfalls and rapids, meanwhile offering the clear water surrounded by green woods.
After a pleasant trip e we arrive at the small place Postojna, where we will see one of the best known and most beautiful caves in Europe. The caves are 22 km long, and an electric train will take us through one part, after which we will walk about 2 km through the most beautiful part of the caves. Then we proceed to Lipica, the place where the well-known Lipizzaner horses have been bred for centuries. From there a professional guide will take you to the stud farm where you will be witness a special performance program.
Wine tour of Istria starts with a pleasurable drive through the Istrian countryside to the village of Markovac. After visiting the wine cellar, you are invited to sample their wines (White, Red and Sweet) and Grappa accompanied with cheese, istrian pršut and fritule. This half-day excursion is lovely way to spend a afternoon and there is also oportunity to buy some of their quality wine.
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Culinary agree only on one thing – truffle in gastronomy is on top level. Unusual underground hidden bulb, with no plant above ground is very difficult to find. Only, a well trained dog can sniff them. Truffles grow in grey soil, in woody humid area of Motovun in the valley Mirna.
Exactly that is where we go with a truffler and with his well dressed dogs seeking his majesty –truffle.
During our 3 hour walk through the forest truffler will tell us all the secrets and particulars about truffles. After that, lunch will be served on base of truffles followed with wine in a specialized restaurant.
Join us for a jeep ride through the Konavle countryside known for its beautiful landscapes.
We drive up to the mount of Velji Do for a wonderful view over the Riviera of Dubrovnik and some Montenegrin mountain peaks. An exciting off-road drive through the swampy valley of the river Ljuta follows. Continuation by road to Molunat, a small fishermen’s village in the southernmost part of Croatia. Time at leisure for swimming. Continue to Vodovađa driving up the mountain through the pine and cypress woods up to a water-spring. Traditional welcome with herb brandy and figs at the Šapro family house, followed by delicious lunch prepared under the iron bell accompanied by music.
The tour starts from the village of Gruda in Konavle area known for its beautiful landscapes with large valley surrounded by mountains dotted with charming villages. We bike along the fields, orchards and vineyards, passing across a small bridge over the river Ljuta and Konavočica. Our tour guide will introduces us into the history and traditions of the Konavle area passed down through generations. Visit to the Franciscan Monastery in Pridvorje and old watermills by the river Ljuta. Refreshment by the river, departure to Gruda for wine tasting of local wines.
Surrounded by high mountains reflected in the blue waters, a fjord-shaped Bay of Kotor is one of the most spectacular landscapes on the Mediterranean. Drive along the bay past Risan and picturesque Perast, a home- town of many captains. Boat ride to the man-made islet of Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od Škrpjela). Upon returning home safely, seamen dropped rocks and old boats filled with rocks in this place and gradually created the islet as the foundation for the church. Continuation to Kotor, town that has always been providing a safe harbour to navigators and its famous merchant navy. City tour of Kotor with its beautiful Romanesque cathedral of St Triphun, surrounded by walls and fortresses included on the UNESCO`s World Heritage List.