Tasting menu of Croatia
Overview
Highlights
- Sample the freshest seafood possible at a family oyster farm in Ston.
- Set out with a guide and his trained dogs for truffle hunting in Istria.
- Join a local chef in Trogir for a market tour and five-course dining experience.
- Visit a country home in Konavle for a traditional peka meal and rakija tasting.
What's this trip about?
Compare to similar trips
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodations
View Similar Trips
Itinerary
Zagreb
Your trip begins in the capital city of Zagreb where you’ll be met at the airport by your private driver and escorted to your hotel. Explore the lively city streets contrasting the architecture of the Upper and Lower Towns, soak up the thriving cafe culture, visit a gallery or perhaps dine at the Michelin Star restaurant, Noel, in the evening.
Zagreb , Bale
After a guided walking tour of Zagreb’s historic sites in the morning, a private driver will take you through dense forests and mountains on a three-hour trip to the Istrian Peninsula. You’ll stop in the small medieval hillside town of Bale wher...
Bale
Today you’ll sample some of Istria’s most highly regarded products, with stops for an olive oil tasting, truffle hunting and a winery tour where you’ll learn about Croatia’s indigenous grape varietals. You’ll also stop in the scenic hillside town of Grožnjan, a popular base for artists and musicians, and explore the small streets and many galleries.
Bale
In the morning you’ll visit the coastal town of Pula to see the 2,000-year-old Roman arena before continuing to the medieval fishing village of Rovinj for a walking tour of the old town’s steep, cobbled streets. The town is surrounded by water on three sides and it’s easy to find a restaurant for a lunch of fresh seafood as you overlook the waterfront and the bay.
Bale , Zadar
From the Istrian Peninsula you’ll travel south to the coastal town of Zadar, a journey of almost four hours, to enjoy a walking tour of the historic district, including stops at the old Roman forum and the unusual wave-powered Sea Organ designed by Nikola Bašić in 2005. The town has several highly regarded restaurants to choose from for dinner.
Zadar
Your private driver will take you to Pag, a nearby island connected to the mainland by a bridge, a journey of about 50 minutes. Best known for its distinctive sheep-milk cheese, Pag is a limestone outcrop surrounded by azure seas. You’ll get to sample th...
Zadar , Šibenik
From Zadar you’ll head south by car with your private driver for an hour to Krka National Park for a tour of the walking trails and waterfalls. You’ll also take a boat ride to Visovac Island to see its 14th-century Franciscan monastery. From K...
Šibenik , Split
In the morning, you’ll be driven a half hour to Trogir to meet a local chef for a visit to the town’s market. After shopping for ingredients, you’ll head to his hillside studio for an interactive, five-course meal paired with a mix of Croatian...
Split
Walking through Split’s historic core, you’ll be struck by the fusion of ancient and modern in Diocletian’s Palace, a whole city district dating to 400 AD. As you explore with your private guide, you’ll begin to pick out hidden architectural details, lea...
Split , Dubrovnik
Leaving Split, your driver will take you along the coast to the Peljesac Peninsula, a journey of about three hours, where you’ll sample wines at two of the region’s most celebrated wineries overlooking the Adriatic and nearby Korčula and Mlj...
Dubrovnik
On your final day you’ll enjoy one of Croatia’s most traditional dishes at a local home in the cultural hub of the Konavle Valley. Here, you’ll learn about the peka, a cast-iron dish with a dome-shaped lid which is immersed in burning charcoal to slo...
Dubrovnik
You’ll be picked up from your hotel by a private driver and taken to the airport in Dubrovnik to begin your journey back home.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Audley Travel.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Audley Travel Reviews & Ratings
Other Audley Travel Reviews
Trip of a lifetime to Mexico!
Absolutely amazing two week trip to Mexico. Phoebe was very knowledgeable and helped us plan a fabulous itinerary. The hotels she'd recommended were perfect and in e...
10/10 to Audley travel
10/10 to Audley travel. Louise and Robyn put together a trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar for us. The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. We did an 8 day ...
Exceptional company that listened…
Exceptional company that listened carefully to our ideas and formulated an amazing itinerary as a result. Every detail was thought of resulting in an extraordinary t...
Travelers also viewed
Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
Accommodation
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations