Central Dalmatia - Wine And Taste Tour

Unlike in other wine regions, the most common grape varieties in Dalmatia are red ones that thrive in the rough and difficult to reach terrain of some of the most beautiful islands in the region. This region will enchant you not only with its rich wine but also with exceptional natural and cultural beauty which is breathtaking. Indulge all your senses with an explosion of taste in this amazing 7 day wine and taste tour of central Dalmatia.

Overview:

Duration: 7 days
Locations: Central Dalmatia
Route: Split, Trogir, Kaštela, Krka Waterfalls national Park, Šibenik, Hvar, Brač

INCLUDED FEATURES:

Private transfer with air conditioned high class vehicle troughout the journey
Wine tasting and finger food in Split, Trogir, Hvar, Brač
4 nights at 4* or 5* Hotel in Split, meals according to the itinerary
Speedboat transfer from Split to Brač and return
Speedboat transfer from Split to Hvar and return
2 nights at 4* or 5* Hotel in Hvar, meals according to the itinerary
Guided tours of Split, Trogir, Kaštela, Krka, Waterfalls National Park Šibenik, Hvar, Brač with local guide
Entarnce fees during guided tours to Krka Waterfalls National Park, churches/cathedrals according to the itinerary
Service charges and hotel taxes
We always reserve the right to modify schedules, tours and hotels if necessary.

MEALS: Breakfast and dinner daily, wine degustation and finger food according to the itinerary
Optional: Traditional Croatian lunch/dinner can be arranged

EXCLUDED FEATURES:
Extra services and costs which are not in the program as well as any personal expenses.

Please keep in mind that all boat tours are subjected to weather conditions and could be altered/cancelled in case of an unfavorable weather.
General terms and conditions that apply to this travel arrangement will be sent to you upon your confirmation and at the booking moment. Please study it carefully so that we can clarify any concerns in a timely manner.

Itinerary

Day 1 – arrival to Split
You will be met and accompanied by Travel Croatia representative to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until the welcome dinner. Dinner finishes with the presentation of the itinerary and wines and live music. (D)

Day 2 – Split, Trogir, Kaštela
After breakfast spend the morning on guided sightseeing trough Split. Enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Wine degustation starts at restaurant Paradox with presentation of wines, cheese and olive oil. After Paradox we continue our tour to Trogir. We stop at the winery near Trogir hills and taste Zinfandel, Rose and Plavac Couve, accompanied by a spectacular view and walking tour through the winery. Trogir is a UNESCO town-island and your guide will take you through its little labyrinth streets. Enjoy free time after the walking tour to wander through the narrow streets. End your day with a visit to one of the wineries in Kaštela for dinner and wine tasting. Drive back to your hotel and get a good night sleep to prepare yourself for the day to come. (B, D)
Day 3 – Krka Waterfalls National Park and Šibenik
After breakfast, we start our journey towards Krka Waterfalls national Park. Spend the morning in a walking tour through the park’s most famous parts, Skradinski buk, Visovac island and monastery and take a boat ride to Roški fall. Following the leisure time in the park, we head to the winery for wine tasting. After Krka Waterfalls Nationa Park, we head to Šibenik, a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. The central church in Šibenik, the Cathedral of St. James, is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Evening hours – return to the hotel for dinner and leisure time. (B, D)
Day 4 – Brač
After breakfast continue your journey to island Brač. Sightseeing of the island, visit to our first winery for degustation od famous Brač wine with snack and cheese. Visit to Museum Škrip, oldest olive oil museum in Croatia. After free time we head to Winery Senjković. Dinner and wine presentation at the winery and a ferry ride back to our hotel to end the day with dinner. (B, D)
Day 5 – Hvar
In the morning hours, after breakfast, take a ferry transfer to island Hvar. After sightseeing Hvar, the sunniest island in Croatia, have some free time to enjoy the sun and sea of this beautiful island. We all dine together at our hotel and exchange our daily experience. (B, D)
Day 6 – Hvar
Our first stop today is Hvars famous winery where you can try their Plavac Barrique, Opolo Nobile Rose and Belleca. After some free time, we take a boat drive to our second winery for the day.Wine tasting folled by dinner at winery restaurant and a boat drive ride to Hvar. Enjoy night life on Hvar. (B, D)
Day 7 – Travel Croatia Homeward Journey
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure ﬂight. (B)