Taste Dalmatia - Home of Zinfandel Grape Tour Your Price Includes: 8-day tour by luxury air-conditioned minibus with expert English-speaking local guides and driver 7 nights accommodations in 4* and 5* hotels Breakfast included daily 3 dinners and 3 lunches guides and tickets to sights in Split and Dubrovnik such as Saint Dominus Cathedral, Palace Basements in Split, Jupiter Temple Foodie Highlights: Enjoy a welcome drink and appetizers on your hotel s terrace in Split Peruse Split s open food market Discovery of Zinfandel origins Gourmet dinner in one of the best restaurants in Split Wine Tasting on the island of Hvar Traditional culinary workshop Sightseeing Highlights: Visit Diocletian s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Discover magical island of Hvar
Experience island of Brač, renowned for its beauty and rich food and wine heritage Klis Ethno Village Zinfandel this noble wine sort much appreciated on all continents is the main inspiration for this tour. Wandering through ancient wine paths, vineyards and cellars will give you the opportunity to meet Dalmatia in all its glory and taste some of the best that this region has to offer. Blending in with the local culture in combination with trying some of the most complex wine sorts of exceptional taste while learning rich Dalmatian history and heritage will satisfy even the most demanding explorers. Savor some of the best autochthonous Dalmatian wines Crljenak, Pošip, Bogdanuša, Prč, Plavac Mali; buying fresh vegetables on famous green market in Split; hear Dalmatian song echoing narrow ancient streets; get a comprehensive view of the traditional techniques that make wine so special; learn how to make traditional Dalmatian dishes
Day 1: Croatia Welcomes You Upon arriving in the sunny city of Split, you will be transferred to one of Split's central hotels. After you are well rested for the adventure ahead, it's time for welcome drink and snacks where you will meet your tour guide and find out everything you want to know concerning the itinerary. Day 2: Split Kaštela Split Your wine trails of the day will start with the early breakfast and heading up to Kaštela, home to Crljenjak, ancient but not forgotten wine sort. Its exceptional historical taste precedes only its importance because it is the father of widely known and appreciated sorts Zinfandel and Italian Primitivo. You will visit several vineyards and cellars to taste the soft differences of every single grape which arise due to the different preparation and other conditions. While enjoying your wine, you will be introduced to rich Dalmatian history of wine making and the specialties that lie in the mere process.
Day 3: Split Hvar The next day is reserved for island wine sorts. After breakfast in Split, you will take a short catamaran ride enjoying the Adriatic blue crystal water and shortly arrive at Hvar the sunniest island in the coast. This beautiful island is the home of region's icon Plavac Mali, a cross between ancient Zinfandel, Crljenjak Kastelasnki whose taste you've enjoyed the previous day, and Dobričić grapes. This wine truly reflects the character of Dalmatia hot, temperamental, gorgeous, sharp, slightly rustic and unique. Apart from Plavac Mali, you will have the chance to taste other exquisite wine sorts indigenous to Hvar island, Bogdanuša and Prč. Overnight stay on Hvar island. Day 4: Hvar- Split After waking up in the sunniest place in Croatia followed by a delicious breakfast, you will meet your tour leader and continue this wine adventure getting acquainted with Hvar ancient heritage and historical venues. Its unique fusion of Mediterranean climate, Roman and medieval architecture 'sizzled' with Venetian influence will make roaming around much more interesting. Hvar
gained glory and power during the Middle Ages being an important port within the Venetian naval empire. And today, this island is recognized as one of the most popular and favorite resorts. Hvar exploration is set for the morning, and the afternoon will be at your leisure for an individual and private experience of this vibrant and colorful city. Afterward, you will return to Split by an evening ferry ride.
Day 5: Split In the morning we will pamper you with a private guided tour of the ancient Roman city of Split. 1,700- years-old Diocletian's palace will be your first stop, where you will learn more about the history of one of the best preserved Roman residences in the world. St. Duje's Cathedral, Jupiter's Temple, green market are only several places that you will visit during the tour. After you get a glimpse of Split's culture and history, we will finish the tour at one of Dalmatia's finest wine and cheese bar, situated in the mere heart of Split Old Town. At the Wine and Cheese Bar you will have the opportunity to choose some of the most exquisite wines from the very luxurious wine list, accompanied with some of the ripest and unique cheese blends Dalmatia has to offer. Bon Appetit!
Day 6: The Island of Brač Another day and another island in the Adriatic awaits your arrival to offer you its authentic wine sorts. The island of Brač, which is the biggest one in Dalmatia is situated just off the coast of Split, so your morning ferry ride won't be long. While walking through its vineyards, you will notice its similarity with Hvar, whose landscape is surely breathtaking. Rolling hills, pine and fig trees, isolated bays and clear water are not the only thing Brač is famous for. Wines of complex taste are also something this island can be proud of, and the most famous among them is the Bolski Plavac. After tasting Bolski Plavac, you will have lunch with a variety of local Dalmatian dishes, and of course, some of the best wines of the county. And, to round up everything, lunch will be served in some of the local taverns, so you have the chance to really experience Brač. You will be returning to Split in the evening. Day 7: Hills of Klis To round up this Dalmatian adventure, we will spice things up with visiting Ethno Village Klis. Mountains and untouched nature are the things that attract lots of tourists on hillsides of this picturesque village just a few miles away from Split. The village celebrates the traditional architecture of Dalmatian Zagora as well as its way of life in the past centuries making it an excellent combination of bygone days and present time. In
this ambient, a culinary workshop will be organized with your own personal chef. He will show you how to prepare some of the most delicious meals of traditional Dalmatian cuisine using only homemade ingredients. Day 8: Departure Day After breakfast, the shuttle will transfer you to Split airport. Taste Dalmatia DMC price 2.780 euros per person, minimum 2 people. Agent commission not included.