10-Day Tailored Wine & Culinary Tour in Croatia
This 10-day wine and culinary tour of Croatia offers food enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs a chance to experience the authentic tastes of Croatia. The tour leads you through Zagreb's charming streets and Dubrovnik's breathtaking coastal beauty to explore Croatia's premier wine areas, its most notable attractions and delicious dining options. Experience local delicacies while you visit famous wineries to understand Croatian wine production methods which include Istrian truffle exploration and Dalmatian traditional food discovery. This trip provides an ideal experience for guests who want to explore flavors, cultural heritage and relaxing in a peaceful atmosphere.
What's included
Itinerary
After your arrival at Zagreb Airport, your private driver will escort you to your hotel in the city center to start your wine and culinary adventure in Croatia. You will have some time to rest and then in the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner with local specialties such as pasticada (stewed beef), ćevapi (grilled meat) and štrukli (cheese-filled pastry). Obviously, everything comes together with fine Croatian wine.
After dinner, you’ll have the remaining of the evening free to relax and observe the charming atmosphere of Zagreb.
Inclusions:
- Private airport pick-up
- Transfer to your hotel in central Zagreb
- Dinner with traditional Croatian cuisine
- Assistance with hotel check-in
The day begins at Dolac Market with a guided food tour to educate you in the rich food culture of Zagreb. The Market serves as Zagreb's active outdoor market. There you can experience different fresh products, taste local cheeses, cured meats and wines from Slavonia and Istria regions. Your guide will present historical food stories about Zagreb through your market exploration of its various food products.
In the afternoon, continue your culinary exploration with a tour of Zagreb’s food scene, learning about local food traditions and the city’s evolving gastronomic culture. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore Zagreb as you want.
Inclusions:
- Private guided food tour of Zagreb
- Visit to Dolac Market, including tastings of cheeses, cured meats, and wines
- Free time to explore Zagreb at your leisure
After breakfast, you will leave the capital as your driver will take you to Motovun which is around a 3 hour drive. Motovun stands as a medieval town in Istria's central area where truffles and beautiful scenery attract visitors. You can discover more with your guided tour, where narrow streets and vineyards offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
In the afternoon, enjoy a truffle-tasting experience with local dishes made of the freshest Istrian truffles. It’s an unforgettable culinary experience next to the beautiful Istrian hills.
Inclusions:
- Private hotel check-out and transfer to Motovun
- Guided exploration of Motovun
- Truffle-tasting experience in Motovun
Discover the world-renowned wine culture of Istria, home to some of Croatia’s best wines, including Malvasia and Teran.
Your guide will lead you to multiple prestigious wineries throughout the day to experience wine production methods and taste premium Istrian wines.
The wine tasting experience will be interrupted by your chance to discover the charming hilltop settlements while you can take a break to dine at either a vineyard or restaurant which serves Istrian wines with fresh local ingredients.
Inclusions:
- Private full-day wine-tasting tour of Istria
- Visits to several local wineries, with tastings of Malvasia and Teran wines
- Lunch at a vineyard or local restaurant
After exploring the traditional food and wines of Istria, you will travel north to the coastal city of Zadar, after you are done with your breakfast and checked out. Your private driver will take you from Motovun to Zadar (approximately 4 hours). Once there, you can take a walk around Zadar Old Town, where you’ll visit the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun, two unique and mesmerizing installations.
In the afternoon, enjoy the best seafood Zadar has to offer, with a dinner featuring locally caught fish, shellfish and other seafood options.
Inclusions:
- Private hotel check-out and transfer from Motovun to Zadar
- Visit to Zadar Old Town, including the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun
- Seafood dinner at a local restaurant in Zadar
Your trip continues south to Split, which maintains its position as the most vibrant city located on the Adriatic Sea.
The drive from Zadar to Split lasts around two hours. There you will enjoy a guided tour which will lead you to Split's ancient Roman historical sites. Your tour of Diocletian’s Palace which holds UNESCO World Heritage Site status will lead you through the entire palace complex which contains its 4th century ancient walls, temples and courtyards.
In the afternoon, you will visit a local winery in Split, where you’ll sample Dalmatian wines such as Plavac Mali and Pošip, learning about the unique characteristics of these varieties. In the evening, you can have a relaxing walk along the Riva Promenade..
Inclusions:
- Private hotel check-out and transfer from Zadar to Split
- Guided tour of Diocletian’s Palace and Split Old Town
- Wine-tasting experience in Split, featuring Dalmatian wines
Take a ferry from Split to the beautiful island of Hvar, famous for its Mediterranean charm and exceptional wines.
After a 1.5-hour ferry ride, explore Hvar Town, where you’ll visit local wineries to taste Hvar’s best wines, including the famous Plavac Mali.
Learn about the region’s rich wine culture while taking in the spectacular views of the vineyards overlooking the sea. Spend the evening wandering through the town or relax at a seaside restaurant for a romantic dinner by the water.
Inclusions:
- Ferry ride from Split to Hvar
- Winery visit and wine-tasting experience on Hvar
- Free time to explore Hvar Town
Spend your day discovering Hvar Island's natural wonders through a complete wine and nature tour that spans the entire day. The first stop will be the well-known lavender fields which span across most of the island to experience their strong scents and beautiful floral display. The tour concludes with a guided wine tasting experience through Hvar's wine production areas where you can taste, again, Plavac Mali and Prošek among other local wines.
Have lunch at a local vineyard or restaurant, enjoying the island’s fresh products and delicious local specialties.
Inclusions:
- Full-day wine-tasting tour and lavender fields visit on Hvar Island
- Lunch at a local vineyard or restaurant
The itinerary continues, after a 4-hour drive, to Dubrovnik, one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia. You will enjoy a special seafood dinner paired with Croatian wines at a local restaurant overlooking the Adriatic. The combination of fresh seafood and regional wines will offer a delightful culinary experience.
In the evening you have free time to spend it as you want. You could walk around and discover more of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. It’s a beautiful place to experience with its ancient historical value.
Inclusions:
- Private hotel check-out and transfer from Split to Dubrovnik
- Seafood dinner and wine pairing in Dubrovnik
- Free time to explore Dubrovnik Old Town
The Croatian wine and culinary experience ends today with a smooth departure process. Spend your last morning in Dubrovnik by eating breakfast before you either walk one last time through the Old Town or spend time at the beach. Your private driver will take you to Dubrovnik Airport for your departure flight.
Although this particular adventure is coming to an end, your memories of vineyards, traditional Croatian delicatessens, local wines and the tranquility of ancient streets is giving you motivation to explore further places with Tailored by Locals. We are looking forward to welcoming you once you have inspiration for your next trip.
Inclusions:
- Private hotel check-out and transfer to Dubrovnik Airport
- Departure transfer to Dubrovnik Airport
