Taste of Dalmatia Private Tour

Welcome to Croatia! After your arrival into Split you’ll be met by your private driver who will transfer you to your accommodation in the city. After getting settled in, beat the jet lag by stretching your legs along the seaside Riva promenade lined with shady palms, bars and eateries perfect for unwinding while watching the world go by. If you have the energy, afterwards take a hike up nearby Marjan Hill for a panoramic vista over the city, harbor and sea.

Preferred hotel: Cornaro Hotel, Split

Get to know Split and nearby Trogir on a private half-day tour starting near the UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, built more than 1,700 years ago as the Roman emperor’s retirement residence. The maze-like complex is home to some of the most well-preserved Roman architecture in the world, with landmarks like the Temple of Jupiter and the Cathedral of St. Domnius, concentrated in the early 7^th-century as the world’s oldest still-in-use Catholic cathedral. Afterward visit Trogir with its entire historic walled town a UNESCO protected site.

Preferred hotel: Cornaro Hotel, Split

Traveling on to Hvar, the island is one of the most popular among the nearly 80 off the Dalmatian coast. It’s renowned for its spectacular landscapes with postcard-perfect beaches, aromatic lavender fields and vineyards, but what draws the many international jetsetters is its culinary scene and lively nightlife. After checking into your hotel, walk the cobbled streets of the Old Town, climb to the top of the fortress for a magnificent panoramic view and then enjoy dinner in one of the many world-class eateries.

Preferred hotel: Hotel Adriatic, Hvar

A half-day wine and food tour will bring you to the award-winning Tomić winery in the small coastal town of Jelsa, known for its long, rich winemaking traditions. A guided tour led by local wine experts includings a tasting experience with multiple varietals such as Bogdanusa, a light white wine and a local favorite, made using an ancient white grape variety indigenous to the island. Before returning to Hvar Town, enjoy a traditional Croatian lunch in a scenic mountain location.

Preferred hotel: Hotel Adriatic, Hvar

Hop on a speedboat for a tour of the Pakleni archipelago with its gem-like islands – as you cruise out of the harbor you can capture a great shot of Hvar before winding through the Paklenis. You’ll be surrounded by spectacular scenery, from the sparkling turquoise sea to hidden coves with secluded beaches, while sipping a glass a vino as you take it all in. Your skipper will find the perfect place to stop so you can sunbathe, swim or snorkel.

Preferred hotel: Hotel Adriatic, Hvar

Continuing to Korcula, best-known as the purported birthplace of international explorer Marco Polo, it boasts a storybook-like walled Old Town that reveals many glimpses of its Venetian past in the architecture that lines the labyrinth of atmospheric streets. Keep an eye out of the winged lion, a common feature. After settling into your accommodation, enjoy the picturesque views while strolling the promenade along the outer wall and then find an enticing waterfront café or restaurant hidden among the narrow alleyways for your evening meal.

Preferred hotel: Hotel Liburna, Korcula

A food and wine tour will bring you to the village of Lumbarda on Korcula’s eastern tip. The experience highlights three family-run wineries known for producing some of the top Croatian wines, including Grk, which is only made in Lumbarda. You’ll also get to enjoy a traditional feast of authentic dishes followed by a stroll through the serene countryside. Here get your taste buds ready for a delight, sampling sweet homemade preserves and olive oils, concluding with a crepe-style dessert paired with local liqueur.

Preferred hotel: Hotel Liburna, Korcula

Travel to the final destination on your itinerary this morning, Dubrovnik, the so-called “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Along the way, you’ll stop at the fishing village of Ston, famous for its well-preserved town walls, saltworks, and its fresh, mouthwatering oysters. At an oyster farm sample them alongside fresh mussels – their delicious flavor is believed to be due to the high salt and mineral content in Mali Ston Bay. Afterward, continue to your hotel in Dubrovnik enjoying the evening at your leisure.

Preferred hotel: Hotel More

A private walking tour reveals the secrets behind the walls in Dubrovnik’s Old City starting at the Pile Gate. Your expert local guide will regale you with the fascinating details behind its history, including its destruction and rebuilding following the Homeland War. Take in sights like the nearly 600-year-old Onofrio Fountain which continues to carry drinking water into the city, baroque cathedrals, an elegant 15^th-century clock tower and one of the oldest still active pharmacies in Europe, dating back to the 14^th-century.

Preferred hotel: Hotel More

You can choose to enjoy a day of leisure in Dubrovnik, perhaps visit nearby Lokrum Island by kayak or ferry, just a 10-minute ride away, which provides an ideal opportunity for a view of the Old City and its medieval walls along with scenic spots for sunbathing and swimming. Or take an optional day tour to Montenegro, visiting the UNESCO-listed city of Kotor. Situated along Kotor Bay, it’s surrounded by fjord-like mountains with defensive walls stretching 2.5 miles in length.

Preferred hotel: Hotel More

This morning private transfer brings you to Dubrovnik’s airport or your onward hotel if you’ve decided to extend your journey. Whether you return home or head out for further travels, we wish you a safe journey and hope to see you again in the future.