Gastronomic Croatia Tour: One-Week of Croatia’s Culinary Delights

Upon your arrival in Dubrovnik, your private driver will be waiting for you at the airport and will whisk you away to your luxurious accommodation after you have passed through security. Your afternoon excursion will begin as you embark on a private tour of the Old City. While you are strolling around this awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will feel as if you have stepped back in time. From its impeccably preserved fortress to the narrow side streets that wind their way through the iconic landmarks, the Old City is sure to leave you speechless.

Once you have enjoyed discovering and snapping all of the requisite photographs of the Old City, you will enjoy a short sail to Lokrum Island. The moment that you arrive on the island, a gourmet feast will be waiting for you. The best part of this experience is that you will be enjoying this cornucopia of delicious Dalmatian fare al fresco under the stars. A post-dinner stroll around the island’s main thoroughfare will be followed by a delicious dessert and nightcap that will provide the perfect ending to your first night in Croatia. You will then sail back to Dubrovnik and make your way to your hotel for the remainder of the evening.

What’s Included: airport transfer, accommodation, tour, dinner

The Elaphiti Islands await to welcome you on your first full day exploring the Croatian Islands. After boarding a luxurious, state-of-the-art liner, you will depart Dubrovnik and enjoy a full-day sailing among the trio of islands, which consists of Sipan, Lopud, and Kolocep.

For the entire day, you will have at your disposal your own elite crew, including a skipper, guide, chef, and cabin staff in order to optimize your comfort and enjoyment. While gliding along the crystalline waters and venturing toward your first destination of Sipan, you will feel your stress as it melts away. Upon reaching Sipan, the skipper and guide will both show you the secret spots that only locals know about, including magical coves and inlets where you can swim and frolic in the water to your heart’s content. You will then enjoy a delicious lunch that will feature some of the freshest fish and other Dalmatian dishes in all of Croatia.

Your next island locale will be Lopud, which is an idyllic enclave that is known for its sparkling beaches and stunning scenery. This will also make for the perfect place to choose among ocean and beach activities to waste away your afternoon. Whether you opt to snorkel in the sea, sunbathe on the beach, fish from aboard, or explore secret trails on land, your time will be yours to decide how to spend it. Your wish will be our command on this curated tour.

Kolocep will complete your delightful day, and the island’s architecture and iconic relics will inspire you. After touring its handful of pre-Romanesque churches from the 9th and 11th centuries, you will sail back to Dubrovnik, where your private driver will be waiting to return you to your hotel for the night.

What’s Included: transfer, accommodation, tour, breakfast

After an excellent night’s rest, you will be ready to conquer the captivating island of Korcula, which will act as your base of operations for the remainder of the week. From here, you will embark on several exciting excursions, but today will be about exploring Korcula itself. Far from the busyness and buzz of the mainland, Korcula Island offers visitors the ultimate island escape. What makes this excursion so incredible is that it offers the aesthetic beauty and peaceful atmosphere that all visitors can enjoy in addition to providing you with an added benefit of pampering your soul and appetite.

Upon your arrival at Korcula Town, you will start the day with a private yoga class that will be led by a yoga master. The session will be followed by a hand-squeezed detox juice before you venture out on a hike to an organic honey farm. Here, you will tour the bee farm and witness them at work while also learning all about what goes into the production process of this golden elixir.

Your guide will even show you several herbs that are grown locally and explain to you their medical benefits and how they can be used in creative culinary dishes. Then, after sampling several types of honey and local artisan products that have been infused with it, you will make your way to an olive grove, where you will witness how olives are harvested and processed. You will then be able to sample some of the freshest oil onsite. Your private driver will then lead you to your luxurious accommodation, where you will reside for the remainder of the week.

What’s Included: transfer, accommodation, tour, breakfast

Day four will find you embarking on an incredible experience as you depart Korcula and sail to Solta Island, where you will be led by an expert guide on an in-depth olive oil tour. Upon your arrival at Solta, you will be met by a local olive farmer, who will regale you with the ins and outs of traditional Dalmatian farming techniques.

After this eye-opening informative session, you will have the chance to explore the charming village. As you stroll along its idyllic streets that wind whimsically around one another, you will be smitten with the peaceful and slower-paced island life that is found here. You will then be provided with the opportunity to sample a wide range of infused olive oils while being taught how to properly sample olive oil like a real pro. You will even learn by sampling how to expertly pair oils with the best food and wine over a mouthwatering al fresco feast.

After lunch, you will have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the many activities that this gorgeous island offers. Whether it be swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, or hiking, you can decide. Then, as the sun sets and its time to say goodbye to Solta, you will sail back to Korcula beneath a dazzling Croatian sunset while your private chef prepares a delectable dinner for you on the ship. Upon your arrival at Korcula, your private driver will meet you at the docks and return you to your Korcula hotel.

What’s Included: transfer, accommodation, tour, breakfast, dinner

A world of fine wine and stunning scenery invite you to Hvar Island today, and after awaking to another gorgeous sunrise on Korcula Island, you will set sail once more. As you drift along the dazzling sea aboard a luxury liner, the peacefulness of the Adriatic waters and the island scenery will make you wish that you never had to leave. Somehow, time moves slower here, and it is good for the soul.

After enjoying a blissful sail, you will arrive on Hvar Island, where you will be led on a comprehensive tour of this enigmatic island. While you take a short but sweet stroll through Hvar town, your guide will prepare you for the rest of the day by offering a wealth of intriguing insights into the history of Hvar, mainly those that revolve around its wine.

Once you have been regaled with a good foundation of remarkable facts, you will be provided with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the inner workings of three island wineries. As you make your way among this trio, each locale will offer you an inside glimpse into daily operations while the master winemakers enlighten you about what it takes to make their precious grapes sing.

As you sip and savor your way through this tour, strolling through stunning vineyard grounds and sampling blends of local wines, you will fall in love with this idyllic island and its delicious viticulture. You will even discover the perfect food pairings for each blend while sampling the mouthwatering combinations. After your fun-filled day amid wine, beauty, and culinary bliss, you will sail back to Korcula.

What’s Included: transfer, accommodation, tour, breakfast, dinner

Your final full day in Croatia does not disappoint, and today’s destination will be a collection of magical locals, including the world-famous Blue Cave. After departing Korcula, you will first sail to the Blue Cave, which is located off the coast of Bisevo Island.

Topping every Croatian visitor’s bucket list, witnessing this mesmerizing natural phenomenon in-person is a unique experience. One of the most idyllic and amazing spots in the entire Adriatic, the Blue Cave gets its moniker from the blue light that emanates from the water. You will be able to go in the cave and explore around, snapping photos as you go. Upon leaving the Blue Cave, you will be able to visit a few of the other captivating caves on Bisevo Island, including one that is called the Monk Seal Cave, which is a namesake that you will learn about later.

A stop by Komiza Town, which is a charming island haven that is famed for its culinary delights, will be your next destination. Here, you will have the chance to sample local fare, stroll the streets, and bask in local life. The islands of Vis and Budikovac will culminate your day’s tour, and you will have ample time to swim amid the crystal-clear waters and enjoy the beaches. Budikovac Bay is an especially enchanted place that is quite serene and stunning. While you are here, you will have a stop at a local restaurant that has the freshest fish and finest wines in all of Croatia. Here, you will wine and dine after your amazing day of enjoying the sun-dappled shores of the nation’s most gorgeous islands. As the sun sets, you will sail back to Korcula and be returned to your hotel.

What’s Included: transfer, accommodation, tour, breakfast, dinner

Today, you will wake up early to enjoy one last sail to Dubrovnik, where you will be met with a mouthwatering brunch before departing for the airport. As your private driver delivers you to the airport, you will be presented with a goodbye gift that will remind you of your special and delicious time in Croatia.

What’s Included: airport transfer, brunch