Trip summary
- Duration
- 12 days / 11 nights
- Route
- Zagreb → Istria → Plitvice → Split → Korčula → Pelješac & Ston → Dubrovnik
- Style
- Private food & wine journey
- Day 1 Arrive in Zagreb, private airport transfer, free afternoon
- Day 2 Privately guided walking food tour of Zagreb
- Day 3 To Rovinj, with truffle hunting and tasting on the way
- Day 4 Private wine tasting excursion to Bale
- Day 5 Short walking tour of Pula and lunch, on to Plitvice Lakes
- Day 6 Explore Plitvice Lakes, afternoon transfer to Split
- Day 7 Market visit and cooking class with a local chef in Split
- Day 8 Ferry to Korčula, free afternoon
- Day 9 Privately guided food and drink tasting on Korčula
- Day 10 Pelješac wine tasting and oysters in Ston Bay, on to Dubrovnik
- Day 11 Private trip to Cavtat and a peka meal in the countryside
- Day 12 Private transfer to Dubrovnik airport
Zagreb, Istria, Plitvice, Split, Korčula, Pelješac, Ston & Dubrovnik
Tour highlights at a glance:
- Privately guided walking food tour of Zagreb
- Truffle hunting and tasting in Istria
- Private wine tasting excursion to Bale, near Rovinj
- Cooking class in Split with a local chef, starting at the open market
- Food and drink tasting on the island of Korčula
- Pelješac wines and fresh oysters on a farmer's boat in Ston Bay
- Traditional peka meal in the countryside near Cavtat
Day 1Arrive in Zagreb, where your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore Croatia's capital at your own pace.
Day 2Taste Zagreb on a privately guided walking food tour (3 hours). Your guide takes you to the places locals love and tells the stories behind every bite.
Day 3A private transfer takes you to Rovinj on the Istrian coast. On the way, join a truffle hunt with a local hunter and his dogs, then taste the truffles you have found.
Day 4Private wine tasting excursion to Bale (4 hours), a medieval hilltop village near Rovinj surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
Day 5On the way to Plitvice Lakes, stop in Pula for a short walking tour of its Roman amphitheatre and old town, with free time for lunch.
Day 6Spend the day exploring Plitvice Lakes, with its terraced lakes and wooden walkways over the waterfalls. In the afternoon, a private transfer takes you to Split.
Day 7Half day cooking class with a local chef (4 hours). Start at the open market to pick fresh ingredients, then learn to cook Dalmatian dishes and enjoy the meal you have made.
Day 8Take the ferry from Split to Korčula. The afternoon is free to relax and explore the island's walled old town at your own pace.
Day 9A privately guided food and drink tasting excursion on Korčula (4 hours): local wines, olive oil and island specialities.
Day 10A private transfer takes you to Dubrovnik. Stop on the Pelješac Peninsula for a private wine tasting, then in Ston for a private oyster tasting with a local oyster farmer on his boat in Ston Bay.
Day 11Private half day trip to Cavtat (4 hours), a charming seaside town south of Dubrovnik, followed by an authentic Croatian peka meal in the countryside: meat and vegetables slow-cooked for hours under an iron bell.
Day 12Departure day. Enjoy a last morning in Dubrovnik before your private transfer to the airport.
What's included
- 11 nights in handpicked hotels with daily breakfast
- Private airport transfers in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, and all drives between destinations with a private driver
- Ferry ticket from Split to Korčula
- Privately guided walking food tour in Zagreb
- Truffle hunting and tasting in Istria
- Private wine tasting excursion to Bale
- Short walking tour of Pula and Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Half day cooking class in Split with a local chef and a visit to the open market
- Privately guided food and drink tasting excursion on Korčula
- Private wine tasting on the Pelješac Peninsula and oyster tasting with a local farmer on his boat in Ston Bay
- Private half day trip to Cavtat with a traditional peka meal in the countryside
- Entrance tickets for the sights in the itinerary
- 24/7 local support from Sarah, Ivan and Mislav throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights to and from Croatia
- Lunches and dinners not listed above
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers (optional)
From €4,850 per person (based on 2 travellers). Every journey is private and tailored, so we send a personal proposal with the exact price, free of charge. Ask for a proposal.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Croatian culinary tour cost?
From €4,850 per person, based on two people travelling together, with hotels, daily breakfasts, entrance tickets and all the tastings in the itinerary included. The exact price depends on your travel dates, the hotels you choose and the size of your group, so we send a personal proposal free of charge.
Can I change this 12 day itinerary?
Yes. Every part of it can be changed. We can add more wineries, a day on Hvar, extra time in Dubrovnik or a cooking class in Zagreb. Tell us what you love to eat and drink and we'll send a personal proposal.
Can you cater for vegetarians or food allergies?
Yes. Let us know about any diet or allergy when you enquire and we'll tell every chef, guide and host in advance.
Is the tour private?
Yes. The guides, drivers and tastings are private, just for you and your travel companions, so you travel at your own pace.
Do we need to rent a car?
No. Airport transfers and all drives between destinations are with a private driver, so you can enjoy every wine tasting without worrying about driving.
When is the best time to do this tour?
May, June, September and October are ideal: pleasant weather, fewer crowds than in summer, and autumn is the season for white truffles in Istria and the grape harvest.
How do I book?
Send us an enquiry with your dates and wishes. We reply within 24 hours, usually much sooner, and refine the itinerary together with you until it's exactly right.
