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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




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• 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




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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.

Old town hotel 4*

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.

Old town hotel 4*




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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.

Old town hotel 4*

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




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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.

Old town hotel 4*




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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!

Old town hotel 4*




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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.

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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




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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.

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