When it comes to luxurious vacations, the sky is the limit, but when it comes to the most elite and extraordinary, gourmet getaways, Croatia is one of Europe’s most delicious destinations to visit. From exciting culinary adventures to scrumptious excursions to sip and savor, this unique adventure through Croatia caters only to the most discerning upper echelon of good taste. Prepare your palate for a cornucopia of culinary delights as you embark on this carefully curated, weeklong luxury tour...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Dubrovnik - Arrive in Dubrovnik and Embark on a Sunset Sail
Dubrovnik will be your first destination, and upon departing from your airplane, you will be met by your private driver who will whisk you away to your luxurious accommodation. After settling in, you will literally launch into one of the countries most dreamy and delicious sea scenes. After being driven by your private driver to the Dubrovnik docks, you will meet your personal chef, private captain, and cabin crew who will be responsible for wining and dining you for the rest of the evening. As if it could not get any more luxurious, you will set sail on an authentic, 16th-century karaka replica. As the salty sea breeze blows gently through your hair and your eyes take in all of the aesthetic delights of the surrounding Adriatic, you will indulge in a feast that will completely solidify Croatia in your heart as being the right choice for this gastronomic getaway.
As you satisfy your appetite with savory Dalmatian dishes and sip on multiple varieties of wine and champagne, you will marvel at the unmatched beauty of the Adriatic. While the sun sets and you watch the sky ignite in a kaleidoscope of colors, you will already be dreaming of what other wonders are in store for the next seven days. Upon your return to the docks, your private driver will be waiting to take you directly back to your luxurious accommodations, where you will enjoy an amazing night’s rest in order to be ready for tomorrow’s delicious adventure.
What's Included:
Day 2
Dubrovnik - Pamper Your Palate on a Peljesac Peninsula Wine Tour
Day 3
Dubrovnik – Explore the Old City and Island Hop to Lokrum Island
Day 4
Dubrovnik – Be Regaled with Fascinating Food Tales in Konavle Valley
Day 5
Zagreb – Witness Zagreb’s Secret Spots and Indulge in a Private Cooking Class
Day 6
Zagreb - Delve into the World of Wine and Cheese and Join a Truffle Hunt
Day 7
Zagreb – Enjoy an Authentic Croatian Brunch Before Heading Home
Trip Highlights
- Sample local wines as you are wooed by the romantic Peljesac Peninsula
- Stroll through Zagreb’s Upper Town while savoring local delicacies
- Uncover the History of Wine and Cheese and join an evening truffle hunt
- Sip wine as you wander among the ancient, walled city of Dubrovnik
- Concoct an authentic Croatian dish under the instruction of a master chef
- Embark on a culinary adventure to Lokrum Island
- Enjoy a sunset dinner sail on an authentic 16th-century karaka
Detailed Description
Croatia has recently become somewhat of Europe’s darling when it comes to the hottest emerging vacation destinations. This should come as no surprise because the country has a wealth of offerings to please any vacationer’s specific tastes. Speaking of tastes, that is exactly what this custom-tailored, one-week adventure celebrates: Croatia’s culinary treasures. From local wines and artisan cheeses to mouthwatering truffles and more, embarking on this exciting culinary excursion is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Your gourmet getaway will begin in the beautiful, seaside enclave of Dubrovnik, where you will be provided with your first glimpse of Croatia’s stunning coast and the sparkling Adriatic Sea on an evening sunset dinner sail. You will then be whisked away on a full day’s wine tour of the picturesque Peljesac Peninsula.
Then, after spending the next day wandering around Dubrovnik’s Old City that is complete with its entirely-walled, pedestrian-only streets and iconic landmarks, you will enjoy island-hopping to nearby Lokrum Island. Upon touching foot on the shores of this truly special spot, you will admire the local sights and even indulge in a delicious and locally made dessert to end your day on a sweet note. The following morning, you will partake in an excursion to Konavle Valley, where you will be wined, dined, and regaled with fascinating facts, stories, and a plethora of myths that surround some of the region’s most notable delicacies.
The second half of your journey will find you attempting to taste your way through the culinary capital of Croatia in addition to its capital city of Zagreb. Upon your arrival, you will be able to explore the city’s iconic Upper Town along with Zagreb’s most famous landmark locales, including Dolac Market, Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark’s Church, and more. You will end your evening with a private cooking class, which will include a master chef who will walk you step-by-step in whipping up a mouthwatering and authentic Croatian meal.
Your final day will be spent feasting on local wines and artisan cheeses while learning about the inner-workings of each, including a firsthand glimpse at just what goes into bringing these delicious delicacies from farm to table. As evening approaches, possibly the most thrilling excursion of your entire week awaits you as you embark on an exciting truffle hunt, which will be complete with headlamps, a professional guide, and sleuth-nosed canines.
After literally having your fill of Croatia’s absolute best culinary offerings, you will be entirely satisfied. In fact, you will most certainly be planning your return before even leaving Croatian soil and stepping foot on your return flight. With luxury accommodations provided in advance for each night of your stay in addition to private transfers already being arranged to bring you to and from every delicious destination, the only thing that you will need to bring to the table is your appetite and a hearty sense of adventure.
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Starting Price
$2,300 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 1332 reviews.
Our travel guide was excellent. Our hotels were perfect and, from the beginning, he accommodated all of my requests, including my need for gluten-free foods. And during the trip, when my daughter got sick, he arranged for a doctor to come to the hotel.
Reviewed By Julie Q.
Croatia is a beautiful country to visit. The people we met and the guides we had were all fantastic, professional, knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Every place we visited, even the more crowded tourist areas, felt very safe.
Our Zicasso travel agent worked really closely with us right from the beginning to make sure the trip gave our family the balance of exploration, relaxation, learning, and adventure that we look for on our vacations. Every aspect of our trip – every tour, every driver, every dinner, everything – flowed exactly as we had planned it.
Reviewed By Julia S.
Our Zicasso travel agent's communication was incredible! She was fast, professional, and always thorough. Everything she planned for us was of such high quality! It was perfect!
Reviewed By Karen W.
Zicasso's travel consultant was so helpful in designing a near-perfect trip for our group of eight travelers. We visited Croatia and Greece. In the planning stages, she was patient yet persistent in moving us toward finalizing the trip. The hotel recommendations and sightseeing choices were, for the most part, outstanding. The ground transfer arrangements were perfect. Most of all, her recommendation for the right Greek island for our group's needs was spot on.
Reviewed By Ann M.
Before our trip, Zicasso's travel specialist assured us we would have an amazing, worry-free trip through Slovenia and Croatia. We most certainly did!!
She had us in beautiful, centrally located hotels, on exciting daily excursions with knowledgeable tour guides, and even on a private speedboat ride!! Our journey included historic sites, wonderful museums, and hikes through caverns, waterfalls, and fortresses!!
Any questions we had were answered in the moment, completely and respectfully! Thank you so much to our travel specialist for her caring attention to detail and for making our trip truly memorable!!
Reviewed By Darlene Z.
The entire nine days of travel from Slovenia to Montenegro were seamless as far as being picked up at the arrival airport and departure as planned. Transportaion was on schedule, which was important to me in a foreign country and eliminated any stress. Each private guide and/or driver throughout our trip was courteous and spoke English, which avoided any misunderstanding about all the wonderful sites we saw.
Lake Bled was absolutely wonderful. The guide parked the van at this family home four blocks from the lake and introduced us to his mother and sister, who welcomed us, and we saw how they lived in this beautiful village. The walk of four blocks to the lake also gave us the opportunity to see more of this quaint place to live. Since the lake does not allow power boats, we and about 20 other people were rowed to the island, where an ancient church was located. We found out that this family, in the past, were the caretakers of the island and our tour guide had to row himself to the shore to go to school and, in the winter, skate to school every day.
Next, we were driven to the castle on top of a small mountain, which had a perfect, 360-degree view of the area. Beautiful!
The next day we went to Plitvice Lakes National Park, with too many waterfalls to count and water that looked as crystal clear as any natural water I have ever seen. The four-kilometer walk upstream was nothing like I've ever seen in the USA.
We spent the night in a wonderful mountain lodge, with individual lodges and an upper-end-style bed and breakfast theme.
Split was a city with parts dating back to the third century, with many Roman influences in its many buildings.
Mostar in Bosnia was very interesting and had a central arch-style bridge which seemed to be a central point for all to see. There was so much we saw that it is too much to describe here.
We also stopped at a wine tasting at the most modern winery I've ever been to. It even had 12 guest rooms, with a pool.
On our way to Dubrovnik, we stopped at Ston to have an unbelievable lunch. At the restaurant, we had an oyster tasting of fresh oysters being farmed several hundred yards from the restaurant. We were served oysters three ways, from raw to fried and baked, and they were the best I will ever eat in my life.
We next went to Dubrovnik, which was particularly interesting to me because it is where Game of Thrones was filmed. Our guide was excellent, as he worked as a "roadie" for the film company, helping set the scenes by taking down modern signs or anything modern, and putting them back after filming. He had large screen shots in a spiral binder and would take us to a cove and hold up the screen shot of the actual scene from the movie to show us the similarity. His behind-the-scenes knowledge of the actors and the reaction from the town and church was beyond expectations. My wife and I were fans of GOT and so excited that we are going to watch if all again one day.
Our last day was in Montenegro, which again was beautiful, and we spent the day next to the water there. We were ferried to a man-made island with an old church on it.
Overall, the Adriatic Sea along the coast of these countries was one of the most beautiful stretches of water you could imagine.
Our expectations of this tour were met and exceeded.
Reviewed By Sandra H.
