Ljubljana to Split Real Food Adventure
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day culinary journey through the heart of Slovenia and Croatia. This multi-day tour is a feast for the senses, offering a blend of rich history, stunning landscapes, and mouth-watering cuisine. From the picturesque city of Ljubljana to the medieval town of Motovun, and from the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park to the vibrant city of Zadar, you'll experience the best of these two countries. Along the way, you'll sample traditional dishes, learn about organic farming, hunt for truffles, and even visit a Benedictine nunnery renowned for its delicious preserves. This tour is the perfect blend of cultural exploration and culinary delight, promising an experience you'll cherish forever.
Included
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Private vehicle , Public bus
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Hotel (5 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Apartment (1 night)
hotel: 5 night(s), guesthouse: 1 night(s), apartment: 1 night(s);
All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative.
Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
EUROPEAN LEADERS:
Intrepid trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe.
We also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Bled - Kremsnita Tasting
Smartno - Wine tasting
Trebese – Organic farm visit & lunch
Motovun - Truffle Hunt and Brunch
Rovinj – Day Trip
Motovun - City walls
Rakovica - Home-cooked meal
Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Zadar - Nunnery & farm visit
Zadar - Local market visit
Split - Village cooking demonstration
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Ljubljana
- Ljubljana - Arrival day
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Welcome to Slovenia, a country known for its diverse culinary scene. Your adventure begins in the heart of Ljubljana, a city teeming with local eateries, modern restaurants, and delightful cake shops. Your tour officially starts with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, followed by a dinner where you'll get to sample some delicious traditional dishes.
Day 2 – Day 2: Bled and Smartno
- Bled
- Ljubljana
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- Bled Castle
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Today, we head to the city of Bled, nestled in the foothills of the Julian Alps. Here, you'll visit the 11th-century Bled Castle and the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Maria. Don't miss the chance to try the local dessert, kremsnita. In the afternoon, we'll take a scenic route to Smartno, a charming town on the Italian border, where you'll indulge in a wine tasting session.
Day 3 – Day 3: From Slovenia to Croatia
- Motovun
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- Aquapark Aquacolors
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Today, we'll visit an organic farm and orchard in Slovenian Istria for an olive oil and dried fruit tasting. After learning about traditional farming methods, we'll head south to Green Istria. Enjoy a lunch of typical Istrian dishes on a beautiful terrace overlooking the Trieste gulf. Later, we'll continue to the medieval town of Motovun in Croatia.
Day 4 – Day 4: Truffle Hunting and Rovinj Exploration
- Motovun
- Rovinj
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- MOTODROM POREC
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Start your day with a walk along the city walls of Motovun, followed by a truffle hunting adventure in the Motovun Forest. After a brunch of local favorites, we'll head to the romantic town of Rovinj on the Adriatic Coast. Explore the architecturally intact Old Town and discover the city's rich heritage. Return to Motovun for a leisurely evening.
Day 5 – Day 5: Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rakovica
- Motovun
- Korenica
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Today, we'll visit the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park, a World Heritage site known for its waterfalls and blue lakes. Enjoy a walk and boat trip through the park before heading to Rakovica village. Here, you'll enjoy a home-cooked traditional Croatian dinner, featuring the delicious mixed meat dish, kotlovina.
Day 6 – Day 6: Zadar and its Culinary Treasures
- Zadar
- Korenica
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- Benedictine Monastery of St Marija
- Sea organ
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Bid farewell to Rakovica and travel to the walled city of Zadar. Visit a Benedictine nunnery renowned for its jams, pickles, and preserves before exploring the city. Don't miss the 'Sea Organ' on Zadar's waterfront and enjoy strolling the marble streets of the Old Town. Your evening is free to explore the city's culinary scene.
Day 7 – Day 7: From Zadar to Split
- Split
- Zadar
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Start your day with a stroll through Zadar's vibrant fish market. Then, head southeast towards Split. Visit a local family who specializes in soparnik, a regional delicacy. After the cooking demonstration, return to Split and enjoy your last evening with the group, marking the end of your culinary journey.
Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell to Split
- Split - Departure day
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Your culinary adventure through Slovenia and Croatia concludes after breakfast. You may want to extend your stay in Split to explore more of this vibrant city and its surroundings. Feel free to ask your leader for local tips to make the most of your extended stay.
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