Slovenia & Croatia Real Food Adventure

Welcome to Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, a city known for its diverse food scene. Your culinary adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, followed by a dinner where you'll sample some delicious traditional dishes.

Travel to the city of Bled, nestled in the Julian Alps. Visit the 11th-century Bled Castle and the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Maria. Sample the local dessert, kremna rezina, before heading to Smartno for an afternoon wine tasting.

Visit an organic farm in Slovenian Istria for an olive oil and dried fruit tasting. Then, journey south into Green Istria, where you'll enjoy a traditional lunch overlooking the Trieste gulf. Continue to Motovun in Croatia for an evening of exploration.

Explore the medieval town of Motovun and join a truffle hunting expedition in the nearby forest. Enjoy a brunch of fritaja, a traditional dish of eggs and truffles. Later, visit the romantic town of Rovinj on the Adriatic Coast and explore its beautiful Old Town.

Travel to 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. Later, head to Rakovica village for a home-cooked Croatian dinner.

Travel to the walled city of Zadar, known for its rich heritage and culinary treasures. Visit a Benedictine nunnery renowned for its jams, pickles, and preserves. Explore the city at your leisure, stopping by the 'Sea Organ' on the waterfront.

Start your day with a stroll through Zadar's vibrant fish market. Then, head southeast towards Split. Visit a local family who specialise in a regional delicacy, soparnik. After the cooking demonstration, return to Split for a leisurely evening.

Spend the day exploring Split at your own pace. Stroll along the Riva Promenade, visit the Marjan Forest Park, or wander the streets of the Old City. In the evening, meet any new travellers joining you on the next stage of your adventure.

Take a short ferry ride to the Adriatic Island of Brac, known for its olive groves. Visit the olive oil museum and enjoy an olive-themed lunch. Sample hrapocusa, a local cake, before sailing back to Split for an evening at leisure.

Explore Split's Old City and markets before taking a ferry to the island of Korcula. Discover the town's Renaissance architecture, beaches, and history. After an orientation walk, you have the option to visit the village of Pupnat for a local dinner.

Spend the morning at leisure in Korcula. Later, head to Zrnovo village for a cooking class in a local konoba. Learn how to make zrnovo makaruni, a local pasta, and enjoy it over lunch with local wines. Return to Korcula town for some free time.

Travel to Peljesac peninsula for a wine tasting session. Continue to Ston for an oyster tasting and seafood lunch. Later, make your way to Dubrovnik, the country's iconic walled city. Spend the evening exploring the city at your leisure.

Your culinary adventure comes to an end today. Spend your last day exploring the wonderful city of Dubrovnik at your own pace. Consider extending your stay to fully experience all that this city has to offer.