Croatia and Slovenia Culinary Exploration

Zagreb Food Small Group Tour

This six-hour food tour is best experienced with an appetite. There's so much delicious food in this city, and your expert local guide knows all about it. You'll get a chance to explore the market, and even have some time cooking delicious local delicacies. Eat, drink and admire the beauty and flavors of the city. What could be better? If you're a foodie or you're just looking to get familiar with Croatian food, this is the ideal excursion.

Unique Museums

Take it Easy

Meet Zagreb and Croatia through their best product - delicious wine! In only an hour, you’ll have a tour through the country’s wine regions with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. In one of the oldest wine cellars in Croatia, you'll enjoy three reds and two whites, accompanied by champagne and small bites of locally produced cheese and olive oil.

Wine Tasting Ljubljana Group Tour

Get introduced to Slovenian wines the right way! This wine tasting will give you a better idea of the quality and variety of wines from Slovenia. You'll have around two hours in one of the oldest wine cellars in Slovenia, where you'll taste seven types of wine with some light bites.

Bled Fairytale Small Group Tour

Discover Slovenia's most spectacular sites, such as famous Bled, with its iconic lake and Slovenia's one and only island. Enjoy unique natural scenery, and learn about the local crafts and traditions of one of Europe's most picturesque alpine regions. For centuries, Bled has been the symbol of natural beauty and setting to fairy tales. Ascend the 12th-century castle, perched on top of a steep cliff with spectacular views of the lake, the famous Bled island and the surrounding peaks. The castle is not only home to fairy tale weddings, cultural events, and diplomatic meetings, but also a print museum and has a wine cellar. A ride on a Pletna, a traditional homemade boat, is one of this tour's highlights, an authentic journey back in time to the lake's islands, with its 99 steps, charming church, and lucky bell. Before leaving town, be sure to try its famed delicacy, the Bled Cream Cake!

The Vivid History of Ljubljana Castle

Try a Michelin Star

If you want to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, or just feel like spending a nice evening with your loved ones with a touch of luxury, you should definitely choose Monte - one of the few Croatian restaurants with a Michelin star. This centrally located restaurant will definitely meet your expectations and without a doubt become your vacation's best gastronomic experience.

Get to Know Rovinj

Traditional Peka Private Cooking Class

In this class, depending on the ingredients you select, you'll learn how to prepare meat or seafood under a clay or iron bell. When you cover the bell with hot coals you'll get a superb and very versatile oven for preparing bread, lamb, goat, veal, octopus, squid, chicken, and vegetables. While waiting for your dish to be done, you will make a simple dish as well, generally a form of pasta. In that case, to add more variety to the menu, the sauce served with pasta is based on seasonal vegetables. You'll also prepare a desert, which normally doesn’t require baking, and is based on the innovative use of local ingredients.

Secrets of Fish Filleting and Grilling Private Cooking Class

The dishes you will prepare in this special cooking class reflect the seasonal best from Pula's fish market that day. You'll first learn how to easily clean and fillet fish and seafood. Then you'll start creating an amazing meal, including seafood pasta, seafood risotto, fish carpaccio, and more. If the weather allows, the wood-fired barbecue will be ready to receive the fish. In case of bad weather, don't worry, the oven and a good heavy-bottom pan can do miracles. And for your sweet tooth, you'll bake a traditional Istrian dessert paired with dark chocolate mousse prepared with extra virgin olive oil.

Adventure Truffle Hunting Private Tour

If you love truffles, you've come to the right place. Located in central Istria, Motovun Forest is a landscape rich in truffles. Your local host will introduce you to the tradition of the truffle hunt, and if you get lucky, you might find your first truffle. The experience finishes with a traditional brunch served in the most authentic ambiance in an Istrian family household.

Explore Diocletian's Palace with an Expert Guide

Today you’ll explore the inspiring city of Split with a local guide. You’ll be picked up at your accommodation and led through the UNESCO-listed 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s palace, which is just the beginning of the tour. You’ll also see the Cathedral of Saint Duje, one of the most beautiful cultural wonders on the Adriatic coast. And you’ll explore the ancient cellars as well as the square in the center of the palace. The stunning Roman temples will awaken the spirit of another time for you, as will the famous Golden Gate and the big statue of Grgur Ninski. This is the best way to get to know the incredible history of this ancient city center.

Small Group Dinner with Locals

If you're a curious and eager to savor authentic Dalmatian flavors, look no further; this is the culinary haven for you! Every ingredient is carefully sourced from local farms, and the freshest catches from local fishermen and butchers grace their table. The wine, handpicked from the region, complements the meal beautifully, all made by the main host called Jelena. Jelena herself also crafts delectable Dalmatian liqueurs and prepares delights such as salted sardines and olives, freshly baked bread, homemade ricotta, and much more!

Taste of Korcula Group Tour

On this delightful excursion from Korcula Town to Lumbarda, you'll explore three charming family-run establishments. Your journey begins with a visit to a renowned honey producer, where you'll learn about honey production and sample artisanal gin crafted from local ingredients. Next, discover the flavors of Grk white wine and Plavac Mali red wine at a local winery, accompanied by savory Dalmatian snacks. After a brief stroll through the scenic village, immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of Ivan & Ana's home, indulging in homemade delights such as olive oil, preserves, rakija, and pancakes. Conclude your experience with a leisurely walk among olive and fruit trees, bidding farewell to newfound friends before returning to Korcula, cherishing memories of a truly unforgettable journey.

Explore Dubrovnik's Center on Foot

Today, you’ll be exploring the elegant main streets and picturesque paths of Dubrovnik with your own personal guide. This truly is one of the most beautiful medieval cities on the Adriatic, with superb locations such as the Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio’s Fountains, Sponza Palace, Orlando’s Column, the City Bell Tower, the Church of St. Blaise (the city’s patron saint), and Rector’s Palace, the seat of the Republic, and the Cathedral. This is the perfect orientational tour of the Old Town and will give you the best insight into the rich history of Dubrovnik. You’ll learn what there is to see and do in Dubrovnik and how to get around.

Eat and Meet with Locals Group Dinner

Looking for a unique dining experience in Dubrovnik? The best and the most authentic meal you can have in Dubrovnik is definitely with a local family. We'll secure you a spot for a Dalmatian dinner experience with Marija, an expert home cook whose cooking and food knowledge was recognized by the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic. Indulge in an enchanted evening of learning about real Dubrovnik and Dalmatian cuisine. Marija will prepare a multi-course meal with a local highlight, peka - a traditional style of cooking usually translated as "under the bell" and accompanied with great local wines. Our marketing director, a gourmand, described this as the best meal he's ever eaten in Croatia. Find out why!

Enjoy Delicious Picnic on Lokrum Island

Thanks to wild and beautiful nature and many legends related to Lokrum Island, there is no wonder this small gem is adored equally by locals and foreigners. A great summer getaway, Lokrum is covered with dense pine forest and an ideal place to enjoy delicious picnic made of fresh seasonal ingredients. If you seek for some romance and would like to spend your afternoon at leisure, we suggest taking a Dalmatian picnic from our offer and heading to Lokrum. Depending on the season, in Lokrum you can take an easy walk around the island, you can swim in the crystal blue sea, or you can rent a kayak on site. And all spiced with delicious food carefully packed with love and care for every single detail.Let us know if you are interested in suggested activity and our destination manager will order a picnic menu according to your time preferences.

Small Group Cooking Class at Konavle Farmhouse with a Local Family

A cooking class in Konavle, the rugged region between Dubrovnik and Montenegro, is a great experience for those who want to learn how to prepare traditional meals. Apart from Croatia’s hospitality and beautiful scenery, gastronomy is the one of the country's main draws. We encourage you to come and taste traditional Croatian dishes, after having fun learning to cook them!

Private Organic Cooking Class in the Countryside