Luxury Dalmatia

Upon arrival at Split Airport, your driver will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name, ready to take you to your hotel in Split. After the check-in procedure, the rest of the day is at your leisure to relax after your trip and explore the city. Overnight in Split. Hotel Ambasador 5*

In the morning, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for the tour of Split and Trogir. Split is one of the living and breathing monuments both to how people lived in the past and to different styles and influences carved into its narrow streets, Roman temples and Christian churches. Outside the palace, the story of Split continues as it spreads from its center, the Palace, to beautiful vistas on the hill of Marjan, to the old town, waterfront promenade RIVA, and its beaches. Trogir is a small island town around 30 km from Split. In the past, the town was a bitter enemy of Split, with wars being waged for the land between the two famous cities. After the Trogir tour, enjoy wine and food pairing experience in Kaštela with one of the local families. You probably know all about the cultivar Crljenak-Zinfandel. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the “Primitivo” variety traditionally grown in Puglia (the "heel" of Italy), where it was introduced in the 18th century, as well as to the Croatian grapes “Crljenak Kaštelanski.” The grape found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century and became known by variations of the name "Zinfandel", a name of uncertain origin. Now you can visit the place where Zinfandel “was born.” Wine and food pairing takes place in a vineyard with magnificent views. The dishes are made of the freshest ingredients found at the market that day, and the menu shall be at the chef's inspiration. After the tour, the driver will take you back to Split.Overnight in Split. Hotel Ambasador 5*. Meals: Breakfast, Sikuli wine & food pairing

After breakfast, your driver will take you to Krka National Park, where you can enjoy the natural wonders created for millenniums as the river Krka interacted with karst limestone. After National Park Krka, you will visit Bibich winery (presented on No Reservations episode with Anthony Bourdain). There, you will experience wine tasting accompanied by carefully curated food at the village of Plastovo – “the headquarters” of Alen Bibich’s wine production and wine-tasting experience. He built a successful private winery in a secluded Dalmatian hinterland, used underrated local varieties to make high-quality labels, and was one of the first exporters of Croatian wine to the USA. After this gastronomic experience, your driver will take you to Split. Overnight in Split. Hotel Ambasador 5*. Meals: Breakfast, Bibich food & wine pairing

After check-out, meet your driver for a short transfer to the port, where you'll board a public catamaran from Split to Hvar. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, taking in the beauty of Hvar at your own pace. Overnight in Hvar. Hotel Palace Elisabeth 5*. Meals: Breakfast

This morning, your guide will collect you from the hotel for Hvar Island Discovery tour. A key element of Hvar’s attraction is its natural beauty, and the Hvar Island Discovery tour combines these historic man-made settlements with some of the most unspoiled natural beauty in Europe while also sampling the fruits of that natural goodness. Hvar is known as the lavender island, and the tour starts with a journey through the famous lavender fields of Hvar and the history of this aromatic plant. The scenery is breathtaking and punctuated by visits to the towns above, with cultural interest limited to the famous Hektorovic Tvrdalj fortress, complete with stunning fishpond and stone inscriptions, and to the UNESCO field, for this is a tour also to celebrate Hvar’s nature. During the tour, you will have a traditional meal in a family-owned tavern in one of the abandoned villages in inland Hvar. There, you will be able to soak up the island's culinary history. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Hvar. Hotel Ambasador 5*. Meals: Breakfast. Authentic Hvar lunch

In the morning, you will meet your skipper, who will take you on a private speedboat excursion to the Blue Cave. Once there, you would get on an official visitor’s boat to enter the cave and witness the beautiful nature-provided light show. After exploring the blue cave, your skipper will take you to Komiža on the island of Vis for a coffee break and a stroll along the city promenade. After Komiza, another unique destination is Stiniva, a small pebble beach hidden in a cove, where you would get some time for swimming and enjoying the sun or to continue your maritime adventure in the Green Cave. After the tour, your skipper will take you for a swim in a crystal clear area of Palmizana Sea and an optional lunch in one of the restaurants on the same small island. In the late afternoon hours, you would return to Hvar. Overnight in Hvar. Hotel Palace Elisabeth 5*. Meals: Breakfast

Today, after breakfast and checkout, you will embark on a public catamaran from Hvar to Split, where your driver will be waiting for you to take you to Dubrovnik for an afternoon of leisure. On your way there, you will visit an oyster farm as a part of a unique experience. Your host will be waiting for you in Hodilje, just 5 minutes away from the city of Ston by car. Once there, you will embark on a boat, taking you to the oyster and mussels farm in Malostonski Bay. You will see how the oysters are grown in a short demonstration by your host. After the farm, he will take you to a small, privately owned island in his family for generations. Here, you will get to taste the oysters from the farm accompanied with some local olive oil, wine, and rakija. To round the experience up, the host will prepare Buzara sauce for you. This sauce has been the base of local cuisine for centuries, a genuine comfort food of Dalmatia. After enjoying oysters, your driver will take you to Dubrovnik, where you can spend the rest of the day at your leisu. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Hotel Villa Dubrovnik 5*. Meals: Breakfast, Oyster farm tasting.

After breakfast, this day is reserved for Discover Dubrovnik - an ultimate tour for visitors who wish to take in all the main sights and explore the architecture and history of this famous city. Accompanied by our experienced guide, Dubrovnik's golden age story will unfold before your eyes. The route takes you around the Old Town via Onofrio's Fountain and up Prijeko Street to the Old Port - the key to Dubrovnik's trading and maritime success. Ships from Dubrovnik were known throughout the Mediterranean, and galleons from the Republic could be found in navies across Europe and beyond. These ships were built and loaded in the legendary Arsenal, which is another stop on the tour. Once in the Old Port, your guide will relate the stories of the famous Quarantine and the nearby fortresses of St. Luke and St. John, as well as legends about the Church of St Blaise, the Cathedral, the Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, and Orlando's Column. The tour lasts two hours, and during that time, you will be entertained and informed and leave with a true understanding of Dubrovnik's multi-layered past. The rest of the day is at your leisure. We suggest having a combination of relaxing on Banje beach and a light lunch in one of the restaurants, such as Restaurant Nautika, and then taking the cable car to Srd Hill overlooking Dubrovnik for an amazing sunset. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Hotel Villa Dubrovnik 5*. Meals: Breakfast

Spending a day at leisure in Dubrovnik is like stepping into a living postcard. You can stroll along the ancient city walls, bask in breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea, and wander through the charming cobblestone streets of the Old Town, savoring local delicacies and discovering hidden gems at every turn. Whether you relax by the crystal-clear waters or immerse yourself in the city's rich history, Dubrovnik offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Hotel Villa Dubrovnik 5*. Meals: Breakfast

Today, your driver will take you to Dubrovnik International Airport to board your plane. Meals: Breakfast