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Finest wines of Croatia Secret Dalmatia | www.secretdalmatia.com |www.luxurycroatianvillas.com | www.culinary-croatia.com More Mandić d.o.o. – Babčanska 10, Turanj, 23207 Sv Filip Jakov | OIB: 30052107923 | HR-AB-23-060133552 Day 1 Bale Arrival day Welcome to Croatia! Upon arrival of your flight at Pula or Venice Airport, meet your chauffeur for a private transfer to picturesque village Bale near Rovinj. Check in to beautiful Villa Stancija Meneghetti 5*. In the heart of Istrian vineyards and olive groves, luxury Villa Meneghetti offers its guests four elegantly decorated rooms, combined with the ultimate Wine & Dine experience and exceptional service, as they are well known for their production of superb wines and olive oils. Commence your stay with Villa Meneghetti’s property sightseeing followed by wine pairing welcome dinner. While enjoying the delicacies from Meneghetti chefs, sipping a glass of Meneghetti wine and watching the sunset over the vineyards of Merlot in you awakens a feeling of total peace and serenity. Hotel: Villa Meneghetti 5*: Meals: wine pairing welcome dinner Day 2 Bale Istrian hilltop towns tour & truffle hunt Meet your expert local guide in the morning and depart on a private day trip that will give you the unforgettable experience of the Istrian peninsula, a region featuring typical mediaeval towns, "stone crowns" of the charming hillocks. Explore the picturesque hilltop towns, starting with the town of Grožnjan - the town of the artists, and then head to Motovun, a picturesque settlement perched on the very top of a hill, protected by a strong defensive wall. The town dominates above the river Mirna and the Motovun Forest; this is the biggest habitat of the famous Istrian truffle – a gem of Croatian gastronomy. A private truffle delicacies tasting will be followed by a truffle hunt through the forest with specially trained dogs and members of the family that first started truffle hunting in Istria! Return to your hotel in the afternoon hours. In the evening enjoy one more time in superb Villa Meneghetti's wines on a private wine tasting occasion. Hotel: Villa Meneghetti 5* Meals: breakfast, truffle delicacies tasting Secret Dalmatia | www.secretdalmatia.com |www.luxurycroatianvillas.com | www.culinary-croatia.com More Mandić d.o.o. – Babčanska 10, Turanj, 23207 Sv Filip Jakov | OIB: 30052107923 | HR-AB-23-060133552 Day 3 Bale – Novalja, Pag Island This morning, meet your driver for a private transfer to Novalja on the island of Pag and check in to Hotel Boškinac 4*, a charming boutique hotel that coexists in the perfect harmony with nature. Hotel Boškinac is an oasis of tranquility, located next to a pine wood, vineyards, an olive grove, and not far from where sheep graze. Guests emphasize the serenity and extremely peaceful surroundings as the greatest value of this hotel’s accommodation. Hotel Boškinac also features a restaurant and a traditional tavern in the unique ambiance of the basement… a discovery for a lover of traditional or gourmet food and a wine connoisseur. Wine pairing dinner will be served at hotel's restaurant. Hotel: Boškinac 4* Meals: breakfast, wine pairing dinner OPTIONAL EXTRA: en route visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park Day 4 Novalja – Pag Island Private tour of Lun Olive Groves with cheese and olive oil tasting Explore Pag Island today! Pag Island has many historical and traditional values. In Novalja you will visit The Roman aqueduct called the “Italian hole”. City of Pag is mostly famous for the salt warehouse from the 16th Century and Pag Lace (protected as UNESCO’s non-material good). Pag lace is one of the most famous Croatian souvenirs. It is made in the city of Pag which is located on the island of Pag. It is woven by needle Secret Dalmatia | www.secretdalmatia.com |www.luxurycroatianvillas.com | www.culinary-croatia.com More Mandić d.o.o. – Babčanska 10, Turanj, 23207 Sv Filip Jakov | OIB: 30052107923 | HR-AB-23-060133552 and is still preserved in its original form. Pag lace can be purchased from the lace weavers which weave during the summer months in front of their houses. Then you will visit Gligora Dairy factory for tasting. Pag cheese is cheese produced from the milk of sheep which graze on the hilly pastures that are rich with aromatic plants. These plants are exposed to salt because of the frequent strong winds. This kind of pasture is what makes the specific and recognizable aroma of the Pag cheese. Afterwards you will visit Lun, a village on the most western point of the island. It is a village surrounded by the old olive groves that seem to grow out of the stone. Mild Mediterranean climate and refreshing calm make this place ideal for a vacation. Return to your hotel in the afternoon hours and enjoy reminder of the evening at leisure. Hotel: Boškinac 4* Meals: breakfast, cheese & olive oil tasting Day 5 Pag Island – Split Private guided walking tour of Split’s historic center followed by wine & Dalmatian delicacies tasting in a premium wine bar in Split Check out in the morning hours and meet your chauffeur for a private transfer to Split. Upon arrival, check in to Hotel Judita Palace 4*, located in the center of Split’s old town. A hotel for lovers of culture, Judita is an extensive four-storey building, on the elevations of which the fundamental historical and cultural periods of medieval and modern Europe can be observed: Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance. On the eastern elevation it is easy to see the features of the Romanesque and the Gothic, while the northern elevation facing onto Pjaca has Renaissance features. The access to this spacious patrician home is through the internal court, in which even today there is an old wellhead, while the staircase leads to the upper floor that is meant only for guests of the Judita Palace Hotel. From the hotel balcony, guests of the Judita Palace can enjoy the view of Pjaca, always interesting and never the same. Meet your local guide in the afternoon hours for a private walking tour of this historic city. The palatial walled summer residence of the Emperor Diocletian, Split became a city after Salona, the Roman capital of Dalmatia just 6km north, was sacked in 7thC. Fleeing refugees were given asylum inside the two meter thick walls of the palace and over the next 1000 years, the “city” of Split was such a safe haven, it never grew beyond the same walls that exist today! As a result, the remarkable ensemble of Roman, Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance and other architectural remains are all still here—and so are more than 3,000 people still living inside these ancient walls. Finish your tour with wine and Dalmatian delicacies tasting at Paradox gourmet bar. Hotel: Judita Palace 4* Meals: breakfast, wine & Dalmatian delicacies tasting Secret Dalmatia | www.secretdalmatia.com |www.luxurycroatianvillas.com | www.culinary-croatia.com More Mandić d.o.o. – Babčanska 10, Turanj, 23207 Sv Filip Jakov | OIB: 30052107923 | HR-AB-23-060133552 Day 6 Split – Plastovo Private tour of Bibich wine cellar and vineyards Exclusive Secret Dalmatia 13-course wine pairing dinner Spend your morning at leisure in Split. In the late afternoon meet your driver for a private transfer to Plastovo. Our tour takes you for a wine- tasting and gourmet dinner served in the cellars of the Bibich Winery, a signature event for lovers of fine wine and food in Croatia. The vineyards are located in the rolling hills above historic Skradin and Krka National Park in the bucolic village of Plastovo. Among the most celebrated in the country, most of Bibich's limited production is sold only in very select shops and served in the finest restaurants- the rest is exported to US and Europe. In addition to their award-winning whites and reds, Bibich also produces exceptional brandies. Alen Bibich and his wife Vesna deliver a world class tasting and wine pairings that have been compared to the best Michelin star experiences around the world! Each dish is visually stunning and divinely delectable - individually prepared and served with a wine chosen personally by Alen. Depending on the season, you'll enjoy tender home-raised veal, free range ducks, pheasant and other poultry together with a medley of organically grown vegetables and herbs from their extensive gardens. All depending on season and their inspiration! Return to Split in the late evening hours. Hotel: Judita Palace 4* Meals: breakfast, 13 course wine pairing dinner Secret Dalmatia | www.secretdalmatia.com |www.luxurycroatianvillas.com | www.culinary-croatia.com More Mandić d.o.o. – Babčanska 10, Turanj, 23207 Sv Filip Jakov | OIB: 30052107923 | HR-AB-23-060133552 OPTIONAL EXTRA: Private guided tour of Krka Waterfalls NP before continuing to Bibich Winery. Day 7 Split – Hvar Enjoy morning in Split at your leisure. Check out and leave to Hvar Island with the early afternoon fast ferry. You will be assisted with luggage and tickets. Blessed with 2724 hours of sunshine every year, the lavender island of Hvar is called ‘Croatian Madeira’. Between protective pine-covered slopes and the azure Adriatic, medieval Hvar town exudes more than a whiff of Venice. It was under Venetian rule that Hvar’s citizens developed the fine stone-carving skills that resulted in a profusion of beautifully ornamented buildings. Hvar’s wide harbor extends its open arms to the sea while a long seaside promenade, dotted with small rocky beaches, stretches from end to end. Upon arrival to Hvar Town, you will be assisted with your luggage to boutique hotel Adriana 4*, a new hotel located in the very heart of Hvar old town. Facing the old city center from its prime location on the promenade, the view from hotel Adriana combines the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the Venetian piazza, the yacht harbor and the bay in one sweeping vista.