- Wine Tour Destinations
Region: | Croatia |
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Type of Tour: | Essential |
Duration: | 4 Days |
Guide Price: | From £1604 to £2238 per person |
Number of Meals: | 3 breakfasts + 1 light lunch + 3 dinners |
Number of Winery Visits: | 2 wineries |
Number of Wines Tasted: | Approximately 12 |
Tour Transport: | Airport transfers + transfers between the wineries on day 3 |
Dates / Availability: | Available mid-week and weekends between April and October. |
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Contact UsEssential Split Wine Tour
Our Essential Split package is designed to give you an introduction to the Northern Dalmatian wines while discovering the Split Unesco Heritage sites and the sights of the beautiful island of Hvar. The package includes extensive wine tastings and some delicious meals at well-regarded local restaurants.
Upon arrival at Split airport, you will be taken to your chosen hotel by a private chauffeured vehicle. Check into your preferred room grade. The remainder of the afternoon will be free for you to do as you please. You may wish to relax and enjoy your hotel’s facilities. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore your lovely surroundings independently. In the evening, a three course dinner will be served in a traditional restaurant of the city centre. Drinks can be ordered and paid for directly on the day.
On the morning of day two, after breakfast, you will be taken on a guided tour of Split. You will learn all about the historic and cultural heritage of this charming city and be taken to Split’s main sights including the Unesco listed Diocletian’s Palace, the city clock and the Riva harbour. Your tour will also include a stop to a local wine shop where you can sample and buy some Croatian wines. The remainder of the day will be free for you to explore independently and enjoy Split beautiful beaches. In the evening, a three course dinner will be arranged in a renowned local wine bar in the city centre. Drinks can be ordered and paid for directly on the day.
After breakfast on day three, you will be met at your hotel by your guide who will accompany you on a full day on Hvar Island. You will firstly take the ferry to reach the island. The journey takes between one hour and one hour and forty minutes depending on the route and the drive offers beautiful scenic views.
Upon arrival in Stari Grad, you will be transferred to a first winery where you will be taken on a tour of the facilities, including the fascinating underwater wine cellar. Following the tour, a tasting session of five of the estate’s wines will be arranged accompanied by platters of local delicacies such as seafood, cold cuts and cheeses. You will then be given some free time to relax on the picture perfect beach. In the afternoon, you will be taken to a second winery for a tour of the estate and wine making facilities and a tasting session of five wines served with Croatian specialties. You will be taken back to Split at the end of the tour.
In the evening, a three course dinner will be served in a charming restaurant at Split marina. Drinks can be ordered and paid for directly on the day.
After a leisurely breakfast on day four, check out of the hotel. You will be transferred to Split Airport on time for your flight.
Day One of your Split Wine Tour
Day Two of your Split Wine Tour
Day Three of your Split Wine Tour
Final Day of your Split Wine Tour
(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.
Even though we had been away with Grape Escapes before, this trip far surpassed our expectations. A quality, well thought out and very relaxing trip. Thank you!
Angela - Cornwall, UK
Hotel Name | Room Grade | Star Rating | Duration | Price Per Person | |
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Split Hotels | Standard | 4* | 4 Days | £2238 | Book Now |
If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.
The price of this package does not include travel to Split. Please see our Croatia Travel page for detailed information.
For more information on our Essential tours please see our Essential tours page.
To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.
Fantastic experience!
Karen - North Dakota, USA
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