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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


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


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 7

thC. 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


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


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. As diverse as this view, Adriana offers great amenities: 50 deluxe guest rooms, 9 suites and spa-specific suites, a unique Sensory Spa, a year-round rooftop seawater swimming pool, Val Marina restaurant, spectacular Top bar, lounge and multi-level garden terraces with stunning views over the sea and marina. With so much to see and enjoy, and all so close by, we’ve decided this is the afternoon at leisure for you to soak up the atmosphere. Hotel: Adriana 4* Meals: breakfast

OPTIONAL EXTRA: Private motor boat transfer Split – Hvar Island with en route visit to Vis & Biševo Islands

Day 8 Hvar Wine tasting at Duboković winery followed by traditional lunch in an abandoned village of Malo Grablje Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you to the picturesque Hvar hillside. Hvar is known for great wines and our wine tasting tour of Hvar, the island of wine, introduces you to one of Croatia’s most distinguished winemaker; Dubokovic wine cellar, including wine tastings and a memorable traditional dinner to remember in the abandoned village of Malo Grablje, one of the most atmospheric settings and authentic gastronomic experiences in Croatia will follow. Legend has it that the village was founded by an illegitimate child of Henry VIII, who was shipwrecked off the southern coast of Hvar. The tour concludes with a return to Hvar Town, but not before a visit to the imposing Spanish Fortress. Take in the view from the top for a splendid panorama both of the town and the sparkling Pakleni Islands in front of the harbor. Enjoy evening in Hvar town at your leisure. Hotel: Adriana 4* Meals: breakfast, lunch


Day 9 Hvar – Pelješac Oyster picnic in Mali Ston bay Check out after breakfast and meet your chauffeur for a private transfer to Dubrovnik via the Drvenik ferry port. En route, stop in the sleepy town of Ston, famous for its magnificent city walls fortification complex dating back to the 14th century and its long tradition of harvesting oysters. Your local host will meet you in a small bay just a few kilometers from Ston town center and show you how his family has been harvesting fresh oysters for generations before taking you by motor boat for a fresh oyster tasting and light sea food lunch (mussels) served on a private island in the middle of Mali Ston bay – another one-of-a-kind experience! Afterwards, continue to the interior of Pelješac peninsula and Saints Hills winery. Founded by entrepreneur Ernest Tolj, the Saints Hills winery produces highly individual wines from a number of different localities, guided by an enterprising oenological team led by French specialist Michel Rolland. Saints Hills’ wonderful Dingač is aged in barrels for 18-24 months. Saints Hills’ Sveti Roko, a plavac made with grapes from vineyards at Komarna, just opposite Pelješac on the Dalmatian mainland, came fifth in Time Out’s ‘Battle of the Bottle’ annual wine-tasting weekend in 2013. They also make St Heels, a rosé made from the local Plavac mali; and the white Nevina, a blend of Malvazija and Chardonnay that originates from Saints Hills’ vineyards at Radovani in Istria. Saints Hills’ brand-new wine cellar and tasting center stands on the edge of an ancient-looking hill village in the heart of the Pelješac peninsula. Concrete and wooden barrels fill several halls at the bottom of the building; while the tasting rooms and restaurant on the top floor offer wonderful views of the Pelješac countryside. Enjoy private tour of the Dingač vineyards followed by gourmet dinner and wine tasting. Overnight in Saints Hills winery. Accommodation: Saints Hills winery Meals: breakfast, light sea food lunch, dinner

Day 10 Pelješac – Dubrovnik Leave Pelješac and Saints Hills winery after breakfast and depart toward Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, check in to your Pucić Palace Hotel 5*. The Pucić Palace luxury hotel in central Dubrovnik is situated on Gundulić square, the heart of the Old Town. Gundulić Square is one of the most beautiful spaces in Dubrovnik and serves as a quaint market in the morning and the setting for glamorous alfresco dining in the evening. It is 17th century Baroque building surrounded by cultural monuments, lively cafés, museums, art galleries and

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concert halls. Enjoy your first day in this historic city on your own. Hotel: Pucić Palace 5* Meals: breakfast

Day 11 Dubrovnik Highlights of the Dubrovnik Riviera Private Tour Rarely can a historic city with such immense visual appeal as Dubrovnik offer visitors sights worth exploring outside of its historic center. However, this UNESCO World Heritage jewel is just a part of the most dramatic coastline boasting numerous wonderful spots and places. Experience all of the highlights of the Dubrovnik riviera in one private day trip! Start in the Old Town with a walking tour of this amazing town exploring all the main monuments and sights before continuing to the top of Srdj mountain with the cable car. Resting high above the Old Town, this is the ideal spot for a spectacular panorama view of the town and surrounding islands that is guaranteed to take your breath away. Continue with your local expert guide south of majestic Dubrovnik to the most charming town of Cavtat and the rolling arcadial Konavle valley. These are the very southernmost parts of Croatia before it meets the rugged coastline of Montenegro. Cavtat's past, present and future are very closely tied to Dubrovnik's and this historically rich area is a delight - its old town is a warren of narrow streets and cobbled alleys and its serpentine waterfront promenade frames a picturesque harbour that is simply charming. After visiting Cavtat, continue to your final destination, the beautiful interior of the area known as the Konavle valley. Framed by the southern mountains of Herzegovina and Montenegro, its small population lives in some 32 picturesque villages scattered across this south-easterly tip of Croatia. What makes Konavle so intriguing is how its folk traditions and way of life have remained so intact, including the traditional preparation of its signature culinary dish. Complete your tour in an authentic tavern deep in the hillside where you will get to savour the finest lamb slowly roasted under a thick iron pan covered in hot coals, also known as a 'Peka'. Yours to enjoy with a glass of delicious local wine! Return to your hotel in the afternoon hours for evening at leisure. Hotel: Pucić Palace 5* Meals: breakfast, traditional lunch

Day 12 Dubrovnik Departure day Departure day. Private transfer to Dubrovnik Airport. Meals: breakfast


* * * End of program * * * Program includes: 2 nights in Bale, Villa Meneghetti 5* 2 nights in Novalja on Pag Island, Hotel Boškinac 4* 2 nights in Split, Hotel Judita Palace 4* 2 nights in Hvar, Hotel Adriana 4* 1 night in Saints Hills Winery 2 nights in Dubrovnik, Pucić Palace 5* Breakfast daily, VAT and tax included 24-hour emergency assistance Professional English speaking local guides throughout Professional English speaking chauffeurs for all transfers Private transfer from Venice or Pula airport to Bale Tour of Villa Meneghetti property followed by wine pairing dinner at hotel’s restaurant Hilltop towns of Istria (Grožnjan and Motovun) day tour followed by truffle hunt and truffle delicacies tasting Private wine tasting at Villa Meneghetti Private transfer Bale – Pag Island Exclusive Secret Dalmatia wine pairing dinner in Boskinac hotel followed by exclusive visit to owner’s wine cellar Private tour of Lun Olive Groves and Gligora Dairy with cheese and olive oil tasting Private transfer Pag Island – Split Classic Secret Dalmatia private guided walking tour of Split’s historic center followed by wine & Dalmatian delicacies tasting at Paradox wine bar Private transfer Split – Plastovo – Split Private tour of Bibić wine cellar and vineyards Exclusive Secret Dalmatia 13-course wine pairing dinner Assistance with luggage and tickets for the fast ferry transfer from Split to Hvar (ferry tickets included) Wine tasting at Duboković wine cellar followed by traditional lunch in an abandoned village Private transfer Hvar – Pelješac via Drvenik ferry port Oyster tasting and light sea food lunch (mussels) in Mali Ston bay Private tour of the Saints Hills vineyard and winery with wine tasting and gourmet dinner Private transfer Pelješac – Dubrovnik Highlights of the Dubrovnik Riviera Private Tour with Peka lunch Private transfer from Ploče Gate to Dubrovnik airport

Not included: Meals and beverages other than those listed. Entrance tickets to museums, some churches, national parks etc. unless noted. Flights Insurance, gratuities Optional tours

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