Croatia & Slovenia Real Food Adventure

Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Moderate

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

The Dalmatian coast is home to some of the finest fresh produce and seafood in the world, and this six-day trip takes you through all the best samples.

Highlights

Visit Kumparicka Goat Farm, where you’ll meet the goats, learn how their diet shapes the cheese and tour the farm. Discover the production process then indulge in a guided tasting with bread, toppings and local wine.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. Spend some time wandering around the grand waterfalls and blue lakes with a local leader by your side.
Learn how to make traditional soparnik, a popular Croatian dish, prepared by a local family who regularly supplies the dish for events and festivals in town.
Meet the people who create and produce regional delicacies across Slovenia and Croatia. Taste some seasonal fruit, homemade bread and honey from a local farm.
Treat your tastebuds to regional delicacies in the places where they’re produced. Hunt for your own truffles, sip on glasses of local wine and taste the cured meats and cheeses.

Trip Details

Duration

8 days

Transportation

Private vehicle, Ferry

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Ljubljana, Croatia

Finishes

Split, Croatia

Accommodations

Moderate

Travel Style

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

Day 1: Ljubljana

Zivjo! Welcome to Slovenia – known as Europe in Miniature. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. If you arrive early, maybe visit Ljubljana Castle, wander through Tivoli Park or see Saint Nicholas' Cathedral. After your meeting, maybe head out as a group for dinner at a local restaurant – your leader will know the best spots.

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Motovun

After breakfast, you’ll start your journey towards Croatia. Along the way, stop in Slovenia for a traditional Istrian lunch. Taste some seasonal fruit, homemade bread and honey from a local farm. Then, continue to Fonda Fish Farm in Portoroz – a sustainable sea bass farm. Learn about the farm's sustainable farming practices on a boat tour and taste some of the local produce, like raw fish carpaccio. After, continue to Motovun – a small village in Croatia, which name translates to ‘town in the hills.’ Tonight is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe head out for dinner with your group at a nearby restaurant.

Included Activities:

Motovun - Traditional Istrian Lunch
Portoroz - Fonda Fish Farm Tour and Tasting

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Motovun

Motovun Forest is the best place for hunting the famous Istrian truffle, and the nearby village of Livade is considered the truffle capital of Istria. This morning, take a walk through the woods with an experienced truffle hunter and learn about this intriguing job – maybe even sniff out a truffle of your own! Then, join your local leader for a wine tasting at a small local supplier. In Croatia’s Slavonia and Danube wine region, Motovun is known for Grasevina – the country’s most popular white wine, prized for its dry, aromatic flavour that pairs beautifully with fish and poultry. The rest of the day is then free for you to explore at your own pace.

Included Activities:

Motovun - Truffle Hunt and Brunch

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Plitvice Lakes National Park

This morning, say goodbye to Motovun as you travel to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park – the largest national park in Croatia and one of the oldest in southeast Europe. Along the way, stop for lunch at Kumparicka Goat Farm. When you arrive, meet the local goats in the pasture and learn how their diet shapes the flavours of the cheese. Then, tour the farm and see the entire cheese-making process from milking to aging. Finish your visit with a guided tasting of the farm’s cheese paired with fresh bread, toppings and local wine. Later, continue to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Tonight, perhaps find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations!

Included Activities:

Kumparicka Goat Farm - Pasture and Cheese Tasting

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Plitvice Lakes National Park

This morning, spend some time exploring Plitvice National Park. Join your local leader to see the grand waterfalls and blue lakes that make this national park so beautiful. After, continue to a local’s home for a traditional home-cooked kotlovina dinner. This mixed meat dish, made mainly with pork schnitzels and sausages, is traditionally cooked in a cauldron for large groups, feasts, holiday celebrations or parties. Watch as your hosts prepare the meal before tucking into its robust flavours and hints of spice.

Included Activities:

Plitvice Lakes National Park Visit
Plitvice NP - Traditional kotlovina home cooked dinner

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Split

This morning, travel to Split – sitting on a peninsula jutting out into the Adriatic Sea, this coastal city is a jewel on the Dalmatian coast. When you arrive, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Diocletian’s Palace, relax on Bacvice City Beach or stroll along the Riva Promenade – a waterfront walkway that stretches between Split Harbour and the Marjan Forest Park. For dinner, maybe grab some fresh octopus salad or find a serving of peka (slow-roasted meat dish).

Accommodation:

Apartments (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Split

Start today with a stroll through a local market. Wander through the busy stalls and see some of the produce grown in the area. Depending on the season, you may find citrus fruits and kiwis from the islands, fresh and dried figs and homemade olive oil. After, visit a local family who specialise in a regional delicacy – soparnik (a pastry made with a mix of silverbeet, onions and parsley). The family regularly provide these pastries for weddings and events, so you’ll be getting some of the best in the area! When you arrive, join a cooking demonstration and learn how to make these traditional pastries. Tonight, why not get together with your group for one last farewell drink to mark the end of your journey.

Included Activities:

Split - Local Market Tour
Split - Soparnik Making Demo and Farewell Dinner

Accommodation:

Apartments (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Split

As there are no further activities, your trip comes to an end this morning. If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Croatia, why not stay a few extra days – just speak with your booking agent ahead of time.

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

AUD $3,460

(Tour only)

Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 8 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

The Dalmatian coast is home to some of the finest fresh produce and seafood in the world, and this six-day trip takes you through all the best samples.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 13 Jun 2026

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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