The Best of Hvar Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner
Enjoy this small-group tour encompassing scenic views, the towns of Stari Grad and Vrbovska, wine tasting (Carić, Duboković, Ventus or Tomić winery), lavender fields (seasonal June - July) and Authentic Dalmatian lunch/dinner in one of the villages. Menu: Fish dish: Dalmatian "Gregada" (Stew) with Potatoes or Meat dish: Dalmatian "Pašticada" (stewed beef dish) with gnocchi Dessert: Daily desert Beverage: Local wine, water
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Amazing Day on Hvar island
Encompassing scenic views, Stari GradVrbovska with wine tasting, Lavender fields (seasonal June - July) and Authentic Dalmatian dinner in ethno-eco village
Pickup included
What's included in The Best of Hvar Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Once you have been picked up from Hvar, this small-group tour begins with The French Fortress built by Napoleon’s troops, on St. Nicholas hill (which was used as a place of reconnaissance and lookout) and has a scenic view of Hvar town, the Spanish Fortress, Pakleni and Vis islands.
Tour continues driving through the green island of Hvar, passing through Brusje, where you will be able to walk through the lavender fields, (seasonal options June - July).
Onto the port of Stari Grad, these old roads are paved with amazing views. Then, approach the fascinating town of Stari Grad, once known as Pharia and Pharos the island’s capital. Continuing through the stone streets along the new Riva, stopping for a coffee, and visiting the fortress “Tvrdalj” once belonging to the poet Petar Hektorović. Hektorović dedicated all his life to his fortress and still boasts the original fish pond.
Continue through the well-known UNESCO protected areas (vineyards and olives), to the small charming town of Vrbovska. This town in Hvar is named for the many small stone bridges that connect the town over its narrow winding canal and the unique St. Mary of Mercy fortress - church.
Your next stop is for a wine tasting at one of the best vineyards on the island (either Tomić or Carić vinery).
As you head back, you will be treated with an authentic Dalmatian lunch/dinner in an abandoned ethno-eco village of Malo Grablje or an Olive grove Konoba (depends on availability).
Menu:
Appetizer:
Local cheese and smoked ham with island extra virgin olive oil, marinated fish
Main Course:
Peka - traditional meal with lamb or mixed lamb and veal under the iron bell covered with the ash (octopus on request).
Dessert:
Simple traditional desert with almonds
Beverage:
Local wine, water, grappa - local brandy made by our host
Inclusions
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Pickup and drop-off from your Hvar hotel, the bus station or the ferry port in Stari Grad
- 2-course late lunch
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- Vegetarian, Meat or Octopus (Fish) option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- If your hotel in Hvar town is not reachable by car we will meet you at Hvar Bus station.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers (minimum of 2 people) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please contact us to schedule the exact time of meeting you when staying somewhere we can meet by car. Meet the guide/driver in front of the Hotel or any other accommodation on a driveway, where we can meet by car. Pick up is free of charge. If you will not confirm your pick up with us, we will wait for you on a centrally located point (Bus station). If your Rental House, Apartment or any other Hotel Accommodation is not listed and can be reached by car, please contact us for pick up and we'll try to arrange a pick up for you. If your Cruise ship, ferry, or any other ship arrives in Hvar city Port we will meet you on a Meeting Point at Hvar Bus station, which is only 5 minutes walk from the Hvar city port.
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet the guide/driver in front of Tisak shop, which is on the corner at the Bus station.
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Minimum drinking age is 18 years. • In case your hotel is not reachable by car (the Hvar city center is closed for cars), please meet your guide at the Hvar city taxi/bus station. Your driver will be holding a sign saying Amazing Hvar. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers (minimum of 2 people) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
