Escape the crowds and discover the real Dalmatia on a small-group day trip from Zadar. Visit the spectacular Krka National Park before experiencing authentic Croatian life at an award-winning family olive estate, where you'll taste some of Europe's highest-polyphenol extra virgin olive oils, local wines and traditional Dalmatian food. Along the way you'll enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, fascinating history and the warm hospitality that only locals can offer.
Hosted by Neil, a British local who fell in love with Croatia over 20 years ago, this experience shares the hidden places, stories and flavours of Dalmatia that most visitors never discover.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Experience Croatia beyond the tourist trail.
- Visit an award-winning family olive estate.
- Taste internationally recognised olive oils and local wines.
- Enjoy spectacular scenery and hidden viewpoints.
Itinerary:
- Krka National Park. Admire the famous waterfalls while learning about the area's fascinating history.
Historic Skradin
Enjoy free time in one of Dalmatia's prettiest riverside towns.
Family Olive Estate
Visit a working family olive mill, meet the family and discover how award-winning extra virgin olive oil is produced. Taste:
- Some of the worlds highest polyphenol, gold award-winning olive oils
- Local wines
- Traditional Dalmatian delicacies
- Scenic Dalmatia
Travel through villages, vineyards and olive groves and historic stop off to learn the history of Croatia as rarely seen by most visitors.
Join a local Croatian family, as they introduce their internationally award-winning olive oil and the authentic Dalmatia that most tourists never experience.
We head by river boat to the heart of Krka National Park. Glide past lush greenery as we approach the stunning Skradinski Buk waterfall—a breathtaking series of cascading falls and emerald pools teeming with life.
In the afternoon, the focus turns to flavour. A short drive, with a historical stop off, brings you to our family-owned olive grove and award-winning olive oil mill. Begin with a peaceful guided walk among centuries-old olive trees as we explain how the landscape and climate shape our oil’s rich flavour and high polyphenol content.
Tour the mill to see how our olives are transformed from fruit to liquid gold using modern methods rooted in tradition. Then a guided tasting of award-winning extra virgin olive oils— early-harvest, high-polyphenol rich, smooth blends. Learn how to taste and discover the secrets of quality oil.
Following the olive oil tasting, indulge in a selection of local Dalmatian dishes, each one thoughtfully prepared and generously drizzled with our finest oils. Three exceptional local wines will complement the local food, each introduced with insight into the vineyard and vintage.
If you're looking for more than just another sightseeing trip, this experience combines Croatia's natural beauty, outstanding food and genuine local hospitality into one unforgettable day.
