Amazing Day in Hvar with Dinner
Hvar, Croatia
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Enjoy this small-group Amazing Day tour encompassing scenic views, towns Stari Grad and Vrbovska wine-tasting in Jelsa, Lavender fields (seasonal June - July) and Authentic Dalmatian dinner in abandoned ethno-eco village.
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Enjoy this small-group Amazing Day tour encompassing scenic views, towns Stari Grad and Vrbovska wine-tasting in Jelsa, Lavender fields (seasonal June - July) and Authentic Dalmatian dinner in abandoned ethno-eco village.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 we 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. We stop at Vidikovac for a snack and the perfect views of the islands deepest bays. Then we 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. He is known for his work named “ Fishing and talk with fisherman”. It is the first realistic poem in Croatian literature. Hektorović dedicated all his life to his fortress and still boasts the original fish pond. He always wrote: “I must go back there, for it is calling me home”.
We continue through the well known UNESCO protected areas (vineyards and olives), to a small charming town Vrbovska, also called “Little Venice”. This town in Hvar is named such because of the many small stone bridges that connect the town over its narrow winding canal and the unique St. Mary of Mercy fortress - church.
Next stop is Jelsa, one of the largest towns on the island. It is a hidden secret from the tourist masses. Here we will have a guided Wine tasting at one of the best vineries on the island. As we head back, we will enjoy the charming abandoned ethno-eco village of Malo Grablje and on to our authentic Dalmatian dinner.
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
Tour continues driving through the green island of Hvar, passing through Brusje, where we 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. We stop at Vidikovac for a snack and the perfect views of the islands deepest bays. Then we 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. He is known for his work named “ Fishing and talk with fisherman”. It is the first realistic poem in Croatian literature. Hektorović dedicated all his life to his fortress and still boasts the original fish pond. He always wrote: “I must go back there, for it is calling me home”.
We continue through the well known UNESCO protected areas (vineyards and olives), to a small charming town Vrbovska, also called “Little Venice”. This town in Hvar is named such because of the many small stone bridges that connect the town over its narrow winding canal and the unique St. Mary of Mercy fortress - church.
Next stop is Jelsa, one of the largest towns on the island. It is a hidden secret from the tourist masses. Here we will have a guided Wine tasting at one of the best vineries on the island. As we head back, we will enjoy the charming abandoned ethno-eco village of Malo Grablje and on to our authentic Dalmatian dinner.
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
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