Ultimate authentic wine & food pairing tour in Zadar region

by Authland Travel Agency

About the experience

In this tour you will be taken by a local guide to three really special wineries in Zadar area - chosen by us as local experts. First stop is family farm producing wine & olive oil in Ljubač near Zadar, that will offer complete wine tasting and gastro experience including lunch. They have been awarded multiple times for their wines and extra virgin olive oils. Second short stop for a glass of wine by your choice is at Royal Vineyards winery in Petrčane near Zadar - to admire the famous view from the vineyards planted on the land owned by the Croatian king Petar Krešimir IV back in the 11th century. Final stop is at boutique family winery in Zadar for a guided tasting of 5 wines and 2 liqueurs served with Dalmatian snacks: bacon, dry-cured ham, cheese and anchovies. Duration: 5-6 hours.

Free cancellation

Full amount up to 24h before the service starts

Min and max number of people

2 - 50

Languages

Croatian , English

Has to be booked in advance (minimally)

48 h

Private experience available

This service has private experience offers.

Offer and prices

Food & wine pairing tour in Zadar region

€300.00

per person

Food & wine pairing tour in Zadar region (kids)

€90.00

per person

What exactly is included

Visit to three wineries
Local guide / driver
First stop at a family farm in Ljubač near Zadar: welcome liqueur of your own choice, olive oil tasting (three different extra virgin olive oils) as an appetizer, paired with the local prosciutto, hard cheese, homemade bread, tuna pâté and olives; guided tour of the basement; main course (lunch) - codfish, or mollusk salad (depending on the choice), meat (veal) or even octopus baked under famous "peka"; wine tasting as a central part of this experience: three glasses of awarded wine (red/white/rosé) and water, with a story about wines and the winery - white wine: Debit and Maraština blended with Ugni Blanc / Trebbiano, red wine: made out of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon and rosé wine made out of local autochtonous variety Plavina; dessert - homemade cake to enjoy alongside the digestive - liqueur or brandy
Second stop at Royal Vineyards for a breathtaking views and a glass of wine + photoshooting. Their Pošip Prestige was awarded gold medal at this year's Decanter awards and their Pošip Barrique bronze medal at this most important wine awards competition globally!
Final stop at a local boutique winery in Zadar for a guided tasting of 5 wines and 2 liqueurs served with Dalmatian snacks: bacon, šokol, (dry-cured ham), cheese and anchovies
One bottle of wine as a gift per person is included
Possibility to buy other products at each winery (wine, olive oil, liqueurs, brandies...)

Location or meeting point

If you think you might have trouble finding the exact location, do not worry. Upon booking confirmation we will deliver exact coordinates to your email address. In your voucher you will receive instructions on how to reach the location correctly, as well (if provided by the host). Some agencies will let you pick among several pick-up locations or pick you at the specific location of your own choice (e.g. your apartment). This is why they have your phone number and you have theirs - so you can easily arrange this over the phone.

Need a transfer to the location?

After booking your experience you will have an option to book a transfer to the destination, as well.

Why this local experience is authentic

This is probably our best tour when it comes to food and wine pairing, including all important local products, peka dish preparation technique and wine varieties we cherish in Zadar region.

Surrounding area

Zadar region

Additional features

Characteristics

Free transfer
Air conditioning
Suitable for children
Adapted for disabled people
Local products available for purchase

Remarks

We will pick you up at your location of choice. Please communicate it during / after booking. You can also communicate to us which menu (fish or meat) you would like for lunch at the first stop at a family farm.