Local Living Croatia – Southern Dalmatia
From CAD $2,204 Was CAD $2,939
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(21 reviews)
Experience Overview
For Old World charm and medieval splendour, it’s hard to beat Croatia. Now imagine living there like the locals do — with full access to local wine and olive oil, a farm villa to reside in, and day trips to Dubrovnik and the Adriatic Sea among other legendary locales. All this and more is waiting for you on this weeklong sojourn to rural Croatia, where you’ll walk, bike, and sail all over Dubrovnik before retiring to your rustic villa home for the evening. Seize the opportunity to live the Croatian way and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
- Relax at a rustic farm villa with friendly Croatian hosts
- Sample local wines and olive oil
- Cycle through the rural countryside
- Cook traditional fare alongside a Croatian family
- Explore the walled city of Dubrovnik
Trip Details
Product Code: 2148
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Minivan, walking, cycling, boat.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ECDL
Starts: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Finishes: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: DEŠA Women's Centre Visit, Dubrovnik Your Foodie Moment: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour, Konavle Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Croatian Cooking Class, Lovorno
- Wine and olive oil tasting tour through Konavle
- Hands-on traditional Croatian cooking class
- Full-day excursion by boat around the Adriatic Sea
- Day trip to Dubrovnik and orientation walk in the city
- Half-day cycling tour through the area
- Arrival and departure transfers (to and from airport only)
Accommodation
- Rural Croatian farm villa (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
- Minivan, walking, cycling, boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local hosts.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,204 ($315 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Dubrovnik/Lovorno
Arrive by 5pm at the latest. Included airport transfer to the rural Mediterranean farm property. Enjoy the first homemade, delicious dinner of the trip.
Share a rustic villa with sweeping views of the Konavle Valley and the Adriatic Sea with fellow travellers. This well-equipped and tastefully decorated property has a swimming pool and outdoor terrace for downtime. The Mujo family is our host and lives just next door; they love to share their culture with travellers.
Day 2: Lovorno
Travel the wine route through Konavle, and learn all about wine, prosecco, and olive oil production with some time for samples as well.
Day 3: Lovorno
Free morning for hiking, swimming at a local beach or lounging at the villa. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with the hosts using fresh ingredients from the neighbours and the farm.
Day 4: Lovorno
Enjoy a full-day boat trip cruising the Adriatic Sea. Stop to swim in a few spots before an afternoon at a secluded beach.
Day 5: Lovorno
Transfer to Dubrovnik for an orientation walk with the CEO, and enjoy free time to explore this picturesque walled city on the Adriatic Coast. Visit the G Adventures-supported Deša project, a non profit dedicated to empowering and employing women in the community.
Day 6: Lovorno
Enjoy a leisurely half-day cycling excursion through the region, stopping off for a picnic lunch at the host's vineyard. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 7: Lovorno/Dubrovnik
Depart at any time; departure transfer to the airport is included.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Emma F. - Traveled, October 2024
This tour left me with a great understanding of the Croatian people and culture. Our hosts and guide were truly welcoming and generous, the food was exceptional and I really felt like one of the family. I highly recommend this tour for the beauty of the place.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Lisa D. - Traveled, September 2024
One of the best G trips that I've experienced.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Margaret M. - Traveled, September 2024
We were very lucky to have a wonderful group to travel with which made it even better. But I think everyone had a fabulous time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Jillian L. - Traveled, October 2024
The tour was great, well organized with a good mix of things to do. The villa and family who run it were fabulous hosts and made us feel like part of the family. The food was amazing quality and it was fantastic to know everything was home grown and good...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Kimberley C. - Traveled, September 2024
Living local tour was amazing! Loved being immersed in the local culture. The food was always plentiful and delicious! Would book another living local adventure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Rebecca A. - Traveled, September 2023
It was my first trip with G Adventures, based on that I would recommend booking one but would like to go on more to really give a firm suggestion.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2023
Christine M. - Traveled, September 2024
I’d love to recommend this tour to my children since they have a great interest in food and would enjoy the cooking class.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Patricia K. - Traveled, September 2024
This has been the best experience I have had in over 50 years of worldwide travel. The rural setting, (almost isolation), the owners' friendliness, professionalism, willingness to explain and provision of varied activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Allan C. - Traveled, September 2024
Awesome !!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Gillian J. - Traveled, October 2024
It was one of the best travel experiences I have had! Already recommending it to others.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Jackie M. - Traveled, October 2024
This was my third local living trip and my fourth trip with G Adventures. I'm in the travel business and just love to sell G, as I'm always so confident in your products!! This trip to Croatia was AMAZING!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Karen W. - Traveled, September 2024
I feel very lucky to have had such an intimate experience with local people in such a beautiful place . The food , wine , lodgings … everything g was top notch & nicely presented . Our host family the is best ! Very memorable & many thanks to our hosts.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/16/2024
Sarah S. - Traveled, September 2024
What a special and culturally rich experience! If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of a city.... and find a great local family to share so much with you about their culture... this is the place to go! Loved every minute of it from picking food.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/14/2024
Katy S. - Traveled, September 2024
Overall, our experience was wonderful. The itinerary was shifted around to accommodate for the rain. We felt looked after & fulfilled.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/14/2024
Christopher E. - Traveled, September 2024
A wonderful trip with an incredible family. a chance to learn and experience some incredible people, culture and food.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2024
Susan K. - Traveled, September 2024
This was my first G adventure experience. The bar was set high by our CEO and the host family. I hope my future travels with g adventure will meet similar satisfaction. Everything from food, accommodations, activity variety, willingness, and approachable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2024
Kerrie J. - Traveled, September 2024
Charming.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2024
Meredith G. - Traveled, September 2024
I would say that this "local living" was life changing, made so by the culture but also by the wonderful host family. While each day was full of experiences they were also filled with life lesson's and life reflections.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2024
Hayley B. - Traveled, September 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the Local Living Croatia tour, our CEO Adin was exceptional, and the host family made us feel welcome from the beginning. I would highly recommend this tour for the food alone! A great overall experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2024
Katherine M. - Traveled, September 2024
My overall experience was truly unforgettable. From the breathtaking landscapes to the rich cultural insights provided by our exceptional guide, every moment was filled with joy and discovery. The warmth and generosity of the local family.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2024
Christopher O. - Traveled, September 2024
The overall experience with our Croatia living local exceeded our expectations! We really feel like we got a great taste of the Croatian culture. We would recommend it to anyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2024
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