Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience

5.0
(9 reviews)

1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Go on an adventure and jump into our time machine. Look 200 years into the past . Experience the spirit of old Dalmatia through the challenges & magic of island life:

- Discover the magic of an authentic ancient Hvar household.
- Experience the uniqueness of ancient island life from long forgotten times.
- Learn old crafts
- Learn the skills necessary to manage the four basic elements of fire, water, earth, and air.
- Find about the "eco-aware, zero waste, and nothing gets thrown away“ philosophy – essential for the resourceful and above all creative life of the islanders
- Taste authentic traditional delicacies

Don't miss out on this exclusive, unique & delicious experience - Visit us in the heart of Hvar island!

What's Included

Free parking is available at the location.
Food tasting – traditional snacks and desserts
Gift - Souvenir
Heritage & tools collection viewing & usage - with expert guidance from the host

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can reach us from Jelsa using taxi, scooter, bike or e-bike. Free parking is available at the location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Learn:

- how our ancestors made bread under the peka - grind your own wheat
- how to press the grapes, and turn juice into wine
- how to mend a fisherman’s net - familiarise with their tools
- how to salt your own fish
- the importance of the fire & fireplace

Taste:

- Scoop the oil from the stone vessel - taste the delicious symphony of fresh warm bread drizzled with olive oil
- Mix salted sardines with fresh tomatoes and zucchini which you handpicked from our garden
- Try out a combination of a farmer’s and fisherman’s lunch.
- Treat yourself with the traditional paprenjok cookie and find out its secret recipe

Find out:

- how the figs were dried
- how to weave a scarf or bracelet
- experience the skill of the cooper’s craft for a moment
- how to iron clothes with embers

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
Supplied by Terra Arhaica Experience

Tags

Dining Experiences
Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Craft Classes
Candy Making Classes
Lunch
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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