The Best of Hvar Small Group with Wine Tasting and Local meal

5.0
(8 reviews)

6 to 8 hrs (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy this small-group tour encompassing scenic views, the towns of Stari Grad and Vrbovska, wine tasting (Carić, Duboković, Ventus or Tomić winery), lavender fields (seasonal June - July) and Authentic Dalmatian lunch/dinner in one of the villages.
Menu:
Fish dish: Dalmatian "Gregada" (Stew) with Potatoes
or
Meat dish: Dalmatian "Pašticada" (stewed beef dish) with gnocchi
Dessert:
Daily desert
Beverage:
Local wine, water

What's Included

Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Pickup and drop-off from your Hvar hotel, the bus station or the ferry port in Stari Grad
2-course late lunch
Local taxes
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please contact us to schedule the exact time of meeting you when staying somewhere we can meet by car. Meet the guide/driver in front of the Hotel or any other accommodation on a driveway, where we can meet by car. Pick up is free of charge. If you will not confirm your pick up with us, we will wait for you on a centrally located point (Bus station). If your Rental House, Apartment or any other Hotel Accommodation is not listed and can be reached by car, please contact us for pick up and we'll try to arrange a pick up for you. If your Cruise ship, ferry, or any other ship arrives in Hvar city Port we will meet you on a Meeting Point at Hvar Bus station, which is only 5 minutes walk from the Hvar city port.

OR
Meeting point

Please meet the guide/driver in front of Tisak shop, which is on the corner at the Bus station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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 you 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. Then, 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. Hektorović dedicated all his life to his fortress and still boasts the original fish pond.

Continue through the well-known UNESCO protected areas (vineyards and olives), to the small charming town of Vrbovska. This town in Hvar is named for the many small stone bridges that connect the town over its narrow winding canal and the unique St. Mary of Mercy fortress - church.

Your next stop is for a wine tasting at one of the best vineyards on the island (either Tomić or Carić vinery).

As you head back, you will be treated with an authentic Dalmatian lunch/dinner in an abandoned ethno-eco village of Malo Grablje or an Olive grove Konoba (depends on availability).

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

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Supplied by Amazing Hvar

Show 3 more

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 8 8 reviews
5 stars
8
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}