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Ljubljana to Split Real Food Adventure
8 days • 4.8
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Start
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Finish
Split, Croatia
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Trip Code
ZMZJ
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus
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Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Apartment (1 night)
From £1,960(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Dine with a local family in the village of Rakovica, experiencing a slice of life in Croatia and enjoying a home-cooked local dish.
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Learn how to make traditional soparnik, a popular Croatian dish, prepared by a local family who regularly supplies the dish for events and festivals in town.
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Meet the people who create and produce regional delicacies across Slovenia and Croatia, from truffle farmers to Benedictine nuns who grow fresh fruits and vegetables in their nunnery.
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Explore stunning landscapes, villages, towns and cities, immersing yourself in the culture of Split, Bled, Zadar, Rovinj and Motovun.
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Eat regional delicacies in the places they’re produced. Hunt for your own truffles, sip on glasses of local wine, taste the cured meats and cheeses iconic to the region and savour local deserts that will set your tastebuds alight.
Is this trip right for you?
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The cuisine of Slovenia and Croatia includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to Slovenia and Croatia which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
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The Croatian coast is very hilly and mountainous and stairs are commonplace. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines, so packing light is recommended. The cobblestone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Croatia's topography very demanding.
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Summer temperatures can reach 40C/105F or higher in some areas, so it's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Itinerary
Eat your way through Slovenia and Croatia, indulging in local and regional dishes
On this eight-day journey through Slovenia and Croatia, you’ll dine on delicious local delicacies in some of the most beautiful places in eastern Europe. Make your way through the Slovenian countryside, stopping along the way to learn the local tips and tricks for perfecting their most famous and beloved dishes. Travel south into Istria, tasting local wines, fresh seafood and fruits and vegetables. Meet Benedictine nuns who make jams and preserves out of the produce they grow in the nunnery and explore the olive groves of an organic farm that preserves the traditional production methods. End it all over breakfast, overlooking the landscape that connects these two incredible countries, and leave this gorgeous part of the world full, happy and with memories (and recipes) to take home with you.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Ljubljana
- DAY 2Day 2 • Bled - Smartno
- DAY 3Day 3 • Motovun
- DAY 4Day 4 • Motovun
- DAY 5Day 5 • Plitvice National Park - Rakovica
- DAY 6Day 6 • Zadar
- DAY 7Day 7 • Split
- DAY 8Day 8 • Split
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private vehicle, Public bus
bed Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Apartment (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleBled - Kremsnita Tasting
circleSmartno - Wine tasting
circleTrebese – Organic farm visit & lunch
circleMotovun - Truffle Hunt and Brunch
circleRovinj – Day Trip
circleMotovun - City walls
circleRakovica - Home-cooked meal
circlePlitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
circleZadar - Nunnery & farm visit
circleZadar - Local market visit
circleSplit - Village cooking demonstration
museum Optional activities
circleLjubljana - Sights & Bites Urban Adventure - EUR130
circleLjubljana - Castle visit & funicular - EUR16
circleBled - Castle - EUR15
circleBled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
circleSplit - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
circleSplit - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
circleSplit - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
circleSplit - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
circleSplit - City Museum - EUR4
circleSplit - Diocletian's Palace Cellars - ALL8
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,800£1,960
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
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£2,635
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,635
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,635£2,239
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,761£2,347
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,844£2,417
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£2,904£2,468
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,844
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Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 23, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,767
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Saturday Jun 06, 2026
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
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£2,767
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Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Saturday Jun 27, 2026
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£2,767
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Saturday Jul 11, 2026
Saturday Jul 18, 2026
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Saturday Aug 01, 2026
Saturday Aug 08, 2026
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£2,767
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Saturday Sep 05, 2026
Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,767
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.
Reviews (4)
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Maryann
Oct 30, 2024
The most enjoyable of 9 intrepid tours I have taken. I enjoyed it immensely. Our tour leader Martina is exceptional.
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Mark
Oct 09, 2024
I have now completed 10 intrepid trips over 6 years This one was the best. Beautiful scenery, fantastic food and a delightful leader. Everyone was made to feel special. We are thinking to redo the trip as it was that good.
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Jennifer
Sep 21, 2024
Intrepid has done it again! This lovely trip includes medieval sites, comfortable and interesting accommodation and a tour leader who provides cultural information, history and insights. Our leader made sure we knew where we were going each day and organised lovely food and wine! If you want an interesting holiday, this is wonderful! Note: Be careful to pack extremely lightly as the cobblestones kill wheels and hard suitcases. Rember - happy tourists carries a light pack!
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Sherridan
Aug 21, 2024
This tour was an incredible way to immerse myself in local culture, connect with community members, and sample a variety of delicious cuisines. I had the chance to participate in unique experiences that I never would have discovered on my own, such as truffle hunting, visiting local wineries, and enjoying homemade delicacies in the homes of local residents. It’s also an excellent introduction to the beauty and charm of Slovenia and Croatia.
One thing to note: our tour had only three travelers. Of course this might vary depending on the season but something to consider if the group travel aspect is a priority.