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Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure
21 days • 4.7
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Start
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Finish
Skopje, North Macedonia
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Trip Code
ZMZMC
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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
10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Ferry
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Accommodation
Hotel (16 nights), Apartment (3 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
From £5,465(21 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Experience an authentic taste of this region and a look at local life when you dine in family homes in Rakovica, Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Dihovo.
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See behind the scenes of local produce when you visit local farms, a centuries-old smokehouse, an olive mill, a Benedictine nunnery and meet a local beekeeper for a honey tasting.
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Take a daytrip to the island of Brac and indulge in the finest organic olive oils from the largest olive grove in Croatia, followed by a sugared walnut cake that has become ‘a protected item of intangible heritage’!
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Try the most iconic foods of Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo, including smoked and barbecued meats, cheese, honey, apples and locally produced wine.
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Learn how to make a hand-formed pasta shape in a Croatian konoba, the greens-filled soparnik with experts in Split, and brightly coloured and flavoured ajvar in Dolno Dupeni.
Is this trip right for you?
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The cuisine in this region 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 this region 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 from Ljubljana to Skopje, enjoying every bite in between
If it's a gourmet feast you’re looking for, why not take this food inspired journey through the Balkans and visit salt pans, a truffle farm, wineries, waterfalls, national parks, fishing villages and so much more. Discover why Istria is considered one of the world's leading producers of quality olive oil, eat Dalmatian-style under a metal bell, raise a glass of Slovenian wine or plum brandy with your small group, and shout 'zivjeli!' to the simple, home-style cuisine this region is famous for. Indulge in a traditional barbeque in Kosovo, dine on home-grown produce in the private garden of a Dihovo family and visit a centuries-old olive press outside of Kotor. All this alongside some traditional hospitality and you’ve got an amazing foodie adventure.
- 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
- DAY 9Day 9 • Split / Brac
- DAY 10Day 10 • Korcula
- DAY 11Day 11 • Korcula
- DAY 12Day 12 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 13Day 13 • Dubrovnik
- DAY 14Day 14 • Kotor
- DAY 15Day 15 • Prizren
- DAY 16Day 16 • Ohrid
- DAY 17Day 17 • Ohrid
- DAY 18Day 18 • Bitola
- DAY 19Day 19 • Bitola
- DAY 20Day 20 • Skopje
- DAY 21Day 21 • Skopje
Inclusions
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10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 4 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (16 nights), Apartment (3 nights), Guesthouse (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
circleBrac - Olive oil museum
circleBrac - Hrapoćuša cake tasting
circleSplit - Old Town markets & culture tour
circleZrnovo - Cooking Class
circlePeljesac - Wine tasting
circleSton - Oyster tasting
circleLustica - Olive oil farm visit
circleShkoder - Rozafa Fortress visit
circlePrizren - Leader-led city tour
circlePristina - Serbian barbecue lunch
circlePristina - Gracanica Monastery visit
circleDebar - St Jovan Bigorski Monastery visit
circleKuratica - Home-cooked dinner
circlePrespa - Agriturismo visit & tasting
circlePrespa - Home-cooking demonstration
circleDihovo - Home-cooked lunch
circleDihovo - Beekeeper farm visit
circleTikves - Wine tasting
circleStobi - Stobi archaeological site
circleSkopje - Leader-led walking tour with traditional sweets
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 – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
circleSplit - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
circleKorcula – City Museum - EUR6
circleKorcula Island - Marco Polo Museum - HRK60
circleOhrid - St Naum Monastery & Trpejca - EUR80
circleOhrid - City tour and cruise - Minimum 2 passengers - EUR50
circleBitola - Heraclea Lyncestis - EUR25
Dates and availability
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£6,430£5,465
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£6,688
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£6,754£5,741
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£6,688£5,685
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£6,941£5,900
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£6,941£5,900
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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 (3)
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Paul and Bonnie
Jul 22, 2024
My wife and I would thoroughly recommend the gourmet wine and food tour through the balkans (Slovenia through to North Macedonia) we loved the food and wine and brilliant scenery and old castles, old cities and quaint towns/villages. A lifetime experience!
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Ken
Jun 11, 2022
This was an excellent tour where our trip leaders made sure we had the best experiences to enjoy the foods of the Balkans. Kudos to Ivana, Aleksander, and Bojan who represented the best of Intrepid Travel!
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Ann
Jun 18, 2024
The Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure was a lot of fun with 2 separate but excellent leaders. I would however suggest adding more days to the Dubrovnik to North Macedonia section as it felt somewhat rushed on occasions. An interesting trip overall.