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Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure
21 days • 4.7
4.5
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3 reviews
21 days
Start
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Finish
Skopje, North Macedonia
Trip Code
ZMZMC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (16 nights), Apartment (3 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
From £5,465(21 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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’!
Try the most iconic foods of Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo, including smoked and barbecued meats, cheese, honey, apples and locally produced wine.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (16 nights), Apartment (3 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
Included activities
Bled - Kremsnita Tasting
Smartno - Wine tasting
Trebese – Organic farm visit & lunch
Motovun - Truffle Hunt and Brunch
Rovinj – Day Trip
Motovun - City walls
Rakovica - Home-cooked meal
Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Zadar - Nunnery & farm visit
Zadar - Local market visit
Split - Village cooking demonstration
Brac - Olive oil museum
Brac - Hrapoćuša cake tasting
Split - Old Town markets & culture tour
Zrnovo - Cooking Class
Peljesac - Wine tasting
Ston - Oyster tasting
Lustica - Olive oil farm visit
Shkoder - Rozafa Fortress visit
Prizren - Leader-led city tour
Pristina - Serbian barbecue lunch
Pristina - Gracanica Monastery visit
Debar - St Jovan Bigorski Monastery visit
Kuratica - Home-cooked dinner
Prespa - Agriturismo visit & tasting
Prespa - Home-cooking demonstration
Dihovo - Home-cooked lunch
Dihovo - Beekeeper farm visit
Tikves - Wine tasting
Stobi - Stobi archaeological site
Skopje - Leader-led walking tour with traditional sweets
Optional activities
Ljubljana - Sights & Bites Urban Adventure - EUR130
Ljubljana - Castle visit & funicular - EUR16
Bled - Castle - EUR15
Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
Split - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
Korcula Island - Marco Polo Museum - HRK60
Ohrid - St Naum Monastery & Trpejca - EUR80
Ohrid - City tour and cruise - Minimum 2 passengers - EUR50
Bitola - Heraclea Lyncestis - EUR25
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Important notes
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.
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!
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!
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.
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