Mai–Out offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
CROATIA · CULTURE + GASTRONOMY
CROATIA — IMMERSION
Istria for wines, olive oils and truffle hunting.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCECulture + Gastronomy
COUNTRYCroatia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Zagreb; Plitvice Lakes; Istria
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Zagreb markets
2Plitvice Lakes Gastronomy
3Istrian producers
4Regional flavors
5Local restaurants and tables
6Ingredients and culinary traditions
Istria for wines, olive oils and truffle hunting. The combination of Zagreb and Istria gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Zagreb
Zagreb opens the trip with regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Zagreb.
DAY 2
Zagreb — selected experiences
Day in Zagreb for local ingredients, restaurants and Zagreb's culinary tradition.
DAY 3
Zagreb — local experience
Zagreb gets a full day for markets, producers and flavors of Zagreb.
DAY 4
Zagreb → Plitvice Lakes
Travel from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes. After arrival, the day opens up to local ingredients, restaurants and the culinary tradition of Plitvice Lakes.
DAY 5
Plitvice Lakes — local experience
Plitvice Lakes gets a full day for markets, producers and flavors of Plitvice Lakes.
DAY 6
Plitvice Lakes in depth
More time in Plitvice Lakes, now with regional cuisine and table experiences in Plitvice Lakes.
DAY 7
Plitvice Lakes → Istria
Departure from Plitvice Lakes towards Istria, where upon arrival you can start exploring the markets, producers and flavors of Istria.
DAY 8
Istria in depth
More time in Istria, now with regional cuisine and experiences at the table in Istria.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Zagreb to Istria, markets, producers and regional cuisines show how gastronomy changes along with the local landscape and culture.
YOUR WAY
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