{"id":3093,"date":"2026-01-28T15:11:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/?p=3093"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:56:28","slug":"flavors-experiences-of-croatia-from-vineyards-to-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/tours-en\/flavors-experiences-of-croatia-from-vineyards-to-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"FLAVORS &amp; EXPERIENCES OF CROATIA \u2013 FROM VINEYARDS TO WELLNESS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 \u2013 Arrival &amp; Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrival in Zagreb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private transfer by luxury minivan from the airport and check-in at a 4\u2605 or 5\u2605 hotel with a wellness area in the wider city center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome reception with sparkling wine from the Ple\u0161ivica region and traditional local delicacies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at a restaurant specializing in traditional Croatian cuisine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight in Zagreb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 \u2013 Zagreb \/ Welcome in the Rhythm of the City<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3093_aa1f46-fe .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3093_aa1f46-fe size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-2-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-2-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided walking tour of the Lower Town and Kaptol with a costumed guide \u2013 stories about Zagreb\u2019s caf\u00e9 culture, urban legends, and hidden courtyards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to Dolac Market with tastings of local cheeses, honey, and cured meat products, including a short workshop: \u201cDiscovering the Flavors of Croatia.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at a Michelin-recommended \/ Michelin-starred restaurant with carefully paired food and wine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight in Zagreb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3 \u2013 Ple\u0161ivica \u2013 In the Heart of Croatian Champagne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakfast featuring local products and departure by luxury minivan to the Ple\u0161ivica Wine Road, famous for its sparkling wines and family-owned wineries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to two premium boutique wineries \u2013 meet the winemakers and enjoy guided tastings of sparkling wines and still wines accompanied by light bites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in the workshop \u201cSommelier for a Day\u201d \u2013 guests learn how to decant wine, describe it properly, and recognize aromas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon: panoramic drive in vintage cars through picturesque hills, with short stops at scenic viewpoints overlooking the vineyards and time for photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at a countryside estate offering traditional dishes in a modern interpretation, accompanied by live music from a jazz duo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to Zagreb and overnight stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 4 \u2013 Vara\u017edinske Toplice \u2013 Peace, Water &amp; Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3093_6fe75c-b9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3093_6fe75c-b9 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After breakfast, transfer by luxury minivan to Vara\u017edinske Toplice, the oldest spa resort in Croatia (of Roman origin).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time at the thermal wellness center: pools with healing thermal water, an essential oil massage, and a facial treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light lunch at a restaurant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon visit to Vara\u017edin, the city of Baroque music and flowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking tour of the historic center, including a visit to Herzer Palace and the Old Town Fortress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendance at a mini chamber music concert in a palace or at St. Nicholas\u2019 Church (private program upon request).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at a local restaurant renowned for its rich traditional cuisine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to Zagreb and overnight stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 5 \u2013 Istria \u2013 Cooking, Olives &amp; Mediterranean Aromas<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3093_47dedd-42 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3093_47dedd-42 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Okusi-i-dozivljaji-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakfast and departure by luxury minivan toward Istria, with a stop in Fu\u017eine to taste traditional forest fruit desserts at a local restaurant.<br>After dessert, a 30-minute visit to the nearby Vrelo Cave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue to Motovun \u2013 walk through its stone streets and enjoy a short tasting of truffles and wine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrival at a boutique hotel or luxury villa with a wellness area in central Istria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking workshop of Istrian specialties led by a chef \u2013 preparation of <em>fu\u017ei<\/em> with truffles, <em>fritaja<\/em> with wild asparagus, and traditional dessert <em>kro\u0161tule<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to an olive oil mill and olive grove, where guests learn about the production of extra virgin olive oil and take part in a guided oil tasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at the estate at sunset, accompanied by local music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight in Istria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 6 \u2013 Wellness &amp; Departure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning yoga and meditation in the olive grove or on a terrace overlooking the hills (weather permitting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness ritual inspired by Istria \u2013 olive oil and sea salt body scrub, lavender aroma treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free time for relaxation by the pool or a walk through the village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer to Pula or Zagreb Airport (depending on departure flight).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in an exclusive journey through the heart of Croatia, where top-notch wellness, Michelin-starred gastronomy and the scents of Ple\u0161ivica sparkling wines blend into a perfect vacation for body and soul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3080,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3093","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tours-en"},"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3093"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3093\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3094,"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3093\/revisions\/3094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3080"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proputuj-kongresi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}