Croatia Food & Drink Tour – Food-Centric Festival in Croatia

Everyone loves food. Some like it spicy, some like it bland while a select few crave experiential food journeys like the Food festival in croatia & Drink Tour. This 1-week food experience will take you through the inland of Croatia while treating you to some of the finest dishes of the world!

Organized by Captivating Croatia Tours & Chef Richard Gruica, this exciting Croatia Food & Drink Tour will be graced by a professional and much-loved Chef Bob Cook. 

The organizers will be taking you on a 7-day food journey that will span across beautiful locations like Zagreb, Kutjevo, and Karanac. Discover the hidden gems of Croatia Inland that offer enigmatic history, mystical folklore, and lip-smacking wines!

Starting on 30^th October, the Food & Drink Croatia Event will run till the 6^th of November and offers luxurious accommodations, top-notch transportation, excursions, and much more. 

Grab your Croatia visa UK today to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime food journey with your loved ones. 

Before you do that, read this brief guide to get a sneak peek into the amazing food experience!

Lineup of Food Festival in Croatia 2022

1. Day 1 – 30^th October, Sunday 

This food-based Croatia Festival will kick off from the luxurious 4-star Hotel Academia in the heart of Zagreb, a few steps from the city’s most popular boulevard of shops and eateries. The group will be picked up in style and taken to the picturesque town of Kutjevo in the Slavonia area of eastern Croatia, which is famous for its centuries-old winemaking tradition.

Experiences to watch out for:

1. Krauthaker Winery – Lunch & Wine Tasting Sessions
2. Visit the Kutjevo Castle
3. Galic Winery – State-of-the-Art Winery offering a private tasting tour

2. Day 2 – 31^st October, Monday

To help you recover from the partying and wine consumption of the previous day, the event planners have arranged an E-Bike ride through the stunning Papuk Nature Park, a must-see nature region in Slavonia located on the ancient seabed of the Pannonian Sea. After working up an appetite, you’ll enjoy a picnic in the park before visiting the House of the Pannonian Sea to gain insight into the region’s history and culture.

Experiences to watch out for:

• Castrum – Relish meticulously distilled Gin at this boutique facility
• A night out at the Golden Valley
• Slavonian Dinner at a traditional barn

That is why you should take part in this exciting food-based Upcoming festival in Croatia 2022 to enjoy not just food but wines and other exciting experiences!

3. Day 3 – 1^st November, Tuesday

Karanac, in the center of Slavonia, is your destination for the following three nights, deep within continental Croatia. The Tri Mudraca Inn, where you’ll be staying, is a stunningly modernized Habsburg manor house.

Experiences to watch out for:

• Wine Tasting after exiting Kutjevo Castle at the Enosophia winery
• Visit a popular cooperage known for crafting oak barrels
• Fish Camp-themed lunch
• Guided city tour
• Home-cooked meal at the Tri Mudraca Inn

4. Day 4 – 2^nd November, Wednesday

Our day will begin with a visit to a leading producer of Croatia’s most famous sausage, “Kulen,” for a guided tour and tasting. From there, we’ll travel to Baranjska Kuca, where you’ll get a first-hand look at the “Street of Forgotten Time” and see seven restored barns that now house workshops for everything from pottery to woodworking to weaving to barbering.

Experiences to watch out for:

• An interesting tour of one of the biggest cellars for an experience known as “Wine Mother”.
• Explore the rolling vineyards at the Belje wine road
• Delicious Dinner at Restoran Crna Svinja

5. Day 5 – 3^rd November, Thursday

We’ll kick off the day by exploring Kopa’ki Rit, one of Europe’s most significant, extensive, and visually appealing Wetlands, which is home to the Tikve Castle. The castle was originally built towards the century’s close. It was erected by the Habsburg nobility of the Teschen family.

Experiences to watch out for:

• Visit a century-old restaurant for an amazing culinary experience
• Discover the Antunovic winery & relish a memorable wine tasting
• Delicious dinner prepared by Chef Richard & Chef Bob

6. Day 6 – 4^th November, Friday

Now that your Slavonian trip is drawing to an end, you should take some time to visit some of the interesting places you’ll pass by on the route back to Zagreb. The cathedral of St. Peter in Jackovo is the greatest asset of the city and was deemed by Pope John XXIII to be the most magnificent church between Venice and Constantinople because of its extraordinary frescoes.

Experiences to watch out for:

• Explore one of the best & biggest European riding halls
• Relish a delicious lunch at a popular horse farm

7. Day 7 – 5^th November, Saturday

First, you’ll take a walking tour around the city’s historic district, stopping at the Dolac Farmer’s Market, the largest in all of Croatia, where visitors can get a feel for the market’s seasonal offerings on the busiest day of the week—Saturday. There, we will have a quick taste of some of the best meats and cheeses in Croatia, provided by one of the country’s top cheese producers.

Experiences to watch out for:

• Meat & Cheese tasting experience
• Gypsy Table Event
• Secret experience

On the 8^th day i.e., 6^th November Sunday, guests will meet up for one last time for a leisurely breakfast followed by private transfers to the airport.

Now, all that remains is for you to apply for Croatia visa and book your slots on the food tour. So, what are you waiting for? Connect with the organizers today for a once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic experience!

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