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Leave Sibenik & explore Dalmatia’s hidden hinterland gems in a day - historic sites, panoramic views, award-winning olive oil, local wines, tasty bites in our family olive mill.

Highlights

• Sensational views of the Croatian hinterland and Kornati Archipelago
• Tasting of our gold award winning olive oils and Croatian wines
• Tasty bites - locally produced Dalmatian food
• Explore olive grove and mill walking or driving tour
• Learn about the regions tumultuous history.

Description

Hinterland Hidden Treasures – Half-Day Countryside Experience from Šibenik (11:30–17:30). Uncover the heart of Dalmatia on this intimate, sensory-filled journey through its hinterland—where dramatic history, breathtaking views, and unforgettable olive oil, wine tasting and local snacks come together. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive inland from Šibenik through rolling countryside to our first stop: Okit Hill. From this breathtaking viewpoint, you’ll take in sweeping vistas across olive groves, vineyards, and the shimmering Kornati Islands. Here, you'll learn about over 2,000 years of the regions tumultuous history. Next, we arrive at our family-owned olive grove and award-winning mill our peaceful historic village. You're welcomed with a glass of local sparkling wine—Dalmatia’s answer to champagne—before a guided stroll through the olive trees as we share how the land, climate, and tradition combine to produce gold award winning oils with exceptional health benefits and remarkable flavour. Inside the mill, discover how we transform olives into liquid gold using modern cold-press techniques rooted in generations of experience. A guided tasting of our award-winning extra virgin olive oils follows, with expert insights into aroma, balance, and health-giving properties. After the oil tasting, enjoy a guided sampling of local red and white wines, each crafted from native Croatian grape varieties and reflecting the soil and soul of the region. Then, an optional extra is a traditional Dalmatian lunch, made from seasonal local ingredients, generously drizzled with our finest oils—and accompanied by your favourite wine. We continue to visit a historic site where you'll gain insights into the turbulent past of this strategic crossroad between coast and hinterland. We finish the day at Kamenjak Nature Park, perched high above Lake Vrana. This hidden gem offers one of Dalmatia’s most stunning panoramas, stretching over the Kornati Archipelago—a perfect place to reflect on all you’ve seen, learned, and tasted. This is more than a tour—it’s a journey into the landscapes, traditions, and authentic flavours of Dalmatia. A half-day experience you’ll never forget.

Includes

A welcome glass of local 'champagne' Oil tasting tuition - 5 olive oils - a combination of award winning oils Tasty bites to complement the wine and oil tasting Regional wine tasting - Croatian 'champagne' and 1 red and 2 white wines Olive groves & mill experience Travel to historic sites and presentation of the history of the regions tumultuous past Travel to Kamenjak for views of Kornati

Important Information

• 5 hours duration (starting at 11:30 with pick up in central Sibenik. You will be contacted by what’s app or messaged prior to your to confirm please respond thanks. Small groups with a maximum of 8 participants in our air-conditioned minibus. Hosts are natural storytellers with extensive knowledge of our region’s history, olive oil production and cuisine.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund