Culture Tours – Tours in Croatia

See/Feel/Listen/Taste Tour of Split’s Diocletian’s Palace!

Alan Mandić — Thu, 13 May 2021 08:40:58 +0000

A unique, private Palace Tour especially created for travelers with disabilities. Not only discover the living 1,700 year-old walled fortress/residence of the Emperor Diocletian, but enjoy a wonderful grilled lunch with the fish that we buy together at Split’s bustling fish market!

This tour is specifically designed for travelers who are in a wheelchair, are visually/hearing impaired and need a personal assistant as well as a professionally-trained tour guide.

Slovenia’s Lake Bled

Alan Mandić — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:42:19 +0000

Welcome to one of the most ‘storybook’ settings in Europe where the natural beauty and romantic ambiance of Slovenia put on a spectacular show – the magical Lake Bled! An emerald green lake with Slovenia’s only island is surrounded by alpine forests, a castle perched high on the ridge and the snowcapped peaks of the Julian Alps in the backdrop. A picture – perfect church occupies the small island, awaiting traditional hand propelled gondola style boats to make the short trip across the lake and bring curious visitors over. Discover the legends that surround the lake and ring the church bell for good luck, although you will already feel fortunate enough to be there!

Stories of Ljubljana

Alan Mandić — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:19:08 +0000

Ljubljana, the delightful capital of Slovenia, is a city known for its friendly, welcoming people, an abundance of culture and the famous ornate bridges spanning the river Ljubljanica. A city with a small-town feel, Ljubljana seems designed for walking and socializing outside, with an intellectual, proud and creative spirit to the culture. As you stroll the attractive streets of its historical center, flanked by colorful Art Nouveau architecture, splendid churches and street art, your guide will tell you how the people of Ljubljana embrace life in full swing and how the social life, culture and history come together into an easy-going personality of Slovenia’s capital, proud underneath a picture-perfect castle on the hill.

Stories of Šibenik

Alan Mandić — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:01:28 +0000

Quiet Šibenik sits at the gateway to both the stunning Kornati islands and Krka waterfalls National Parks, making it an ideal base for exploring central Dalmatia or a perfect en route break on your journey along the coast. Secret beauty of Šibenik hasn’t been recognized yet but its recent fame as filming location for the wildly popular Game of Thrones hit series may be a game changer! Explore the oldest native Croatian town on the Dalmatian coast while you walk through Šibenik Old town highlights, enjoying its architecture, tumultuous history and rich culture.

Revive Medieval times at Klis Fortress

Alan Mandić — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:26:13 +0000

Between the mountains of Mosor and Kozjak, at an altitude of some 360 meters, gaze away at the lands of Bosnia and Croatia like the ancient Romans, Mongol Tatars and Turkish sultans once did. Or Daenerys Targaryen, for that matter. You are at the fortress of Klis, the guardian of the region’s history from its dawn to the present day. Recognized as strategically important stronghold by the Illyrians, regions ancient inhabitants, Klis was later taken over by the Romans and has witnessed the reign of Croatian kings, Knights Templar, Turks, Venetians, Napoleon and Austrians, growing with each subsequent sovereign. Today Klis proudly holds the Croatian flag in face of powerful bura, a wind that always delivers a clear mind and a forceful body much needed as medieval archery requires full focus. An exciting and fun tour that ends with your new skills from the Middle Ages!

The Heart of Hvar Cultural Tour

Alan Mandić — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:58:39 +0000

Beyond the sun, sea and famous nightlife, Hvar holds a history of 2400 years and more UNESCO treasures than any other island in the world! From the palatial home of the island’s true Renaissance man, poet Petar Hektorović, to the candle-lit ‘garage wine tasting’ with Croatia’s most famous boutique vintner, stroll down the memory lane of this beautiful island and peek into its precious interiors, discovering along the way the Greek forethought, Slavic feistiness, Venetian sense of style and nature’s beauty enveloping it all. The story of Hvar is the one of traditions persisting in the face of globalization, and sometimes, hand in hand with it.

Istrian Pride – Wine Tour of Istria

Dubravka — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:09:54 +0000

Recently the world has turned its eyes to the wine scene in Croatia, with the Istrian Peninsula claiming the prime glances. All for a good reason! Stretched between the Alps and the Dolomites, framed in the craggy shores of the Adriatic, Croatia’s largest peninsula features an interior of rolling green hills with towns perched up high in the skies and sun-struck slopes just perfect for growing vines. The wines of Istria are thus curiously diverse, with the authentic white Malvazija, the pride of the region, or the grand Teran reds, getting the most acclaim. But the beautiful peninsula countryside is home to many boutique wineries and with each presenting a unique take on the Istrian classics, the future here looks even brighter than the present.

Stories of Zagreb

Dubravka — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 07:54:58 +0000

Zagreb is a wonderful city to explore on foot. Compact and charming but also exciting and diverse, it oozes that feel of a small-scale capital city which offers many options but remains in touch with its people. Surprising and entertaining around each corner, with a brimming street scene, green parks, lively markets, world-class shopping and a cool history to match, Zagreb pulses in the intriguing space between its medieval past, Art Nouveau moment and contemporary heyday. Threading the story from the olden days to the thriving present, our classic walking tour highlights the very essence of the Croatian capital.

Stories of Zadar

Dubravka — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:32:23 +0000

Thanks to its atmosphere of a laid-back, yet elegant coastal town and a history as the region’s capital for 1,300 years, Zadar was voted the top choice by European Best Destinations in 2016! A city that has risen from the ashes of the tumultuous 1990’s to become a thriving and stunning city proud of its heritage and surrounding beauty definitely has a story to tell. Explore what makes this city so special and join us on a thought-provoking walking tour of Zadar!

Jewish Heritage of Dubrovnik

Exabyte — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 08:53:09 +0000

Despite the small size of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, its Sephardic synagogue has global significance in the history of Jewish culture in Europe and is considered the second oldest on the continent by the continuity of operation. With the first mentioned Jews arriving in Dubrovnik in the 1300s, the connection between these two merchant peoples continued to develop over the upcoming centuries. Although the Jewish community in Dubrovnik was always relatively small, its importance in the everyday life of the Republic was often significant. Travel back in time and explore the Jewish corner of “Pearl of the Adriatic”.