Private Villages & Family Farm Day Trip with Traditional Lunch, Konavle

4.7 (9 reviews)
Discover the Konavle region: visit beautiful Cavtat and dine on an authentic meal at a family-run farm with exceptional views.
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Susan L.
Oct 26, 2024
This was such a lovely experience, to be welcomed into some ones home and enjoy a delicious traditional Croatia meal. Our guide that picked us up... Read more
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Laura A.
Oct 11, 2023
Lovely farm lovely chef. Excellant food
Matthew
Matthew K.
Jul 01, 2023
After a short drive from Dubrovnik, we had a lovely walking tour of Cavtat. We learned about the city's history, its relationship with Dubrovnik, and took... Read more
Kate
Kate F.
Jun 30, 2023
Wow. The city was worth seeing and the highlight was the local lunch after that was set up for us was outstanding.
Robert
Robert B.
May 30, 2023
Authentically cooked traditional Croatian meal in a wonderful farmhouse setting. Divo Vukorep was the perfect chef and host.
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Overview

Head out on a privately guided day trip to the Konavle region, beginning with a visit to the medieval coastal town of Cavtat. Explore its quaint streets and picturesque waterfront with insights from a local guide, checking out highlights that may include the childhood home of Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac. Continue to Čilipi to prepare and enjoy a traditional Croatian peka meal alongside a local family while sampling homemade cheese, fresh veggies, and local wine. Ideal for food enthusiasts and culture seekers, this experience offers a memorable taste of Croatian hospitality and history.

Highlights

  • Stroll along Cavtat's inviting waterfront promenade, pausing for the necessary photo op
  • Check out historic sites like the Rector's Palace, a Renaissance mansion in Cavtat
  • Meal prep alongside a family in Cilipi, learning to cook a traditional Croatian "peka" meal

Know before you go

Duration
4h
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private
Food & Drink
Lunch Included

What you'll do

Your half-day excursion begins with meeting your knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you for the day, and setting off to explore the small villages of the Konavle region surrounding Dubrovnik. Your first stop is the charming medieval town of Cavtat, nestled on the southernmost tip of Croatia. As you stroll through its quaint streets, your guide will share fascinating tales about the town's history and its relationship with the broader region. Walk along the scenic waterfront promenade that stretches around the peninsula, and feel free to soak in the coastal vibes, perhaps stopping to dip your feet in the sea.

If time permits and the museum is open, you might also visit the house of Vlaho Bukovac, an important Croatian painter. Here, you can admire his childhood home, which is filled with his paintings and murals.

Following your exploration of Cavtat, you'll continue to drive through the region, known for its bucolic landscapes and timeless villages, with your next destination being Čilipi. Here you'll have the unique opportunity to learn to cook peka, a Croatian signature dish of meat and vegetables, slow-cooked under a bell-shaped cast-iron lid in a wood-fired oven at a local family's farmhouse. As you participate in this hands-on cooking session, enjoy their homemade cheese, fresh vegetables from the family's garden, and local wine and olive oil.

What's included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch

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Traveler reviews

9 total ratings, 7 with reviews
4.7
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
4.8
Food
5.0
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.8
Transport
4.7
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Susan L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2024
This was such a lovely experience, to be welcomed into some ones home and enjoy a delicious traditional Croatia meal. Our guide that picked us up at the hotel and drove us there, gave us a tour of Cavtat, which was so beautiful. Then she drove us to the farm. It was incredible!!!! Read more

This was such a lovely experience, to be welcomed into some ones home and enjoy a delicious traditional Croatia meal. Our guide that picked us up at the hotel and drove us there, gave us a tour of Cavtat, which was so beautiful. Then she drove us to the farm. It was incredible!!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver/ guide was so very friendly and we had so much fun with her on this part of our trip.
Transport
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jo d.
Lexington, MA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2024
Dora drove us and she was fun to spend 4 hours with. Another local, she knew the area well. Cavtat was very cute, and we grabbed a coffee by the port. The Croatian meal was delicious, fresh and filling. The host didn't speak English very well, but Dora did. We got a tour of the kitchen and farmhouse which was nice. Read more

Dora drove us and she was fun to spend 4 hours with. Another local, she knew the area well. Cavtat was very cute, and we grabbed a coffee by the port. The Croatian meal was delicious, fresh and filling. The host didn't speak English very well, but Dora did. We got a tour of the kitchen and farmhouse which was nice.

Tips for future travelers

Eat a light breakfast. It was a big meal.

Quality of Experience
Dora was great, the luncheon was delicious.
Quality of Experience
Dora was great, the luncheon was delicious.
Food
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable, personal.
Transport
Comfortable, personal.
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Laura A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Lovely farm lovely chef. Excellant food Read more

Lovely farm lovely chef. Excellant food

Tips for future travelers

I would next time with to see the cooking of the meal

Quality of Experience
Food
Yum
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mindy
Mindy B.
New Orleans, LA | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
The meal at the farm itself was delcious and the setting was beautiful. The tour was fine, but it didn't include a visit to the artist's home or the museum as advertised and we were a little disappointed about that. Read more

The meal at the farm itself was delcious and the setting was beautiful. The tour was fine, but it didn't include a visit to the artist's home or the museum as advertised and we were a little disappointed about that.

Quality of Experience
Including the art aspects of the tours as advertised. Also the communication between the driver, guide, and farmer/restauranteur could be improved.
Food
The meal itself was delicious and we really enjoyed it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver was not very good. He didn't speak any English at all. He appeared to be in a rush to return home. The guide was good but the tour didn't include the things that were advertised that we were most interested in.
Transport
Matthew
Matthew K.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2023
After a short drive from Dubrovnik, we had a lovely walking tour of Cavtat. We learned about the city's history, its relationship with Dubrovnik, and took in some gorgeous sights. We then took another short drive to a family farm near Čilipi, and had an experience that I don't think I'll ever forget. Our host shared area history, family stories, and treated us to a delicious meal. The view was divine. Read more

After a short drive from Dubrovnik, we had a lovely walking tour of Cavtat. We learned about the city's history, its relationship with Dubrovnik, and took in some gorgeous sights.

We then took another short drive to a family farm near Čilipi, and had an experience that I don't think I'll ever forget. Our host shared area history, family stories, and treated us to a delicious meal. The view was divine.

Tips for future travelers

If you want an intimate and unforgettable experience, look no further.

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Food
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Kate
Kate F.
Bozeman, MT | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2023
Wow. The city was worth seeing and the highlight was the local lunch after that was set up for us was outstanding. Read more

Wow. The city was worth seeing and the highlight was the local lunch after that was set up for us was outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Robert
Robert B.
Haverhill, MA | Reviewed on May 30, 2023
Authentically cooked traditional Croatian meal in a wonderful farmhouse setting. Divo Vukorep was the perfect chef and host. Read more

Authentically cooked traditional Croatian meal in a wonderful farmhouse setting. Divo Vukorep was the perfect chef and host.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport

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