Hvar Island Exploration: Small Group Half-Day Tour Uncovering Hidden Gems with Traditional Meal
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Hvar
Embark on a small group half-day tour of Hvar Island and uncover its hidden gems. Enjoy stunning views, a traditional meal, and get a taste of rural life on the island.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fort Napoljun - Napolean - Our guide will first take you to the Napoleon Fort from where is the best view in Hvar town. From above your will see the town and nearby islands and could take some incredible photos.
- Brusje - On an old road we will pass amazing village with reach history and especially well known for Lavender fields. We will pass the village and stop in Lavender fields (seasonal option: end of May till middle of July).
- Vidikovac Levanda - On our way, we will stop on another point with incredible views of Stari Grad Bay and dried stone walls.
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Velo Grablje - We’ll walk around the village.
Lunch/dinner depends on availability. -
Malo Grablje - Exploring charming abandoned village.
Lunch/dinner depends on availability.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- All taxes, fees, and charges covered
- Expert local driver/guide provided
- Enjoy a complimentary 3-course meal
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Hvar Island boasts numerous unique and secluded locations, along with breathtaking sights like Pakleni and the adjacent islands. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscape and dramatic views of the wonderful Hvar. Connect with the island’s rural way of life and savor a 3-course meal in the village.
‘Peka’ – a traditional dish cooked under an iron bell covered with ash. We cater to both meat-lovers with lamb and veal, or an Octopus Peka, baked alongside vegetables. We also provide a vegetarian option. Peka is served for at least two persons. Kindly specify.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers (minimum of 2 people) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Location
Bus Stop Hvar Town
Dolac
Please meet the guide/driver in front of Tisak shop, which is on the corner at the Bus station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nataliatamirisa
Sep 8, 2023
Authentic Tour of Hvar Gems - Terrific tour of sites including the Napoleon fortress, small villages, view of entire island from the top, and amazing authentic lamb and veal dinner. Felt like we got to see the real island, not just tourist traps. Tour guide did a great job of teaching us about the people who live on Hvar and their customs.
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Cynthia_w
Aug 16, 2023
Hvar through the eyes of a local. - Our guide was excellent. Dinko had grown up in Hvar and was wonderful at making his love of his home come alive with his stories. He drove us about and pointed out and explained everything from rocks to flowers. We asked lots of questions and found him eager to explain. The lunch was excellent, too. Vey much enjoyed this tour.
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Amy_l
Jun 1, 2023
Scenic historical tour accompanied by a traditional meal. - Dinco was a knowledgeable local host who shared the area’s vast history with interesting details that we wouldn’t have discovered had we not taken this tour. The lamb dinner was deliciously cooked in the traditional style in an abandoned village. We really enjoyed the local cuisine in a scenic setting overlooking Hvar.Very grateful to have been able to go on this tour.
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Jan_m
May 13, 2023
Delightful Hidden Gems Tour - We had 3 people sharing this tour. Our guide was wonderful and gave us a lot of knowledge about the island and what it was like growing up and living there. We had a wonderful lunch and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Ecthomas154
Oct 11, 2022
Perfect - This tour was amazing and our tour guide was the perfect mix of knowledge and humor which made for a wonderful day. We ate lunch at a small family run restaurant and the food delicious 😋 th service was top notch!!
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Cedric_l
Oct 8, 2022
Amazing locations and meal - One of my all time favorite tour in Croatia. It takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area and inside the island where you get to see places you never would have. The guide is very knowledgeable of the area and the places she takes you are breathtaking! The following meal was one of not the best meal of our trip, and the location of the restaurant and ambiance was amazing. Highly recommend it to those who wish to experience something different.
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Dragonphoe18
Sep 17, 2022
Go on this tour! - We did the Island Tour with Dinko, who was a great guide (and a safe driver on the super windy narrow roads). Pick up was right from our hotel which saved us a trek. Dinko spoke fluent English and gave us excellent insight to the history and culture of the land and the people. View from the Napoleon Fort was amazing and it was so interesting to see the rest of the island away from Hvar Town, the terraces, lavender, vines, olives. semi/abandoned villages and even a shepherd's stone shelter. Peka lunch in a tiny semi inhabited village was a total delight (go with a huge appetite!)
A really great tour, highly recommended.
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Mac882013
Jun 21, 2022
Fantastic trip - Excellent half day tour with a great local guide Dinko. He grew up on the island, worked his father's lavender fields and now grows his own olives so very personally connected to the island. We appreciated having a safe driver and an air-conditioned van given the road conditions! Very nice relaxed lunch with drinks included in an otherwise abandoned old village. The company offer trips tailored to your needs so visit amazinghvar.com. Highly recommended!
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Woodrichard999
Jun 11, 2022
Amazing Hvar Tour was amazing! - Ursha our guide met us at the appointed spot and the whole half day tour was excellent. She was knowledgeable and chatty about the countryside, history and Laura and fauna. The view from the Napoleon Fort was amazing and she took us through some lavender fields, olive groves and a small semi inhabited village. The icing on the cake was the uninhabited village with church , houses and olive mill with a beautiful lunch on a terrace overlooking the mountains and valleys very close to Hvar. Top notch and worth every penny(kruna) .
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Barbara0714
Oct 16, 2018
Wonderful experience! - We had a delightful half day tour with Ursa, seeing the Hidden Gems of Hvar. It turned out to be a private tour for the 2 of us. Ursa is a friendly and knowledgeable guide who truly loves Hvar. She is an excellent driver, we felt comfortable and fell into easy conversation. Ursa gave us a feeling for the changes that the islanders have experienced as tourism expands. The highlight of our day was a delicious, authentic lunch served outdoors in a beautiful setting! Highly recommended!
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