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7. Croatia Bucket List Culinary and Cultural Tour

When: May 17-25, 2024 (9 days) or September 9 – 17 (9 days)
Where: Istria, Croatia
Type of Accommodation: Single occupancy rooms

Wanda Srdoc, Founder, Root 44 wants women to be pampered. Starting in Istria, Croatia’s gastronomic and cultural centre, and its vibrant capital city, Zagreb, Srdoc has a solid network of respected and acclaimed restaurants, tours, artisans, and hotels. From the moment you arrive in Croatia, you will start to enjoy the finest regional and seasonal food & drinks and admire the autumn landscape of ripened vineyards, fruit, nut, and olive orchards.

“I am a Croatian and Canadian citizen who wakes up smiling each day excited to be working in the culinary and travel business,” she says. “This will be no ordinary tour, but rather a behind-the-scenes showcasing the authentic culinary, historic, scenic, and multicultural treasures of Istria. These Croatian premium tours are creatively designed to be well-valued for elevated, and unique experiences of the very best food, wine, places, tours and accommodations.”

Guests will stay in two 5-star and award-winning hotels and a charming boutique hotel in vibrant cities, picturesque medieval towns, and stunning seaside shores. Sip and savor the finest of Istrian gastronomy with visits and tastings at acclaimed local artisans of wine, cheese, olive oil, and of course, truffles. Tour historic & cultural landmarks. Take time to shop, spa, relax, swim, sail, hike, and bike to explore the local terrain.

Learn more about this trip here.