Croatia –
The Sense of Place

Croatia – The Sense of Place

Not a Tour. A Personally Hosted Journey Through Croatia’s Food, Wine and Way of Life.

A small group journey for travelers from Australia and New Zealand who want to experience Croatia through its people, food and culture – at a slower, more considered pace.

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Hosted personally by Davor Milosevic

Built through years of working directly with local winemakers, chefs and producers across Croatia.

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This is not about seeing Croatia as most tourists do. It’s about being invited into it.

Sitting at the table with a local family
Talking directly to the people behind the food and wine
Spending time in places you wouldn’t find on your own

You don’t move through places quickly – you spend time in them.

What this Journey is

This journey wasn’t built from catalogues.
It comes from years of working on the ground in Croatia – building relationships with the people who shape its food, wine and culture.
Because of that, it’s structured differently from a typical itinerary:

We travel at a considered pace
We don’t try to see everything
We focus on experiencing each place properly

What it actually feels like

A morning with truffle hunters in Istria
Followed by a lunch built entirely around what you’ve just found.

An evening in a local home
Not a restaurant – but a shared table, stories and conversation.

Time with winemakers
Tasting wines together while hearing about the soil, the craft and the realities behind it.

Wine aged under the Adriatic Sea
A rare tasting, and a conversation about a process few people ever encounter.

Oysters and champagne in Ston
Fresh from the sea, enjoyed where they’re grown.

A quieter island experience
Away from the crowds and regular routes – where Croatia feels as it should

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WHO THIS IS FOR

This journey is designed for:

Experienced travelers from Australia and New Zealand
Those who prefer depth over speed
People who enjoy food and wine, but care more about the people behind it
Guests who value small groups and personal hosting

It’s probably not the right fit if you prefer fast-paced sightseeing or larger group tours.

OVERVIEW

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Group size: Small group (6–12 guests)
Route: Zagreb (start) → Istria → Plitvice → Split → Islands → Dubrovnik (end)
Style: Curated, unhurried, food & culture-led
Accommodation: Carefully selected boutique and premium properties

PLANNING WITH CONFIDENCE

Croatia remains one of the safest regions in Europe, geographically distant from current global tensions. We also understand that planning long-haul travel requires confidence. For that reason, we keep things simple:

Flexible options for future departures if plans change
Direct personal support before and during the journey
Small group format for a more controlled and comfortable experience

JOURNEY, IN BRIEF

Zagreb – A Considered Beginning
A gentle start. A walk through the city, local markets, and a welcome dinner that brings the
group together.

Istria – Food, Wine & Landscape
Truffle hunting, olive oils at their source, hilltop towns and time with winemakers who share
their stories.

Plitvice – A Change of Pace
Nature, space and a hosted evening with locals – simple, authentic, and deeply personal.

Split & the Dalmatian Hinterland – Layers of Life
History, everyday coastal life, and traditional meals shaped by land and time.

The Islands – A Quieter Adriatic
Away from the main routes – slower, more personal, more real.

Southern Dalmatia – A Thoughtful Close
Oysters, the coast, and a final stretch through Dubrovnik and Korčula.

A more detailed outline is shared after initial enquiry.

Dates & Investment

This is a small, personally hosted journey, limited to a handful of guests.

Dates: 12–23 September 2026
Investment: EUR 8.200,00 / NZD 16.550,00 / AUD 13.710,00 per person (shared accommodation)

Single room supplement available on request.

Hosted personally by Davor Milosevic

Built through years of working directly with local winemakers, chefs and producers across Croatia.

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