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See all- The "Kroatia Kool"...Thousand Island Food and Wine Tour w/Chef Ricky MooreZagreb, Zagreb
The "Kroatia Kool"...Thousand Island Food and Wine Tour featuring Chef Ricky Moore in Northern Croatia Oct 22nd to 29th, 2023
Lovingly Curated by Chef Richard Gruica and Captivating Croatia
Captivating Croatia Tours and Chef Richard Gruica (your Good Eats and Meets main organizer) cordially invite you to join us and our Chef-Host, Ricky Moore, the beloved owner of the lauded Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham, North Carolina, and most recent winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southeast as we escape to exotic Northern Croatia for a week-long, food-centric vacation of a lifetime. Come, and experience the ultimate culinary adventure which will take place from Sunday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 29th, 2023. Get ready to explore Zagreb, the buzzing pocket-sized capital of Croatia, perfect for strolling and experiencing the rich Austro-Hungarian heritage featured there. Afterward, the tour heads to the Adriatic coast and the area known as the Croatian Riviera, where we will explore the coastal region that has the longest tradition of Croatian tourism, with nobility and the wealthy traveling here for over 170 years to take in the splendor of the region. We will experience all sorts of adventures here before setting off to the peninsula of Istria, jutting out into the Adriatic which is home to some of the VERY best that Croatia offers…vineyard-draped hills featuring award-winning wines, truffles, the cutest villages, Roman history and so much more. So, get ready to enjoy the very best food, drink, and sights alongside Chef Ricky and Chef Richard. Experience a holiday unlike any other in the style you deserve. Get ready to Eat-Drink-Explore!
Please note- We kindly ask that all guests on Chef Ricky's tour arrive in Zagreb no later than Saturday, October 21st as we have an early start on Sunday, October 22nd.Day 1-Sunday, October 22nd
Departure
One with History and Off to the Sea
Welcome to the start of the "Kroatia Kool"...Thousand Island Food and Wine Tour featuring Chef Ricky Moore. Our trip and day will begin at the Hotel Academia in Zagreb, a 4-star hotel, located just steps away from Zagreb's most famous street full of cafes and restaurants as we experience a guided walking tour of the heart of Zagreb, including the Upper and Lower town areas of Zagreb, the main square of the city and the Dolac Farmer's Market, Croatia's largest and most famous market where guests will get a perspective of all the variety being offered seasonally. After leaving Zagreb, we will drive to the Croatian coastline until we reach the Croatian Riviera, which will be our home for the next two nights. The area enjoys the most breathtaking vistas in all of Croatia. We will check into the new 5-star Hilton property before heading out to catch the sunset along the beach in one of the most picturesque spots in Croatia before enjoying a private welcome dinner at one of the top seafood restaurants in the country. https://konoba-zijavica.com What a way to kick off our tour!Overnight Stay- Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa,-5 Star- https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rjkochi-hilton-rijeka-costabella-beach-resort-and-spa
Day 2-Monday, October 23rd
An Island Adventure Awaits…Food, Wood & Wine
After enjoying the wonderful breakfast spread from the Costabella Resort, with views to die for, we head out via the ancient coastal road to catch the ferry to the island of Cres, the second largest in the Adriatic and known to be one of Croatia's wildest and most beautiful islands to encounter a unique character who is the owner of an Art Farm, a place he created for artists, hedonists, and foodies. The long winding path to the Art Farm is lined with Macmalici, mythical forest creatures from local legends that lead to a practically abandoned tiny village where Igor and his family are the sole residents. We will enjoy our time with him, his amazing wood crafts, and enjoy a completely organic meal featuring products from his garden and larder. We have a special seafood treat in store for everyone paired with Igor's wines. We will head back to the mainland where guests will have the evening free to explore the area and maybe enjoy a walk along the famed coastal promenade.To see the rest of the itinerary for this awesome trip, go to...
https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-kroatia-kool-thousand-island-food-wine-tour-w-chef-ricky-moore-chef-richard-gruica-zagreb-37004982Meetup members get 10 percent off the regular price of the trip.
We look forward to hosting you alongside Chef Ricky…
Culinarily yours,
The Captivating Croatia Team and
Chef Richard Gruica
