Private tour in Split Matej T

Island Hvar - wine tasting and heritage - private full-day tour (from Split)

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Matej T.

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*** I'm a private guide in SPLIT, at the AMAZING RIVER CETINA CANYON, in UNESCO TOWN TROGIR, at NATIONAL PARK KRKA FALLS, on FAMOUS ISLAND HVAR, at BEAUTIFUL ISLAND BRAC, in town SIBENIK, at PLITVICE FALLS NATIONAL PARK, on BLUE CAVE tour (from Hvar), in town MOSTAR and on WINE TOURS All of my 20 private tours can be found further below. Please note, ONLY 6 TOURS ARE DISPLAYED AT ONCE, SO YOU NEED TO PRESS THE BUTTON 'SEE MORE', UNDER THE LAST / LOWEST TOUR LISTED *** Dobrodošli! / Hi and welcome! I am glad you decided to visit one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world, the country called The pearl of 1000 islands (we have 1244 of them, really!), or 'the Mediterranean as it once was'! My name is Matt and I come from the south of Croatia, the region of incredible beauty called Dalmatia (yeah, those cute, black-spotted dogs come from here, too!). I originate from island Hvar and live in the capital of Dalmatia - 1700 y/o UNESCO city Split. I love history, Arts and nature, and I enjoy sharing the beauty of my region with my guests. My biggest passions are traveling and exploring new cultures, customs and people (I consider myself lucky being able to visit more than 70 countries so far), gastronomy and wines, foreign languages, photography, literature, architecture, geography, international politics and stock markets. I love taking part in pub quizzes / trivia nights and also I am a big fan of outdoor activities: biking, hiking, sailing, kayaking. At age 18, at my first year of university, I became a licensed tour guide, and that is when my professional career in tourism and travel started. In my rich tour guide's career I have been guiding and organizing tours and customized and tailor-made itineraries for individuals and groups all around Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and 25 other European countries. I have been working with the main tour operators from Croatia, US, UK and Australia. One of those was Rick Steves: at the very beginning of Rick's arrival in Croatia, I personally guided him and several of his first tour groups. Some of the specific Croatian sayings included in his Croatia guidebook were learned directly from me :) I have also been organizing congresses, business meetings, conferences and team buildings in Split and other beautiful locations in Croatia. In 2010, as one of the first European guides (and the very first in Croatia!), I joined the ToursByLocals team. Today, with over 450 tours delivered, I’m proud to be by far the most booked ToursByLocals guide in the entire region. . . . For my guests in Croatia, I will be glad to organize and guide the whole variety of tours (half-day, one-day, 1-week; national park tours, cultural tours, wine tours. . . ) around Dalmatia and Croatia, in general. So. . . maybe you would like a morning walking tour of the historical 1700 y/o UNESCO city of Split (discovering its complex history and also seeing some of the GOT filming locations) and then enjoy a Dalmatian lunch in some of the typical 'konoba' restaurants afterwards, followed by a visit to the 3-millennia old UNESCO town Trogir - just a 30 minute drive from Split? Or maybe you are into the Jewish-history tour of Split? Or you are a nature lover who prefers pacing by hundreds of waterfalls of UNESCO National park Plitvice, or by those of National park Krka, or at the beautiful river Cetina canyon, a half an hour drive from Split. . . Would you like to swim in the most transparent sea in Europe? Maybe you wish to enjoy a private speedboat tour, or a driver-guided tour of my island - one of the world's 10 most beautiful islands and the best wine region in Croatia - island Hvar - or visit island Brac, the source of the best limestone in Europe, the island with the most attractive beach in Croatia - the Golden Horn/ Zlatni Rat. Or maybe visit the breathtaking island Vis (the filming location of the Mamma Mia 2, in 2017) and its famous Blue cave. . . Or to experience the oriental charm of the 'Small Istanbul' - town Mostar (Bosnia and Hercegovina) and its medieval, UNESCO bridge? Or, would you like to see one of the best known symbols of Croatia - town Dubrovnik - and its wider region - the incredible wine region of the peninsula Peljesac, beautiful island Korcula or the neighboring country - Montenegro? Whatever your requests are, feel free to contact me and I will organize the tour that suits your plans the best! I provide private walking tours, driver-guided tours, multi-day tours, wine tours, private yacht / speedboat charter tours, customized team buildings, congresses and conferences, as well as the road transfers between Croatia and its neighborhood: Slovenia, Italy, Hungary, Bosnia, Montenegro. . . I am looking forward to being your private guide and to sharing with you my favorite places in Split, Croatia, on the islands and more. . .

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Overview of your Split tour

The famous Condé Nast magazine declared Hvar as one of 10 world's most beautiful islands / No. 1 island in Europe. Even though I live in Split, this island is one of the most special places in the world for me too, as my family originates from Hvar and as I spent my childhood here. Hvar is famous for its incredible heritage (and UNESCO sites!), lovely renaissance towns, lavender hills, breathtaking nature, amazing beaches, unspoiled indented coastline and. . . some of the top wines in Europe! 2400 years ago, its first inhabitants - the Aegean Greeks - settled on the island. They carved out the rocks, used them for building stone walls, and they planted the first vineyards and olive fields in their 'gardens' - within these stone walls. During this tour, you'll discover Hvar's incredible heritage: old towns, forts & palaces, UNESCO sites, lavender fields, lovely bays, and you'll get familiar with Hvar's wines: you will have the opportunity to try up to 10 excellent wines, and desert wine(s). . .

Your Split tour itinerary

Please note, our itinerary is completely flexible—you set the day's flow and pace! Here is the general outline for our day: Meeting Point: We meet you directly at the dock upon your arrival from Split. Hvar Town & Fortress: We tour the island's capital, the Renaissance town of Hvar, then drive uphill to the City Fortress (Fortica) for spectacular panoramic island views. Wine & Oil Tasting: Enjoy a guided tasting at a top winery (including 6-7 wines, dessert wines, and 4 olive oils). Vrboska Exploration: Drive along the fjord to visit "Little Venice," Vrboska, known for its old bridges and canals. Stari Grad History: Visit the three-millennia-old Greek town of Stari Grad and explore the 2,400-year-old UNESCO Greek fields and stone walls. Scenic Drive & Lunch: Drive along the scenic mountain ridge through old, lavender-surrounded villages (with photo stops), followed by lunch at one of the best local restaurants. Jelsa Visit: Our final stop is the beautiful captains' town of Jelsa

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Walking and private A/C vehicle We are using a comfortable new car: -Skoda Octavia-4th generation or VW Passat (they both fit 4 guests + guide/me - they are very comfortable for 1 - 3 guests + guide) (please google for car photos) If you are a party of 4, you can use the cars above or we can upgrade to a minivan / large SUV, for even more comfort (extra cost applies) For larger groups (5 or more travelers) we need to upgrade to a minivan (7 seats) or a minibus (15 seats) or bus (30 / 40 / 50 seats)

What's included
Other: -Wine tasting, cheese, olive oils in an excellent local winery
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. -meals and souvenirs -your ferry/ public catamaran tickets (Split-Hvar-Split), if you arrive from Split (or the ones from Korcula or Dubrovnik)
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Meeting location

Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

-at your Hvar hotel -at your Hvar cruise ship / ferry dock

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
896924
Languages
English
Croatian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts, history buffs, and those who appreciate cultural and natural heritage. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Matej T. for deeper insights into the beautiful island of Hvar. Families with kids will find it suitable as well, given its light activity level and kid-friendly nature.

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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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