Excursion Wines & vineyards of peljasac peninsula tour at Korcula

Cruise line: Silversea
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This is the perfect excursion for wine lovers and connoisseurs alike; during this half-day vineyard outing that is sure to please your pallet.

Boat Ride to Peljesac Peninsula 

Crossing the channel by motorboat, you reach the well-known seaside resort of Orebic from where your wine adventure begins. Peljesac peninsula is producing probably the best wines in Croatia. The best known are the red wines Dingac and Postup both of which you are able to taste in the three cellars to be visited.

Scenic Drive, Grgich Winery & Wine Tasting

Leaving the town of Orebic by modern air-conditioned motor coach your first visit will be at the famous cellar of the Mike Grgich, one of the most known wine cellars of this region.  The Grgich Winery is in Trstenik, is housed in a plain stone building that was once a military station, then later a resort. It is surrounded by a wooded area that overlooks the rocky coast of the Adriatic. During a wine tasting, you'll have an opportunity to sample some of the famous red and white wines of the Peljesac Peninsula.

“Bezek” family winery

Your tour continues to Janjina Village where you will visit “Bezek” family winery. You again have the opportunity to taste some of the famous native Dalmatian grape varieties, Plavac Mali and Rukatac here.

Bartulovic Winery, Wine Tasting, Light Lunch & Local Entertainment

You final visit is made in the small village of Prizdrina where Bartulovic Family has its winery. Here, enjoy some local food specialties while being entertained by a group of local musicians performing local Dalmatian songs. This is a great way to end your tour with 'wine and song'.

At the conclusion of this visit, rejoin your coach for the return drive along the Peljesac peninsula to the Seaside Resort of Orebic to board a motor boat for the return transfer back to Korcula.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Boat Ride to Peljesac Peninsula, Scenic Drive, Grgich Winery, Matusko Winery, Bartulovic Winery, Wine Tasting, Light Lunch & Local Entertainment

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with a few steps to get on/off the coach and a total of 50 steps to negotiate throughout all venues. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and is not wheelchair accessible. Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing, flat, comfortable walking shoes and wear sun protection. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. Credit cards are not accepted in all venues, we suggest to bring local currency.