Croatia · Rural Experiences

Be a Local: Private Tour from Olive Harvest to Culinary Delight

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zadar. Moderate pace

View all 28 photos

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private rural experience from Zadar to the village of Ljubac
02 Take part in a traditional olive-picking experience
03 Learn from an award-winning olive oil taster
04 Enjoy homemade liqueur, cheese, prosciutto, and sausages
05 Savor lunch with a choice of homemade octopus or veal cooked under the bell
06 Taste award-winning olive oils in a local tasting room

Experience a taste of local life beyond Zadar on this private rural escape to the village of Ljubac. Join an authentic olive-harvest experience, learn about olive picking from an award-winning olive oil taster, and enjoy the warm hospitality of a traditional tasting room setting.

Along the way, sample homemade liqueur, cheese, prosciutto, and sausages before sitting down for lunch paired with award-winning olive oils. With the choice of homemade octopus or veal cooked under the bell, this experience blends countryside culture, local flavors, and culinary tradition into one memorable half-day tour.

Experience a taste of local life beyond Zadar on this private rural escape to the village of Ljubac.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Zadar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

We start our tour in the beautiful Zadar and head towards the village of LjubacGathering in the tasting room with award-winning olive oil taster, enjoying homemade liqueur. Departure to the olive grove for a presentation and olive picking, accompanied by the expertise of the top olive oil taster and complemented by homemade cheese, prosciutto, and sausages. Afterwards, return to the tasting room for lunch, with the option of savoring either homemade octopus or veal cooked under the bell, all while appreciating the finest and award-winning olive oils.Then, we return to Zadar and drop you off at your desired location.

The route