Hvar island weekend escape: Food, wine, nightlife and speedboat trips, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia
If you are looking for a break from your everyday routine, you will find it on Hvar Island. The island is best known as one of the most exclusive destinations for nautical tourism in Croatia, and its ports are usually full of luxurious yachts and its nightclubs full of people.
Taste authentic delicacies made of fresh local ingredients, savour the world’s famous olive oil and fall in love with local wines, enjoy the inland as well as a nice speedboat excursion, relax by the beach, visit some of the most popular beach clubs in the world and dance all night long.
Hvar is a perfect place for a great weekend on a magnificent piece of preserved Mediterranean heaven on earth.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Split, Dalmatia, Croatia
If you are looking for a break from your everyday routine, you will find it on Hvar Island. The island is best known as one of the most exclusive destinations for nautical tourism in Croatia, and its ports are usually full of luxurious yachts and its nightclubs full of people.
Taste authentic delicacies made of fresh local ingredients, savour the world’s famous olive oil and fall in love with local wines, enjoy the inland as well as a nice speedboat excursion, relax by the beach, visit some of the most popular beach clubs in the world and dance all night long.
Hvar is a perfect place for a great weekend on a magnificent piece of preserved Mediterranean heaven on earth.
Itinerary
Day 1: Split airport arrival / transfer to Hvar
Pass By: Split, Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia
Fly into Split. Depending on your flight schedule, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrival area at Split Airport and take you to the port where you will take the fast catamaran ride to get to Hvar.
Stop At: Hvar, Hvar, Hvar Island, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia
Upon arrival to Hvar town, your host will meet you at the port and take you to your accommodation. Check-in and freshen up. After the stress is taken off the menu, meet your local guide and, in a relaxed walking guided tour explore the beautiful architecture and surroundings of this Adriatic gem.
After the tour, you will be familiar with the point of interest of Hvar town and the guide can give you a recommendation for your gastro experience, you just need to choose between a traditional or modern type. You will enjoy the freshness of the local ingredients and love how the chefs combine the different aromas. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hvar.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 1 overnight in 4* hotel, standard double room with breakfast, tourist tax
Day 2: Hvar gastro tour
Stop At: Hvar Beach, Ivana Vucetica 26, Hvar, Hvar Island 21450 Croatia
After breakfast, enjoy the beach or just explore the town on your own. Do not miss the morning coffee at “Pjaca” as locals do.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Hvar Island, Hvar Island, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia
We invite you to spend a half-day away from the beach to learn more about Hvar’s fabulous food and wine story. On your way to one of the Hvar winemakers and passing the picturesque old road through historic villages such as Brusje and Selca, you will enjoy views of lavender fields, olive groves, and vineyards. The winery visit is followed by dinner at a secret location (in an olive grove, abandoned village, or in a private household) with an experienced chef.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Hvar, Hvar, Hvar Island, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia
The best way to end the day in Hvar is to go dancing until sunrise, especially if there is a full moon. Walking through the narrow streets of the city centre, you will find lots of bars, terraces with D.J.s and clubs with lots of happy people. You can even ride the free taxi boats that are docked on the “riva” and you can feel the colours of Hvar’s nightlife at a beach bar on a private island.
Overnight in Hvar.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 1 overnight in 4* hotel, standard double room with breakfast, tourist tax
Day 3: Explore the Blue cave, Green cave and Paklini archipelago (speedboat excursion)
Stop At: Blue Cave, Bisevo Croatia
Day excursion to Blue and Green caves
From the moment you embark on the vessel, you will be enchanted by the sea cliffs and the views of the horizon. After reaching Biševo (Blue Cave island) we will disembark from our speedboat into the Blue Cave’s dinghy which will take us directly inside the cave. During peak season there will be a queue, so please be patient and be prepared to wait up to 30 minutes or more until one of the boats is available. The shuttle ride takes about 20 min. The best time to visit the Blue Cave is between 11 AM – 2 PM when the sun rays create a magnificent aquamarine light that bathes the inside of the cave and turns white objects into silver.
Please note that the itinerary is dependable upon weather conditions. The Blue cave can be closed for visiting due to the weather conditions (high tide or big waves).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Komiza, Komiza, Island of Vis, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia
On Vis island, in Komiža you will have some free time for lunch, or just an afternoon siesta before we take off to enjoy the Pakleni islands.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pakleni Islands, Hvar, Hvar Island Croatia
Visit the crystal-clear waters, hidden beaches and deserted lagoons of the Pakleni Islands (Pakleni otoci), a gorgeous chain of wooded isles that stretches out immediately in front of the town of Hvar.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hula Hula Bar, Trg SV. Stjepana, Hvar Island Croatia
After returning to Hvar town, go straight to the Hula Hula beach bar. The Hula Hula Hvar is a synonym for Hvar’s beach dance floor that will leave you breathless with its unforgettable sunset views, grooviest music, and amazing people! You can enjoy the lounge beach atmosphere with dance and house music, sunbeds, VIP tables and cabanas. If you would like, we can make the sunbed reservation in advance. Evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Hvar.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 1 overnight in 4* hotel, standard double room with breakfast, tourist tax
Day 4: Hvar departure
Stop At: Hvar, Hvar, Hvar Island, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia
Depending on your flight schedule, and if you have a free morning before departing, check out the Green Market. A lively fruit and vegetable outdoor market is a great place to see how the locals shop and to pick up some fresh fruits for your way back.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kastel Stafilic, Kastel Stafilic, Kastela, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia
Catamaran ride to Split. Private car transfer from the port in Split to the Split airport.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Split, Croatia
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Bar, Club & Pub Tours
