Chef Michael Kramer Coastal Croatia Tour

21000, Split, Croatia

Chef Richard Gruica
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Jul 3 - 10, 2022
Group size: 1 - 16
Chef Michael Kramer Coastal Croatia Tour
21000, Split, Croatia

Chef Richard Gruica
  • Email address verified
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11 reviews

Jul 3 - 10, 2022
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

Captivating Croatia cordially invites you to join us and our Chef-Host, the renowned Chef Michael Kramer to experience the ultimate culinary adventure, escape with us to exotic Croatia for a week-long food-centric vacation of a lifetime on what we are calling the Coastal Croatia Tour as we will be traveling along the coastline of Croatia almost the entire time soaking up the scenery and indulging in the very best food and wine Croatia can offer.


Chef Michael Kramer will be our Chef-Host for this trip, which will take place from Sunday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 10th, 2022. Join us in Split, Croatia’s Dalmatian capital, and get ready to explore the coastal cities of Sibenik, Zadar, and Novalia, each brimming with culinary history and lore.


Guests will experience an almost all-inclusive vacation where they will get to interact, explore, drink, eat and learn with Chef Michael and Chef Richard Gruica, our other host and founder of Captivating Croatia for 8 days/7 nights. Guests will get to stay in 4+ Star accommodations and indulge in numerous excursions, including winery visits, gourmet meals, and tastings, a truffle hunt, enjoy VIP access to a Gypsy Table dinner and so much more! 


The Coastal Croatia Trip includes…


  • 7 night’s accommodation 4 stars or above-with stays in Sibenik, Novalja, and Split
  • The chance to eat, drink, explore, experience, interact and learn alongside Chef Michael personally throughout the trip
  • All excursions, classes, and tastings
  • Private Luxury Transportation
  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches with wine, and 5 dinners with wine
  • VIP Access to Ultra Europe, the top Electronic Dance Music Festival in Europe
  • A VIP spot to The Gypsy Table dinner featuring Chef Michael and Chef Richard
  • A  Croatian-American guide, who also happens to be a chef
  • Airport Transfers from the designated tour airport

Experience a luxury holiday unlike any other in the style you deserve. For more details and to book the tour, go here www.captivatingcroatia.com 

What’s included

  • Chef Time
    The chance to eat, drink, explore, experience, interact and learn alongside Chef Michael personally throughout the trip.
  • 7 Night's Accommodation
    Luxury accommodation 4 stars or higher
  • All Excursions
    Including food, tastings & classes
  • Meals
    All Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • Private Guide
    Your guide (Chef Richard Gruica) is Croatian-American and also a chef!
  • All Transportation
  • VIP Access Gypsy Table
    VIP Access to The Gypsy Table event Add included item
  • Airport Transfers
    Pick up and drop off at the designated group airport
  • VIP Access Ultra Europe
    VIP Access to Ultra Europe, the top Electronic Dance Music festival in Europe

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Airfare is not included.
  • Travel Insurance
    This is very STRONGLY recommended.
  • Extra Food/Drink
    Any other food/drink not provided on the tour.
  • Extra Tips/Gratuities
    Any extra you wish to tip on your own.

Available Packages

Trip Price
$4,949
Deposit: $1,000

Available options

Itinerary

Day 1
Croatia's Hidden Gem

Day 1 – Sunday, July 3rd 


Croatia’s Hidden Gem 


Welcome to Croatia! Our tour begins as we pick up the group from our meeting point, the Radisson Blu hotel in Split. You will be greeted by our co-hosts, Chef Michael Kramer and Chef Richard Gruica, and the tour's private driver to start our fabulous week-long adventure. We will head out for a short drive to our fabulous 4-star hotel where we will be staying for two nights in Sibenik, one of Croatia’s lesser-known Croatian coastal cities. We will be staying at the ever-lovely D-Resort, one of Croatia’s most stylish resorts, with its sleek and striking design, creating a lovely juxtaposition to one of Croatia’s oldest port towns. After check-in, enjoy a short break to unwind and freshen up before we take a short trip to Croatia’s premier winery, Bibich Wine Croatia that was featured in the Bourdain episode of Croatia. There, we will enjoy a wine and food pairing of your dreams. Take it from him when he said “this is world-class food; this is world-class wine; this is world-class cheese…If you haven’t been here yet, you are a fu@king idiot”.…here are links to videos to see. 


https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10153823269864620 

https://vimeo.com/132233413 )


We will return to the hotel afterward with free time to do as you wish for the remainder of the night. Sibenik is often overlooked by tourists, but we love this area and we are sure you will too. It is full of historical marvels, ancient fortresses, and some of the best food and wine in all of Croatia. Check out this video on Sibenik.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8__-FwBKkJk


Overnight-The D-Resort-4 Star Hotel in Sibenik 

https://www.dresortsibenik.com/ Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. 

Your Organizer


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Chef Richard Gruica
11 reviews
From an early age, Chef Richard Gruica saw how food and drink could unite people, regardless of their backgrounds, making everyone happy. With his passion for gastronomy, he decided to create the most incredible of edible journeys. Through extensive research, he presents some of the finest examples of tradition, craft and small producers from across the globe to the guests of his tours. More significantly, guests get to meet and enjoy the people that have a true passion for what they do. Forget ordinary, experience extraordinary!

Reviews

FG
Excellent food and wine knowledge. Chef Gruica was a great guide. Chef Ricky Moore is amazing and curated a feeling of togetherness in a tour of what was primarily strangers. Over that week we became friends. Many stepped outside of their comfort zones and tried (and loved) food that they'd never before imagined. Croatia is beautiful! I look forward to the next food & wine (and Pepsi!) tour!!
By Felice G for The "Kroatia Kool" Thousand Island Food & Wine Tour w/Chef Ricky Moore on Nov 07, 2023
This was not just any ordinary trip. It was a culinary adventure in a beautiful country with amazing people unlike anything we have ever experienced. Every day Chef Richard curated unique tasting experiences off the beaten path. His delicious collections blended the freshest local food from small wineries, local eateries, and farms in stunning surroundings. Every day presented unique activities exploring the real people and places that most tourists never see. I would have never imagined eating a spectacular meal in a charming winery that was prepared by the owner and his family or hunting for truffles out in the woods and having an al fresco dinner prepared right there at dusk. Day after day, the combination of food, wine, and activities was unique and different from the previous day. We absolutely will be returning for more tours with Chef Richard and definitely this Croatia tour is one of a kind and not to be missed!
By Joseph M for A 'Taste of Southern Grace' Croatia Tour w/ Chef Steven Greene on Oct 14, 2023
Beyond what we had anticipated! The immersion in the local culture made this a very special trip! We would definitely travel with Richard again!
By Karen F for The Chef Chris Coleman Taste of Croatia Tour on Aug 01, 2023
I will literaly remember these countless experiences for a lifetime. Richard's genuine enthusiasm for food, wine, and culture shined bright. My wife and I truly experienced what it means to be a world traveler. We would do another trip in a heartbeat. Thanks Richard!
By David W for Chef Sam Diminich Back to Roots Slovenia & Croatia Tour on May 06, 2023
Thank you so much for those super kind words. I love doing what I do and crafting wonderful experiences for my guests. It was a pleasure having both of you guys. Peru in 24!
By Chef Richard Gruica on May 08, 2023
I met 12 Fantastic people who have become friends and Richard was fantastic, well informed and not a "boring tour instructor". The buses that we had were extremely comfortable and classy. We were able to take our time at each spot which was important to me. Excellent time.
By Diane E for Chef Sam Diminich Back to Roots Slovenia & Croatia Tour on May 04, 2023
Thank you Diane...it was wonderful having you and so appreciate you for coming on the tour. He re is to a great trip, to new friends...loads of memories and to what the future has in store for us.
By Chef Richard Gruica on May 08, 2023
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What a trip! Richard created an amazing itinerary that included something for everyone. His connections to local chefs, farmers, tour guides, etc made this an unforgettable trip. Accommodations were first class, beautiful hotels and very comfortable transportation along the way. We look forward to another trip with him!
By Lewis W on 10 May, 2023