A glorious day on Solta - the island of honey, olives and wine, w/lunch!
Discover authentic island life from locals living here year-round whose passion for what they do can literally be "tasted"!
Highlights
- RT ferry and all Solta transfers included
- Wonderful 40 minute ferry trip to Solta
- Meet local islanders whose entire lives are nature’s bounty
- Learn about the life of bees, see a real hive under glass and more sitting outside on the terrace
- Enjoy a honey-inspired home-cooked lunch, with dessert, local Dobricic wine or other beverages
Every tour is private
and you choose the time!
Yes, we can customize this tour to fit your specific needs – like different time of the day to start, can we add a bike ride, etc. – Just ask!
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Quick and simple booking – Just pick the date and number of travelers, and fill in your info in the next step!
Honey from Solta was so prized, the Romans wrote about it!
Overview of your tour
A day on Solta island, discovering the story of olives, making honey, swimming, with a home cooked lunch and fabulous local island wine! With just 1500 residents, Solta has remained one of the most unspoiled islands in the Adriatic. After we meet you and walk to the ferry, you'll be met by the island's third generation bee keeper, Goran who will take you to his family estate overlooking the ocean. A third generation beekeeper, Goran's honey farm is legendary with visitors coming from more than 100 countries!
Learn about the amazing role bees play in our life, see a real hive (behind glass!) and how honey, propolis and other bee products are made; taste a real honeycomb and more, and after the presentation, you'll be treated to a fabulous home-cooked lunch by Natasha , including the island's legendary Dobricic wine! Before the ferry back to Split, time for a glorious swim in the sea or just enjoy a walk around the charming seaside village of Rogac
Your tour itinerary
We meet in Split, walk you to the ferry. Transfer to the Tvrdic Honey Farm. Specially prepared, home-cooked lunch with wine and outdoor terrace, shaded presentation at the honey farm. Transfer back to Rogac with time to swim in the sea if you wish, then the ferry back to Split. We can customize this program by taking you to the island earlier or later and/or adding other programs as well. Just message me with what you would like to change/add or do!
Solta is the closest island to Split
Tour details
What's included
- RT by ferry from Split to Rogac. (Ferry – about 45 minutes each way)
- All transfers on the island
- Educational program at Tvrdic Honey
- Home-cooked lunch, with dessert and wine
What's extra
- If you would like to buy honey products or local wine, olive oil, etc it is available at Tvrdic Honey for very reasonable prices. Only euros are accepted in Croatia!
Meeting location
Cruise terminal, the Split Tourist office on the Riva next to the Hotel Adriana, your hotel or apartment – please let us know!
Pricing
- 125 eur per person – up to 4 people
- If your group is larger, please contact us for details
Great guides, Great reviews
Individually, our team has experience working as private guides for some of the most respected names in the travel industry, including Abercrombie & Kent, National Geographic Travel, Tours by Locals, Jon Baines Travel, numerous Virtuoso agencies and world-class cruise lines like Azamara, Windstar, Princess, Regent, Silver Sea and others.