Excursion Historic korcula & wine tasting tour at Korcula

Enjoy a walking tour of Korcula along with a wine tasting in Lumbarda Village during this half-day outing.

The Old Town of Korcula is a masterwork of architecture and urban planning where everything is built according to a plan. The layout of the town streets is reminiscent of a fishbone in order to take advantage of the different winds to clear the air - something like a natural air conditioning system.

Korcula Walking tour

Depart the pier on-foot for a guided stroll through the Old Town for a short introduction tour through the charming streets of Korcula. You will get a chance to see the Cathedral of St. Mark, which is probably the best proof of the artistry of Korcula´s famous stone masons and the islands excellent stone, which has been used in buildings all over the world.

Scenic Drive, Lumbarda Village, Bire Winery Visit

Continue your tour with a short scenic drive to the Village of Lumbarda. In this rural village, family Milina - Bire exists for centuries. While in past they produced wine for their house needs, half a century ago they decided to use the knowledge they gathered throughout the years of grape and vine production and they started their own small winery. Now they have completely automatic systems for wine production, while they still try to keep part of the old fashioned way of wine production. Upon arrival see the wine production venue and learn how the wine is produced nowadays, before continuing to the intriguing wine cellar nicely decorated with the wine production tools used in past. Here your host, the owner of the vinery will tell you a story about wine production and history of the family Bire producing wines in village of Lumbarda.

Wine Tasting & Local Snacks

Afterwards, taste some of the most delicious products such as home-made goat cheese, salted fish salad, olives and of course excellent local wines. Although the islanders have always led a very simple life and have eaten simple food, a varied and tasty cuisine nevertheless developed here. It was adapted both to their economic possibilities and to the foodstuffs that were available. Vegetables and fruit were grown in the sparse island soil, and both were important in everyday nutrition. More select and expensive traditional foods were prepared for holidays or special family events, what is more, there were rules about when certain kinds of food that was to be served. Homemade olive oil is used for cooking. Since there is a lot of wine, the island population uses it not only as a drink but also as a condiment. The homemade lozovaca brandy is improved by the addition of various aromatic herbs: aniseed, rose petals and the like. Many kinds of aperitifs and sweet liqueurs are prepared in this way.

Following your visit, re-join your coach for the return drive to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Old Town of Korcula, Scenic Drive, Lumbarda Village, Bire Winery Visit, Wine Tasting & Local Snacks

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 50 steps at the sites visited. 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. The order of sites viewed or visited may vary.