Family-run Vineyard Tour & Award Winning Wine Tasting/Delicacies

The best part of this experience is its personal scale. You walk through Kathrin’s family vineyard and olive grove, taste wine from fermentation tanks, and finish at a table among the trees while she plays Croatian songs on an accordion in traditional dress. This is not a polished bus tour. It is a look at the work behind Dalmatian food and drink.

I like the farm-to-table setting and the chance to bottle your own wine. I also like the generous tasting lineup: three wines, seven liquors, olive oil, cured meat, cheese, sardines, peppers, figs, and sugared almonds. The main drawback is the price, $225.18 per person, which makes this a special-occasion outing rather than a casual tasting. It is also intended for adults, not children under 18.

Key points to know before booking

• Family estate in Bijaći: Visit a working vineyard, olive grove, and almond grove in the historic area where Prince Trpimir’s charter from 852 used the word Croat.
• Small group size: The experience accepts a maximum of eight people, allowing plenty of time for questions and conversation.
• Three wines and seven liquors: Tastings include wine, homemade rakija, and other family-produced drinks, with green walnut rakija and limoncello among the memorable options.
• A full Dalmatian spread: Expect prosciutto, aged cheese, peka bread, sardines, olives, stuffed peppers, olive oil, dried figs, sugared almonds, and candied orange peel.
• Wine cellar activity: You taste wine from fermentation tanks and may bottle wine yourself to take home.
• A cultural finish: Kathrin plays traditional Croatian songs on the accordion while wearing local costume.

A family vineyard outside Trogir

The estate sits at Put Bijaća 38 in Kaštel Novi, a short distance from Trogir’s busy old-town circuit. Pickup is offered, which can make the outing easier if you do not want to arrange your own ride. The meeting time is 11 a.m., and the visit lasts about three and a half hours.

The setting matters. Bijaći is tied to an important early Croatian document from 852, when Prince Trpimir’s charter used the word Croat for the first time. You are not visiting a museum, though. You are seeing a living agricultural place in an area where family work with grapes, olives, almonds, and other produce continues today.

Kathrin leads the visit, with her husband also part of the warm family welcome. The experience has a clear human face, and that makes it different from a standard tasting room where you simply hear a list of grape varieties and move on. You learn how much pruning, picking, pressing, fermenting, and storing goes into a bottle.

The group limit of eight is a real advantage. A small party fits naturally around a family table, and you should have a better chance to ask about harvest days, olive care, and homemade spirits. The trade-off is that dates may be limited, so it is sensible to reserve ahead if the timing matters to you.

Walking through olives, almonds, and vines

The agricultural walk comes first. You move through the olive and almond groves and the vineyard while Kathrin explains how the plants are cared for and how harvest work changes from grapes to olives.

This part is easy to underestimate. Wine tasting often hides the physical labor behind the bottle. Here, you see the plants and the ground they grow in before you taste the results. Kathrin explains pruning and orchard care, along with the effort needed to produce award-winning wine and extra virgin olive oil.

The olive grove gives the visit a wider Dalmatian focus. You are not only learning about red and white wine. You are also hearing how extra virgin olive oil is made and why careful work in the orchard affects the final flavor. The almond trees add another local food connection, especially since sugared almonds appear later with the meal.

The views toward the Bay are part of the appeal. The walk is described as an agricultural tour, not a strenuous hike, but you should still expect to be on your feet and outdoors. Wear practical shoes and clothing that suit a farm setting. The available information does not specify the walking distance or terrain, so anyone with mobility concerns should ask before booking.

This is also the point where you get the clearest sense of the family’s work. You are shown the production process as something physical and seasonal, not as a glossy brand story. That makes the later tastings more meaningful.

Inside the wine cellar

After the orchard and vineyard walk, you descend into the wine cellar. The tasting begins with wine directly from the fermentation tanks, a detail that gives the cellar visit a working feel.

Kathrin explains the tools used for winemaking and grappa distilling. You can compare the practical equipment with the finished drinks served later at the table. The sequence is well planned: first see the raw setting, then taste wine in process, then enjoy bottled wine and spirits with food.

One especially memorable activity is the chance to bottle your own wine. The exact bottling steps may depend on the day’s production, but the experience gives you more than a glass poured by someone else. You take part in a small piece of the work and may have a bottle to bring home.

The cellar portion is likely to appeal most to people who enjoy learning how food is made. If you want a formal tasting led by a sommelier, extensive technical notes, or a large portfolio of commercial labels, this may feel more homespun. That is also its strength. The focus is the family’s own production and methods.

The wine is paired with a broad set of homemade foods rather than treated as a stand-alone product. That makes the tasting less about scoring individual wines and more about understanding how Dalmatian drinks work with salty, sweet, oily, and savory foods.

Three wines, seven liquors, and a generous table

The meal and tasting take place in a serene spot among the olive and almond trees. The menu is substantial for an afternoon visit. You can expect:

• Prosciutto and aged cheese
• Peka bread
• Sardines and olives
• Filled bell peppers
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Dried figs
• Sugared almonds and candied orange peel
• Three wines
• Seven liquors

This is not a small plate with one sample glass. The food gives you enough variety to make the tasting feel like lunch, and the menu reflects familiar Dalmatian ingredients: cured meat, fish, bread, olives, fruit, nuts, and olive oil.

I especially like the way the sweet items close the meal. Dried figs, sugared almonds, and candied orange peel offer a clear link between the estate’s produce and the family’s hospitality. You may also receive sugared almonds and dried figs to take with you, a thoughtful extra reported by visitors who brought them home for the flight.

The liquors are a major part of the visit. The selection includes rakija and other homemade spirits, with green walnut rakija and limoncello singled out as particularly memorable. Seven liquors can add up quickly, so pace yourself. You are tasting a large range within a three-and-a-half-hour experience, and the food helps, but this is still an adults-only tasting.

The menu may be less suitable for someone with strict dietary needs. It includes meat, fish, dairy, bread, and several sweet items, and the available details do not promise vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergy-specific substitutions. Ask before booking if that matters to you.

Croatian music among the trees

The final setting adds a cultural layer that a regular cellar tasting would not have. Kathrin plays traditional Croatian songs on her accordion while wearing local costume, with the table set among the orchard trees.

This is not a separate concert. It is part of the hospitality, which makes it feel more like being welcomed into a family celebration than attending a staged performance. The music gives the meal a local character and helps connect the food and drink to Dalmatian life.

The atmosphere is likely to be quiet and personal rather than busy or theatrical. That suits couples, small groups, and anyone who wants a slower afternoon away from crowded coastal sights. It may not suit you if you prefer a fast schedule or a highly structured, lecture-style tour.

The setting also makes this a good choice for a special vacation meal. You get the views, the food, the drinks, the stories, and the music in one place. Still, keep your expectations practical. Three and a half hours is enough for a full visit, but not enough to cover every aspect of Croatian wine, olive oil, and regional history.

What the $225.18 price buys you

At $225.18 per person, this is expensive compared with a basic wine tasting. The value comes from the amount packed into the visit: a family-led farm tour, wine-cellar education, direct tank tasting, three wines, seven liquors, a substantial Dalmatian meal, traditional music, and possibly wine bottling.

Pickup being offered can add value if you are staying nearby and do not want to solve the transport question yourself. The listing does not state the pickup area, so confirm that your accommodation is covered before assuming door-to-door service.

You are also paying for a small group. With a maximum of eight people, the experience should feel more attentive than a large coach excursion. You are not paying only for liquid in a glass. You are paying for time with the people who grow, make, serve, and explain the products.

The price makes the most sense for someone who wants a complete food-and-culture outing. If your main goal is to sample inexpensive local wine, you can find cheaper options. If you value a personal host, homemade food, a working estate, and a memorable setting, the cost is easier to justify.

The five available ratings are all five-star ratings, with strong praise for the welcome, food, wine, homemade liquors, and personal attention. The consistent point is not luxury. It is generosity and connection. Kathrin’s warmth, hard work, and pride in the family estate are central to the experience.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this tour to adults who enjoy food, drink, and local stories more than sightseeing checklists. It suits couples, friends, and small families with older children who are all at least 18. The setting is relaxed, but the tasting schedule is full.

It is a particularly good match if you want to:

• See rural life near Trogir and Kaštela
• Learn how wine and olive oil are produced
• Taste homemade rakija and fruit-based liqueurs
• Eat a proper Dalmatian spread
• Meet a family working on its own estate
• Enjoy music and a meal in an orchard setting

It is less suitable for children, people who avoid alcohol, and anyone looking for a short, low-cost activity. The tour includes seven liquors in addition to wine, so nondrinkers may find that much of the program is not designed for them.

The walking portion also deserves a quick thought. You will move through a vineyard and orchard before sitting down to eat, but the distance and surfaces are not specified. Ask about the terrain if you have mobility limits or need a particular type of access.

Timing, meeting point, and cancellation

The tour starts at 11 a.m. at Put Bijaća 38, 21217 Kaštel Novi, Croatia, and ends back at the same meeting point. Pickup is offered, but the exact pickup terms are not given, so check them when you reserve.

Your confirmation arrives at booking. Service animals are allowed. The experience is offered in English and accepts mobile tickets, which keeps the practical side simple.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund. That cutoff matters if your coastal plans depend on weather or a changing ferry schedule.

Should you book this vineyard experience?

Book it if you want an intimate, food-centered afternoon where the family behind the products is part of the experience. The combination of vineyard and orchard walk, cellar tasting, generous menu, homemade liquors, wine bottling, and accordion music gives you a fuller picture of Dalmatian rural life than a quick tasting bar can provide.

Think twice if $225.18 feels high for a tasting, if you do not drink alcohol, or if you need a clearly documented accessible route or special diet. For everyone else, this is a strong choice for a memorable day near Trogir, especially if you value personal hospitality over polished tourist production.

FAQ

Where does the vineyard tour begin?

It begins at Put Bijaća 38, 21217 Kaštel Novi, Croatia.

What time does the experience start?

The start time is 11 a.m.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately three hours and 30 minutes.

Is pickup available?

Yes, pickup is offered. The available details do not specify the pickup area, so confirm the exact arrangement when booking.

How many people can join?

The maximum group size is eight people.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, the experience is offered in English.

What food is included?

The tasting menu includes prosciutto, aged cheese, peka bread, sardines, olives, filled bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil, dried figs, sugared almonds, and candied orange peel.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You must cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.