Soul of the Island Tour

Overview

Start with pickup from your hotel, apartment or port in Hvar Town, then a short panoramic drive to Napoleon's Fortress, 250 metres above the town, with views over Hvar Town, the Pakleni Islands and the Adriatic. Continue to the hilltop village of Brusje and a family-run estate, where you'll learn traditional methods of producing honey, olive oil and lavender, and taste four types of honey, local spirits and two extra virgin olive oils. The route follows the historic Napoleon Road past terraced lavender fields and dry stone walls to Velo Grablje, a 14th-century village, then Malo Grablje, abandoned in the 1960s, with its roofless stone houses and historic olive mill. The tour finishes in Stari Grad, one of Croatia's oldest towns, with a guided walk and a visit to Tvrdalj Castle, the Renaissance retreat of poet Petar Hektorovic. Then free time to wander, have a coffee by the sea, or eat at a family-run konoba.

Itinerary

1. Tvrđava Fortica

   A short panoramic drive up to Napoleon's Fortress, 250 metres above Hvar Town, with sweeping views over the town, the Pakleni Islands and the Adriatic.

   · 20 min· Admission included

2. Brusje

   Continue to the hilltop village of Brusje and a family-run estate, where you'll learn traditional methods of producing honey, olive oil and lavender, and taste four types of honey, local spirits and two extra virgin olive oils.

   · 45 min

3. Velo Grablje

   The route follows the historic Napoleon Road past terraced lavender fields and dry stone walls to Velo Grablje, a 14th-century village once known for wine, olive oil, honey and lavender oil.

   · 15 min

4. Malo Grablje

   Malo Grablje was abandoned in the 1960s. Walk among its roofless stone houses, a historic olive mill and quiet courtyards, a haunting reminder of island life before mass emigration.

   · 20 min

5. Tvrdalj Castle

   The tour finishes in Stari Grad, one of Croatia's oldest towns, with a guided walk through its streets and a visit to Tvrdalj Castle, the Renaissance retreat of poet Petar Hektorovic. Then free time to wander, have a coffee by the sea, or eat at a family-run konoba.

   · 1 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

We pick you up directly at your accommodation or at the port in Hvar Town, Stari Grad, Jelsa or Vrboska, at a time agreed in advance. Your guide Tonči will be waiting outside the main entrance with a sign showing the lead traveller's name. You will receive his direct phone number and WhatsApp contact after booking, and he will message you the evening before to confirm the exact pickup time and location.

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 5647148P3

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