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History of Delight - Arancini & Lokum Workshop near Split
Learn how to make arancini (sugar-coated orange peel) and lokum in a hands-on workshop at Stella Croatica. Enjoy a guided tour of the Olive Museum, botanical garden, and production areas.
Detailed information
Begin your journey at Stella Croatica, where tradition, nature, and craftsmanship come together. Start with fresh oranges, which you will peel and squeeze yourself, learning how citrus fruits have shaped Mediterranean desserts for centuries. After drinking the freshly squeezed juice, prepare arancini (sugar-coated orange peel), following traditional techniques and discovering the cultural connection between citrus and confectionery.
Next, move into the art of lokum (Turkish delight) making. Guided step by step, learn about its history, ingredients, and preparation while actively taking part in the process.
Once the sweets are ready, gather to taste the arancini and lokum together, served with traditional coffee, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and fruits of your labor.
To complete your visit, take a guided tour through Stella Croatica’s Olive Museum, botanical garden, production spaces, and artisan shop, where you can discover award-winning olive oils, natural cosmetics, and other handmade local products.
What's included
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Olive Museum entrance ticket
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Tour of Stella Croatica
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Workshop on traditional sweets
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Tasting of arancini and lokum
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Traditional coffee
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Freshly-squeezed orange juice
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Free bag of arancini
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Entrance ticket to Klis fortress -
Ticket to the Interpretation Center -
Educative olive oil tasting workshop -
Culinary workshop and lunch -
Transportation to Stella Croatica