Award-Winning Olive Oil Tasting & Klis Fortress Experience
Taste the authentic flavours of Dalmatia through a professionally guided tasting of award-winning Croatian extra virgin olive oils. Guided by experienced olive oil experts, learn how to recognise premium olive oils by their aroma, flavour and quality while tasting some of Croatia's finest award-winning varieties. Your experience begins at Stella Croatica, where you'll collect your Klis Fortress tickets and visit the Olive Museum. Discover Dalmatia's centuries-old olive-growing tradition through immersive exhibits before continuing to Klis Fortress, the famous Game of Thrones city of Meereen, with breathtaking views over Split, the Adriatic Sea and nearby islands
What you'll experience
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🫒 Compare a supermarket olive oil with Stella Croatica's award-winning extra virgin olive oil
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👃 Learn professional olive oil tasting techniques by comparing aroma, flavour and quality
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🌿 Discover how olives are grown, harvested, pressed and stored to preserve their quality
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❤️ Understand why extra virgin olive oil is the foundation of the Mediterranean diet
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🏛️ Visit the Olive Museum and explore Dalmatia's centuries-old olive-growing heritage
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🏡 Enjoy a guided visit of the Stella Croatica Heritage Estate and taste authentic Dalmatian delicacies
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🏰 Continue your experience at Klis Fortress, the famous Game of Thrones city of Meereen
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🌅 Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Split, the Adriatic Sea and nearby islands
Detailed information
Discover why extra virgin olive oil is the heart of the Mediterranean lifestyle through a professionally guided tasting and immersive cultural experience. Learn how this unique experience combines the Olive Museum, Stella Croatica Heritage Estate and Klis Fortress in one unforgettable visit.
🫒 Compare Two Olive Oils Like a Professional
Discover the rich flavours and aromas of award-winning Croatian extra virgin olive oils during a professionally guided tasting led by experienced olive oil experts.
Compare a supermarket olive oil with Stella Croatica's award-winning extra virgin olive oil while learning how to recognise quality through aroma, flavour, balance and freshness. This interactive tasting introduces the key characteristics of premium olive oil and explains why quality matters.
🌿 From Olive Grove to Bottle
Learn how olives are cultivated throughout the year, from flowering and harvesting to pressing and proper storage. Discover how every stage of production influences the flavour, aroma and quality of extra virgin olive oil.
You'll also learn why olive oil has been the foundation of the Mediterranean diet for centuries and explore its nutritional value and health benefits.
🏛 Olive Museum – European Museum Award Finalist
Visit the Olive Museum, finalist for the European Museum of the Year Award, and discover Dalmatia's centuries-old olive-growing tradition through immersive exhibitions, authentic artefacts and interactive displays.
Follow the fascinating story of olive cultivation, traditional production methods and the cultural importance of olive oil in Mediterranean life.
🌿 Stella Croatica Heritage Estate
Enjoy a guided visit of Stella Croatica Heritage Estate, where Dalmatia's gastronomy, traditional crafts and Mediterranean culture come together in one authentic setting.
Discover traditional workshops, local handmade products and authentic flavours that preserve the region's rich heritage.
🍊 Authentic Flavours of Dalmatia
Taste traditional Dalmatian delicacies prepared from locally grown figs, almonds, citrus fruits and olives. Browse a selection of handmade products inspired by Mediterranean recipes and craftsmanship.
🏰 Klis Fortress – Game of Thrones & Panoramic Views
After your visit to Stella Croatica, continue to Klis Fortress, one of Croatia's most impressive medieval fortresses and the famous Game of Thrones city of Meereen.
Walk through centuries of history while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views over Split, the Adriatic Sea and the surrounding islands.
ℹ️ Opening Hours & Visitor Information
Guided olive oil tasting program
Monday – Friday: 12:45
Klis Fortress
Opening hours vary throughout the year. Visitors are advised to check the latest opening times before arrival.
🚗 Free parking is available at both locations.
📍 Klis Fortress is located approximately 4 minutes by car from Stella Croatica.
🚌 Public bus connections from Split are also available.
What's included
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🏰 Admission to Klis Fortress
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🏛️ Admission to Olive Museum
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🏆 Guided olive oil tasting
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👨🏫 Guided tour of Stella Croatica
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🫒 EVOO quality assessment
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🍊 Tasting of local delicacies
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🧴 Testing of natural cosmetics
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Culinary workshop and lunch -
Additional food and beverages -
Gratuities
Location
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📍 Your experience begins at Stella Croatica in Klis. Upon arrival, you'll receive your Klis Fortress tickets and join your guided olive oil tasting and visit of Stella Croatica before continuing to Klis Fortress at your own pace. 🚗 Klis Fortress is located approximately 4 minutes by car from Stella Croatica. 🚙 Transportation between the two locations is not included. Visitors are advised to arrive by their own vehicle. 🅿️ Free parking is available at both locations. ⏰ Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your selected starting time. 📍 Open in Google Maps |