Meet your guide near the Gallery of Fine Arts in central Split, and start your evening with a leisurely stroll down the main promenade that fronts the city harbor. Called the Riva, the promenade stretches the length of Split Old Town, and the views across the harbor are magnificent  especially in the soft, early evening light.

At the end of the promenade, continue to Marjan Hill, a nature reserve that’s popular with locals to escape the fast pace of downtown Split. Follow your guide up a winding forest trail to one of the hill’s stunning vantage points and admire sweeping panoramas of the city surrounded by the Adriatic Sea.

Head downhill and pass through the neighborhood of Veli Varo
a, a picturesque area that was once home to ancient Split’s peasants and fishermen. Oozing small-town charm, Veli Varo
a boasts traditional Croatian restaurants and bars aplenty, so head inside one of the locals’ favorites with your guide. Take a seat in the atmospheric wine bar for a Croatian wine tasting session, and enjoy a platter of artisan cheeses from the Dalmatia area, too.

Sample an assortment of typically full-bodied Croatian wines, enjoying glasses of both red and white varietals. Snack on pungent cheese and fresh bread as you sip on the wine, and learn about each wine from the bar’s sommelier.

After your wine tasting finishes, leave the bar and work off your night’s food and wine with a final stroll back to the start point.