Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience
Overview
Go on an adventure and jump into our time machine. Look 200 years into the past . Experience the spirit of old Dalmatia through the challenges & magic of island life:
- Discover the magic of an authentic ancient Hvar household.
- Experience the uniqueness of ancient island life from long forgotten times.
- Learn old crafts
- Learn the skills necessary to manage the four basic elements of fire, water, earth, and air.
- Find about the "eco-aware, zero waste, and nothing gets thrown away“ philosophy – essential for the resourceful and above all creative life of the islanders
- Taste authentic traditional delicacies
Don't miss out on this exclusive, unique & delicious experience - Visit us in the heart of Hvar island!
What's Included
- Snacks Food tasting – traditional snacks and desserts
- Free parking is available at the location.
- Heritage & tools collection viewing & usage - with expert guidance from the host
- Gift - Souvenir
Meeting Location
5M32+9F9 Vrisnik
Croatia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Learn:
- how our ancestors made bread under the peka - grind your own wheat
- how to press the grapes, and turn juice into wine
- how to mend a fisherman’s net - familiarise with their tools
- how to salt your own fish
- the importance of the fire & fireplace
Taste:
- Scoop the oil from the stone vessel - taste the delicious symphony of fresh warm bread drizzled with olive oil
- Mix salted sardines with fresh tomatoes and zucchini which you handpicked from our garden
- Try out a combination of a farmer’s and fisherman’s lunch.
- Treat yourself with the traditional paprenjok cookie and find out its secret recipe
Find out:
- how the figs were dried
- how to weave a scarf or bracelet
- experience the skill of the cooper’s craft for a moment
- how to iron clothes with embers
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
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Activity code: C-415784P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Snacks. Food tasting – traditional snacks and desserts.
- Free parking is available at the location.
- Heritage & tools collection viewing & usage - with expert guidance from the host.
- Gift - Souvenir.
The minimum age to participate is 15..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Back to the Roots – Ancient Island Interactive Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksFood tasting – traditional snacks and desserts
- Free parking is available at the location.
- Heritage & tools collection viewing & usage - with expert guidance from the host
- Gift - Souvenir
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
