5-Day Wine Course and Gourmet Tour on the Croatian Danube

Duration5 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Croatian, Serbian

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The course week offers a unique insight on the one hand into the basic knowledge of wine production, starting from the soil conditions of the Baranjian Goldberg up to the matured wine, and on the other hand into the richness of cultural diversity. The Baranja region itself is a well-kept jewel, little commercialized and so authentic that you can rarely experience it. The weekly program offers a balanced relationship between content and enjoyment as well as activity and relaxation.

What's included

Confirmation of participation issued by the Baranj Winegrowers' Association (basic course)
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Daily 0.5l wine according to need and taste
Work clothes, caps, T-shirts, gloves, scissors and other tools
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
All admissions, guided tours, trips, courses and tastings listed in the program
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals for the entire period (3 meals per day and person)

Arrival from Switzerland
self-organized activities
Consumption and shopping outside the program

What to expect

Visit the well-kept wine region of Baranja on the Danube of continental Croatia. Learn a lot about the harvest and grape processing and taste a wide variety of Danube wines from Mons Aureus (Goldberg) at the winery of a traditional winery. Enjoy local specialties prepared by professional chefs. Experience the cultural diversity of the region and discover the largest Danube nature park in Europe.

Day 0 - Sun
Arrival and accommodation
Day 1 - Mon - The Croatian shokats
Entry into viticulture and grape harvest
Tour of the winery
Entry into the wine tasting
Day 2 - Tue - The Southern Hungarians
Grape harvest on the vineyard - differences between the varieties
Wine tasting - varietal wines
Day 3 - Wed - The Danube Swabians
Visit to the city of Osijek, guided tour of the old town
Afternoon:
A At leisure, return journey by train (35min)
B NP Kopacki Rit
Day 4 - Thu - Romas of the Croatian Danube
Grape harvest on the vineyard - grape selection
Wine tasting - selections and cuvée wines
Day 5 - Fri - The Baranj Serbs
Grape processing and press, first steps
Introduction to fermentation and filtration
Day 6 - Sat
Departure/extension as desired

Kopacki Rit Nature Park
Osijek
Monument to the Battle Of Batina

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Arrival is organized individually. All travelers arriving by (rental) car meet and gather at accommodation in Kneževi Vinogradi. The accommodation is already marked at the entrance to the village and marked from the outside. A shuttle is available for everyone else (see pick-up)

End point

Arrival is organized individually. All travelers arriving by (rental) car meet and gather at accommodation in Kneževi Vinogradi. The accommodation is already marked at the entrance to the village and marked from the outside. A shuttle is available for everyone else (see pick-up)

Pickup details

Arrival is booked individually by the course participants and is not included in the price.
If necessary and by agreement, a shuttle bus is available for the crossing from Osijek Airport to Kneževi Vinogradi. The journey takes 30-40min and is included in the price. All participants will be contacted before their arrival to clarify all necessary details personally and individually.
Furthermore, participants arriving by bus or train can be expected at the respective train stations in Osijek and/or Beli Manastir. Here too, the need for a shuttle service is included in the price, but must be communicated and agreed in advance.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Unfortunately, the framework of the course is not suitable for children. Likewise, the Rebberg itself is not wheelchair accessible and requires good standing and walking ability. Furthermore, animals cannot be taken to all locations. Therefore, a stay with pets is not provided.
Public transport is only extended to the Osijek and Beli Manastir nodes, but a shuttle is available throughout the course.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.