VINTAGE CULINARY EXPERIENCE

At Slovenia’s largest family-run olive oil production plant, blend your own favorite olive oil combination and savor traditional Istrian dishes. Discover the diverse applications of olives, from culinary uses to cosmetics and industry. In less than 3 hours, you will learn how to identify quality olive oil and much more.

This is the story of olive oil, experienced among ancient olive groves, within a cutting-edge laboratory, and on the edge of a stunning sea cliff in the Strunjan Nature Reserve. A real treat is an unforgettable ride in vintage cars from the flower power generation, beautifully refurbished with olive wood. These iconic vehicles have left their mark on the people of the Littoral and the history of the world.

Did we mention that you’ll travel to the most stunning viewpoints along the Slovenian coast?

What’s the itinerary of the experience?
Meet at the agreed location and embark on a scenic drive in vintage cars through Portorož, along the coastal road, past vineyards and olive groves, and up to the Belvedere viewpoint above the charming fishing town of Izola.
Take a stroll through ancient olive groves, discover various olive tree varieties, and enjoy tasting Istrian prosciutto and house sparkling wine at the stunning viewpoint of the highest volcanic cliff along the Adriatic coast.
Drive past Izola along the coastal road to the Lisjak olive oil production plant located in the Istrian village of Krkavče.
Upon arrival at the olive oil production plant, you’ll be greeted with a traditional dish, “bobiči”—Istrian stew with corn.
Enjoy a tour of the olive oil production plant, where you’ll test olive cosmetics made from olive pits and partake in a guided tasting of eight different types of olive oil.