Sunset wine tasting in Dubrovnik vineyard: Malaštica Hill views

Hike through olive groves, taste walnut liqueur and wine as the sun sets over the Adriatic

A sunset wine tasting at a vineyard on Malaštica Hill, 400 metres above the Adriatic Sea near Dubrovnik, where you hike through old forest, taste olive oil and craft white wine with the vineyard owner, and watch the sun disappear over Župa Dubrovačka. Hotel pickup is included, and the experience lasts around three hours. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or pregnancy.

The Experience

You're picked up from your hotel or a meeting point and driven to the foothills of Malaštica, where the hike begins through old forest filled with wild Mediterranean scents. The path is easy, and as you climb toward the vineyard, the vineyard owner and craft wine expert shares knowledge passed down through generations about how the land is cultivated. You'll see and touch the olive trees and vines, learning how oil and wine are made in this corner of Dalmatia that has fed Dubrovnik for centuries.

Once you reach the vineyard, the real tasting starts. You'll taste walnut liqueur first, then olive oil paired with home-made bread—the operator offers three different flavourings for the oil. The main event is the craft white wine of Vardia, tasted in the peaceful surroundings as the sun goes down. The view stretches across Župa Dubrovačka toward the Adriatic, with the mountains and sea framing the moment. After the sun disappears on the horizon, you walk back down to the car for the drive back to your accommodation.

What’s included

• Olive oil and home-made bread with three flavouring options.
• walnut liqueur and craft white wine tasting.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your hotel or meeting point.
• tap water in a glass bottle.
• English-speaking guide who is the vineyard owner and craft wine expert.

Good to know

Infant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vardia

Is this one for you?The three-hour timeframe fits an evening slot without eating into a full day of sightseeing, and the easy hike means you don't need hiking experience—just the ability to walk uphill at a steady pace and stand for the duration of the tasting.

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Top questions

How far is the vineyard from Dubrovnik Old Town?

The vineyard on Malaštica Hill is only a 15-minute drive from Dubrovnik Old Town, sitting 400 metres above the Adriatic Sea near the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What exactly do I taste during the wine tasting?

You taste walnut liqueur, olive oil with home-made bread and three flavouring options, and craft white wine of Vardia, all while watching the sunset from the vineyard.

Is the hike to the vineyard difficult?

The hike through the old forest is easy, following a path up the foothills of Malaštica while you breathe fresh mountain air filled with Mediterranean scents.

Does the price include getting to the vineyard from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup is included; you're collected from your accommodation or a meeting point and driven to the vineyard, then returned after the tasting.

What's included in the tasting experience?

Olive oil and home-made bread, wine and house liqueurs, tap water in a glass bottle, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are all included; the guide is a craft wine expert and vineyard owner who speaks English.