Multigenerational Family Travel

Tranquility Villas Guide – How to become a true Bračanin

(Bračanin = [Bra-cha-neen], a real islander from Brač)

A Bračanin is not just someone born on Brač. No, no. That’s just a technicality. To become one, you have to feel Brač in your bones – preferably with a bit of sheep cheese on your fingers, red wine on your lips, and a few scratches from an olive tree.

KEY EXPERIENCES:

  • Local Storytelling & Klapa Serenade (Konoba-style)
  • Olive Grove Visit & Olive Oil Museum Tasting in Škrip
  • Stone Masonry Workshop & Carving a Personal Souvenir
  • Guided Tour of Blaca Hermitage & Gažul Pastoral Village
  • Traditional Dinner cooked Ispod Peke (Under the Bell)
  • Visit to Terraced Vineyards & Wine Tasting
  • Dol Village, Hrapaćuša Pastry Story, and OPG/Sheep Farm Visit
  • Hands-On Cooking Class (Brudet/Pašticada) followed by a Folklore Performance

Experience Hosted by Tranquillity luxury estate Brač.  

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DAY 1 – Arrival & Welcome to Brač: Legends, Flavors & Songs

Seamless Arrival & Transfer

  • Transfer: Upon arrival at Split Airport, meet your private chauffeur for a seamless transfer to the harbor.
  • Cruise: Your personal crew and private speedboat await for a scenic cruise across the Adriatic to the picturesque port of Sutivan.
  • Villa Welcome: Your Brač-based chauffeur will escort you to your private luxury villa, where your villa host and dedicated staff will be waiting.

Dalmatian Welcome & Tasting

  • Welcome Tasting: Unwind and settle in with a traditional plata of local cheese, pršut, home-cured olives, and freshly baked “domaći kruh”.
  • Pairing: Served with a glass of Brač’s finest wine and a drizzle of golden, peppery island olive oil – freshly pressed just kilometers away.

Evening: Storytelling & Konoba Dinner

  • Storytelling: Meet your local storytelling guide, a true Bračanin, who will join you over dinner to share legends, myths, and hidden tales of the island.
  • Konoba Dining: Dinner is served konoba-style—a traditional Dalmatian tavern experience. Expect slow-cooked island specialties like pašticada, peka, or fresh-caught fish on the grill.
  • Klapa Serenade: A local klapa group will serenade you under the stars with soulful a cappella harmonies, completing the evening as a true islander.

DAY 2 – Olive & Tradition: Škrip and Modern Olive Oil

Olive Grove Immersion

  • Guided Tour: Start with a relaxed breakfast, followed by a trip with your private driver and guide to a nearby olive grove.
  • Production Insights: Get an inside look at modern olive oil production, learning how centuries of tradition meet contemporary methods to create the liquid gold that shapes island life.

Škrip Village & Museum

  • Olive Oil Museum: Visit the charming village of Škrip, home to the Olive Oil Museum, for a guided tour discovering the history of olive cultivation and traditional pressing techniques.
  • Tasting Lunch: Following the tour, take part in a tasting of local olive oils, paired with a leisurely lunch featuring warm homemade bread, local cheeses, and seasonal specialties.
  • Afternoon: Return to your villa for a relaxing afternoon to swim, rest, or simply enjoy the serene rhythm of island life.

DAY 3 – Stone & Rakija: Crafting Brač

Stone Masonry Workshop

  • Ancient Craft: Visit a traditional stone masonry workshop where Brač’s world-renowned white limestone is still shaped by hand.
  • Heritage & Souvenir: Learn the basics of this ancient craft and carve your own small stone souvenir to take home, remembering the heritage used in buildings like Diocletian’s Palace and the White House.
  • Quarry Visit: If possible, visit a nearby quarry where the stone is extracted, gaining a full perspective on the process.

Local Flavors

  • Rakija Tasting: Enjoy a tasting of local rakija, crafted with traditional methods passed down through generations, accompanied by a light snack.
  • Lunch: Lunch follows, featuring local, seasonal ingredients and traditional Dalmatian flavors, served in a rustic, convivial setting.

Afternoon: Return to the villa to rest, swim, or simply enjoy the peaceful rhythm of Brač.

DAY 4 – Blaca & Gažul: Monastery, Pastoral Life & Peka Dinner

Hermitage & History

  • Blaca Hermitage: Take a scenic journey toward the Blaca Hermitage, a 16th-century monastery built into the cliffs by Glagolitic monks.
  • Guided Tour: Explore the site, learning about its history, the lives of the monks, and the remarkable self-sufficient practices they maintained.

Pastoral Traditions

  • Gažul Village: Continue to the nearby Gažul, a 300-year-old pastoral village, to witness traditional shepherd life.
  • Storytelling: Hear stories of goat herding, stone walls, and the rhythms of rural Brač.

Traditional Peka Dinner

  • Dinner Ispod Peke: The day concludes with a traditional Dalmatian dinner “ispod peke” (under the bell), prepared with tender meat, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and olive oil, slow-cooked under a heavy iron dome.
  • Setting: Served in a rustic, open-air setting, the meal embodies the authentic flavors and warmth of island life.

DAY 5 – Vineyards & Wine: A Taste of Brač

Viticulture Immersion

  • Vineyard Visit: Travel inland to the terraced vineyards of Brač, surrounded by ancient stone walls and panoramic views.
  • Winemaker Guidance: A local winemaker will guide you through the vineyard, explaining Brač’s native grape varieties (Plavac Mali, Dobričić, Pošip) and how the soil, sun, and sea breeze shape their character.

Tasting & Konoba Lunch

  • Wine Tasting: The visit is followed by a tasting of the estate’s wines, accompanied by local specialties (sheep’s milk cheese, prosciutto, olives).
  • Leisurely Lunch: Conclude the experience with a leisurely lunch in a rustic konoba, paired with more local wine.
  • Afternoon: Return to the villa to relax, swim, or simply enjoy the pace of island life.

DAY 6 – Dol & Brač Traditions: Hrapaćuša, Sheep & Local Life

Dol Village & Hrapaćuša

  • Village Visit: Your guide takes you to the charming village of Dol, where deep-rooted traditions come to life.
  • Hrapaćuša: Discover the story behind Hrapaćuša, a unique Brač pastry, and the rituals connected to its preparation.

Shepherd Life & Heritage

  • OPG Visit: Visit a traditional family-run OPG to meet Brač’s famous sheep, essential for the island’s cheeses.
  • Storytelling: Learn about how shepherds maintain these flocks using centuries-old methods and hear stories about the rhythms of the past.

Living Tradition & Farewell Tasting

  • Procesija za Križem: Your guide will take you along the traditional route of the Procesija za Križem (Procession of the Cross) and recount its cultural and spiritual significance.
  • Local Tasting: The experience concludes with a tasting of local delicacies—fresh cheeses, olive oil, honey, and seasonal produce.

Day 7 – Cooking Class & Farewell Celebration

Hands-On Culinary Class

  • Private Chef: In the comfort of your private villa, join a local chef for an interactive cooking class.
  • Brač Classics: Learn the secrets behind iconic Brač dishes, from the rich, slow-cooked brudet (Dalmatian fish stew) to the sweet and aromatic pašticada.

Gala Dinner & Folklore

  • Farewell Dinner: Once the final dish is ready, the villa transforms into the setting for a warm and elegant farewell dinner, celebrating the flavors of the week.
  • Folklore Performance: To crown the evening, a local folklore group will perform traditional island dances in full costume, bringing the rhythm, color, and spirit of Brač one last time.

DAY 8 – Departure by Sea: Farewell to Brač

  • Final Breakfast: Enjoy a final island breakfast and a relaxed morning at the villa.
  • Seamless Departure: Your chauffeur will escort you to the port of Sutivan, where your private speedboat awaits for a scenic cruise across the Adriatic toward Split harbor.
  • Airport Transfer: A private driver will meet you in Split for a smooth transfer to Split Airport.
  • Closing: As the island fades, carry with you the taste of salt, the warmth of Brač hospitality, and stories only the Adriatic can tell.

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