- CJ5W+X53 - You will enjoy a truly unique experience, we will visit and learn about the Lustica region which has been cultivating olives and producing olive oil for more than 2,000 years, an essential component of the country’s culture and cuisine.
At the farm, meet the family and tour the estate they’ve owned for 200 years. You will breathe in history as you wander among nearly 1,000 olive trees, most centuries older than you. See the old way of producing olive oil with the authentic 150-year-old mill. Then see how it’s done today with the new, modern olive press using anaerobic production and hear how it changed their lifestyle.
After learning how to make olive oil, you’ll learn to appreciate the nuances and discern quality through an olive oil tasting. We will enjoy a nice chat with Ilija man behind this amazing state, his oil business or what life is like in this area. The family grows vegetables and keeps animals on the estate as well. Taste local food and drink while you rest and take in the scenery. The family shares homemade food such as smoked ham, bacon, sausages, homemade cheese, salad and apple pie.
- Tea and coffee included
- Complimentary glass of red or white wine (For guests 18+) - Age restrictions apply
- All menu items included
- Welcome drink - Homemade cherry or grape brandy
- Organic olive oil - For tasting
- Bread - Homemade style
- Cheese, prosciutto, olives
- Seasonal salad - Seasonal salad
- Pašticada - Veal in red sauce served with Njoke (gnocchi) or short pasta (like penne)
- Seasonal cake or pie
This is the ultimate journey into the culture, starting with a brief exploration of Kotor, followed by a trip to the olive farm in Lustica, nestled on a vantage point overlooking the peninsula.
You will find yourself as the most recent addition to an orchard of olive trees spanning 300 years.
The Ancient Mill offers breathtaking views of the azure waters of Kotor Bay and the surrounding swirling mountains. You’re in for an authentic village tradition at this olive oil farm.
From Jovan and his family, we’ll gain insights about their organic farming practices and their enduring 300-year-old tradition of cultivating and extracting oil from olives. Their mill stands as one of the few operational olive presses on the peninsula today.
You will savor a field-to-table experience, encompassing: local dishes, cheese, olive oil along with homemade beverages like juices, wine, or brandy.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
