Cooking Class: Traditional Meals of the Konavle Region

The Cooking Class: Traditional Meals of the Konavle Region is a four-hour hands-on class operated by Gulliver Travel, a Dubrovnik-based travel company, in Konavle, the fertile valley south-east of Dubrovnik in Croatia's Dubrovnik-Neretva region. Konavle stretches towards the border with Montenegro and is known for its agriculture, vineyards, olive groves and folk traditions, including embroidered costumes and village festivals. Hotel pickup is included, so participants are driven from Dubrovnik into the valley, where the class takes place in a local setting rather than a commercial kitchen in the city. The programme focuses on traditional Konavle meals, with participants preparing regional dishes using local ingredients such as seasonal vegetables, olive oil, cheese, herbs and meat or fish, and then eating the results together. The menu details are not specified in the public listing, so the exact dishes may vary, and the balance of savoury and sweet should be confirmed when booking. Included are the hotel pickup and the class; the listing does not detail drinks, so guests should check what is served with the meal. The class is booked through reseller listings such as Expedia, where the price is about USD 136 per adult, roughly EUR 118. Group size and language are not stated in the listing, though English is typical for reseller-sold excursions in Dubrovnik; this should be confirmed on the booking page. Dietary substitutions are not described, so visitors with allergies or restrictions should contact the reseller or operator in advance. The pace of a four-hour class allows time for preparation, cooking and a relaxed meal, along with conversation about Konavle's rural life. It suits visitors who want a taste of the countryside south of Dubrovnik, away from the Old Town, and are interested in learning home-style Dalmatian recipes.