Oldtimer, Fico supermini SELFDRIVE hinterland roadtrip

Posted By : R7987YAryank
Ivan is the owner/operator of the Supermini tours and was a wonderful tour guide and has clearly spent a lot of time sorting out the details of leading tours through the country and city, you will feel safe and comfortable with him leading your adventure! You get to enjoy classic motoring in a tiny package!

I'm a bit of a car guy with cars from the 50's & 60's and absolutely loved getting to drive the little 750cc Zastava Fico. Not only was the driving fantastic, getting outside of the city included entry to tour the Klis Fortress and drive the traditional roadways now visited by tourists. We were unsure what "stella" was by the trip description (and didn't bother to look it up), but it's a wonderful botanical company that has some great little products and of course, some more driving! Finally we wrapped up by driving down to the Dalmatian coast just outside the Palace walls and a great bite to eat.

Truly this was the type of trip/adventure for the person who doesn't just want to do another walking tour hearing about a wall or some such thing. You get to PARTICIPATE in your adventure and really see the Croatia which exists outside of tourist centers. The divide from modern/tourist to the local way of living is closer than you realize and suddenly the locals are smiling at you or you get to hear a story about how the Fico changed so many lives, truly this was the car that families grew up with and you get to experience their fond memories.

We spent 2 weeks in Croatia, one on boat and one on land. The Fico tour was our favorite part of the Split portion of our vacation. Even if you don't want to drive (They can do the driving for you and have other tours), it's a step back into time and you get to experience Croatia in a way no other tour or event offers.

Including the Klis and Stella admissions, plus a lite meal afterward, the Fico tour represented and incredible value to us as well. The memories and experience were well-worth the price of admission!

Personal tips: I'm 6'1" 250 lbs with size 13 shoes. The Fico is a small car, wear comfortable clothes and flexible shoes as the pedals are just as small and cute as the car. No power steering, no power assisted brakes, no air conditioning.... These are classic cars and never came with such things. Enjoy them for the fantastic fun little cars that they are, you'll love the experience!
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 15:02:54

Posted By : Kristan_v
We had a wonderful time with our guide Ivan on our tour of Split. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he showed us some amazing places. We rode in a cute Fico supermini car, which was very comfortable and fun. We visited the Klis fortress, where we learned about the history and culture of the region. We also enjoyed the stunning views of the city and the sea from the top of the hill. Then we went to Stella Croatica Etno Agro park, where we tasted some delicious local products like cheese, olive oil, honey and wine. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover the beauty and charm of Split
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Posted On : 2023-04-18 13:02:40

Posted By : paulnQ6098HC
This rivals any tour I've done in Split.
A whole lot of fun to drive around in the hinterland in these well-kept old cars. Everywhere you go people wave at you and smile as the vehicles bring back happy memories of yesteryear.
I also appreciated Ivan's knowledge on the history of Split and its surrounding area. He tailored the tour for our own preferences and adapted it for the weather.
I didn't want to hand over the keys in the end - the tour was bringing joy to Croatia.
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Posted On : 2022-04-26 16:15:16

Posted By : Marina M
Generations grew up with these cars and it was really returning memories.Great ride and great experience with a lot of fun on the way. This drive in legendary car with suitcase on the top have my recommendation for sure.
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Posted On : 2020-03-06 16:31:48