Season opening or closing trips
Explore the romantic coast and inland of Istria, whose landscape is full of vineyards, olive groves, lavender fields and dense forests. The small hills, on which there are pleasant Istrian towns, will certainly captivate you with their beauty, the romantic coastal towns, buildings, baroque palaces, medieval towers, taverns and restaurants where you can try traditional Istrian specialties.
INCLUDED SERVICES:
- Welcome with our tour guide and an information hour
- Welcome drink
- 3 x overnight stays with buffet breakfast
- 3 x buffet dinner
- Full day tour guide for the excursion to Pula, Rovinj and Poreč
PROGRAM SUGGESTION:
DAY 1: arrival. Welcome drink with our tour guide
DAY 2: Pula - Rovinj - Poreč
The old Roman city of Pula is famous for the ancient amphitheater from the 2nd century, as well as other ancient Roman sights that we will visit during the city tour. Use the free time after the city tour in Pula for a coffee on the forum square or visit the green market in Pula.The picturesque town of Rovinj, one of the most beautiful towns in Istria, is our next destination. Here you will find many buildings from different times. The Venetian bell tower towers over the old town. Colorful houses, the lively harbor promenade and inviting alleys with an Italian flair are perfect for a stroll after the city tour. In the afternoon you drive to the pretty town of Poreč, which has retained its cozy charm. The center is located on a small headland directly on the coast. Stroll through the enchanting old town with the city palace, the pentagonal defense tower and the famous Euphrasius basilica, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 3: Free day or possibility of excursions
DAY 4: Journey home
Hotels: Novigrad, Poreč, Pula, Rabac, Rovinj, Umag
Extension days possible
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY:
- The most beautiful cities in Istria
- Amphitheater in Pula
EXCURSION POSSIBILITIES - OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:
Boat trip with fish picnic: lunch, drinks at lunch, music
Romantic hinterland: Panorama drive & Motovun one of the most famous and attractive Istrian small towns
Istria at its best - traditional and culinary: In our specially selected, family-run farms and taverns, you can choose from: Wine and schnapps tasting, picnic with truffle tasting, olive oil tasting, air-dried ham, bacon and Istrian sausage production, visit to the lavender and straw flower production , Visit to the beekeeper with tasting of the best honey in Istria, various educational and entertainment programs
Slovenian coast: Portorož - pearl of the Slovenian coast, port city of Piran with a beautiful old town center
East coast of Istria: Labin, one of the most beautiful towns in Istria with a view of the neighboring islands