It all started in Opatija, where high and nobility met for a cure at the end of the 19th century. The splendid and swanky facades of the old hotel palaces in the spa town and the noble villas are still a reminder of this time. Stroll past the historic Art Nouveau hotels and breathe in the wonderful sea air on the 12 km long Lungo Mare.
Give your events an additional highlight by opting for a costumed city tour of Opatija in historical costumes with a small snack!
... the city of Crikvenica developed parallel to Opatija, and today, like Opatija, it is one of the most famous vacation spots. The town of Crikvenica is located in one of the most picturesque corners of the Kvarner Bay. It is also called the Riviera with the most beautiful beaches.
INCLUDED SERVICES:
- Welcome with our tour guide and an information hour with a welcome drink
- 3x half board with buffet breakfast and buffet dinner
- Use of the indoor pool (except for Hotels Omorika and Crikvenica)
- Sauna (except for Hotels Omorika and Crikvenica)
- City tour Opatija in historical costumes or city tour Crikvenica, depending on the choice of hotel
- Wine tasting and culinary delicacies during the city tour of Opatija or tasting of fine chocolates and coffee if you choose the hotel in Crikvenica
PROGRAM SUGGESTION:
DAY 1: arrival. Welcome drink with our tour guide
DAY 2 : City tour Opatija in historical costumes or City tour Crikvenica with tasting
Let yourself be entertained in Opatija in the company of historical personalities with history and stories and learn a lot of interesting facts and curiosities. The culture and wine ambassadors slip into historical costumes for you and lead you, for example, through the wonderful botanical garden of Villa Angiolina around the camellias and palm trees. The tours are thoroughly researched and individually tailored to each group. All tours include top wines from the region and culinary delicacies. In Crikvenica you will learn everything about the origin of the Roman fort Ad Turres, the settlement and the task of Kotor, who the powerful Frankopan princes were, why Juraj Julije Klović was also called Michelangelo the miniature painter. You will get the answers to these questions if you take a tour of the city of Crikvenica, accompanied by our experienced city guides. After the city tour, a fine praline tasting with coffee awaits us.
DAY 3 : Free day or possibility of excursions
DAY 4: journey home
Hotels: Riviera Opatija or Riviera Crikvenica
Extension days possible
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY:
- City tour Opatija in historical costumes or city tour Crikvenica with tasting
- Connect two regions on this trip: Istria & Kvarner Bay
EXCURSION POSSIBILITIES - OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:
Krk Island Tour: Classic Krk and Vrbnik island tour or romantic hinterland with Dobrinj and Biserujka cave
Island of Cres-Lošinj: the town of Cres with its rich history, Mali Lošinj - island of dolphins, forms the contrast to Cres with its lush vegetation
Panoramic boat trip with a glass boat
Plitvice Lakes National Park with its larger and smaller lakes connected by waterfalls
Risnjak National Park: the border between the coast and the continental part of Croatia only 15 km from the coast
East coast of Istria and Pula: Labin, one of the most beautiful towns in Istria with a view of the neighboring islands and a visit to the Roman city of Pula
Pearls of Istria - Poreč and Rovinj: the picturesque and breathtaking town of Rovinj and Poreč that has retained a cozy charm
Traditional and culinary: in our specially selected, family-run farms and taverns, you can choose from: wine and schnapps samples as well as air-dried ham and cheese, visit to our own lavender field and herb garden, visit and tasting at the award-winning beekeeper on the island of Krk, picnic with truffle tasting, Visit to the beekeeper with tasting of the best honey in Istria.
If you book this trip in June, we recommend that you join us for a lavender harvest in one day