Magical Istria – the heart-shaped peninsula where Continental Croatia meets the Adriatic – you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful and diverse Croatian landscape.
At your hotel
Morning departure from Zagreb – pickup at the hotel. 1,5-hour drive to our first stop in Trsat castle
Trsat hilltop castle (fortification) located just above the beautiful coastal city of Rijeka and the third largest city in Croatia. The castle itself is one of the oldest castle-forts in Croatia founded by the House of Frankopan – one of the most famous and oldest Croatian noble families
After Trsat we will visit Opatija. This elegant destination also known as the Queen of the Adriatic has the longest tourism tradition in Croatia. Coffee break
After our coffee break we are continuing with the trip towards Istria, most known as the region of the royal mushroom – the truffle.
There we shall visit medieval hilltop town of Motovun.
We will walk overlooking the vast Motovun forest rich in truffles and hillside vineyards, makes it one of the most beautiful and unique Mediterranean old towns. After exploring the stones of an old medieval fortification you will have time for lunch (optional). We can definitely warn you to prepare your palate for the true taste explosion because you will have the opportunity to experience a traditional Istrian truffle lunch.
After lunch we are heading back to Zagreb 2,5h drive
In the city center or your hotel
In the city center or your hotel
Guide driver, Van. gasoline, tools, coffee, cake , Motovun walls
lunch
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