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Hotel **** in Opatija
Rooms: in magnificent surroundings
Service: Half Board
pool, sauna, spa

On request:
Hotel *****
Restaurants: with gastronomic menusDay 1. Opatija, arrival at the hotel

On request:
- Transfer: from the airport to the hotel
- Lunch

City of Opatija
We enjoy in a pleasant climate and lush vegetation, in a city with the longest tourism tradition in Croatia. The city of Opatija offers us the clean water of the Adriatic Sea, with its many beaches, health and wellness centers, parks, fountains and many other buildings, and beautiful old villas, including the "Villa Angiolina", built in 1844. and which is today considered a "Croatian Museum of Tourism".

Hotel and dinner: OpatijaDay 2. Gastronomy of rural Istria
09:30 Departure from the hotel

Picturesque villages in the hinterland
Istria has beautiful mountain villages in its hinderland and we are going to discover it. These villages with stone houses and little streets offer a trip to the past, from the medieval times. We are going to the discover little cities Motovun and Grožnjan and the villages of Buzet, Oprtalj and Buje.

Lunch: Local gastronomy

The small town of Motovun
Situated in the center of Istria, at the top of a hill, offering a magnificent view of vineyards and forests.
- transfer to the top of the city
- visits: culture and gastronomy
Tastings: truffles, cheeses, local alcohol

Return to the hotel
Hotel and dinner: OpatijaDay 3 Krk, the largest island in Croatia
09:30 Departure from the hotel

Krk Town
with its millennial ramparts, Frankopan castle from the 13th century, the old 16th century town hall and the cathedral of Krk whose bell tower dominates over the city.

Monastery on the picturesque island of Kosljun
Boat shuttle: to the island
Visit: monastery and its small museum
Return by boat

Vrbnik town
surrounded by beautiful vineyards, which are famous for the production of Žlahtin wine.
Wine tasting and local products

Lunch: Šurlice, in typical surroundings
The inhabitants of the island of Krk are proud of the indigenous pasta, šurlice: elongated and thinner, most often served with meat or seafood sauces.

Return to the hotel
Hotel and dinner: OpatijaDay 4. City of Ljubljana and Postojna Cave
9:00 Departure from the hotel

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia
Ljubljana is a picturesque city, whose image has been marked by different periods of history. You can visit interesting old bridges, churches, castles and monuments.

Main attractions:
- Presern Square is the central square of Ljubljana, this square is part of the pedestrian zone of the city.
- Ljubljana Castle located at the top of the hill of the city center.
- The National Museum was founded in 1821. It is the oldest museum in Slovenia, which holds documents concerning the history of the country.
Free time for lunch
Departure: to Postojna

Postojna Cave
This cave, several million years old, consists of a more than 20 km of caves and galleries. Unique to the world at that time, in 1872., railway was built inside the cave. 10 km away from the cave we discover Predjama Castle, built on a limestone cliff.

Return to the hotel
Hotel and dinner: OpatijaDay 5. Istrian peninsula
9:00 Departure from the hotel

City of Pula
Pula is the largest town of Istria County, located in the southwestern part of ​​the Istrian peninsula. Like the rest of the region, it is known for its good climate, and beautiful nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing, shipbuilding and tourism. The Pula Amphitheater is the largest and most preserved monument of ancient construction in Croatia.
Free time for lunch
Departure: to Rovinj

City of Rovinj
The city was under the protection of the Venetian Republic, and the remains of that time are still present in the architecture of the city. Cathedral of St. Euphemia built in baroque style dominates over city panorama.

Return to the hotel
Hotel and dinner: OpatijaDay 6. Free day

On request: onlyCROATIA VISITS

Option 1. Excursion: Plitvice Lakes National Park
This national park includes not only sixteen large lakes with numerous travertine barriers and small rivers, but also the surrounding forest where the Korana River springs.
Typical lunch: On request

Option 2. Boat trip
By boat we discover the most beautiful places and beaches of the region, and surrounding islands with their beaches which are among the most beautiful in the Adriatic.
Free drinks, on board
Lunch: Grill, fish and meat

Hotel and dinner: OpatijaDay 7. Zagreb, the capital of Croatia
9:00 Departure from the hotel

City of Zagreb
A typical Central European city with a rich history, withthe upper and lower town, the cathedral from 13th century, and its numerous squares and streets. For an evening walk don't forget the center and Tkalcic Street with its many colorful restaurants.
Free time for lunch

Return to hotel
Hotel and dinner: Opatija


Day 8. Return

On request:
- Lunch
- Transfer: from the hotel to the airport