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Optional and included excursions:
Istra - Porec - Rovinj - Pula
Venice - Full day boat excursion
Full day excursion by boat to Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the
world and the jewel of the world heritage. Passing numerous monuments and
sights (Bridge of Sighs, Ducal Palace, church of St Mark), unforgettable
witnesses to Venetian glory, culture and power, strolling picturesque streets
and crossing bridges you will feel the strength and power of once famous
Venetian Republic. Visiting one of the workshops where famous Murano glass is
produced will present a unique experience.
Price includes: bus, boat, guide and visit to Murano glass workshop.
Postojna - Lipica - Full day bus excursion
Full day excursion to the neighbouring Slovenia and a visit to the famed
Postojna Cave, the biggest and the most visited underground cave in Europe.
Walking and driving through the subterranean corridors and halls covered in
beautiful cave shapes (lasting approximately 90 minutes). Free time for lunch.
On the way back we will visit Lipica and the famous horse farm, where 400 years
long tradition of Lipica horses breeding and training continues today. We
recommend sports wear and shoes. Having passport is obligatory.
Price includes: bus, lunch, guide and entrance fees.
The Plitvice lakes - Full day bus excursion
Leaving for a full day excursion to the Plitivice Lakes, the most famous
national park in Croatia (part of UNESCO’s world heritage). This is forestry
mountainous area where sixteen beautiful crystal blue - green lakes are
interconnected with foamy cascades and magnificent waterfalls supplied with
water by numerous streams and small rivers. Lunch in one of the restaurants and
time at leisure until return.
Price includes: bus, lunch, guide and entrance fee.
Poreč - Rovinj - Pula - Full day excursion
Full day excursion to three “pearls” of the west Istrian coast - Poreč, Rovinj
and Pula. In Poreč we will visit the Euphrasius Basilica with beautiful early
Byzantine wall mosaics from the 6th century (part of UNESCO’s world heritage).
After the arrival to Rovinj, a stroll through stone paved streets to the early
Christian church of St Euphemia - the symbol of the city. Free time for
discovering the city. Leaving for Pula, the oldest town on the east coast of
the Adriatic, and a tour of the old city centre with the famed Arena (one of
the six biggest preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world).
Price includes: bus, guide, local guide and entrance fees.
Rovinj - Limski bay - Full day boat excursion
Full day excursion to Rovinj, the town on the west Istrian coast located on the
picturesque peninsula. A walk through the stone paved streets to the church of
St Euphemia - the symbol of the city. Free time for strolling through Rovinj
and discovering numerous art galleries and souvenir shops which add special
charm to this small town. Continue to the Limski Bay, the nature reserve known
for oyster and mussel breeding. Lunch on the boat during the trip and the
possibility of swimming and enjoying in the sea.
Price includes: bus, boat, lunch and guide.
Pula - Brijuni - Full day bus/boat excursion
Leaving by boat to Big Brijun, the biggest of fourteen islands of the National
Park Brijuni archipelago. It is marked by preserved Mediterranean vegetation
and a zoo in the natural environment as well as numerous archaeological
examples of cultural heritage of Antiquity (the remains of the villa and the
Byzantine castrum). On the way back, a visit to Pula, the oldest city on the
eastern Adriatic coast and sightseeing of the old city centre with the famed
Arena (one of the six biggest preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world).
Price includes: bus, guide, boat transport to NP Brijuni, local guide and
entrance fees in Pula.
Opatija riviera - Half day bus excursion
Half day excursion through the picturesque Istrian inland to Opatija, one of
the most famous tourist centres on the Mediterranean that in the past century
was the gathering place of European aristocracy and known as “Croatian Nica”. A
series of luxury hotels and 19th century villas surrounded by beautiful parks
and gardens were built along the coast. Free time for walking through the city.
Continue for Mošćenice, the medieval town located on top of the hill and
overlooking the Kvarner Bay. A walk through narrow streets to the main square
and the Ethnographic Museum followed by the local cognac tasting.
Price includes: bus, guide, drink and entrance fees.
Green heart of Istria - Full day bus excursion
Istrian inland is a beautiful hilly area known for the production of supreme
wines and quality olive oil as well as highly appreciated truffles and wild
asparagus. This part of Croatia is especially attractive for those who enjoy
autochthonous cusine, wine and clean water with fresh air and untouched nature.
Through the valley of the Mirna river we reach the medieval town Motovun and
continue to visit Livade, the town famous for Istrian truffle. This is followed
by a visit to the medieval town Draguć, one of the most picturesque places of
the Istrian inland, located at the top of the hill overlooking a deep valley.
Lunch at the agro - turist farm in a typical Istrian ambience.
Price includes: bus, snack, lunch and guide.
Heavenly visions - Full day bus excursion
A visit to Vodnjan and the baroque church of St Blaise from the 18th century
where relics of saints are kept. After sightseeing, continue to Svetvinčenat, a
beautiful fortified town, and sightseeing of the main square (also called the
“Pjaca”) of the authentic renaissance look. Time at leisure and continue via
Žminj to Beram, the fortified town known for the nearby small church of St Mary
on Škriline. Lunch at the village farm in the surrounding of the medieval town
Motovun.
Price includes: bus, lunch, guide and entrance fees.
Fortified istrian towns - Full day bus excursion
All villages and towns of Istrian inland were built on tops of the hills and
fortified for defence. Many of them are deserted but their walls still remind
us of ancient times and history of this area. A visit to Boljun, the
picturesque medieval town and fortified town Roč, the important Glagolitic
Centre. Glagolitic Monks Lane leading to Hum, “the smallest town in the world”,
starts precisely here. A drive through the quiet valley of the Mirna river via
Buzet to Motovun and lunch on an agro - tourist farm in a typical Istrian
ambience.
Price includes: bus, lunch, guide and entrance fees.
Istrian wine trails - Half day bus excursion
The excursion to Istrian inland, quiet hilly area covered with beautiful
vineyards on the sunny slopes of fertile Istrian land. Hard working local
people have been growing vine for centuries which resulted with distinct and
acknowledged Istrian wines. A visit to the Istrian cellar with a short lecture
on production of autochthonous Istrian wines of which white wine Malvazija, a
symbol of Istria that has not changed for a century, and black wine Teran stand
out.
Price includes: bus, guide and wine tasting.
Ostrich farm - Full day bus excursion
Leaving to the ostrich farm “Valdragon” in Galižana. We will tour the farm with
the professional guide and get a close look on the ostrich living habits.
Visitors will have the possibility to feed young ostrich chicks and prepare a
dish (“fritaja”) made of ostrich eggs and sausages. Local products tasting will
be followed by a competition in blowing ostrich eggs. Free time for resting,
walking in the nature or riding a bicycle.
Price includes: bus, guide and tasting in Galižana.
Učka mountain - Full day bus excursion
A drive to Plomine, the old fortified town located on a steep cliff overlooking
the islands of Kvarner - Cres and Krk, and continue to the Istrian inland and
Nature Park Učka. We continue on foot to the viewing point, which offers a
unique view of the Vela Draga canyon, a natural phenomenon, carved with
earthquakes, winds, sun and water (the tour lasts for approximately 2 hours).
Rock climbing demonstration. Leaving to Vranja for a lunch on an agro - tourist
farm. After lunch a visit to Veprinec, a medieval town located on the slopes of
Ćićarija, and enjoying the beautiful view of the Kvarner Bay.
Price includes: bus, lunch, guide, entrance fee, local mountain guide and rock
climbing demonstration.
Note: medium trekking.
Beauties of Gorski kotar - Full day bus excursion
Full day excursion to Gorski kotar, a spacious plateau covered with thick woods
known as “the lungs of Croatia”. Visit to the National Park Risnjak where very
old examples of beech, silver fir and spruce can be seen. We will pass feeding
places for wild animals, observation posts and water springs. After the tour we
leave for Fužine, gastro centre of Gorski kotar, where lunch will be served
with typical local dishes. A visit to the Vrelo cave also called “small
Postojna” and free time for a walk along the Bajer lake.
Price includes: bus, lunch, guide and entrance fees.
Photo safari in Gorski kotar - Afternoon/evening bus excursion
Half day excursion to Ogulin at the foot of Velika Kapela for an exciting
adventure - photo safari near the village of Bjelsko. A welcome in the hunting
hut is followed by the sightseeing of the hunting area and closed breeding area
where you will have the opportunity to get a close look on the deer and wild
boars. Afterwards, a tasty venison goulash will be served outdoor and the
visitors will have the opportunity to roast a sausage or bacon on a stick. The
possibility of purchasing autochthonous souvenirs and venison products. After
spending time in a pleasant company we will continue driving and walking to the
closed observing post where, the visitors will have the opportunity to observe
animals in their natural environment arriving for the evening feeding. The
surrounding of the observing post is wired with a system of microphones
connected to the loudspeakers so that the acoustic experience is provided along
with the visual.
Price includes: bus, guide, welcome snack, tour of the hunting area with a
guide, photo safari program and lunch.
Useful information: It is necessary to wear sports clothes and shoes and worm
clothes for the evening observation of animals. During the observation the
visitors should not make noise, smoke or use strong perfumes since it may scare
off the game that has sharp sense of scent and hearing. If you bring small
children along, one should bear in mind that it takes patience for the game in
the natural environment to be seen and to approach closer (the observation
lasts for approximately 2 hours). Since such observation is possible in the
evening only because of ethological and biological reasons, it is necessary to
have highly sensitive photo equipment (and possibly one with the night photo
option) and telephoto lenses to make good photos. Late return is planned for
the same reasons.
Ethno festival - Half day bus excursion
Half day excursion with ethno elements and a touch of Istrian history. Leaving
by bus towards Pazin and a visit to the Istrian Ethnographic Museum. We
continue towards the agro - tourist farm Golorički dol located in a beautiful
green valley. After the arrival the visitors will have the opportunity to feed
the animals, pick farm products and have dinner with folklore and animation
program. There is also the possibility of participating in program creation.
After the dinner we return to the hotel late in the evening.
Price includes: bus, guide, dinner and entrance fees.
Photo safari in Istria - Full day bus excursion
Leaving early in the morning towards Motovun - the most famous Istrian
fortified town and, after a short visit, continuing through the valley of the
Mirna river towards the smallest town in the world - Hum. After another short
break we drive towards Boljun and through Boljunsko Polje towards the castle in
Kršan. A visit to this old town and leaving towards Pićno, the oldest Istrian
diocese. We continue to Gračišće, a Venetian fortress by the road leading to
Pazin. On the way towards Pazin we will have a lunch break on agro - tourism
farm “Ograde” and continue towards Bale and the Bembo castle. After a short
visit we continue towards Dvigrad where the visitors will have the opportunity
to walk among the most famous archaeological remains of a fortified Istrian
town. We leave towards Lovreč and return to the hotel late in the evening.
Price includes: bus, guide, lunch and entrance fees.
Price excludes: digital photography course.
Canoe - Full day excursion
Leaving early in the morning from Istrian hotels via Opatija and Rijeka. A
drive to Brod na Kupi or to the Dobra river where we will experience an
adventure on the dynamic rivers of Croatian mountainous area. Lunch in the
nearby restaurant and active canoeing arrangement. Return to the hotel late in
the afternoon.
Price includes: bus, guide, lunch and canoe with equipment.
General terms
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Every passenger must have a valid ticket that ensures him/her the seat in the
means of transport.
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The organiser is not responsible for any lost or missing items of the
passengers nor does he issue the receipt about it.
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Reductions: depending on the excursion, children from 3 to 12 years of age have
30 - 50% reduction; reductions for groups according to special agreements.
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The organiser withholds the following rights:
to change the price of the excursion in case the calculation elements change;
to cancel the excursion in case of insufficient number of passengers;
to change the program or the direction of the excursion due to the malfunction
of the means of transport, vis major or difficult driving/sailing/flying
conditions and in the interest of passengers’ safety.
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