Itinerary

Day 1  We depart mid-day from Split for Plitvica Lakes; the most famous and gorgeous National Park in this part of Europe. After checking into our hotel and freshening up, we enjoy an authentic regional dinner in the "Licka Kuca(House of Lika) or similar. D

“Croatia's first National park established in 1949 was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979, in recognition of its "outstanding natural beauty and undisturbed production of travertine (tufa) through chemical and biological action".
The park represents a phenomenon of karst hydrography.

The park harbours a grand collection of waterfalls, gallery of lakes, forest and diversity of animal life. The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colors, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colors change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. The sixteen lakes which are formed by natural dams of travertine are separated into upper and lower lakes. About eight km of pathways and wooden walking trails around lakes are accessible to visitors. Trails are descending from an altitude of 636m to 503m above sea level.”

Day 2. After breakfast we visit the Plitvica lakes. Our tour begins by foot, then crosses one of the lakes with an electric boat before resuming our walk and completing the experience with a short train ride. Afternoon we will check out of our hotel and head to Istria! Upon arrival in the romantic town of Motovun  we’re treated to our highly anticípate “truffles!”. B,D

Day 3. This morning we tour Motovun before departing our hilltown to visit the world's smallest city, Hum, and enjoy a pleasant walk through streets adorned with the Glagolitic alphabet before enjoy a local lunch…possibly sampling the native herb brandy, first introduced 3000 years ago. En route back to the hotel, we may stop and visit Kotle,a mostly abandoned old mill town on the shores of river Mirna you may choose to relax in the hotel's wellness spa or book a massage. 
Overnight Motovun B, SL, D

Day 4. This day we will spend walking on former railway line- Parenzana, from Livade to Grožnjan. On the way we will stop in agrotoursim for light lunch, you will have opportunity to taste Istrian ham, cheese and wine.  Afternoon we arrive in the favorite village of Groznjan, a town filled with galleries and artists. In the evening hours we return to Motovun for our final dinner in the village.  
Overnight Motovun B, SL, D

Day 5. By day five, you will have earned the morning off! Spend it any way you'd like; shopping, exercise or some relax in spa.  Late morning we’ll have a short drive to Livade where we will meet with truffle and his well dressed dogs. During our 45 minutes walk through the forest truffler will tell us all the secrets and particulars about truffles.

In the afternoon hours we drive to small village called Bačva where you will learn how to prepare Istrian  dinner. After cooking class you will have opportunity to taste what you have prepared before transfer to Rovinj.

Overnight Rovinj. B, D

Day 6 After breakfast we will go down to the shore and wait for the fishing boats to come in with their catch of the day. We are going to go to the market and shop for homemade goods. get the afternoon off, and in the evening jours we are going to visit the old core of Rovinj We will commorate our Istrian trip with a memorable fish dinner Overnight Rovinj B,D

Day 7. On day seven we visit Pula, the epicenter of Istria. We "walk through time"; from ancient times of Roman arches and the Arena-one of the most preserved amphitheaters; through ancient renaissance, and finally to modern day . In keeping with Croatian customs, we will sit down to have our last coffee together under Augustus' temple. On way back we can visit olive oil producer, where you will have opportunity to taste olive oil and enjoy fresh bread with fish pate, cheese and wine. Dinner on own in Rovinj

 Overnight Rovinj B

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