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Pula – Plitvice - Zagreb – Opatija - Pula 

Day 1: Pula (D)

Arrival to the Pula airport. Transfer by Gulliver coach and guide to your hotel in Pula. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Pula (B/D)
Pula is the capital of the Istria region and has been a famous port for over 2000 years. A visit of the town will include stops at the Roman Amphitheatre built by the Emperor Vespasian (and one of six still standing in the world), the Arc de Triomphe– Porta Aurea, and the Augustus temple which the Emperor dedicated to the goddess Roma. In the afternoon, we will travel by boat to the Briuni archipelago. This small archipelago is a real treasure of monuments built beginning in the Neolithic period up until the last century, when it was a summer destination for the Yugoslav elite and the former president. More than 5000 years of human culture is visible in different forms within 7 kilometers squared of land. We will visit the Briuni Park and then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Pula – Plitvice (B/D)
Departure towards the Lika region which is separated from the coast by the massive Mala Kapela mountain range. Hidden amongst these tall mountains is a spectacle of nature– the Plitvice National Park, famous for its 16 lakes interlinked by numerous cascades and waterfalls. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a boat ride or a short trip on a panoramic train. We will also break for lunch, followed by an afternoon walk through the park. Dinner in a traditional restaurant and overnight.

Day 4: Plitvice – Zagreb (B/D)
A visit to Croatia would not be complete without visiting its capital. Leaving the Lika region, we will soon arrive in Zagreb, situated on the fertile plain of the Sava River.  Discover the Upper Town and the old city core of Kaptol, but above all, the vivid life of the Dolac market. You will be able to visit the multicoloured church of St. Mark, the florists in the Dolac marketplace and the Stone Gate and its chapel. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the old gas lamps lining the streets and symbolizing Zagreb's past.  Lunch is followed by a free afternoon for individual visits of numerous galleries or museums. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5:  Zagreb – Postojna – Lipica – Opatija (B/D)
Today will be spent exclusively in Slovenia. We will visit the Postojna cave (one of the biggest and most beautiful in Europe) by a combination of electric train and on foot. After lunch, we will continue on towards Lipica, where our first stop will be a stud farm where Lipizzaner horses have been raised for 400 years. Next we will descend towards the Croatian coast and Opatija, a seaside resort founded by the Austrians at the end of the XIX century and still filled with its old charm. Dinner and overnight.  

Day 6: Opatija – Krk Tour (B/D)
The island of Krk is the largest of 46 inhabited Croatian islands. Connected to the mainland via a bridge, today it is easily accessible to visitors. We will begin by visiting the small islet of Košljun and its monastery, which houses a beautiful collection of boat models. Lunch is in a tavern in the village of Vrbnik, where you will have the opportunity to taste the famous white wine from Krk – “Vrbnička Žlahtina”.  In the afternoon, we will continue towards the town of Krk. We will orient you and then set you free to enjoy a stroll through the main square, dominated by the beautiful church of “Assumption”. Return to Opatija for dinner and overnight.
 
Day 7: Opatija – Rovinj – Motovun – Opatija (B/D)
Istria is often referred to as “The Magic Land”, and sure enough, its hilltop villages really do have that magic charm that can surprise you at every turn. Rovinj’s small streets, vaulted and paved in stone, are alive in both summer and winter. They will lead you towards the central hill dominated by the St. Euphemia church. We will pause for a leisurely lunch and then continue on to Motovun – one of the most impressive hilltowns built on a steep cliff. After a city visit we will return to Opatija for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Opatija – Pula (B)
Transfer from the hotel to the Pula airport.

Included: Accommodation, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing and English speaking local guides, Tour Escort 

Excluded: International flights, Visa, insurance, airport taxes, meals not included above, beverages during meals included in program, gratuities and any expense of personal nature. 

Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking

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