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Day 1: Zagreb – Ilok (D) Upon arrival in Zagreb you will be greeted at the airport and driven to the amazing tiny town of Ilok located in the heart of Croatia in a celebrated wine growing region overlooking the Danube River. There you will be given a glass of wine of your choice at the Old Cellar Restaurant featuring two cellars from the 15th and 18th centuries. These cellars have been making wine for over 500 years and the adjoining restaurant serves unforgettable food. While a live local band plays orignal Croatian Becarac-humorous fold songs, your taste buds will enjoy a typical Slavoian dinner including a wine tasting of 4 premium wines. Overnight accommodations will be in the Apartments Principovac **** located in a beautiful country estate and vineyard. Day 2: Ilok – Vukovar – Ilok (B,L,D) Following breakfast there will be a guided tour of The Old Cellar and then the Ilok Museum located in a Baroque mansion. At lunch you will taste some of the best local specialties like fish stew or steak in traminer wine at a local restaurant. After lunch you will visit the Vučedol Museum. Vučedol is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Europe where the first investigations of the site date back to 1897. This attractive location was first inhabited in about 6,000 B.C. at the time of the first known farmers, and has been inhabited continuously through history. The period between 3,350 – 2,300 B.C. was the peak of its influence as in that period it was undoubtedly a very significant European centre. Since this was also the time of the early settlements of Troy (Troy I and II), many analogies can also be found with the archaeological material from Vučedol. More precisely, we can also characterize Vučedol as the European Troy by both its' contemporaneousness, and by the continental significance of the site and its finds. After these historical visits it will be time to stop at the private Distillery Barbaric to taste their home made brandies and enjoy a traditional dinner, again accompanied by a local band. Overnight again in The Apartments Principovac****. Day 3: Ilok-Djakovo-Karlovac-Motvun (B) You begin your journey, after breakfast, through the spell binding Croatian countryside to your first stop at the town of Djakovo and its' amazing Cathedral. The Djakovo Cathedral or Bascilica of St. Peter, is a Roman Catholic Cathdral built during 1866-1882, which includes the 12 years it took to decorate it. Therefore, it is a relatvily new but a very famous historical landmark and sacred place. The Cathdral was built under the watch of Bishop Juraj Strossmayer and the architects were Carl Roesner and Friedrich Von Schmidt from Vienna. The surrounding landscaped park, from the 19th centruy, along with the nearby Mali Park are specially protected horicultural monuments. Continuing your journey, you then cross the Istra into the historic Renaissance 'star shaped“ town - Karlovac where you will enjoy lunch. Afterward, you will drive on to the magical Istraia town of Motovun and check in a the 4**** (star) Hotel Kastel and have the balance of the day to wander and enjoy dinner on your own. Day 4: Motovun – Pula – Motovun (B,D) After breakfast you will have a short scenic drive to the seaside town of Pula where you will visit the 1st century Roman Amphitheater, the sixth largest and best preserved in the world, and the largest architectural monument in Croatia. It took 90 years to build this Arena and it is the only remaining Roman amphitheater to have four side towers and to be complete with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. Also in Pula, located on what was once the Roman forum, is the Temple of Augustus, a small building with a rich history. You will have time to wander around the historic town and have lunch on your own. When you have had enough of history you will return to Montovun to make your own memories as you are treated to a cooking class in the Hotel Kastel. Enjoy delicous local ingredients as you learn how to prepare local dishes. Overnight in Hotel Kastel **** Day 5: Motovun-Hum-Groznjan-Motovun (B) After breakfast you will challenge your luck while Truffle hunting with a well-experienced hunter. Truffle hunting is done in the forest rich in truffles therefore it will be important to have boots or sneakers and long pants. After you weigh your days catch you will head off to Hum-officialy listed as the smallest town in the world. On its western side, the town is enclosed by walls and on the remaining sides houses were built into the defensive walls. It was first mentioned in documents dating from 1102, at which time it was called Cholm derived from the Italian name Colmo. A bell and watch tower was built near the town Loggia in 1552 as part of the town's defenses. You will have time for lunch on your own in the local tavern- Konoba Buscina, before traveling on to visit Grisignano / Groznjan. Driving down the ancient Via Flavia road from Buje to Vizinada, you will notice a 228-metre high cone-shaped hill on the left. At the top of the hill, among the houses, you can see a church tower, this is Groznjan, the ancient Graeciniana sitting on that terraced hill covered with old vineyards and olive gardens. The town's poetic coat of arms shows an arm holding a white lily reaching towards the sun. After taking time to stroll the ancient streets you will then return back to Montovun and the Hotel Kastel with time to sit on the terrace with its' views over the town walls, wander the cobblestone streets, visit the shops (including a special chocolate and local brandies shop) and be free to select a restaurant for dinner on your own. Day 6: Rovinj-Porec-Slovenia (B,D) After breakfast and checkout you travel to the beautiful romantic seaside village of Rovinj.
Whats Included
Included With This Tour (Based on a minimum of 2 passengers)
• 8 overnights in quality 4* hotels with breakfast included • Transfers as per itinerary, private minivan or other transportation depending on the number of people, starting at your Zagreb airport arrival and ending at Zagreb airport • Licenced English speaking local city guides for a walking tour of Zagreb, Pula, Porec and Rovinj • Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary, traditional lunch as per itinerary • Entrance tickets: Vucedol Museum, Trakoscan Castle, Postojna and Predjama Castle, Pula Amphitheatre • Wine house tastings : Ilok Winery, Scurek Winery • Tolls, Petrol, transportation, with an English speaking driver/guide • City taxes and VAT Not Included With This Tour • Extra meals and drinks, expenses of a personal nature, and any other services not mentioned in “includes“ • Tips for driver and guides • Airline tickets or transportation to and from Zagreb