Welcome to Croatia! Settle into your new home at a luxurious five-star Hotel. Relax and unpack after your day of travel. Explore Rovinj’s ancient streets, art, and architecture, including the Basilica of St. Euphemia, and stunning, 3,000-year-old monuments. Enjoy a private, unique gourmet experience with our exceptional local guide. Wind down with sunset drinks and a gourmet Istrian dinner at one of our favorite seaside restaurants.

After breakfast, venture into the magical Istrian hilltop towns of Grožnjan and Motovun. Walk the ancient cobblestone streets, meet local artists, and explore the town’s quaint cafes. Then, prepare for a private forest truffle hunt with a local guide and his trained truffle hunting dogs! We’ll end our adventure with a cooking demo with traditional truffle specialties for lunch.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Depart Rovinj for a special wine tasting at Meneghetti Estate. You will enjoy six wines accompanied by six curated bites. Walk the estate grounds before heading to Pula for a self-guided tour of the Pula Amphitheater.

Stroll through Old Town Pula before checking in to your hotel. Relax before a fantastic dinner at Konoba Batelina, a world-renowned restaurant, where you will savor freshly caught seafood in a relaxed setting.

After breakfast, drive the five-hour scenic coastal route to Zadar, your halfway point to Dalmatia. On the way, take the ferry to the island of Pag where some of the best cheese in Croatia is made.

Arrive in Zadar and check in to your hotel. Once you are settled, stroll to the sea organ, where 35 underwater pipes stretch across 70 meters; make the perfect sound while you sit and watch the sunset.  

Wake up and enjoy a coffee before your guided local food tour. You will taste local food and beverages with a local guide while touring the picturesque city and the well-preserved ruins of Zadar.

*Tour is approximately 3 hours

After your tour, drive the 1.5 hours along the Adriatic Sea to Split or a 4-hour drive to Dubrovnik.

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Departure day from Split. Farewell until we meet again!

Price

$1,000.00

Price includes the cost of the excursions and guided tours.

**excludes restaurant meals and beverages