Welcome to Croatia! Transportation will be waiting on you at the airport to help you with your bags and transport you to your luxury accommodation. Settle into your new home for the next four days, a five-star accommodation situated on one of Istria’s most beautiful landscapes. Wind down with a sunset walk to the Old Town followed by drinks and a gourmet Istrian dinner at one of the most scenic seaside restaurants in Rovinj.

*Airport transportation and hotel included.

After breakfast, we’ll 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, get ready 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 before heading back for a little relaxation before dinner.

*Hotel, Transportation, Truffle Hunt, and Lunch included.

October 24

We set off at noon to Kozlovic Winery in Momjan Vale. A guided tasting lasting 2 hours will present 5 wines from the vineyards Vale and Santa Lucia. Some of the wines can be tasted exclusively in the winery. The wines will be accompanied by 5 specially created small dishes based on the tradition of the Istrian region, from cold appetizers to desserts.

*Hotel, Transportation, and Wine Tasting included.

Today, we will explore the historic sites of Pula and then taste our way around Chiavalon, Istria’s most famous olive oil farm.

*Hotel, Transportation, Olive Oil Tasting, and Lunch included.

After three days of local adventures in Croatia, today you travel to Florence. A driver will pick you up at your hotel in Rovinj at, a time to be determined. Settle into your Florence accommodation by early evening and grab dinner at a local restaurant.

*Transportation from Rovinj to Florence included

Day Trip to the magical town of Lucca where you will have your own private guide but first, make a stop along the way to Pisa and see its famous leaning tower. We will walk along the city centre starting from Vittorio Emanuele square till Miracle Square. During this itinerary we will pass by different modern and ancient districts (Sant’Antonio and Santa Maria) and we will enjoy the best views of the Arno river.

*Train from Florence to Pisa(1.5 hours) Pisa to Lucca (35 minutes) and back to Florence (1.5 hours)

Today you will day trip to beautiful Bologna where you will go on a culinary adventure. You will taste test for the best tortellini en brodo, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan.

*Train from Florence to Bologna (40 minutes)

Leisure day in Florence. Enjoy the sites and shopping of Florence.

Departure day.

Total Price for accommodations at Grand Park Hotel (2 rooms) in Rovinj = $6,625

Total Price for accommodations at Hotel Lone (2 rooms) in Rovinj = $5,325

The price includes luxury hotel accommodations in Croatia and a luxury apartment in Florence, Luxury Transportation, Guides, and Daily Adventures.

*tips are not included or required

The official currency in Croatia is the Kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). With Croatia's entrance to the EU, many Croatian businesses are beginning to express their prices in Euros and Kuna, though Euros are not yet widely accepted. Foreign currency can be exchanged at post offices, banks, and exchange offices. Numerous hotels and travel agencies also will exchange currency, but beware of the service charges, which can be as high as 3%. To convert prices, go to www.xe.com/ucc. Credit cards (Eurocard / Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners) are accepted in almost all hotels, marinas, restaurants, shops and cash machines. ATMs The easiest and best way to get cash in Croatia is from an ATM (automated teller machine, aka Bankomat in Croatia) which can be found in all larger towns, ports, bus and train stations. Health Hospitals and clinics are located in all larger towns and cities, while smaller centers have dispensaries and pharmacies only. Prior to travelling please check if your health care in Croatia would be covered by insurance or take the necessary steps in obtaining traveller's insurance. Travel Documents Make sure you carry a valid passport or some other identification document recognized by international agreement.

Size: 54 000 sq. km Population: 4,5 million

Capital: Zagreb

Language: Croatian (Official) English widely spoken

Official currency: Kuna

Climate: Moderate Continental & Mild Mediterranean

Average temperatures on the coast in Summer 83°F - 66°F

Average sea temperature is 77 ˚F in the summer

Tap water: Safe to drink in all of Croatia

Hot days and semi cool evenings.
A light sweater or jacket is recommended for evenings.