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Explore Croatia's Istrian peninsula
The Kaldir Valley below Motovun is well known locally for fruit, and your ascent through orchards of apples, peaches, cherries and plums passes country shrines and tiny hamlets. A high ridge affords excellent views east to Mt Vojak and west to the sea. Picnic amid olive groves; look out for honey buzzards and listen to lesser spotted woodpecker rattling the pines as you descend back into the valley. Stroll along the castle sentry's walkway around the ancient city walls before dining out in the village. *Comfortable Hotel*
Distance in Km: 17
Distance in Miles: 11
Activity Hours: 5
Today's shorter option starts with a transfer (10 mins) to Livade; the longer option departs from the hotel with a steady descent through vines before reaching Livade from where a panoramic walking track (originally a railway abandoned in 1935) leads over aqueducts and bridges. Then it's on through apple orchards and smreka bushes - the berries are used to make local raki - to reach the artists' village of Groznjan. Time to relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the views as far as Slovenia's Julian Alps and Venice whilst waiting for your transfer back to Motovun (20 mins). Walking distance either 20km/12.5mi/5hr or 25km/16mi/6hr *Comfortable Hotel*
Distance in Km: 20
Distance in Miles: 12.5
Activity Hours: 5
After a transfer (10 mins) to the ghost village of Bentonici, a winding ascent on a forest trail sprinkled with green-winged orchid leads you high above the clear Mirna River. Church bells chime across valleys of beech from pointed steeples that crown every hilltop. Blue rock thrush flit between branches as you ascend an amazing stone-slab trail used since the Middle Ages by traders and travellers, before descending to Buzet, a Roman settlement on a hilltop with intact 18th century Venetian fortifications. *Comfortable Hotel*
Distance in Km: 14
Distance in Miles: 9
Activity Hours: 4.5
High above Buzet, a limestone escarpment runs east to west above shady oak woods peppered with smallholdings. Chickens scatter as you pass through villages leading up onto the ridge for uninterrupted views back to Motovun. You follow the escarpment edge across wind-scoured limestone as Buzet floats on a blanket of cloud below, and paragliders launch themselves into the sky. A descent past country churches and tumbledown villages leads back to the hotel. *Comfortable Hotel*
Distance in Km: 12
Distance in Miles: 7.5
Activity Hours: 4.5
Mt Vojak, Istria's highest peak, towers 1401m over the east coast in Ucka Nature Park, a haven for many protected flowers and plants. After a transfer (40 mins), you zigzag to the summit for 360° views of Croatia's islands and Alpine peaks in Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. Look out for orange fire lily, amethyst sea holly and bee orchids on the descent. It's then a short transfer (20 mins) to Opatija, where your waterfront hotel in a converted 9th century villa awaits. *Comfortable Hotel*
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6.5
Activity Hours: 4
The Adriatic Riviera was a playground for the social elite in the 19th century. Impressive villas with opulent gardens rich in local and exotic plants line the waterfront with views over to the Velebit mountains. A panoramic walkway leads along the sea between yachting marinas and swimming platforms, pretty coves, sea cliffs and azure bays for 6km into Lovran. Enjoy lunch (payable locally) on the waterside with a view over to Cres Island, then either catch the local bus back or stroll home above the waves. Walking distance either 6km/4mi/2hr or 12km/7.5mi/4hr *Comfortable Hotel*
Distance in Km: 6
Distance in Miles: 4
Activity Hours: 2
* 7 Nights, hotel-to-hotel
* 6 Days walking
* Route directions and maps
* Luggage transfers between hotels
All continental breakfasts.
* 7 Nights, hotel-to-hotel
* 6 Days walking
* Route directions and maps
* Luggage transfers between hotels
Classification: Self-Guided
You begin in Motovun where walks follow high ridges and an abandoned railway
offers panoramic views over truffle-rich valleys of oak and fruit orchards,
and emerald ranks of vines. From Motovun you walk above the Mirna River
valley to the fortified hill town of Buzet. You then head east to the bright
lights of the Adriatic Riviera, summiting Istria's highest peak Mt Vojak
(1401m) for incredible 360°; views as far as the Dolomites and Switzerland.
Your final two nights are spent in Opatija, once the playground of the
wealthy classes in the 19th century. Impressive villas line the shore, shops
and cafes cluster around 17th century churches, and fishermen land their
catch just outside bustling local restaurants on crowded marinas. there are
swimming opportunities every day.
Hotels
You'll spend three nights in hilltop Motovun in a converted 17th century
palace with a stunning spa and indoor pool. In Buzet, your accommodation for
two nights is a beautiful converted townhouse with indoor pool, set within
the original 18th century Venetian battlements. Finally in Opatija your 5
star luxury waterfront hotel dates back to 1886 and offers beautiful rooms
with period furniture. Dining options are excellent and varied so we have
included two dinners with five nights free for you to enjoy local
restaurants.
All continental breakfasts.
Arrive at your first hotel in Motovun in time for your briefing at 6pm.
Air inclusive prices include standard flights and transfers.
Thomson Airways Gatwick to Pula 09:25/12:35 and transfer to hotel 60 minutes.
Transfer to airport 75 minutes then Thomson Airways Pula to Gatwick
13:50/15:05.
Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a
different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these
for you (there may be an additional charge).
On flight inclusive packages transfers are included from Pula airport at
12:35, and back to Pula airport at 10:15. These are available for a
supplement on land only packages.
Waterproofs
Warm jumper/fleece
Walking boots
Suncream
Water bottle (1 litre) you will be able to refill each day at the
accommodation.
You will need spending money for meals not included in the itinerary and all
drinks. We suggest €40-€70 per day to cover drinks, snacks, lunch and
dinner.
* Visas and vaccinations
* Travel insurance
* Single supplements
Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.
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