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Croatia - Barban - Krk Island - Plitvice
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Arrive in Zagreb and pick up the hire car to drive to the village of Barban where you can stay for three nights in a small private location. This well-maintained establishment has some real advantages. With only seven units, its modest size is ideal for rest and privacy. Its natural setting, surrounded by pine forests and with the waters of Kvarner Bay on the horizon cam give you a sense of being at one with nature. Enjoy a spot of indulge by being pampered in the spa and sauna, and enjoying the best of Istrian produce in the hotel's restaurant.
Included in the itinerary - Private tour of the hidden treasures of the hinterland of Istria. The blue sea, white stone, and green of the hinterland make up the palette of Istria, the largest Croatian peninsula. This piece of a magical land, a place of cultural intermingling and hospitality, brings together the most contrasting features of Croatia. Its picturesque medieval cities scattered in its mountainous hinterland are havens of serenity, and its green landscapes uncannily resemble those of Tuscany. You can discover the region's riches during the visit to Groznjan, a small picturesque village that has become the meeting point for many artists and then Motovun, a small medieval city set on a hill that offers an exceptional panorama of the surrounding vineyards. The frescoes of the Dance Macabre dating from 1474 in the chapel of Beram - located 20 minutes from Motovun - complete this day of sightseeing. You will also taste truffle, a local speciality, with a typical meal.
Included in the itinerary - Brijuni Islands National Park. Situated on Veliki Brijuni, the largest of the islands in the archipelago, the park is covered with beautiful Mediterranean vegetation. Dinosaur footprints are visible at several points in the park.
Head for the village of Vrbnik on Krk Island in Kvarner Bay. Enjoy a three-night stay in a beautiful location with a tasteful mix of period and contemporary. Enjoy exceptional sea views from the comfort of your modern and elegant room.
With its 158 square miles, the largest Adriatic island has much to offer: spectacular landscapes, small hill-top towns, excellent wine, a medieval 'capital' and more. It is of great symbolic value to Croats: it is here that the stele of Baska, the oldest document mentioning the name of Croatia, was discovered. There are also pleasant beaches, such as Baska, Potovosce and Oprna. The bay's waters are particularly pure and attract many bottlenose dolphins. Things to see - Visit the old town of Krk with its historical architectural ruins from the ancient Venetian era, see the magnificent cave of Biserujka, and take a stroll through the small streets of the old town which will take you back in time.
Road to Seliste Dreznicko village, located on the outskirts of Plitvice National Park. Overnight stay in a friendly hotel that offers an ideal location for discovering Plitvice Park.
Included in the itinerary - Plitvice Lakes National Park. The chain of lakes and waterfalls is beautiful. Dense beech and fir forests are reflected in the turquoise waters, and from small insects to the brown bear, wildlife takes full advantage of this beautiful place that is left to thrive under its protected UNESCO World Heritage status. Many hiking trails are available.
Drive to Zagreb Airport and return your hire car, ready to catch your return flight home.
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