Top Rovinj Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 4

Lake Bled is located in northwestern Slovenia where it adjoins the town of Bled. This is the only place where you will find an island in Slovenia. Take a boat ride in traditional wooden boats called pletnas to get across the lake, explore the island and maybe ring a bell at the Assumption of Mary Church, they say all your wishes will come true. After you get back to the shore, take a look around the Bled Castle and admire the view of the lake from it.

This Italian city and the largest cargo port are located in the bay of the same name. If you start descending to the center of town, the beautiful scenes of the city and the Adriatic Sea will blend in front of your eyes. Since its position is at the intersection of different nations and cultures, Trieste can boast with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Do not overlook this charming Italian city, because it will amaze you with what it has to offer.

You will embark on this adventure in the company of a host and one excellent tracking dog. This adventure will make anyone willing to dive into the secrets of Motovun forest and truffle hunting, while going through thick bushes and branches, will make you feel all the charm of hunting. A prize will be waiting at the end of the hunt: tasting on the family estate, where truffles lead the way and where the explorers can enjoy truffle products, the most famous aphrodisiac in the world, truffle frittata, fine truffle dessert and good wine.

A rare Opportunity to hear a story about the tradition of truffle hunting in Istria and other Istrian natural products. The experience is fulfilled by the stunning view on Motovun town and lake Butoniga featured by tasting of the homemade wines, Malvasia and Teran, from the cellar. The most attractive and most interesting part of the tour is real truffle hunting in the nearby forest with specially trained dogs what concludes the whole truffle hunting experience.

Enjoy a private and authentic truffle hunting and tasting experience with your host Alex in Croatia. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food and includes private transfers from your hotel anywhere along the Western Coast of Istria. Your tour and tasting will take place at a truffle fair that is held at the foothills of Motovun, a beautiful village atop a hill in Istria. After truffle hunting, enjoy a truffle-inspired lunch and explore the region’s many exceptional food products, from wine to olive oil. A former foreign correspondent with a background in art history and history, Alex is passionate about food, wine and the truffles of the Istrian region, the home of his ancestors. A licensed guide of greater Istria, Alex is also a trained wine sommelier and an expert in olive oil and truffle tasting. Truffles are an important part of the culture and cuisine of Istria and Alex loves how they connect him to nature and to his ancestors.

First we plan to visit the lake Bled. It is the highlight of Slovenian tourism, a picturesque blue and green lake, surrounded with mountains with a castle on a cliff overlooking it and an island in the middle making it all whole. First we visit the oldest Slovenian Castle from 1011 AD, with stunning views, interesting museum a printing press and the best cake in town. Next we take the traditional Pletna boat to the island of Bled, climbing 99 stairs to the top where the church awaits us. After we return from the island we continue to the Lake Bohinj, a lake completely different than Bled. planning to stop in Ribicev laz for some walk or pictures. If you wish I can even take you to the cable car which takes you to the top of Mt. Vogel (not included). In the end, we return to Opatija. This is full day excursion and you will need your passport for entering Slovenia

Learn about the cunning pirates, skillful sailors and sturdy builders of the Istrian hilltop towns who praised their environment and lived off their surroundings for centuries before the known times. Discover the ancient community and organisation that held the Histri people as a whole till the arrival of the forceful Romans. * This itinerary includes pick up in Rovinj, Poreč or Pula. Contact me if you have a larger group and/or need me to pickup from a different location in Istria. * If you have a specific itinerary in mind contact me and I'll customize the tour for you.

Combine a visit to Postojna Cave with a trip to Predjama Castle with this small-group tour. Your guide will pick you up in Rovinj and take you to the cave, where you will get the chance to ride on a subterranean electric train. You'll then continue to the medieval Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle left in Europe.

This is an ideal tour of Zagreb. We start with a drive through the downtown area of Zagreb and cover the Green Horseshoe of Zagreb and it's main sights. After parking the car we continue for a walking tour of the upper town of Zagreb - Kaptol and Gradec where the history of the city lies.

Visit two cities on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, Porec and Pula. First up: Pula, with its harbor, scenic coastlines, and Roman ruins. After a lunch of traditional Istrian cuisine, it’s on to Porec. Here, stroll the streets of the Old Town as your guide shares information about the region’s storied history.

Situated under the Učka mountain and overlooking the beautiful blue Adriatic Sea and the islands of Krk and Cres, Opatija is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. A pleasant climate throughout the year and the natural beauty that surrounds it forces the tourists to come back to her again. Opatija was a well-known spa resort in the 19th century, which means that after you're finished with exploring the city you can devote some time to your health.

During this amazing tour you will visit the city of KRK on the island of Krk. We'll discover the past, the way they built the city with walls and typical Roman layout of streets. It's a town with many little caffees and shops and the best local cake shop where you can enjoy the sunshine and view of the city like a local. Next we drive past the olive tree gardens to PUNAT and cross over to KOŠLJUN ISLAND where we visit a Franciscan monastery from the 15th century with museums. Afterwards we return to Punat and continue the drive inland to a small hill town VRBNIK known for wine making and local delicacies that we get to taste in a local "konoba" before returning to Opatija. This excursion can run any day except on Sundays due to short working hours of Košljun museums.

Visit Krk, one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea, situated in the Kvarner Bay. More than 2.500 hours of sunshine per year, make it the sunniest part of Europe.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

See 30 islands of amazing Istrian Archipelago, just to name a few: The Red Island - uninhabited and lined up with the island of Maškin, Šturag, Saint Ivan, and Saint Ivan on the Horizon what proves that it was once part of the mainland. Figarola - an island with sandy bottom, very rich with starfish and shells. Banjol - one of the most beautiful diving areas with a small cave lighted by the sun that comes from a natural hole in the upper wall.