The taste of Istria

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THE TASTE OF ISTRIA

ISTRIA: the land of hardworking people, good wines, ancient traditions and rich culture!

EXPERIENCE ISTRIA: enjoy traditional male a-capella band (called „klapa") singing.

HOTEL ALLEGRO/MIRAMAR 3*

Next to the sea.

Buffet breakfast and dinner.

Beverages during dinner are included in the price: beer, wine, juice, water.

PROGRAM:

Day 1: Arrival, Welcome drink

Day 2: Labin: It is one of the most beautiful cities in Istria, located on a hill above Rabac, whose name Albona was mentioned in the year 285 B.C.

It is the birthplace of Matthias Flacius, a „fellow campaigner" of Martin Luther. Today Labin represents a cultural and administrative center.

It is very difficult to find such a charming mixture of architecture and cultural landmarks, where it’s possible to admire artist’s workshops and in the same time feel the youth spirit inside coffee shops, especially during evenings.

In close vicinity lies Dubrova, a sculpture park – with over 70 effigies.

In the old town of Labin, in a „Konoba" (domestic tavern): degustation of istrian specialities – local products (wine, sausages, cheese, olives, olive oil)

Day 3: Pula - Center of region

Guided sightseeing, free time for individual programs.

In well known„Konoba" we are hosted by owner with a special lunch: istrian truffels.

Day 4: Central Istria - Motovun and Žminj

The today’s lunch is in tavern in central Istria– the way our grandmothers use to cook.

At the end we are greeted with a traditional Croatian a-capella band (croatian – klapa), wit a music program in the tavern and a GIFT for every guest.

Day 5: Retourn journey.

5 DAYS – PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES:

• Welcome drink upon arrival

• 4 x buffet breakfast

• 4 x buffet dinner- Beverages „NO LIMITS" during dinner: beer, wine, juice, water

• Guided sightseeing Labin

• Excursion to central Istria – Motovun and Žminj

• Excursion to Pula

• 1 x tasting of local specialties (3 different wine sorts, homemade sausages, cheese, olives, olive oil)

• 1 x lunch – Truffle menu, including glass of wine

• 1 x lunch – „Grandmother’s kitchen", including drinks

• „klapa" performance, live dance music