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opatija  -  a pearl of adriatic

Opatija – once known as  Croatian Monte Carlo  this  year celebrating  170  years of  tourism  – is situated on the shores of the Kvarner bay. With  ideal  climate which  is  owed not just  to its  seaside  location  but even more  so to the Mt. Ucka,  a well-wooded  massif at the foot of which most of the Opatia Riviera is situated. Well-maintained public gardens, the illuminated 12-km-long coastal promenade known as the "Lungomare", surrounded by elegant Villas and beautiful  beaches  makes  it  a perfect  choice  for Your  guests…  and right  there, on the edge of  the sea – lies  beautiful  5 star  hotel Ambasador (example hotel).
We believe that this hotel is a perfect choice for senior guests because of its central location near Opatija’s city center  above the private beach and beautiful  promenade,  just  200  meters  from  a local  market  and  shops. In  this  hotel  you   can  enjoy in  ideal  combination  of pleasant  wellness  treatments  and excellent  food.
After relaxing treatments at the hotel, guests can also enjoy a true gourmet delight in the Hotel Ambasador's restaurant with its beautiful view of the blue Kvarner Bay and Opatija while enjoying in notes of live music.
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DAY 1 Arrival & Opatija city tour

Upon arrival to airport you  will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to a beautiful 5 star hotel Ambasador in Opatija. After  you   settle  down, we leave  the hotel  in  order  to explore  this  wonderful  little  town once famous and popular winter vacation spot for European Nobilities. Starting  with  a walk  along  the Franz  Joseph Promenade, accompanied  by our  local guide, you will get an opportunity to see the magnificent villas and old hotels , Angiolina park and other Opatija’s main attractions followed by free time for shopping at souvenir shops and local market. Our  tour  finishes  at the newly-renovated  terrace  of  the the first hotel  built  along  the Adriatic Coast , situated above the Lungomare promenade, with magnificent sea view – hotel Kvarner.

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DAY 2  Moscenice & Lovran excursion followed by Panorama boattrip
Our  today's adventure starts with a bus ride to the little town of Lovran, passing the little seaside  places  such as  Icici  and Ika  and enjoying  the lovely  seaside  views.  We'll  make stop for a walk through the Lovran old town and picturesque small port. We move onto the medieval town of  Mošćenice situated high above the seaside town    of Moscenickadraga, the end of the Opatija riviera overlooking the magnificent beach and providing the best possible view of the surrounding islands in the Kvarner Bay. We  are greeted  by the major  of  this  little  town with  only  100  inhabitants  who is  full  of humor and liveliness. He takes us to his olive making mill and tells us how olive oil is made and offers his homemade brandy as a welcome drink. We then move on to meet the local vicar, visit the local souvenir shop and also have a time to look at the small museum which shows us how the people in the village used to dress, work  and other interesting pictures and articles.
If the time allows us, you  will have a chance for panoramic boat ride along the Opatija Riviera with welcome drink on board. On  board you  will enjoy the sun,   the sea, nice company and great atmosphere and get to know Opatija’s riviera, the Gulf of  Kvarner and its islands from  a different angle.

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DAY 3 Island Krk tour or Istra tour  
A whole  day  excursion  to the island  Krk starts  after  breakfast.   A drive from  Opatija,  over Rijeka to Kraljevica and over the bridge to the island Krk. After passing Malinska and Njivice, arrival  to  the island  capital  – town Krk where  we will  explore  the historic  town centre and visit the display of  religious collection in the church of  St. Quirinus. A little bit of  free time is scheduled  after  the guided  tour  after  which  the drive  continues  to Vrbnik,  a charming seafront town situated on a cliff from  which there are beautiful views of the sea, the Velebit Channel,  and the Velebit  mountain  on the mainland.  Vrbnik  is  well  known for  one of  the most famous Croatian wines - Vrbnicka Zlahtina. After the sightseeing tour of Vrbnik we will visit tavern "Nada" where we will taste prosciutto, sheep cheese and Zlahtina wine. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

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If you  feel more like staying on land then visiting one of our islands then we advise to visit the most beautiful  cities  of  the Istrain  peninsula  – Pula,  Rovinj  and Porec. This  excursion starts after breakfast, driving trough attractive coast with historic sites and picturesque landscape of Istraian land part rich in vineyards, olive orchards and little medieval towns “sitting” on top of hillocks.   Our  first stop is Pula where you  can admire the 2000-year-old Roman  Amphitheater,  the Temple  of  Augustus and other architectural wonders  from various  epochs. Then  - Rovinj,  which  is  also  known as  the “Artists  paradise”,and  it    is situated  on a small  peninsula  where you  can enjoy at its stone-paved  streets up to the church of  St Euphemia. We continue to Poreč, renowned for its basilica of  St Eufrasius, enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage, and visit its old  town centre with stone-built squares and palaces.  During  this  excursion  you  will  also  have opportunity  to taste  some local wines and hear the story about family and wine history from  a local wine producer. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

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DAY 4 Visit to typical village „konoba“ Permani
There are many reasons for excursions, and the most common is to go to a place where we  have  never   been  before.   For   a  memorable   day   out  We'll      travel   towards Permani/Mucici, close  to the Slovenian  border. En route, we'll stop at the little  village  of Rukavac to visit the traditional mask museum which is used for  carnivals in the Kvarner region. This region is famous for the Zvoncari, an unusual and fascinating folk custom that dates back to antiquity in Croatia. Its primary purpose is to scare away the spirits of winter and to encourage the arrival  of  spring.  A local  legend  says that the custom was  once used by farmers to frighten off invaders in the valley. We continue our journey to to a small typical village „konoba“ where you will have the opportunity to experience the region's cultural identity by meeting the locals and getting to know their  local  customs, tasting    local  wine  and  enjoy authentic  music  while  the locals are playing cards.
This restaurant once was a post office and a rest place for postal carriages while today is a place where local still lives their old traditions and a perfect opportunity for guests to enjoy this special authentic place. At Old Post  Station restaurant that is renowned for its local food, homemade wines and brandy - You'll also have an opportunity to find out how charcoal was made nearby.

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DAY 5 Departure
After your  farewell breakfast, transfer from a hotel to the airport.

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