Departure from Trieste at 9.00 a.m. to start a wonderful day out exploring two of the most picturesque towns along the Istrian coast.

After passing the Italian and Slovenian borders, you’ll reach Croatia and its beautiful coastline, full of tiny islets, peninsulas and lagoons.

A leisurely drive will take you to Porec, a charming citadel with a long history and a beautiful present. Conquered by the Romans, the town still preserves traces of the Roman settlement in its urban layout with the Cardus Maximus and Decumanus and the ancient Forum square still visible. In the 6th century, the magnificent Euphrasian basilica was erected and it is now registered into the Unesco World Heritage List. In medieval times, Porec became part of the Venetian Republic for 500 years and the Venetian presence can be seen in many buildings scattered throughout the town.

After a walk through the alleys of the Old Town, we'll continue our tour towards Rovinj, stopping along the way to admire the Lim Fiord which stretches for many kilometers in the heart of Istria.

We'll then reach Rovinj: built on a small peninsula for coastal defence, today it is a lovely fishing port and a lively tourist resort. The historic center, with its characteristic cobbled alleys and squares lined with shops selling Istrian specialties (including fine wines, olive oils and truffles), its numerous Romanesque-Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical windows, balconies, portals and stairs, its picturesque vegetable and fruit market, and its tightly squeezed houses that hold each other up on the slope underneath the church of St Euphemia, is the most enchanting part of Rovinj. The Town Square has a distictly Venetian feel while the Baroque cathedral located on a hilltop offers the most enchanting view on the lovely port full of boats and the spectacular coastline dotted with numerous islets and beautiful sailing yachts.

Important notice: passport or equivalent document required.