Istrian Coast Tour: Experience Pula and Rovinj's Charm from Rijeka
3.3
3 Ratings
Rijeka
Explore Pula, Istria’s largest city, Rovinj, dubbed one of the most scenic and romantic Mediterranean towns, and indulge in a panoramic journey through the coastal towns of Istria.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rijeka - Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Rijeka - hotel, cruise terminal, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made).
- Pula - Situated near the base of the Istrian peninsula, Pula is the largest city in Istria. Its most famous attraction, the well preserved Roman amphitheatre, is one of the most famous sights in the whole of Croatia. Pula, like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, beautiful beaches, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It has also been Istria’s administrative centre since ancient Roman times. During our tour you will come across numerous monuments of Roman architecture: the Triumphal Arch of the Sergi from the 1st century B.C., Hercules’ Gate and Twin Gates, the Temple of Augustus, Arena and Small Roman Theatre in the town centre. Historical attractions aside, Pula is a busy commercial city on the sea that has managed to retain a friendly small-town appeal. Although marred with residential and holiday developments, the coast is dotted with fragrant pine groves, seaside cafes and a clutch of good restaurants. A unique experience will be moments of relaxation in the main town square, which has managed to retain its role as the meeting place since the Augustan Age.
- Amphitheatre de Pula - Most famous attraction, the well preserved Roman amphitheatre in Pula, is one of the most famous sights in the whole of Croatia.
- Rovinj - Situated on the west coast of Istria, Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the island, which was only connected with the mainland in the 18th century. Known as one of the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean, over the last few decades Rovinj attracts a large number of tourists, most of them faithfully returning year after year. Why do they come back? Maybe it is the breath of past times felt as you walk around old town’s cobbled narrow streets. Or is it maybe its 22 islands and islets, the mild Mediterranean climate, carefully designed parks, the tidiness of its streets, the friendliness of the local population or numerous and varied town events. Or all of it! Rovinj manages to combine, in a very interesting way, its rich tradition with the modern times. As it is also an active fishing port, you can experience the atmosphere of a small fishing village. On the other hand, the town has been developing an exquisite gastronomy and offers a high standard of tourist services in general. The city at the foot of the Church of St. Euphemia is the favorite gathering place of artists from around the world. Walking down its streets, you’ll bump into many art galleries and studios. It is almost impossible to list all Rovinj’s attractions, so we suggest visiting it and surrendering to its beauty… We are sure that it will win you over and that sooner or later, you’ll come to visit Rovinj again.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to Pula Amphitheatre included
- Driver and guide provided
- Insurance covered
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time.
- Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location.
Location
Rijeka
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.3
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Mscheshier
Jul 5, 2023
Too much driving and very rushed - I gave this a one star because of the disorganization this company had. When we arrived, we were sent to a van. We were told we had an hour drive to our first stop not a problem usually in most of our tours we had someone telling us about the country we were visiting. Not a word was spoken we get there we get out they have no idea where they’re going or what they’re doing, nothing is said to where we should walk or about what we were walking to. We finally get to our destination after walking quite a bit we’re told we’re going to get a tour and all he did was walk us around and then said you have 20 minutes and will meet you in the van. Drove us to our next stop still have no idea where we were going or what it was about we get out again here nothing about where we are or what it is about. Still unsure of what they are to. Do they make calls back to the owner, then lead us to our next stop briefly and I mean briefly tell us a little bit of what we were looking at almost as though they didn’t really know much about it. Same goes for the final stop. This was our most expensive tour and it was probably our worst tour.
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