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WALKING
ADVENTURE THROUGH GREEN ISTRIA
A
7 day self-guided walking tour
Imagine
walking through green countryside full of vineyards, olive trees, rivers
and forests, full of authentic Croatians villages and medieval towns.
Indeed, it is like walking in a dream, which came true! Enjoy this walking
adventure through green Istria. Discover its natural beauty opening before
you step by step along every winding of the road. During this tour, you
will learn about the culture and heritage of Istria and visit small
picturesque towns, built on the hilltops. It is a tour with beautiful
sceneries, which offer unforgettable views, which will leave you
breathless. Visit Hum, the smallest town in the world and experience the
spirit of the past in Motovun and Grožnjan, the town of artists. You will
see the best of Istria, walking through Učka Natural Park, which
contains a great diversity of flora and fauna. Last but not least you will
taste the delicious flavours of the local Istrian delicacies and wines.
HIGHLIGHTS
OF THE TOUR
- The hilltop towns Grožnjan,
Motovun and Buzet
- Visiting Hum, the
smallest town in the world,
- Hiking in Učka
Nature Park
- Exploring the rich
cultural heritage and local culinary delicacies
- Parenzana, railway of
an of a great historical significance for Istria
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Program
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Day
1
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Individual
arrival to Buje Area in Istria
Individual
arrival in Istria. Briefing and overnight stay in *** hotel
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Day
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Brtonigla
to Buje
You
have a 10 min. transfer to Brtonigla. Today you walk along pathways
that lead towards the meadows and woods crossing numerous acres of
vineyards and olive groves. You are surrounded by a vibrating
nature, still intact and far away from the modern civilization. It
is the area of the famous Istrian superior wines and extra-virgin
olive oils. There are many family wine farmers and you will
discover the authentic power of the local lifestyle and you could
make a stop to taste these excellent wines. After 3 hours walking
through vineyards, you reach Buje, a small town hilltop town. From
the village you can enjoy the pretty view of terraced fields and
arable land, vineyards and olive groves. Enjoy visiting this town
full of history and culture. Walking along the ex-old railway, the
route finishes in front of your hotel Overnight in Buje area in
*** hotel.
Walking
distance: 13 km / 8 miles; Ascent/Descent: +300m -269m; Walking
Time: 3-4 hours.
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Day
3
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Grožnjan
-Motovun
After
breakfast, you start with exploring Istrian villages and hidden
paths of this magnificent area. After a short transfer of 10
minutes your walk starts along the ex railway Parenzana. Parenzana
was an Austrian railway line of 123 km long, connecting Trieste
with Poreč and passing small towns. Now it is a cycling and
walking path through the Istrian hills. Grožnjan will be your
starting point. You pass through galleries, old bridges and will
have nice viewpoints along your walk. You reach the village of
Livade, a famous truffle centre. Here you can taste and buy some
products with truffles. On the other side of Livade, built on a
hill is the town of Motovun, where you will have your overnight
stay in a *** hotel.
Walking
distance: 24 km / 15 miles;Ascent / descent: +546m -609m; Walking
time: 5-6 hours (As an alternative you can shorten the walk to 16
km / 10 miles/ walking time 3-4 hours)
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Day
4
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Oprtalj-Buzet
After
breakfast, you will have a short transfer to Oprtalj, a
picturesque little town, in the hearth of the Istrian peninsula.
From here starts the Istrian Mountain Trail, a route which goes
downhill into the forest and passing Sv.Ivan (st.John) village.
The next village is St. Lucija with also a very beautiful church.
Then you come to a point where one of the best views on river
Mirna valley is. The trail passes the Pietrapelosa castle and then
leads down into the valley. After passing an aqueduct the trail
goes uphill towards the village of Mali Mlun and after some more
villages it opens a beautiful view on the town of Buzet. Through a
forest and fields, the trail will get you to Buzet. Overnight in
**** star Hotel in Buzet.
Walking
distance: 20 km / 13 miles; Ascent / Descent: +622m -866m; Walking
time: 4 ˝ -5 hours (As an alternative you can make a shorter walk
of approximately 13 km / 8 miles / walking time 2-3 hours.
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Day
5 |
Buzet -Hum
-Buzet
Today
you make a ring walk to Hum or you can choose for a shorter route
in the surroundings. The trail starts at the river and you follow
it into the forest and pass some waterfalls and small lakes. The
trail continues following the riverbed and passes through Benčići,
an abandoned village where you still can see traditional Istrian
stone houses. Then you will have the first view of Hum and its
typical church tower. When you get to Hum, take a walk and you'll
understand why it’s called the smallest town in the world. In
Hum you can eat in the local "konoba", a word from the
local dialect that means restaurant. The "konoba" in Hum
offers good traditional Istrian dishes. The «way of mistletoe»
will lead you back to Buzet. It takes about 3 hours of hiking in
one way. Overnight in Buzet, **** hotel
Walking
distance:24 km / 15 miles; Ascent /Descent: +553m -560m; Walking
time: 7-8 hours; The shorter alternative walk is about 12 km / 8
miles / walking time: 3-4 hours.
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Day
6
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Uka
-Lovran
Transfer
of 30 min. to Poklon, where your walk of today will start. It goes
uphill to the top of Učka mountain, which is highest mountain
in Istria with altitude of 1401 m. From the top it goes all the
way down till you reach sea level in Lovran. The path crosses oak
and chestnut woods that give a pleasant freshness in hot summers.
The climbing to the summit of Učka (Vojak) will be rewarded
with a stunning panorama over Kvarner bay, sea and coastal towns,
as well as the surrounding mountains: Obruc, Snjeznikand Risnjak…
the Western side the whole Istria peninsula lies in front of you.
Sometimes, if the visibility is good, you can view till Venice and
the Alps in the north. Overnight in Lovran, **** hotel.
Walking
distance: 11 km / 7 miles; Ascent / Descent: + 452m -1386m
(optional 452m descent): Walking time: 4-5 hours (Alternative
shorter walk is possible: about 6 km / 4 miles – walking time 2
hours).
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Day
7
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End
of tour after breakfast
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Included
in the price:
- 6
nights in good *** or **** hotels with breakfast.
- briefing
in first hotel
- Luggage
transportation from hotel to hotel
- Descriptions
and maps in English or German
- Information
about places of interest along the route
- Service
– hotline 24 hours in case of emergency and problems
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Dates
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Daily
from 15 March until 15 November |
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Difficulty
2/3
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A
walking tour with
choices between longer walks (lev. 3) and shorter walks /lev.2/3)
with significant differences in level. For walkers with experience
and good physical condition. |
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Participants |
From
one person |
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Rates
p.p. 2018
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01/03-
27/04
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In
double room € 610 |
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In
single
room €
730 |
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Solo
traveller € 850
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28/04-28/05 |
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In
double room € 640 |
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In
single
room €
780 |
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Solo
traveller € 900
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29/05-27/06 |
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In
double room € 660 |
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In
single
room €
800 |
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Solo
traveller € 920
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28/06
– 28/08 |
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In
double room € 700 |
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In
single
room €
840 |
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Solo
traveller € 960
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29/08-
27/09 |
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In
double room € 660 |
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In
single
room €
800 |
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Solo
traveller € 920
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28/09-
30/11 |
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In
double room € 610 |
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In
single
room €
730 |
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Solo
traveller € 850
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Supplement
Half Board € 150 |
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Reduction
for 3rd Person € 50 |
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gps
rental of a Garmin Ortegon 450 or Etrex € 50 |
| On
request |
extra
night's and transfers |
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