Description
Our eight night cruise exploring the beautiful Istrian coast forms the centrepiece of this delightful summer journey which we have combined with time in charming Zagreb, staying at the wonderful Esplanade Hotel, and time in the Italian, mountain ringed city of Udine.
Despite being one of Europe’s youngest capitals, Zagreb is one of the most fascinating. Often described as a ‘pocketsized Vienna’ there is a wealth of cultural and historical riches to discover. In addition to some free time to explore independently and a city tour, we will also travel out of the city to the Baroque city of Varazdin and enjoy a tasting of the some of the region’s wines before embarking the Queen Eleganza.
Our cruise along the Istrian coast will introduce you to Medieval harbours, picturesque villages, the vibrant town of Pula with its Roman amphitheatre, one of the best preserved in the world, the beautiful scenery of the Lim Fjord and the ancient town of Porec. Travelling into the Istrian interior we will spend a day exploring the region famed for its vineyards including the hill top town of Motovun.
Before returning to London, we have the added benefit of two nights in Italy’s Friuli region, a little known corner of Italy with an unspoilt landscape and a host of world famous wines grown on the rolling hillside vineyards. We will explore from our base in Udine, the relatively undiscovered jewel in the region with obvious remnants of its Austrian and Venetian past.