Istria hiking

Istria hiking
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Istria hiking

Countries: Croatia
Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
Activity: Hiking adventure


DAY 1 ISTRIA


Arrival in Koper, free time for relaxation in hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

DAY 2 GROZNJAN - OPRTALJ

After breakfast start with trip by van to Groznjan - pittoresque medieval town. After meeting with guide and short presentation of program  start easy walk across soft hills and through light forest to Oprtalj. On the way stop for refreshment and picnic (Istrian ham, cheese and wine). The hike is 3-4 hours long with 150m of elevation gain. After hike meet with driver and continue to Hum, the smallest city in the world , that has only 17 inhabitants. Return to Koper via Buzet, the city of truffles. Free time for short walk arround the city that has been inhabited since ancient times. Return transfer to Koper. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

DAY 3 GRACISCE – PATH OF ST. SIMEON

After breakfast transfer to Gracisce. On the way short stop for visit of Motovun, medieval town that grew up on a hill 270 m above sea level with houses scattered all over the hill. Start with hike to village of Florincici - home to one of the highest Istrian waterfalls. Most beautifull view is from its bottom, but the climbing is suggested for those more adventureous. Continue to a small church of Saint Maria Magdalena, which is situated on top of the hill. The place offers a magnificent view on Gracisce and the surrounding. Return to the starting point. Tipical Istrian lunch  in old tavern. The hike is 4 hours long with 350m of elevation gain. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Opatija.

DAY 4 NATURE PARK UCKA


After breakfast transfer to starting point for hiking in nature park Ucka. Start with aproximatelly 5-6 hours long hike. Breakfast, dinner and overnight in hotel.

DAY 5 KORITA - PLANIK


After breakfast transfer by van to Brgudac, starting point of hiking tour. Before the climb towards korita, do not forget to fill your bottles with the spring water which will come in very handy later in the day. After reaching Korita peak continue to Planik. After approximately forty minutes of leisurely walk, including the occasional rests, you will reach the peak from which you can marvel in the enchanting view of central Istria. The Planik peak is highets peak at an elevation of 1,272 m above sea-level. Its bare rocks loom above the dense surrounding forests. If you climb this peak, you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the area. The hike is 5 hours long with 550m of elevation gain. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

DAY 6 SKITACA - LABIN

After breakfast transfer to Labin whereis the starting point for Skitaca. On the trail you will enjoy the beauty and the diversity of the magical land of Istria – the forests, meadows, hills and mountains, villages and small towns… view of the Kvarner bay and the island of Cres will not leave you indifferent. Short drive to small village Trget for a lunch in Fisherman's tavern. The walk is 4-5 hours long with 180m of elevation gain. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

DAY 7 FREE DAY


Free day for relaxing on beach.

DAY 8 DEPARTURE

After breakfast transfer to the airport, for a return flight back home.