Visite des villages des collines d'Istrie avec dégustation de spécialités locales
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Visite des villages des collines d'Istrie avec dégustation de spécialités locales

4,5/5
Excellent
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77,00 
Annulation gratuite
Langue(s): Anglais
Bon électronique accepté
Durée: De 4 heures à 8 heures
Points forts
  • Découvrez les collines verdoyantes et les villes aux toits rouges de l'Istrie
  • Visitez les galeries de la colonie d'artistes de Grožnjan
  • Visitez le paisible hameau historique d'Oprtalj, situé sur une colline
  • Dégustez des produits typiques de l'Istrie, tels que du vin et de l'huile d'olive
  • Guide local expert ayant une connaissance inégalée de l'Istrie
Ce qui vous attend

Si la légende raconte que dans la vallée de Mirna vivaient des géants qui ont chacun construit un hameau au sommet d'une colline, cette visite vous emmène à la découverte de deux d'entre eux. Les collines verdoyantes de l'Istrie sont d'une beauté mythique, et c'est le cas de Grožnjan et d'Oprtalj, des villages de conte de fées. Ivana, l'une de nos guides locales expertes, raconte : "Grožnjan souffrait de dépeuplement au milieu du 20e siècle, si bien que les artistes et les musiciens ont été encouragés à venir utiliser les maisons vides comme studios. Aujourd'hui, on y trouve une quarantaine d'ateliers et un festival de musique estival très prisé. Pour ajouter au mélange culturel, les deux villages ont des communautés italiennes de poids."

L'aventure commence par un trajet sur une route panoramique à travers les collines de l'Istrie, jusqu'à Grožnjan, la colonie d'artistes située à cheval sur une crête. Vous pourrez vous promener dans ses ruelles bordées de belles maisons en pierre, à la recherche d'églises et de palais anciens. Si vous aimez les souvenirs artistiques, les nombreuses galeries et boutiques sont l'endroit idéal pour dénicher des cadeaux artisanaux, tels que des bijoux, des gravures, des textiles et des objets d'art.

Il sera l'heure de faire une pause pour déguster des spécialités istriennes : du vin et de l'huile d'olive dans une taverne typique. La journée se termine par une visite de la paisible ville d'Oprtalj. Avec une longue histoire remontant à l'époque romaine, vous y trouverez un ensemble de bâtiments historiques qui valent le coup d'œil. C'est le cas de la loggia vénitienne et de l'église Saint-Georges du 16e siècle, située au sommet de la colline qui surplombe la ville. À votre arrivée à Oprtalj, votre guide vous fera découvrir des ruelles escarpées en pierre offrant des vues sur la campagne.

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Prestataire
GULLIVER TRAVEL
Frais de service
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Conditions d'annulation
Recevez un remboursement de 100% si vous annulez jusqu'à 1 jour avant le début de l'activité.

Ce que les internautes disent de cette expérience

Excellent

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Basé sur 20 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés

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Catégories d'évaluation

Service

4,8/5

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  • The Wiliams

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - mai 2025

    A voyagé en couple

     

    35 - 44 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    Perfect tour, really enjoyed it and the guide Tin was fantastic, so friendly and professional, really made the trip. Maybe little longer at first stop ...

  • Lisa S

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - septembre 2024

    A voyagé seul

     

    35 - 44 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    I adored Groznjan which was enchanting, and also liked Oprtali. As a non drinker the wine was not for me, but they did provide some food and a glass ...

  • Dawn

    De Royaume-Uni - juillet 2024

    A voyagé en couple

     

    35 - 44 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    4/5

    Lovely trip really one village which is lived in . More time in first village very beautiful so much history etc . The other very quiet and empty but ...

  • Richard Jaramillo

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - juin 2024

    A voyagé en couple

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    The experience of the countryside the friendly people who we met and the beautiful buildings that were so old but grand in their own way. The guide wa ...

  • Delboy

    De Royaume-Uni - mai 2024

    A voyagé en couple

     

    45 - 54 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    Everything was just perfect. Thank you.

  • Ian

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - mai 2024

    A voyagé en famille

     

    35 - 44 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    Our tireless tour guide, Tin, was very knowledgable about the Istrian region was able to explain the history of it and how recent changes to Croatia ...

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