Arrival in Istria and accommodation in Heritage Boutique Hotel San Rocco in Brtonigla. Brtonigla is situated in the north-west part of the Istrian peninsula, on a hill, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Relax, as a culinary experience in the famous hotel Gourmet Restaurant San Rocco, the member of Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe association, awaits you in the evening. It is one of the best in Istria and Croatia and offers dishes made from Adriatic fish, truffles, mushrooms, lamb and venison. Enjoy the best way to get to know the philosophy and gastronomical heritage of Istria.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

• 4- star hotel: San Rocco

After breakfast, it’s time for a trip to Rovinj, known as the pearl of western Istrian coast and the most romantic place in the Mediterranean. What makes the old city centre – a cultural monument – so special are the characteristically built chimneys. The view of Rovinj is dominated by the baroque church of Saint Euphemia, with a 60-meter-high tower - the replica of the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice. Take a walk around the Carrera street, Bregovita street and Grisia street, the gallery under open skies and open to all – academic artists and amateurs. Lunch at a very well-known restaurant La Puntulina - you should try prawns with olive oil and garlic or a Puntulina fish fillet. Return to Brtonigla. Enjoy hotel’s outdoor pool, bar by the pool with deck chairs, or an indoor pool in the wellness centre with Finnish sauna and massage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• 4- star hotel: San Rocco

À la carte breakfast. Trip to a small town of Grožnjan, the town of artists, where visual artists used to organise artistic colony in old abandoned houses which turned into a place of residence and work of many artists. The town fosters rich artistic tradition, and visual and musical art are present in their best possible form, on the spot. Visit to the wine cellar Kabola near Momjan at 275 m of altitude, where the view stretches all the way to the Alps and Dolomites on one side, and rich greenery of untouched nature and wonderful see view on the other. Tour of the cellar, professionally guided tasting of 5 wines recommended by the sommelier. You will taste 5 wines among famous Kabola wines: Istrian Malvasia, Amfora Malvasia, Momjan Muscat, Sparkling Wine RE, Teran, Merlot or Cabernet. Cheese, prosciutto, bread, dessert and olive oil will be tasted too. The winery Kabola won the Luxury Lifestyle Award by Luxury Travel Guide as the best in the category of Traditional Wine Maker of the Year 2017. Later, lunch at tavern Buščina, one of the best in Istria. You will try specialties made from boškarin, Istrian indigenous cattle. After lunch, trip to Umag, a former summer residence of many Roman nobles. The glow of those ancient times is reflected today in Venetian houses in the old city centre. Parts of the city walls and towers, city gates and movable bridge from the 10th century are preserved, as well as several Renaissance and Baroque buildings and churches, and there is also the church of Saint Rocco from 16th century with a painted ceiling. Take a trip to the olive oil road Olive Charm to taste 6 different types of extra virgin olive oils, granted the global “Oleoteca nazionale Armonia” award. Flos Olei, the first and most respected guide to the best olive oils in the world, places Olive Charm among the world top producers. You will get to know the cultivation, production and maintenance processes of oil and try four different extra virgin olive oils. Taste the I

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

• 4- star hotel: San Rocco

À la carte breakfast. Check-out from the hotel in the morning. Time permitting, we recommend that you go on a trip (upon request, personal transportation) on a truffle hunt in the Buzeštine forest. If you decide to do that, we can organise this adventure in the company of our guide and his excellent truffle-hunting dogs.

Meals: Breakfast