Your Trip to Croatia

Jun 15 – 19, 2024: Istria (4 nights)

• Meneghetti Wine Hotel

Jun 19 – 24, 2024: Split (5 nights)

• Hotel Ambassador

In Croatia over the month of June expect daily high temperatures of around 77°F/25°C, rarely falling below 65°F/18°C or exceeding 87°F/30°C, and with low temperatures rarely falling below 56°F/13°C or exceeding 70°F/21°C.

U.S. passport holders are allowed to travel to Croatia for Business or Tourism without visa requirements.

Official entry requirements can be sourced here:

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These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.

Your private English speaking driver will meet you at the airport to transport you to the hotel in a luxury vehicle.

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Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.

We will provide a list of recommendations of what to do in Beram closer to the time of travel.

Meneghetti Wine Hotel
1x One bedroom residence

• Breakfast included

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Meet your guide and driver for a private Istria gourmet tour. Known best as the truffle region, Istria is a picture-perfect landscape combined with exquisite gastronomy.

In Buzet village meet a local family who are a third generation of truffle hunters. Learn about the
history and enticement of truffles in a truffle hunt, followed by a delicious snack! Continue exploring the idyllic interior of rolling hills, dotted with small towns and hilltop villages. Get lost in the mediaeval alleyways of Groznjan and explore its quirky galleries and art studios.

In Vizinada meet a local family whose past, present and future are intertwined with their longstanding passion for wine and spirits. They will take you around their winery and distillery and reveal wine growing and production secrets. Then taste their best wines and signature cocktails with a traditional Istrian plate of cold cuts.

Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel.

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Meneghetti Wine Hotel
1x One bedroom residence

• Breakfast included

Meet your guide and driver for a private tour of Rovinj, once a fishermen's village and today exudes warm Mediterranean settings. Stroll along its winding streets and colorful passages before continuing with your driver to Mrgani village in Istria’s inland.

Here meet a local chef for a private cooking lesson and lunch. Your cheerful hostess
carefully collected culinary experiences from all around the world and even had her own culinary show. She loves nothing more than sharing her passion with others! She will take you for a walk into the lush fields around her house to forage some wild asparagus, mushrooms or artichokes that you will use in making your today’s lunch. Then you’ll put your aprons on, learn about local dishes making and enjoy a delicious family-style lunch.

With happy taste buds, transfer back to your hotel.

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• Duration: 8 hours

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Meneghetti Wine Hotel
1x One bedroom residence

• Breakfast included

Meet your guide and driver for a private tour of Bale, Brijuni islands & Pula.

Walk the quiet mediaeval town of Bale, one of Istria’s best-kept secrets. Its maze of narrow cobblestone streets is entirely made of stone and embodies Istria’s tradition and architecture.

Transfer shortly to Fazana town and embark on a public boat to Brijuni Islands National Park. Known as the pieces of heaven, the islands served as the exclusive beach resort for the aristocrats and the personal summer residence of a former Yugoslav president. Enjoy a safari tour by private golf cart around its archaeological, natural and historical sites. Explore the remains of the 1st century BC Roman villa, quirky safari park or a photo exhibition about the former president.

After taking the boat back to the mainland, head to Pula. On the edge of empires for over 3000 years, this vibrant Roman outpost boasts a rich cultural heritage. Visit its biggest star – the majestic Roman amphitheatre or the Arena – a former site of gladiator fights and knights’ tournaments.

Enjoy the touch of history before heading back to your hotel.

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This is a recommendation, no activity has been included on this day

Meneghetti Wine Hotel
1x One bedroom residence

• Breakfast included

Your private driver will greet you at the hotel lobby this morning and transfer you to Split, stopping at Croatia's most amazing National Park.

This morning meet your driver for a private full day transfer to Split; gem of the Dalmatian coast. Lay back, put on one of our Spotify playlists and enjoy the scenset!

After approximately 3 hours of driving, stop to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park with a local guide for a guided visit lasting approximately 4 hours. The harmony of the blues and the greens in the natural landscape of deep woodland makes this one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Follow a well-laid-out system of wooden walkways through the park and immerse yourself
in a true fairy tale.

Afterwards, continue with your driver towards Split for another 3 hours. Your driver will drop you off at the hotel.

• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 10 hours

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1x Premium Balcony Sea View Room

• Breakfast included

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Meet your guide and driver for a private tour of Split & Trogir.

Set within mediaeval walls, the old town of Trogir boasts well-preserved Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, which earned it a UNESCO World Heritage status. Wander around the labyrinth of cobblestone streets to the lovely waterfront promenade and admire its imposing landmarks.

At the slopes of Mt Kozjak, overlooking Split Bay, visit the boutique winery. The area has been famous for wine growing since ancient times, especially a local red wine variety. Indulge in wine tasting with sweeping views and delicious local bites.

End the day with a walking tour of Split. This unique 1700-year-old town features a living monument of the Diocletian’s Palace included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. A walk with your guide reveals the layers of history on every step and every magnificent landmark. The majestic square of Peristil rises above the mysterious Substructures of the Palace; pretty Venetian palazzi encircle lively squares, while the colorful green market and a relaxing waterfront promenade create a cozy living room for the locals.

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1x Premium Balcony Sea View Room

• Breakfast included

Meet your guide and driver this morning for a private tour of Krka Waterfalls National Park & Sibenik. Stretching along the majestic Krka River canyon, the national park covers a vast area of waterfalls and gorges. Take a pathway into the lush nature and immerse yourself into a real-life fairy-tale with pristine scenery, gushing river and stunning waterfalls. Then proceed to the historic town of Sibenik. Medieval town was initially created as a castrum, a fortification beneath St Michael’s Fortress that still dominates the town. Discover its most famous monument – the glorious 15th century Cathedral of St James, a UNESCO-protected Gothic-Renaissance masterpiece. Built for over a century, it is entirely made of stone, which is unique in European architecture. After some time at leisure return with your guide and driver to Split.


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1x Premium Balcony Sea View Room

• Breakfast included

• Important: Remember to bring swimwear and sun protection!

Today you will be accompanied to the port where your boat awaits. Hop on board and enjoy a private motorboat cruise to Hvar and Pakleni Islands.

Explore Hvar town at your own pace. In the historic settings of the main square admire Venetian-style palaces and grand edifices. In the imposing Arsenal discover Europe’s oldest public theatre, dating from 1612.

Spend the rest of the day cruising around Pakleni Islands, a chain of eleven playful islets watching over the Hvar port. This breathtaking archipelago with intact nature and sapphire waters is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Don’t miss out on a delicious local meal – ask your skipper for recommendations – as there are fine little restaurants scattered around the islands.

Later today cruise back to Split.

• Meeting point Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 8 hours

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1x Premium Balcony Sea View Room

• Breakfast included

Enjoy today at leisure to explore and relax at your own pace.

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1x Premium Balcony Sea View Room

• Breakfast included

Your private English speaking driver will take you to the airport for your departure flight back home.

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