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Private tour: KRK ISLAND: history and wine tour – from Opatija
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9 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
During this amazing tour you will visit the city of KRK on the island of Krk. We'll discover the past, the way they built the city with walls and typical Roman layout of streets. It's a town with many little caffees and shops and the best local cake shop where you can enjoy the sunshine and view of the city like a local.
Next we drive past the olive tree gardens to PUNAT and cross over to KOŠLJUN ISLAND where we visit a Franciscan monastery from the 15th century with museums.
Afterwards we return to Punat and continue the drive inland to a small hill town VRBNIK known for wine making and local delicacies that we get to taste in a local "konoba" before returning to Opatija.
This excursion can run any day except on Sundays due to short working hours of Košljun museums.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- wine tasting (prosciutto and the island's homemade cheese, various types of wine and brandy)
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- overall organization of the excursion
- sightseeing in Krk, Punat, Vrbnik
- Boat from Punat to Košljun island (8 euro per person)
- Entrance to Košljun monastery with museums (4 euro per person)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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What To Expect
The estimated duration of the excursion is a maximum of 9 hours.
Visit the largest and most interesting Croatian island. Do not miss the opportunity to get to know the island of Košljun, where the Franciscans have lived for more than five hundred years, or Vrbnik, famous for its long tradition in the production of first-class wines, and Krk, which bears witness to the strength and power of the local Frankopan doge.
It is a very easy excursion where you will definitely rest.
The departure starts from Opatija, driving along the coast to the island of Krk, then along the island to the town of Krk (1:30 hour drive) where you will be able to see the city and have free time for yourself. After that, a 15-minute drive to Punat awaits you, and a 7-minute boat ride from Punat to the island of Košljun. Tour of the island, museum, church and exhibition, and free time. Return to Punat, and continue with a private luxury Mercedes Benz car to Vrbnik, a 25-minute drive. Departure to the wine cellar where you will receive a welcome drink, wine tasting (prosciutto, cheese, bread and 3 types of wine) After a wonderful day, return to Opatija.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Tourist agency Da Riva
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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