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

4.2/5

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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

4,2 /5

Basé sur 100 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés


Catégories d'évaluation

Service

4,6/5

Personnel

4,6/5

Rapport qualité-prix

4,3/5

Sécurité

4,6/5


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  • M

    Magdalena

    Verified booking

    4.2

    4 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    The abandoned village was a short tour. Enjoyed the wine tasting. Excellent visit to the artist village. However, there was very little free time to explore and stroll independently.

  • C

    Chuz

    Verified booking

    4.6

    1 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Nice to look around old villages and surrounding scenery.

  • C

    Colleytops

    Verified booking

    4.2

    1 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Tour guide was very good but not suitable for anyone unstable on their feet or with a walking stick. Customers should be made aware of this before booking trip.

  • A

    Anneliz

    Verified booking

    5

    27 septembre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Really enjoyed the whole trip,the food and wine tasting was fantastic.would reccommend

  • S

    StephyR

    Verified booking

    5

    27 septembre 2025

    A voyagé en famille


    Very nice day out with beautiful views. Guide very knowledgeable and the tasting at a local winery with wines, cheeses, hams, etc was lovely. Visited some beautiful places on the excursion and a lovely day out. Would highly recommend. Only downside was number of pickups in highway gas stations from other resorts which dragged on to the day

  • D

    David Hitchin UK

    Verified booking

    3.8

    27 septembre 2025

    A voyagé avec des amis


    The three stops were good and worth visiting. However we left our hotel in Medulin at 9.30am, returned at 4.15pm and spent about two thirds of that time on the coach, partly as a result of picking up further tourists. Thought that the tour would have been unsuitable for those with limited mobility, although this was not mentioned when booking. Would also have been helpful if the guide had pointed out the location of available restrooms at the stops.

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