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For those who enjoy discovering Medieval towns, exploring Roman sites, cruising amongst some of the world’s most beautiful coastal scenery whilst accompanied by a small group of like-minded travellers, our new journey along the Istrian Coast which we have combined with a three night stay in the charming Kempinski Hotel in Portoroz will surely appeal.
With just 36 guests on board, the charming Princess Eleganza is able to dock in towns and cities and explore parts of the Istrian coast that passengers aboard the large cruise ships in the region rarely get to visit. During our voyage we will moor each night allowing for the opportunity to experience the atmospheric ports in their evening splendour.
We will explore the natural beauty of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, the Brijuni Islands and Lake Bled and also travel inland to an area of disarming beauty characterised by fertile valleys with hilltop villages. Here we explore the charming village of Motovun in the middle of truffle territory, which has arguably the best views of the Istrian interior from its ramparts. Whilst in Pula, we will explore what is arguably one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world and the strong Venetian influence on the region will be evident during our exploration of Cres and Piran.
Istria is often acclaimed for its gastronomy and we will enjoy some lunches ashore to experience the local cuisine as well as visits to some vineyards to taste the wines typical of the area. There are also opportunities to dine ashore independently on some evenings.