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What to do and see in Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County: The Best Cultural Tours
Rijeka (Croatian pronunciation: [rijěːka] ( listen); Italian: Fiume [ˈfjuːme]; Slovene: Reka; German: Sankt Veit am Flaum; see other names) is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia (after Zagreb and Split). It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,624 inhabitants (2011). The metropolitan area, which includes adjacent towns and municipalities, has a population of more than 240,000.
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1. Highlights of Istria from Rijeka
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience and taste the highlights of Istria while visiting Hum - the smallest city in the world, Motovun - the most attractive medieval town of Istria and Labin - the city of artists.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Taste of wine and food, Insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By DrTomG
As part of a doctors group we were asked to help out on the childrens hospital ....and we visited these caves on the advise of some locals and found them very interesting .
2. Full-Day Istria Truffle Hunt and North Croatian Coastline Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the thrill of finding Croatia’s most precious tuber with an experienced forager in the Istrian countryside during this authentic truffle hunt outside Buzet town. Meet Daniela and her truffle dog and set out for a hunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterwards, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together and enjoy the glass of quality Istrian vine. In the first half of the tour, you will hunt truffles, drink Istrian vine and eat truffle delicacy. For the second part of the tour, you’ll explore the region and visit Buzet town, Hum town, Opatija (birthplace of Croatia’s tourism), drive through Rijeka (biggest port in Croatia) and enjoy amazing views of Istria peninsular and north Croatian coast from Trsat fort. This amazing trip is the perfect combination of a food tour and sightseeing. Experience how you can change “planets” in only a 2h ride from Zagreb.
Inclusions: Round trip transportation from Zagreb, Licensed driver/tour guide, Truffle hunting, 3 course degustation/meal (truffle and local Istrian products), Visit the Trsat fort, Visit the town of Opatija, Visit the town of Hum, Visit the town of Buzet
Exclusions: Drinks are not included
Reviewed By Destination546443
Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Guide Goran. The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had two great days there, which obviously also added up to the experience. Goran is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). I truly enjoyed walking the six of us through the area. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment. The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Goran who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide! Many thanks again and I recommend Pathfinder Tours to everyone!
3. Opatija, Rijeka, Trsat and Lovran Private tour from Zagreb
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4.7 based on 10 reviews
A private tour with a experienced, very well educated and fun driver guides who are very flexible and can customize the tour as the guests wish. The main goal is for you to be satisfied and not only to see and learn about this country but to have a lot of fun while exploring it.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By TineMorrison
We hired Adam at the last second to take us to Plivitce lakes for the day. He was super flexible with timing given that we booked the tour the night before at 11 pm. Adam was a great conversationalist and we enjoyed learning about his experiences during our 2 hour drive to the lakes. He was helpful in showing us around and gave great local suggestions of places to try in Zagreb.
4. Istria Private Guided Day Trip from Zagreb
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Istria – the heart-shaped peninsula where Continental Croatia meets the Adriatic – you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful and diverse Croatian landscape. Sit back and enjoy our one day tour to a region of an esteemed gastronomic acknowledgments (starring fresh seafood, prime truffles, wild asparagus, top-rated olive oils and award-winning wines) and once we sprinkle it with a historical charm of a medieval castles and towns you will truly have a little slice of heaven.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Driver, Experienced English-speaking guide, Coffee and cake
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By catherinenyceats
My fiancé and I had such a good time with Jakov!! His knowledge of Croatian history and the surrounding countries was unbelievable, and he weaved in interesting stories and little facts as we strolled along in Samobor or drove through the beautiful vineyards. There was never a moment that wasn’t fun! He has such a great sense of humor and his passion for leading tour guides is wonderful. It’s clear he has so much experience as a tour guide and really is so great at what he does. We felt like we could’ve been old friends with him by the end of the day, and we’re so glad we had this opportunity. It was definitely the highlight of our stay in Zagreb!!
5. Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Rijeka
Experience Mediterranean flavours in their purest form, the product of imagination and nature. Let these new tastes reveal themselves to you, intensifying your senses and dismissing the stress of the outside world, replacing it with new friendships and experiences to treasure and share. Istria, a wonderful peninsula that lies near the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its coastal sights and its vibrant green inland vegetation, with numerous cultural-historic attractions and memorable natural vistas viewed from village hilltops. Additionally, it is a treasure trove of culinary delights. Istrian cuisine is a reflection of the climatic, geographical, and historical wonders of the area, combining multiple local culinary traditions based on olive oil, seafood, seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and indigenous plants. Hidden beneath your Istrian host’s smile is an on-going invitation to taste and discover the real features of this idyllic coastal land.
Inclusions: Tasting of wine, local liquors and food, Pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transportation, Insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bev B
Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country
6. Highlights of Istria - Shore Excursion from Rijeka
Experience and taste the highlights of Istria while visiting Hum - the smallest city in the world, Motovun - the most attractive medieval town of Istria and Labin - the city of artists.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Insurance, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Taste of wine and food
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bev B
Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country
7. Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Dalmatia Route”
Highlights: Europe Explorer Grand Tour (Dalmatia Route) is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of North Western Balkans’ culture, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is specially designed program, carefully constructed, trying to optimize all “must see” places for Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovine, Croatia and Slovenia, This tour is a real mosaic of Balkan multicultural world as the crossroad of all East-West Europe and Mediterranean civilizations. Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Kruje, Lezhe, Shkoder, Podgorice, Mostar, Sarajevo, Bihac, Plitvice Jezero, Zagreb, Bled, Ljubljana, Postojna Cave, Rijeka, Trogir, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Budva and Ulcinj.
Inclusions: Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary., Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All others meals not listed are at your expense., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.
Exclusions: Admission/entry Fee, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable), Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary, A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person), Excess baggage charges from Airlines, Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges, Losses or additional expenses, Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable), Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT
I love a good walking tour! It's the first thing I like to do when arriving to town since it gets you oriented to the major history and then gives you ideas of stuff to see.. We packed so much into the tour. The Square, government buildings, sculpture, orthodox church and mosque - wow so cool, and lots of other little things we eyed up to go back and enjoy.. Rate this one an "A"!
8. Virtual Time Travel Tour of Croatian Abandoned Places
Virtual tour, Central European time (Rome, Paris, Zagreb). Travel with us through time from 18th to 20th century and learn about local history and economy. From Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Yugoslavia, and modern Croatia. You will learn about abandoned places which former regimes left us. Discover where first torpedo in the World was invented, find out what Rijeka have in common with famous movie '' The Sound of Music'', discover how you can get deadly disease from old rags. After that you will visit ''Monument of Revolution'', hidden on a peak where Croatian history was created through centuries, here you will learn about WW2 struggles and how Yugoslavia was born. For the end of the experience we have a surprise for you in airbase and maybe transportation back home :-) Experience will be held from our homes and we will show you previously prepared videos, maps and pictures. After each segments we will discuss about what you have seen and answer on all your questions.
Inclusions: Private guide
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9. 11-Day Europe Tour through the Adriatic Route from Tirana
Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Adriatic Route” is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of the best parts of the Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula and Apennine Peninsula’s all Adriatic Sea coast lines, amazing natural, archeological and historical sites, and not only. It is a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the cultural inheritance, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a specially designed program, trying to optimize all “must see’' places for Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy, This tour is a real mosaic of Balkan and Italy’s multicultural world as the crossroad of all East-West Europe and Mediterranean civilizations. Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Kruje, Lezhe, Ulcinj, Budva, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Pula, Trieste, Venice, Rimini, San Marino, Ancona, Pescara, Foggia, Bari, Durres.
Inclusions: Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Ferry: Tickets in cabins with private bathrooms. , Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary., Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.
Exclusions: Admission/entry Fees, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable), Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary, A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person), Excess baggage charges from Airlines, Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges, Losses or additional expenses, Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable), Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT
I love a good walking tour! It's the first thing I like to do when arriving to town since it gets you oriented to the major history and then gives you ideas of stuff to see.. We packed so much into the tour. The Square, government buildings, sculpture, orthodox church and mosque - wow so cool, and lots of other little things we eyed up to go back and enjoy.. Rate this one an "A"!
10. Private Walking Cultural Tour of Rijeka
Make a walkthrough European capital of culture, city of Rijeka. This is probably the only city in the World which changed 6 different countries in the last century. Learn how city developed, about its turbulent past and specific local mentality. Let's feel how city breathing, visit local food market and see what is offering, pass ancient Roman remnants and climb on medieval fortress with great view over the bay. Make a walkthrough main city promenade, visit the cathedral, and several other interesting points in the city. Find out why canon ball is inside of the cathedral wall, why the narrowest street is bearing bats name, what is "Dead channel" and what represents red line in the middle of one city square. During the tour we will discuss about past and present, history and culture, and experience together this unique city
Inclusions: Private guide
Exclusions: Public transportation or taxi 3-4€ per person (for fortress). Croatian kuna is needed 1€ = 7,5HRK
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