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Zagreb: anything but ordinary.
On your first leg, a chauffeur will take the wheel – from Zagreb Airport to the well-known national luxury accomodation, the "Esplanade Zagreb Hotel", a historic building in Art Deco style. Zagreb is young, creative and vibrant. When you stroll through the city you immediately feel the special flair that the city exudes. Even the museums, such as the "Technical Museum Nikola Tesla" or the "Museum of Broken Relationships", are anything but ordinary.
After a professional drivers' briefing to prepare you for the challenges ahead, you can continue your conversations with other Porsche enthusiasts in the evening at the hotel restaurant.
Zagreb, Lovran, Rovinj: pearls of the Adriatic.
Idemo, as the Croatian saying goes. Let's go. An impressive selection of the latest Porsche models is set to outshine the sights of Karlovac. In other words: it is time to drive along winding mountain roads to the Adriatic coast – to the traditional health resort of Lovran, to be precise.
The enchanting port town of Rovinj in the Istria region is a true gem of Croatian architecture. All roads lead to Saint Euphemia, the symbol of Rovinj. As you wander through the winding streets, you cannot miss the three-nave church on the hill. And the "Grand Park Hotel Rovinj" offers you a wonderful view of this pearl of the Adriatic while enjoying an incredible dinner in a dream setting.
Rovinj, Livade, Rovinj: real truffles.
Essentially, the only true purpose of a curve is to change the direction of travel. Unless you are driving a Porsche. The curves on the mountain roads of the Istrian peninsula, some of which even have the status of a rally track, guarantee pure driving pleasure. In Livade, an exclusive truffle menu at the restaurant "Zigante" will delight your palate. Livade owes its reputation as the world centre of truffles to a dog named Diana, who tracked down a truffle weighing 1.3 kilograms in 1999 – the largest in the world up to that point.
Passing vineyards and olive groves, you will curve along small winding roads back towards Rovinj. And at the "Grand Park Hotel Rovinj", you can discover the secrets of medicinal herbs in one of the "Top Spas of the World".
Rovinj, Punta Skala (near Zadar): even Hitchcock raved about it.
A classic among European coastal roads stretches across western Croatia. With the turquoise sea on your right, the steep rocky cliffs of the hinterland on your left and the winding asphalt beneath your sports seat – that is what dreams sound like in Croatian. With a little imagination, the sea off Zadar's shores could resemble a work by Johann Sebastian Bach. The back story is that the pipes of the Sea Organ, built in 2005, look like ordinary steps leading down to the water, but they contain hidden cavities that fill with water and air, in time with the waves. Making the wind its composer.
Culinary delicacies will be prepared for you in the restaurant "Dida" before your day tour ends at "Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera" and tasteful highlights will await you in the hotel restaurant. You can also experience one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Even the famous film director Alfred Hitchcock raved about it during his holiday in Croatia.
Punta Skala, Krka National Park, Split: in the heart of the waterfalls.
A spectacular natural spectacle awaits you in Krka National Park: mighty waterfalls plunge from high above, straight into the depths. In between, the river Krka meanders through the gorges, along gentle green slopes, past old fortress ruins and a lonely monastic island. A guided tour through this unique environment and lunch in the heart of the waterfalls are sure to be awe-inspiring.
Your destination for the day, "Hotel Ambasador" is in the heart of Split, Croatia’s second largest city. Although Split itself is located on a peninsula, it is surrounded by the Biokovo mountains. The main attraction of the port city is Diocletian's Palace, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. And at dinner, the most lasting impressions of the day will compete with the fresh charm of the local cuisine for your favour.
Split, Mali Ston, Dubrovnik: culinary and driving highlights.
Right off the Dalmatian Adriatic coast lies the Pelješac peninsula. Its long mountain ridge is part of the Dinaric Mountains, with valley areas below sea level. The old fishing village of Mali Ston will be just one highlight of your journey. The clean waters of the bay provide ideal conditions for traditional oyster farming. It is hardly surprising that many of Croatia’s most important culinary destinations are located here, such as the restaurant "Bota Šare". With its boat anchored, it creates the perfect ambience for an oyster tasting session and a freshly caught lunch.
Well fortified, your senses will focus once again on the most beautiful stretches of the mainland – until the silhouette of Dubrovnik appears before you. "Villa Dubrovnik", one of the most exclusive hotels in the country, is situated on a cliff, offering fabulous views. The saying "a feast for the eyes" will take on a whole new meaning at your Farewell Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Dubrovnik: cultural highlights.
If time allows before your departure, you should not miss the opportunity to discover the sights of Dubrovnik, starting with the imposing fortress wall that extends out into the sea and the city wall that spans almost two kilometres. Together with the Old Town, this unique ensemble has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Other characteristic features include the main promenade of Stradun, where all festive events and processions take place, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the Franciscan pharmacy from 1317, one of the oldest in Europe.
This will not make saying goodbye any easier. But it will make you even more excited for your next Porsche Travel Experience. If you want to bring a culinary treat back with you from your journey, choosing from the natural products of the region is the best option: olive oil, wine, honey and of course, truffles.