Charming Fly and Drive Croatia: Istria and Zagreb

Hotel Meneghetti is a superbly equipped and a luxurious wine estate with private terraces, gardens, outdoor pools and an excellent restaurant. Their traditional wine and olive oil production is exquisite, and we want you to spoil yourself while you discover Istria.

Bale is a historic gem known as a stone town built on a hill and surrounded by endless olive groves and vineyards. Just 5km from the sea and the pristine coastline. Take a stroll down its stone-paved streets and visit the medieval castle of the Bembo family built in the 15th century.

For a romantic trip to Rovinj, the drive is not too long, with its charming atmosphere, small hidden streets and a view over the St. Katarina Island. Interested in an underwater adventure? Then Baron Gautsch will be an amazing experience for you! This sunken ship from 1914 due to its tragic faith by an underwater mine is for sure a memorable diving venture.

Plan your trip to Pula to see the ancient Arena where Roman gladiators once fought. Or take a stroll down the “Korzo”, the heartbeat in the centre of Rijeka. Don’t miss out on Poreč and its famous Basilicum or a visit to Motovun, a medieval town known for its Film Festival.

• Bale
• Rovinj
• Pula
• Motovun

Hotel Peteani, settled just beneath the old town of Labin gives you privacy but also an easy access to a city stroll in the evenings. It is a perfect modern facility decorated in a retro style to blend with Istrian surroundings. Their gastronomic offer is rich with local delicacies and extensive wine list.

Labin is the largest town in the eastern Istria, from where you can reach Rabac to take a boat to Vodice or Cres, known for their many beaches with hidden bays.

You can also explore the Istrian countryside, as there are many rural and authentic small towns and villages, such as Groznjan, Boljun or Zavrnje.

• Labin
• Pazin
• Vodice
• Cres

Embassy Row is a renovated house built in 1922, influenced by the work of a famous architect Christofer Alexander and his "Pattern language". This modern lodging has a charm of old times. Many commercials and movies were filmed here! We are proud to have been able to pick such a gem for you! Surrounded by greenery, Embassy Row also has a terrace and a garden.

The best way to explore the old town of Zagreb is to start from the main square Ban Jelačić, which almost serves like a border between the Upper Town and the Lower Town. Upper Town is great for sightseeing with an old church of St Marc, Stone Gates, Bloody Bridge and more. There is also Dolac, vibrant open market with local fruit and vegetables. Kaptol is just next to it, an old area with the Gothic style Cathedral.

Need a break? You can take a stroll in the Lower Town and view romantic Zrinjevac, well known park in the heart of local people, or Croatian National Theatre to see a play or admire its architectural beauty. You can also take a 30 min drive to charming Samobor, a mediaeval city surrounded by nature, famous for its “Kremšnita“ cake and masquerade carnivals that occur in February.

• Zagreb
• Samobor