Istria will enchant you not only with its coast but also with rich and diverse cultural heritage. Numerous preserved archaeological, cultural and historical sites, from the traces of dinosaurs to the Roman Empire, witness the thousand years of long and rich Istrian history.
For our historical tour we sail either towards north to Poreč or south towards Pula. Breathe in the spirit of ancient times and feel the enchantment of narrow medieval streets and small squares, still untouched by modern urbanism. The historical tour is made for all those seeking a long forgotten atmosphere and romance of the past times
Founded by Romans, adored by Venetians, Poreč is a true gem full of history and heritage. The whole old town center, due to its turbulent and long past, is declared a monument of culture. After setting foot on the land, take a walk through a history more than two thousand years old. The most valuable cultural site in Poreč, the Euphrasian Basilica, was registered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997. This basilica dates back from the 6th century and it is the only surviving example of the Byzantine art from that period. It is well known for its bawell preserved beautiful gold mosaics.
Pula is particularly interesting because of its Roman architecture. The most famous and important monument, is the Amphitheatre, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was once the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, and it is one of the best preserved amphitheatres in the world. During the summer, many world-renowned musicians perform in the Arena turning it into probably the most beautiful stage in the world. The Arena is also a home to one of the oldest film festivals in Europe which has over the years attracted many glamorous Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren and Orson Welles.
Rovinj is the pearl of the Adriatic Sea, a town developed from the settlement that dates back from 7th century. Today it is a place with history that should be explored and the view of the town is always the best from the sea side.
Different monuments and rich historical heritage witness centuries of presence of people in this area. You can explore them either alone or with help of our qualified tour guides who will easily and with enthusiasm light a spark of your curiosity.
This Vila Kastrum was built a long time ago, in the period of Byzantine empire, at the island Veli Brijun. It dates from the 1st century BC.
In this brick oven, people made bread to feed the whole village…
… and this was big and modern olive oil mill…
Euphrasian basilica is one of the most beautiful monuments from early byzantine culture in the Mediterranean. It is located in Poreč, only 300m from our dock. UNESCO listed it as the World cultural heritage and our qualified guide will tell you everything that interests you. Even more than that.
The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every sightseeing tour is the Amphitheatre, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was once the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the magnificent Colosseum in Rome.
