A journey to discover the history of the Istrian territory. Villages, castles and small villages that will take us back to the medieval period and that will allow us to relive the past, immersed in the greenery and uncontaminated nature of a unique territory.
- Unique experience to immerse yourself in the history of the Istrian territory and its gastronomy
- Castles and medieval villages that allow you to relive the history of this territory and its inhabitants
- Children under the age of 12 enjoy a 50% discount
| Included | G.T coach with air conditioning. Visits with professional guide, available throughout the day. as per program. Presence of a companion for the entire duration of the tour. Mandatory insurance |
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| Not included | Optional excursions. Lunch. Entrance to Grimani's castle. Anything else not indicated in the item the fee includes |
| Duration | 13 Hours |
| Participants | itinerary up to 20 PAX |
Further information
The Tour includes departure by G.T. equipped with air conditioning.
Arrival in Bale, one of the most beautiful towns in Istria, located a few kilometers from Pula, and also called the city of butterflies.In the historic center we can find the Soardo-Bembo castle, today the seat of the Italian community of Bale, but there are many small jewels of this city: the small church outside the walls of the Carolingian period, a small frescoed church and the place where the skeletons of 2 dinosaurs, unique in Istria, were found.
Afterwards, free time and lunch.
Our second stop will be Sanvincenti, a small village, one of a kind, located halfway between the Arsa canal and the Lim canal. The city developed around a castle, long owned by the noble Venetian families Morosini and Grimani who gave life to the most beautiful Renaissance square in Istria, which still remains unchanged today. Square in which, in the seventeenth century, a young Istrian woman, named Maria, was sacrificed on charges of witchcraft, the only case in Istria. It will be possible to visit both one of the most beautiful castles in Istria and the small frescoed churches of the town.
Then, we will proceed towards Duecastelli, the remains of a medieval citadel on the Lim canal, which was part of two towns located on two hills, hence the name of Duecastelli. In reality, the remains are those of only one of the cities, Moncastello, while there are no more traces of Parentino. Destroyed by pirate attacks and then by the plague, the survivors left and founded the city of Canfanaro. There is the legend of the pirate captain Morgan Smith who allegedly hid his treasure here, helped by the inhabitants of Duecastelli. The place is very suggestive and takes us back in time when there were still two towns and two castles. Listening to the rustle of the wind in these silent ruins, you seem to still hear the voices and noises of the ancient inhabitants, busy at work and in their daily activities.
At the end of the visit, if time permits, we will make a stop at San Lorenzo del Pasenatico, on the viewpoint of the fascinating Lim Canal to capture this splendid view and for a coffee break, before returning to Italy.
