Gondolas and Gastronomy

Enjoy a couple of days in the romantic city of Venice before crossing over to Croatia for some well earned relaxation in Istria.

Discover the wonders of Italy’s floating city before crossing the sea to Croatia. Your holiday begins at the wonderfully luxurious Bauer il Palazzo hotel set on Venice’s Grand Canal and just a stone’s throw from St Marc’s square. By day you can explore the cobbled streets, finding your way to the market on the rialto bridge, indulge yourself in the diverse culture or hop on a Gondola and glide down the waterways to wherever takes your fancy. By night you can treat yourself in some of the designer shops before having dinner somewhere deliciously Italian.

Across the Adriatic Sea, you’ll come to Monte Mulini, a beautiful hotel right on the coast. The hotel is set on the edge of National Park so you can take in the beautiful views from your sunbed whilst getting lost in a good book. For a great day out you can hire a little boat and head off with a picnic to discover Istria’s hidden beaches. In the evenings, enjoy a short stroll along the waterfront to the medieval harbour town of Rovinj, with its Roman ruins, craft markets and Venetian-style gastronomy.

A suggested itinerary