Our tour to Croatia’s Northern Istria peninsula with Zico Tours was amazing. We began our tour at our hotel in Zagreb. When we came down to the lobby a few minutes before our appointed time our guide, Dijana was waiting for us and being very punctual people ourselves this was great. Dijana took us to a waiting SUV complete with a driver. We began in Zagreb and had about an hours or so drive before our first stop. About halfway there it began to rain. Dijana rearranged the day taking us to a later city first, and in doing this, we missed all of the heavy rain!
On top of being punctual, Dijana speaks excellent English.
Our first stop was to Trsat. Trsat is thirteen-century Castle with amazing views. The courtyard of the castle is now a restaurant. We enjoyed a beautiful summer morning in the lovely courtyard while having cappuccinos with our fantastic Zico tours guide, Dijana, and our driver. We also visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat.
Next, we were in Rijeka, the third-largest city in Croatia and Croatia’s largest seaport. Rijeka’s city center is home to lovely ornate Austro-Hungarian–style buildings. If you love to shop and eat, don’t miss Korzo Street. We chose to eat lunch at a charming place along the water not far from the ships, lining the waterfront. At the suggestion of our Zico guide.
After lunch, we visited another city in Istria, called Lovran. Lovran is a medieval city and possibly one of the earliest settlements in this region. You will love its narrow streets. We had a mid-day glass of wine at one of the cafes and enjoyed the comings and goings of this medieval city.
Lastly, we visited Opatija. Opatija is a picturesque seaside town, rich in history and often called the pearl of the Adriatic. During the rule of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Opatija was the place to see and be seen. You can easily imagine people strolling the waterfront in their lovely gowns and suits.
If you are in Croatia and want to see some a bit different from what other tour companies offer, take Zico Tours Opatija, Lovran, Rijeka, Trsat Private Day Tour. We recommend Zico Tours because their guides are punctual, fluent speakers and highly knowledgeable about the present day and the history of the areas you visit. The bonus is you will make a new friend!