Our route will pass through the Istrian peninsula, famous for its excellent conditions for relaxing on a yacht and beautiful cities. We start from the small Italian town of Muggia, where our yacht stands in Porto San Rocco marina. Our path lies in the Slovenian city of Piran, built in the Venetian style and rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Adriatic. Next we are waiting for Novigrad and Rovinj, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the most beautiful places on our route is Brijuni, which is considered one of the most beautiful national parks in Croatia. Finally, we are waiting for two beautiful cities – Vrsar and Umag.
Duration 8 days / 7 nights.
Length of route: 110 miles.
Route: Muggia – Piran – Novigrad – Rovinj – Brijuni – Vrsar – Umag – Muja.
Day 1. Saturday.
Arrival in Ljubljana or Venice, transfer to San Rocco marina in Muggia. Accomodation, purchase of products.
General briefing. Safety briefing and basic yacht management.
The first departure to the sea at 16.00. Go to the city of Piran (10 miles).
A marina parking lot in the city center opposite Tartini Square.
Piran is the most picturesque city on the Slovenian coast: a small port, Tartini Square with colorful houses, a lighthouse church on the cape, narrow streets purged by the wind – you will fall in love with this town.
Worth to see:
- Giuseppe Tartini Square
- St. George’s Cathedral
- Fortress walls
Day 2. Sunday.
Departure at 10.00. Boat trip to Novigrad (15 mi).
During the transition – training in sailing yacht management.
A buoy parking lot near the city center.
Novigrad is a lovely Croatian town with a special atmosphere, a beautiful park, an old church and a colorful promenade.
Worth to see:
- Old city walls
- Church of St. Pelagia and St. Maximus
- Promenade and pebble beaches
Day 3. Monday.
Departure at 10.00. Boat trip to Rovinj (15 mi).
On the way there is a stop for swimming and lunch.
Parking on the city promenade or in the marina.
Rovinj is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful cities in the Adriatic. The city is surrounded by a scattering of islands, where we will definitely stop for swimming and walking.
Worth to see:
- Church of St. Euthymius
- City Hall and Califfi Palace
- Old city center and promenade
Day 4. Tuуsday.
Departure at 10.00. Trekking to Veliki Brijuni Island (12 miles).
Parking at the pier in a beautiful bay.
Brijuni National Park is called a paradise on earth, so beautiful nature and landscapes are here. In the time of Yugoslavia, the residence of Tito was located here, where crowned persons and presidents gathered, and now the villas are open for visitors, and parks for walks.
Worth to see:
- Joseph Broz Tito Museum
- Safari park populated by exotic animals
- Ruins of Roman buildings
Day 5. Wednesday.
Departure at 10.00. Transfer to the city of Vrsar (17 miles).
Along the way, you can enter the Limsky Canal, where lovers can taste delicious oysters and other seafood.
Parking in a modern marina or anchored near the city center.
Vrsar is a colorful town with a modern marina and a picturesque promenade.
Worth to see:
- Church of St. Martin with a bell
- 13th century church of virgin Mary in Romanesque style
- Main and Small city gates
Day 6. Thursday.
Departure at 10.00. Transfer to Umag (18 miles).
On the way will be a stop for swimming.
A buoy parking lot near the city center.
Worth to see:
- Church of the Holy Rock of 1514
- City embankment
Day 7. Friday.
Departure at 10.00. Transfer to Porto San Rocco Marina in Muggia (18 mi).
On the way, we will stop at the Strunjan nature park for swimming.
Muggia has everything that makes it a charming Italian city – a cozy old center, a picturesque fishing port, a small town square with a town hall and church and a castle on the mountain.
- Worth to see:
Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin of the X century with the Archaeological Park Castrum Muglae - Muggia Castle of the 16th century.
Day 8. Saturday.
Disembarkation is no later then 09.00. Transfer to an airport.
Those who wish can take a walk around the city of Muggia or Trieste.
