Eight days of experiences

Locations: Koper town centre and its surroundings
Duration of the experience: 4–6 hours

Sightseeing tour around the most important cultural and historical landmarks of this medieval town, including the possibility of tasting local sweets, savoury snacks, wines, activities in the countryside and at the seaside.

• Prešeren Square,
• Praetorian Palace (Phone n.: +386 (0)5 6646 403, tic@koper.si),
• Bell tower (Phone n.: +386 (0)5  6646 403, E-mail: tic@koper.si),
• Cathedral of the Mary’s Assumption (Phone n.: +386 (0)5 627 31 73, E-mail: zupnija.kp@gmail.com),
• Koper Regional Museum (Phone n.: +386 (0)41 556 644, E-mail: info@pokrajinskimuzejkoper.si),
• Tomos Heritage Museum (Phone n.: +386 (0)41 753 232),
• Taverna,
• Porporella (the old dock),
• Parenzana Station

• tasting of Barba fusion salts (Phone n.:+386 (0)70 665 031, E-mail: getbarba@gmail.com),
• tasting of Istrian products in the “Okusi Istre” (Flavours of Istria) shop  (Phone n.:+386 (0)40 329 539),
• tasting of the Sweet Istria cake in the “Triglav” coffeeshop (Phone n.:+386 (0)5 901 79 14, E-mail: info@kavarnatriglav.si),
• tour and wine tasting in the Vinakoper wine cellar (Phone n.:+386 (0)51 253-053, E-mail: vinakoper@vinakoper.si),
• tour of the Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve (Phone n.:+386 (0)5 626 03 70, E-mail: info@skocjanski-zatok.org),
• a jump into the sea

For the active: the Koper Climbing Centre (Phone n.:+386 (0)69 682 987, E-mail: plusclimbing@gmail.com), the coastal road between Koper and Izola

Locations: Manžan–Marezige–Lopar–Truške
Duration of the experience: 5–6 hours

Visiting the green countryside, combined with wine tastings and tastings of other local products, and discovering the most beautiful vistas of these places which are mostly famous for their Refosco and other excellent wines.

• the oldest European Refosco vineyard on Bržan Farm in Marezige (Phone n.:+386 (0)41 654 078, E-mail: info@vilijbrzan.si),
• Kanava,
• the descendant of the oldest grapevine in the world,
• “Hiša od Bardinca” house in Lopar

• herb, oils, wine and other products tasting at Butul Farm (Phone n.:+386 (0)41 718 219, E-mail: butul@siol.net),
• Refosco ice cream tasting at the Štok Tourist Farm (Phone n.:+386 (0)40 235 366, E-mail:  info@kmetija-stok.si),
• wine tasting at the Wine Fountain in Marezige (Phone n.:+386 (0)51 684 777, E-mail: info@vinska-fontana.si) and at the Rodica Organic Viticulture Farm in Truške (Phone n.:+386 (0)41  695 019, E-mail: info@rodica.si),
• Istrian breakfast and Istrian Houses (Phone n.:+386 (0)41 248 964, E-mail: info@hiske.si),
• guided visit and olive oil tasting at Red Fairytale Farm (Phone n..: 031 335 685, E-mail: info@oliveoilredfairytale.si).
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For the active: K1 With a bike along the land of Refošk wine, P7 The path of the donkey’s back

Locations: Brič–Šmarje–Grintovec–Pomjan
Duration of the experience: 4–6 hours

Discovering the diverse Istrian landscape and its natural landmarks, tasting excellent wine and olive oil manufactured by local producers.

• cypress avenue in Brič,
• Šmarje town square,
• Supot waterfall,
• Kodarin Mill,
• Glagolitic inscriptions in the Church of Mary’s Birth in Pomjan,
• love bench in Pomjan

• tour and wine tasting at the Brič Estate (Phone n.:+386 (0)31 382 420, E-mail: info@vinabric.si),
• tasting of the Morgan olive oil (Grintovec) (Phone n.:+386 (0 941 884 574, E-mail: info@olje-morgan.si),
• tour and wine tasting at the Santomas wine cellar (Grintovec) (Phone n.:+386 (0)40 457 451, E-mail: info@santomas.si),
• Istrian lunch in the Pirun restaurant (Grintovec) (Phone n.:+386 (0)51 298 920,+386 (0)40 536 781, E-mail: gostilnapirun@gmail.com)

For the active: P5 The tale of Pomjan

Locations: Osp–Socerb–Črni Kal
Duration of the experience: 2–3 hours

Exploring the places where Istria and Karst come together, enjoying unforgettable views, and pampering your palate with local food.

• source of the Osp River,
• Strmec Castle and “Sveta Jama” cave in Socerb,
• fortification above the village of Črni Kal,
• the Benko’s House in Črni Kal,
• slanted belfry of Saint Valentine’s Church in Črni Kal

• dinner with a view in the Socerb Castle restaurant (Phone n.:+386 (0)41 571 544, E-mail: gradsocerb@siol.net) or the Vovk Farmhouse in Osp (Phone n.:+386 (0)51 269 595, E-mail: info@kmetija-vovk-osp.si)

For the active: P3 Underneath the climbing wall

Locations: Trsek–Trebeše–Popetre
Duration of the experience: 4−5 hours

Resting in green nature, relaxing next to the water sources, and enjoying the carefully curated culinary treasures of Istria.

• Stranice waterfall under Trebeše,
• Mazurin Mill,
• source of the Dragonja River

• tour and tasting in the Herbal Paradise of Slovenian Istria, including a visit to the energy labyrinth (Trsek) (Phone n.:+386 (0)41 378 797, E-mail: zeliscnirajslovenskeistre@gmail.com),
• tasting of Jerman (Phone n.:+386 (0)41 346 033, E-mail:  vina.jerman@gmail.com) and Rakar wines (Phone n.:+386 (0)41 281 393, E-mail: vinarakar@gmail.com,
• tasting of dried fruit at the Marima Farm (Trebše) (Phone n. +386 (0)41 904 693, E-mail: info@marima.si),
• tasting of the istrian cold cuts at the Kantina Romano Tourist Farm (Popetre) (Phone n.: +386 (0)41 271 734, E-mail: info@kantinaromano.si)

For the active: The Waterfall path

Locations: Hrastovlje–Kubed
Duration of the experience: 3–4 hours

Learning about the history, experiencing world-renowned sights, and enjoying locally produced food.

• Church of the Holy Trinity in Hrastovlje (Phone n.:+386 (0)31 432 231, E-mail: milan.stepan@rkc.si),
• Jože Pohlen’s Gallery (Phone n.:+386 (0)31 655 045, E-mail: doris.pohlen@guest.arnes.si),
• Grozdan Pohlen’s Collection (Phone n.:+386 (0)5 659 23 28, E-mail: grozdanp@gmail.com) and the Šavrinka statue in Hrastovlje,
• hillforts in Lačna,
• Alojz Kocjančič’s house,
• pentagonal defence tower in Kubed

• tour of the park of indigenous animal and plant species in Hrastovlje (Phone n.:+386 (0)31 353 255 , +386 (0)40 471 174, E-mail: info@drustvo-boskarin.si),
• charcuterie products at the Trček Farm (Phone n..:+386 (0)41 721 176, E-mail: kmetijatrcek@gmail.com),
• tasting of the homemade specialties in the Jakomin Tavern  (Phone n.: +386 (0)31 368 741,E-mail: gostilna.jakomin@gmail.com)

For the active: K3 Along the Istrian villages of the Karst border, P2 Along the path of the heritage of Hrastovlje and surroundings, P4 Along the path of the marvellous views of Istra

Locations: Krkavče–Puče–Koštabona
Duration of the experience: 3–4 hours

Going back to the past, awakening the old stories and legends, and the possibility of tasting and purchasing local products and produce.

• Krkavče stone, Church of the Archangel Michael,
• Vrešje House (Living Museum of Krkavče),
• three churches in Koštabona,
• puč (water catchings)

• Tasting of homemade products at the Tonin Tourist Farm in Puče (Phone n.: +386 (0)31 559 094, E-mail: tonin.pucer@gmail.com),
• learning about the characteristics of Istrian cattle at the Robivera Toruist Farm in Krkavče (Phone n..: +386 (0)41 739 024E-mail: info@robivera.si, www.robivera.si)

For the active: P19 Across the hills of Šavrini

Locations: Rižana–Dekani
Duration of the experience: 2–3 hours

Retreat into nature just a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of the town, take a break along the river, and experience the enogastronomy of Istria.

• source of the Rižana River at Zvroček,
• crest of the De’Cani family in Dekani,
• remnants of the old mill in Miši,
• waterfall on the Struga Stream

• walk through the energy labyrinth in the vicinity of the source of the Rižana River,
• wine and Istrian “špuntini” tasting at the Bordon farm in Dekani (Phone n.:+386 (0) 41 721 228, E-mail: kmetija.bordon@gmail.com),
• visit of the Franca Homestead in Dekani (E-mail: olga.franca1@gmail.com)

For the active: K2 Around Tinjan, P9 Among the olive groves and sumach