Page 11 - Explore Magazine Winter 2018

Next stop was the ancient town of Poreč on Park on the island of same name is very
the western coast of the Istrian Peninsula. alluring and a definite favourite. The deep 9
Driving into central Istria was a sight to vegetation, crisp pine forests and dreamy
behold with its many Italian influences. We turquoise and clear green saltwater lakes
took time to explore the back roads around are exceptionally scenic. A new destination
the medieval town of Motovun in central greeted us each day and we took walking
Istria and sample many truffle-infused tours with local guides who enchanted us
meals, including ice-cream! Having decided with their knowledge of the region.
to spend a couple of nights in Poreč as our
base, day trips were the perfect way to visit Meals on board Stella Maris were
exceptional, with four-course lunches
various wineries, enjoy the local charm and
partake in a wine or two! Istria is a wonderful and dinners, so don’t expect to come
home lighter! We ate some of the best
place for people looking for a mixture of
history, culture and gourmet experiences. and freshest seafood we’ve ever had.
There was a vibrant mix of Australians,
A further highlight of our trip was our Canadians, Americans and New Zealanders
Coastal Heritage Luxury Cruise on MS on board the ship and the weather for early
Stella Maris from Poreč to Dubrovnik. This May was lovely.
small-ship voyage is a new route for the 2018
season and the itinerary is more "off the The Coastal Heritage Luxury
beaten track" and comprehensive than the Cruise on MS Stella Maris from
traditional cruises from Split to Dubrovnik.
Stella Maris cruises the entire Croatian Poreč to Dubrovnik is a new
Coastline over a period of seven nights.
route for the 2018 season and
Some highlights included stopping in Pula, more "off the beaten track"
Rovinj, Brijuni, Zadar and Dubrovnik, just
to name a few. The cruise also included than traditional cruises from
visits to three national parks and three Split to Dubrovnik.
UNESCO World Heritage sites. Mljet National

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