An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Enjoy the authentic culture of the beautiful Istrian peninsula and perform in its charming historic towns.
Trip Highlights
Boat trip to the beautiful island of Krk
The otherworldly cave system of Postojna
The lively yet laid back city of Pula
Porec’s Roman, Byzantine and Venetian treasures
Itinerary suggestion
1 Depart school, overnight coach travel to Croatia
1 Arrive at Hotel Istra in Opatija
2 Evening meal
1 Breakfast
2 Boat trip to Krk Island
3 Evening meal
4 Concert in Vrbnik
1 Breakfast
2 Visit to the Postojna Caves with performance
3 Evening meal
4 Concert in Opatija Amphitheatre
1 Breakfast
2 Visit Pula and Rovinj
3 Evening meal
4 Concert on the terrace of the Kvarner Hotel
1 Breakfast
2 Free time
3 Afternoon departure
4 Overnight coach travel to UK
1 Arrive in the UK
Performance venues
Opatija Ampitheatre
Located by the Park Angiolina, the large amphitheatre-shaped auditorium has a capacity of 2,500 seats. The smaller stage is perfectly suited to performances by youth groups and has a capacity of 200 seats.
Kvarner Hotel
This is the oldest hotel in Opatja and located right on the seafront. The hotel’s Crystal Ballroom with its everlasting grandeur is a spectacular venue with an audience capacity of 900 people. The beautiful summer terrace overlooking the sea is used for performances in the summer months.
Trsat Castle, Rijeka
There has been a castle of some description on this site since Roman times. The castle today has an eccentric mix of turrets with spectacular views over Rijeka. Evening concerts are regularly hosted as part of the castle’s cultural programme.
Postojna Caves
Performances are held just outside the caves in the area where people wait to get in and purchase their tickets. Due to the great popularity of the caves, an audience is guaranteed. For this informal concert, an upbeat, popular repertoire is recommended.
Krk Island
Choirs are invited to sing in the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a 12th century basilica built over a 5th century site dating from an earlier Roman construction. Outdoor performances can be arranged on the charming square in Vrbnik.
St Euphemia, Rovinj
Ranked among the most beautiful representations of the Baroque period in Istria, the church dominates the small coastal town of Rovinj. Choral performances are arranged regularly and the church requests s strictly sacred programme.
Recommended excursions
Pula
The largest city in Istria, Pula has the best restaurants and cultural activity on the peninsula, but retains a laid-back charm. Students will find a wealth of Roman ruins to explore. Pula’s most famous attraction is the well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre, the Arena, built during the 1st century AD. Nowadays it is used as a dramatic venue for concerts and outdoor events.
Boat trip to Krk
The largest island in the Adriatic is a natural haven with rare plants and birds and a temperate climate. Students can enjoy a visit to the village of Vrbnik to see the world’s narrowest street and take a tour of a wine cellar to learn about the famous Zlahtina wine.
Tip: Krk enjoys an average of 2,500 hours of sun every year.
Porec
This charming and popular harbour town on the Istrian Riviera boasts beautiful beaches and pine forests, as well as historical treasures from its time under the Romans, Byzantines and Venetians. It is home to the Basilica of Euphrasius, a designated World Heritage Site. The elaborately decorated church is a stunning venue for classical music concerts.
Rovinj
This pretty coastal town has been inhabited since prehistoric times and the car-free old town is as quaintly archaic as the narrow streets of Venice. Inland there are lush forests, while the coast is dotted with picturesque bays, creeks and capes.
Tip: The national park south of the harbour is a great place to take pictures of the old town.
Typical accommodation
Hotel Lovran
Why groups like it:
- Located in the small coastal town of Lovran, 7kms from Opatija
- Based in the town centre, yet very close to the sea
- 3-Star hotel
Facilities:
- All rooms with private facilities, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant, terrace with seaview and bar & lounge area
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The itinerary was well thought out and appropriate for our group and our wishes.
Newlands Girls School
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