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+44 (0)20-7752 0000Day 3 Muggia & Lipica, Slovenia. After breakfast we leave Trieste via water crossing the harbour to reach the pretty village of Muggia which, sitting at the northeasternmost tip of Italy, is the only Italian port town in Istria. The small town centre still shows traces of its Venetian traditions and origin as evident in the dialect, the gastronomic traditions, the Gothic-Venetian style of some houses, the narrow %u201ccalli%u201d and the main square, a true Venetian %u201ccampiello%u201d. We will stop for a seafood lunch in one of the town%u2019s restaurants. After lunch, we will cross the border into Slovenia to Lipica, the village giving its name to the Lipizzan horse breed. We will visit the Lipica Stud Farm, one of the very first farms to develop the Lipizzan breed in the 16th century, for a guided tour and a show to learn more about their majestic horses. We return to our hotel in Trieste and the remainder of the day is at leisure. (B, L)Day 4 Castle of Miramare, Italy. After breakfast we will drive the short distance along the coast to the Castle of Miramare, located on the northern point of the Adriatic Sea. Formerly the home of Emperor Maximillian and based on a design by Carl Junker, its interior is unique as each room resembles a different passion. The extensive 22 hectare castle grounds and gardens are rich and lush and feature thriving tropical species of trees and plants. Return to Trieste for an independent lunch and an afternoon at leisure. We meet this evening for dinner. (B, D)Day 5 Trieste. Enjoy a full day at leisure for independent exploration or to relax Italian style. Meet this evening for dinner. (B, D)Day 6 Palmanova & San Daniele del Friuli. After breakfast we depart by coach in the direction of San Daniele del Friuli. Travelling through the Friulan countryside, we arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Palmanova. Part of the former Venetian Republic defence system, and the only example of a nine-pointed foundation citadel still intact in its form, Palmanova is one of the most important models of military architecture in the modern age. We will stop for a walk in the town and some free time to explore independently or enjoy a coffee in the central square. Rejoin the coach and continue on to the small town of San Daniele del Friuli, renowned for its production of the San Daniele ham, a protected local type of cured %u201cprosciutto%u201d which rivals the more widely known Parma ham in terms of quality and taste. Enjoy a San Daniele ham tasting and lunch in a local restaurant. Afterwards, join a walk to discover the Medieval town centre of San Daniele before transferring back to Trieste. (B, L)Day 7 The Karst Plateau. The Karst Plateau is a geographical area extending across the border of southwestern Slovenia and northeastern Italy, characterised by a type of landscape where the dissolving of the Miramare Castle gardensKarst PlateauPalmanovaSuperior Twin/Double with sea view %u00a34195Deluxe Twin/Double with sea view & balcony %u00a34495Classic Double for sole use %u00a34995Superior Double for sole use %u00a35295PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class scheduled air travel %u2022 Seven nights accommodation at the Savoia Excelsior Palace, Trieste %u2022 Meals as indicated (B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner) %u2022 Drinks with included lunches & dinners %u2022 Excursions as described with local guide %u2022 Noble Caledonia Tour Manager %u2022 Gratuities %u2022 Transfers %u2022 Airport taxes.Not Included: Travel Insurance.Group Size: We are restricting the group size to just 25 participants.NB: This tour will involve being on your feet for some long periods and traversing a number of cobblestoned streets and uneven paths.bedrock has created sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, springs, and other geological features. After breakfast we will transfer to the Trieste Karst, a natural area that surrounds the city of Trieste and extends to Slovenia, unique in terms of morphology and vegetation. We will walk in a characteristic karst village and stop at a farm to sample authentic karst products, including the famous Terrano wine. Return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure before meeting the group tonight for the farewell dinner. (B, D)Day 8 Trieste to London. Check out of the hotel this morning and transfer to Venice airport for our return scheduled flight to London. (B)Lipica Stud FarmPRICES PER PERSONBased on double occupancy