In a nutshell

Discover two gems of the Adriatic in a single day: on foot through the elegant streets and 19th-century buildings of Opatija, the spa town suspended between the blue of the Adriatic sea and the green of the mountains. Then you'll walk with your guide between the Medieval and Baroque monuments of Rijeka, with the castle towering above you: were you expecting so many beautiful sights?

Main stops

Sightseeing bus tour from Rijeka to Opatija
Walk through Opatija
Free time
Walk through Rijeka
Free time and return to the ship on foot

The programme

The panoramic road that connects Rijeka to Opatija passes dreamy beaches and bays, and from the windows of your bus, your camera will capture them all.
Then you'll descend and walk between the luxury villas along the seafront which winds from the city of Opatija to a number of fishing villages: now can you see why they call it the pearl of the Adriatic, right?
The “Maiden with the seagull” statue that stands on the rocks is the bronze icon of the city, and symbolizes its deep connection with the sea.
In your free time, you can also wander among the boats in the harbor, through the historical covered market on the hunt for tasty souvenirs or in the gardens of Villa Angiolina where the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I also walked.
Then the bus will take you to Rijeka: another historic center, with more treasures to discover! Like the baroque cathedral of St. Vitus with its fine decorations. Save a bit of space on your camera roll though: did you know that Rijeka also has a leaning tower?
Want to continue wandering on your own? Go hunting for 18th-century palaces and other hidden corners of Rijeka, before returning to the ship on your own when you feel like it.

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
Wear suitable clothing for the places of worship you will be visiting.
At the end of the excursion, if the length of the stopover permits, stay as long as you wish in the city center and then get back on board free of charge with the Costa shuttle bus service, showing your Costa Card to the driver. Check the time for returning on board and of the last available shuttle bus in “Oggi a Bordo”.