Istria Tours & Trips
Ever heard of Istria? This Croatian peninsula between Venice and Slovenia gets overlooked, but it’s time to explore! Picture coastal towns like Rovinj, Poreč, and Pula, truffle hunting inland, wine tasting, and spotting Venetian architecture everywhere. Istria beats the Dalmatian Coast for fewer crowds and food focus, and you’ll see Croatian-Italian influences mixed uniquely. If you’re a food fan, add Istria to your list.
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Chiavalon olive oil tasting was delicious!Never knew olive oil could be this complex! Brought bottles home. Cycling through their groves afterwards connected the experience.Rovinj old town is amazing and sea is beautiful!
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet PeninsulaThe tour was very well organized overall. An enjoyable and interesting aspect of the hiking tour was that the trail for each day covered varied and different terrain- no 2 days were the same. The lodging was also varied and of consistent quality. Our favorite was Villa Borgo in Motovun. This tour offered a unique way to truly see and experience the Istrian Peninsula, up close and personal, on foot.
Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tourwe really loved what we saw of Istria, very green countryside , old villages, vineyards, olive trees and beautiful blue sea! The bikes were excellent and comfortable. The maps and tour information was also excellent. It did have more hills than we expected [ we live in a very flat part of the world] and also roads without cycle paths some of which had a lot of traffic. if we did this trip again we would go for electric bikes.
Cycle the wine roads of Istria
The best Istria tour packages
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MelissaIstria travel expert at TourRadar
- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- The Beauties of Istria
- Cycle the wine roads of Istria
- Road cycling through Terra Magica
- Pula: Beaches and Gladiators
- Istrian Rooftops - from Zagreb
- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Escape to Pula 3 Days, Private Tour
- Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, 2026)
- VENICE VIA ISTRIA - from Opatija
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
“Everything felt easy and natural, and I just enjoyed being there. It's definitely an experience I'll remember.”
Lovro, traveled in December
Daily rides of 40-65km take you through Istria's terraced vineyards producing Malvazija and Teran wines. Meneghetti Wine Hotel's 12-acre estate offers tastings of 14 varieties. You'll stay at Heritage Hotel Chersin in Fazana and Boutique Hotel Kastel atop Motovun's medieval walls (16+ only).
Duration 7 days Destinations Pula, Fazana, Rovinj, Motovun Age Range Ages 16+ Operator 1. Cycling Tours From
- US$3,669
Duration 7 days Destinations Pula, Vrsar, Brijuni Island National Park, Rovinj, Premantura Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$399+$400 upfront costs
Cycle the wine roads of Istria
“we really loved what we saw of Istria, very green countryside, old villages, vineyards, olive trees and beautiful blue sea!”
james, traveled in June
Medieval Buje to coastal Rovinj unfolds through Istria's wine country. Višnjan offers Malvasia tasting, Motovun Forest promises truffle hunting, and Grožnjan's artist studios inspire creativity. Seven nights in 3-star hotels include daily breakfast, with 35km average routes through vineyards and hilltop towns.
Duration 8 days Destinations Istria, Buje, Brtonigla, Savudrija, Umag, Novigrad, Groznjan, Oprtalj, Livade, MotovunSee all destinations Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Fiore Tours From
- US$1,112
Road cycling through Terra Magica
“The accommodations were first rate. Food was also excellent. We'd do it again in a heartbeat!”
Bob, traveled in June
Challenging 90km daily rides showcase Istria's diverse terrain. Routes lead through vineyards to medieval Motovun, artistic Grožnjan, and Višnjan's world-famous observatory. Selected 3-star hotels and daily breakfast included.
Duration 8 days Destinations Porec, Bacva, Visnjan, Novigrad, Umag, Savudrija, Momjan, Buje, Brtonigla, GroznjanSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Fiore Tours From
- US$1,284
Duration 6 days Destinations Pula, Brijuni Island National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$571
Hum bills itself as the world's smallest town and makes for a fun photo stop. Later you'll walk Opatija's Franz Joseph Promenade, a 130-year-old seaside path where Mahler and Chekhov once wandered. The trip includes truffle hunting demos in Istria's countryside with local wine tastings.
Duration 4 days Destinations Zagreb, Opatija, Hum, Motovun, Rovinj, Pula, Vodnjan, Split Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Katarina Line From
- US$2,982
Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
“The route and each of the individual tours were excellent.”
Derek, traveled in April
Pula's 2000-year-old Roman Colosseum and Rovinj's vibrant architecture showcase Istria's diversity. Truffle tasting in medieval Motovun and stays in historic Opatija, a former Habsburg resort, enhance the experience. Expert English-speaking guides lead this comfort-level tour through Croatia's enchanting peninsula.
Duration 11 days Destinations Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro Age Range Ages 15+ Operator On The Go Tours From $3,580
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