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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Maja • traveled in December, 2025
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!
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james • traveled in July
we 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.
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Kathryn • traveled in June
The 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 tour
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- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Beaches of Rovinj
- Pula: Beaches and Gladiators
- Istrian Rooftops - from Zagreb
- Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (Ljubljana to Dubrovnik) (2026)
- Cycling from Trieste to Pula
- Cycle the wine roads of Istria
- Escape to Pula 3 Days, Private Tour
- Incredible Istria - 8 days
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Chiavalon olive oil tasting was delicious! Never knew olive oil could be this complex.”
Maja, traveled in April
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$3,652
Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“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 $3,515
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Duration 6 days Destinations Pula, Rovinj Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Worldee From
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Duration 6 days Destinations Pula, Brijuni Island National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
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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
20% Off- US$2,968
Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (Ljubljana to Dubrovnik) (2026)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip includes beautiful seaside towns, old cities and palaces and a spectacular national park.”
Daniel, traveled in November
Liburnia Riviera Hotels in Opatija serve as base for this 14-day Istrian adventure. Local distillery visits, hilltop town exploration, and farm-to-table dining with regional wines create perfect cultural immersion. Total costs around $4,000.
Duration 12 days Destinations Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Bled, Novo Mesto, Opatija, Groznjan, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Trogir, DubrovnikSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $4,199
7% Off- US$3,899You save $300
Cycling from Trieste to Pula
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“All other hotels were very well chosen. They were nicely situated right were we wanted to be.”
Colette, traveled in September
Terraced vineyards and medieval towns dot the route from Motovun to Poreč. Cyclists pass through Kontija forest, visit Dvigrad's ruins, and taste local wines in Umag. Routes span 31-65km daily, with 3-star hotel stays and professional bike rentals from €90/week.
Duration 8 days Destinations Slovenia, Italy, Croatia Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Fiore Tours From
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