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 tourOur tour of Istria was quite amazing! Tour Radar and Fiore provided amazing support from start to finish. They spent time with us to get the bike fit right. They communicated and met us on time and with amazingly detailed cue sheets. The staff was super friendly, supportive and totally interested in our having the best experience. The accommodations were first rate. Food was also excellent. We've done a lot of organized bike tours, but this was our first self-guided tour....we'd do it again in a heartbeat!
Road cycling through Terra Magica
The best Istria tour packages
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- Cycling from Trieste to Pula
- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- Pula: Beaches and Gladiators
- Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tour
- Beaches of Rovinj
- COAST EXPRESS - ITALIAN GATEWAY - Venice - Opatija
- Istrian Rooftops - from Zagreb
- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, 2026)
- Istria Unfiltered – A Self-Guided Cycling Journey Through Croatia's Gourmet Peninsula
Cycling from Trieste to Pula
“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
- US$1,165
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
“Region Istria is beautiful, especially for cycling. The tour is very good organised.”
nola, 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$3,584
Duration 6 days Destinations Pula, Brijuni Island National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$558
Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tour
“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.”
Kathryn, traveled in June
An 8-day trek connects Buje to Lovran through Istria's heart. Medieval Motovun, world's smallest town Hum, and Učka Nature Park highlight the route. Casa la Parenzana and other selected hotels offer bases for enjoying local wines and traditional Istrian cuisine.
Duration 8 days Destinations Istria, Buje, Brtonigla, Groznjan, Livade, Motovun, Oprtalj, Sveta Lucija, Buzet, HumSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Fiore Tours From
- US$1,132
Duration 6 days Destinations Pula, Rovinj Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Worldee From
- US$475
Duration 4 days Destinations Venice, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Katarina Line From
- US$907
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$2,913
