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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Derek • traveled in May, 2026
Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days was a wonderful tour. Our local guide for the tour, Hrvoje, was an absolute treasure. He appeared to be very knowledgeble of the history, culture and current day issues of each of locations we visited, often offering solid advise and commetary to our small group of 20. Most of all he was very attentive to each of the goups needs and quietly solve all problems behind the scenes. The route and each of the individual tours were excellent. A lot jammed into 11 days but in no way was it overwelming or 'too much.' Perhaps one of the highlights of the tour was the perfect size of our group - 20 in total. We're not fans of touring with big crowds. So the size of this tour made it pleasant, relaxing and lots of fum with the grear friendship we made with the other 9 couples. Definitely real decent value for the cost. Five star rarting definely.
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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!
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula - C
Colette • traveled in September
We would have preferred to spend the first night in Lucia or Potoroz, Slovenia where there was more choices of restaurants and shops. The hotel Lovac was fine, but there was nothing else around and we were there for two nights. All other hotels were very well chosen. They were nicely situated right were we wanted to be. On last cycling day of our trip we were on gravel roads for about 13kms. That was very worrisome and difficult on road bikes. We were told that we would be giving different directions, but that was not so.
Cycling from Trieste to Pula
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- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- Istria - adventure holidays with children
- Beaches of Rovinj
- Incredible Istria - 8 days
- Escape to Pula 3 Days, Private Tour
- Cycling from Trieste to Pula
- Cycle the wine roads of Istria
- Istria Unfiltered – A Self-Guided Cycling Journey Through Croatia's Gourmet Peninsula
- Trans MTB Istria | Mountain Biking Magic Istrian Peninsula | Croatia
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 $3,630
20% Off- US$2,904You save $726
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“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
20% Off- US$3,753
Duration 8 days Destinations Pula, Funtana, Porec, Fazana, Brijuni Island National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
20% Off- US$353
Porec's UNESCO basilica and Pula's Roman amphitheater anchor this Istrian adventure. A scenic cruise leads to beautiful Rovinj via Vrsar's harbor, while medieval Motovun offers hilltop charm. Seven nights in a 4-star hotel include half-board dining and expert-guided excursions.
Duration 8 days Destinations Porec, Rovinj, Pula, Motovun Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $2,200
20% Off- US$1,760You save $440
Roman heritage comes alive from Hotel Pula or Hotel Pula City Center. The 1st-century Pula Arena amphitheater stands remarkably preserved, while optional guided tours lead to Poreč's Euphrasian Basilica and Hum, Europe's smallest city. Private transfers and daily breakfast included.
Duration 3 days Destinations Pula Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Gulliver Travel From $358
15% Off- US$304You save $54
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
15% Off- US$1,220
