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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Daniel • traveled in January
THE DISCOVER CROATIA, SLOVENIA AND THE ADRIATIC TOUR WAS EXCELLENT. The tour manager, Mojca Zdesar was well organized, communicated very well and was very knowledgeable of the regions history and landscape. Everything was on time and the spots were wonderful. The trip includes beautiful seaside towns, old cities and palaces and a spectacular national park. The November trip(last of the season) had mild weather, cool nights and a couple rainy days but there are no lines at the most popular sites.
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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
The best Istria tour packages
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- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (2025)
- Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tour
- Incredible Istria - 8 days
- Istria - the wine route
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- Escape to Pula 3 Days, Private Tour
- Cycling from Trieste to Pula
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 $3,660
20% Off- US$2,928You save $732
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation and food during the Istria tour were really good. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
Ljubica, 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$3,763
Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (2025)
20 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 14 days Destinations Zagreb, Ljubljana, Novo Mesto, Opatija, Plitvica, Split, Dubrovnik Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
20% Off- US$4,099+$500 upfront costs
Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“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, Brtonigla, Buje, Groznjan, Motovun, Oprtalj, Buzet, Hum, Ucka Nature Park, Lovran Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Fiore Tours From
20% Off- US$1,400
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, Vrsar, Rovinj, Pula, Motovun Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $2,440
15% Off- US$2,074You save $366
Six organic wineries await including KABOLA's ancient clay vessel tastings and Dobrilović's traditional rakija distillery. You'll see UNESCO's Euphrasian Basilica, wander Rovinj's medieval Old Town, and find Vodnjan's Church of St. Blaise with its mummified saints. Villa Hasi provides your base.
Duration 8 days Destinations Pula, Vodnjan, Istria, Rovinj, Novigrad, Groznjan, Porec, Umag, Savudrija Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Worldee From
15% Off- US$699
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
15% Off- US$3,058
