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!
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula - K
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.
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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.
Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (2025)
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- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tour
- Istria - the wine route
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- Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (2025)
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Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
12 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$3,774
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 $3,605
20% Off- US$2,884You save $721
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, Buje, Brtonigla, Groznjan, Livade, Motovun, Oprtalj, Sveta Lucija, Buzet, HumSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Fiore Tours From
20% Off- US$1,463
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, Rovinj, Porec, Novigrad, Umag, Savudrija, Groznjan Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Worldee From
20% Off- US$643
Duration 8 days Destinations Pula, Funtana, Porec, Fazana, Brijuni Island National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
20% Off- US$355
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$3,949+$500 upfront costs
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
20% Off- US$1,227
