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 Peninsulawe 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.
Cycle the wine roads of IstriaTHE 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 (Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, 2026)
The best Istria tour packages
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- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- The Beauties of Istria
- Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tour
- Cycle the wine roads of Istria
- Pula: Beaches and Gladiators
- Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, 2026)
- Istrian Rooftops - from Zagreb
- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Escape to Pula 3 Days, Private Tour
- Istria Unfiltered – A Self-Guided Cycling Journey Through Croatia's Gourmet Peninsula
Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
“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
- US$3,672
Duration 7 days Destinations Pula, Vrsar, Brijuni Island National Park, Rovinj, Premantura Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$399+$402 upfront costs
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$1,159
Cycle the wine roads of Istria
“we really loved what we saw of Istria, very green countryside, old villages, vineyards, olive trees and beautiful blue sea!”
james, traveled in June
Medieval Buje to coastal Rovinj unfolds through Istria's wine country. Višnjan offers Malvasia tasting, Motovun Forest promises truffle hunting, and Grožnjan's artist studios inspire creativity. Seven nights in 3-star hotels include daily breakfast, with 35km average routes through vineyards and hilltop towns.
Duration 8 days Destinations Istria, Buje, Brtonigla, Savudrija, Umag, Novigrad, Groznjan, Oprtalj, Livade, MotovunSee all destinations Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Fiore Tours From
- US$1,113
Duration 6 days Destinations Pula, Brijuni Island National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$572
Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, 2026)
“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
15% Off- US$3,549
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$2,985
