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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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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- Istrian Odyssey: A Luxury Culinary Cycling Expedition Through Croatia’s Gourmet Peninsula
- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Walking adventure through green Istria - Long tour
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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
- US$3,747
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 $3,625
20% Off- US$2,900You save $725
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$1,452
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$638
Duration 8 days Destinations Pula, Funtana, Porec, Fazana, Brijuni Island National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
20% Off- US$353
Cycle the wine roads of Istria
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“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
20% Off- US$1,136
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 $1,795
15% Off- US$1,526You save $269
