Walking Croatia's Istrian Peninsula

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Discover the beautiful green countryside and striking Adriatic coastline of the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. Walk through olive groves and vineyards from the medieval walled town of Motovun. Discover secret turquoise coves following winding coastal paths from picturesque Vrsar. Buzet - Charming ancient hilltop town Parenzana Trail - Viaduct views hiki...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Beautiful varied walks along the Parenzana Trail and Adriatic coast
    • Stay in the picturesque hilltop town of Buzet
    • Enjoy local Istrian delicacies

What's this trip about?

    Discover the beautiful green countryside and striking Adriatic coastline of the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. Walk through olive groves and vineyards from the medieval walled town of Motovun. Discover secret turquoise coves following winding coastal paths from picturesque Vrsar. Buzet - Charming ancient hilltop town Parenzana Trail - Viaduct views hiking along this scenic disused railway line Istrian cuisine - Indulge in handmade pasta, nutty truffles and fresh seafood

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPula
End CityVrsar

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Romania
  • Croatia

Attractions

  • Croatia
  • Romania

Activities

  • Trekking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in the seafront city of Pula

Our trip starts in Pula, a cosmopolitan seafront city of contrasts where charming cobbled streets and Roman ruins sit alongside modern urban developments and the Uljanik shipyard. There are no activities planned for today, your leader plans to meet you in the hotel...

Day 2 Hike the magical Seven Waterfalls Trail

Today we'll be following the 7 Waterfalls Trail which starts in the town of Buzet, a one-and-a-half hour drive north from Pula. The trail takes us from the banks of the Mirna River, to quaint villages, forests, bridges, mine shafts and of course, waterfalls. We be...

Day 3 Hike along the scenic Parenzana Trail from Zavrsje to Livade

This morning we take a short transfer to Groznjan with some time to explore before starting our hike along the Parenzana Trail. The Parenzana was a railroad that operated from 1902 to 1935, connecting 33 Istrian settlements from the Croatian city of Porec to the Itali...

Day 4 Morning visit to Montovun, walk to Vizinada. Lunch at local agriturismo

This morning we drive to the charming ancient hilltop town of Motovun, with time for a stroll and coffee before we start today's walk. You could take the short walk around the city walls for panoramic views and visit the exhibition of local landscape photography house...

Day 5 Walk through the Valley of the Mills to Pazin Cave

After breakfast we check-out and transfer to the village of Butoniga where we have time to buy food for our picnic lunch. The trail today follows the Grdoselo stream and starts with two waterfalls. We pass by the abandoned castle of Zelendvor, before continuing south...

Day 6 Free day with option to take a history tour of Rovinj or visit Brijuni National Park

Today is a free day to relax in the quiet little town of Vrsar, walking up the hill for views of Vrsar archipelago. There is also the option to take a tour of Rovinj, wandering through the cobbled old town with a knowledgeable local history guide offering an insight i...

Day 7 Walk the coast path from Vabriga to Porec

This morning we drive to the town of Vabriga, or more precisely Santa Marina bay - a picturesque fisherman's marina. Today's walk follows the coastline, the first point of interest is the town of Cervar Porat where it is possible to look around the remains of the big ...

Day 8 Trip ends in Vrsar

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Vrsar, There are no activities planned for today, so you are free to depart from Vrsar at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like a...

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Jun 2023

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Walking Croatia's Istrian Peninsula

very pretty, hotels excellent and good company and walking

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Sally Coss

May 2023

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Walking Croatia�s Istria Peninsula

Excellent tour guide and wonderful scenery

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Hugh

May 2023

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Walking Croatia�s Istria Peninsula

Both hotels were in in the old town which in each case was full of charm. The walks were good and the leader, Lula was excellent, he certainly out of his way to incl...

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Oct 2022

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Walking Croatia�s Istria Peninsula

Beautiful country, delicious food, great guide.

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 7
  • Dinner : 1
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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