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Red roofs squeeze into a walled outcropping of land on a sunny day. Novigrad, Istrian Peninsula, Croatia

The Istrian Peninsula Holidays


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Istrian Peninsula holidays offer classical Venetian harbours, incredible Roman ruins, wide stretches of pebble beach and rural landscapes filled with rolling hills and traditional vineyards.

Charming harbour towns with cobbled streets and renaissance bell towers, delicious Italian influenced gastronomy and long beaches where crystal clear Adriatic waters lap the shoreline. The Istrian Peninsula is one of Croatia’s best kept secrets. Visit the grand Roman Amphitheatre in Pula, the 6th largest in the world. Explore rural hilltop towns with bustling market squares and attractive boutique hotels.

Trailfinders offers a range of Istrian Peninsula holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore the historic sights of Rovinj and Pula on a fly drive holiday, relax at a family friendly beach resort, or enjoy hiking the picturesque hinterland around Motovun on a sociable small group walking holiday - they are the perfect people to ask.
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HOW TO GET AROUND THE ISTRIAN PENINSULA

With its excellent network of well-maintained roads, the Istrian Peninsula is a perfect destination to explore by car. Follow one of our classic fly drive holidays or ask our expert travel consultants to tailormake your Istrian Peninsula holiday.

If you’d rather not drive, why not take a flight to Pula and transfer to your own villa with private pool, or perhaps make a family friendly beach resort your base to explore the wonderful towns and villages of the Istrian coastline.

OUR HOLIDAYS TO THE ISTRIAN PENINSULA

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Istrian Peninsula holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our expert consultants.
Istria in Depth
Croatia
Fly Drive Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

Experience the spectacular scenery and fascinating history of Croatia’s unexplored north. Start in the capital before heading west to Opatija to find out why it was nicknamed the ‘Austrian Riviera’. Pass through sleepy highland towns to Rovinj and relax beside it’s beautiful Venetian harbour and the glistening waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Guide Price: €835 pp

Guide Price: £685 pp

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Highlights of Northern Croatia and Slovenia
Croatia
Fly Drive Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

Boasting remarkable medieval cities, ancient Roman monuments and exquisite natural beauty; these lesser known regions offers leisurely drives, exceptional gastronomy and a wonderful, laidback pace of life.

Guide Price: €989 pp

Guide Price: £799 pp

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Country Roads of Croatia
Croatia
Guided Group Journey
14 days / 13 nights

Travel through time and discover the Roman, Greek and medieval towns of the Dalmatian Coast. From the Roman arenas in the north to the Greek villages of the south, combined with the endless sunshine of the islands, there is something for everyone on this extensive tour of Croatia.

Guide Price: €5,495 pp

Guide Price: £5,050 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN THE ISTRIAN PENINSULA

We feature a great range of accommodation in Istria, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a private villa with pool tucked in the hills to escape to and soak up the sun, or an elegant boutique hotel set right on a romantic harbourside of Rovinj.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Istrian Peninsula hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay with our travel consultants on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Palazzo Rainis Hotel & Spa
4 star

Istria Peninsula

Housed in a converted 19th Century villa, Palazzo Rainis offers Italian charm in the heart of Istria overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
5 star

Istria Peninsula

Opened in 2019, this stunning property is just a 15 minute walk along the picturesque waterfront to romantic Rovinj.
Boutique Hotel Kastel, Motovun
3 plus star

Istria Peninsula

Located in the charming hilltop town of Motovun, right in the heart of the Istrian countryside, this charming hotel offers a comfortable base from which to experience rural Croatia.
Hotel Lone
5 star

Istria Peninsula

Set within the Golden Cape National Park, surrounded by lush greenery and a short stroll from the pebble Mulini beach, this contemporary hotel is a fantastic base from which to explore peaceful Istria.
Hotel Monte Mulini
4 plus star

Istria Peninsula

Set in a stunning location just south of picturesque Rovinj, this modern hotel boasts panoramic views of the glistening Adriatic Sea.
Hilton Rijeka Costabella
5 star

Istria Peninsula

Located on a stretch of private pebble beach and surrounded by pristine natural beauty, this resort offers a relaxing retreat where every room boasts breathtaking sea views.

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