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Custom tour packagesIstria
Croatia's largest peninsula, Istria is packed with delights. When it comes you'll want where to stay in Istria, there's really no question – it's soaking up the sun and enjoying the fruits of the Adriatic sea in coastal town Rovinj. This seaside gem is the perfect base for exploring the whole compact region and we will craft the ideal Istria itinerary for you. Istria is often called Croatia's Tuscany, and as a shorthand that makes sense. It's got plenty of Italian touches – it used to be part of the Roman and Venetian empires and relatively recently Italy after all – yet Istria is more balanced in terms of the significance of its inland and coast.
Istria might be known as "Croatia's Tuscany" but there's a lot more to it than that.
Istria is ideal for the second-time or third-time visitor to Croatia. Most first-timers tend to start with Dubrovnik, and who could blame them, but Istria has much to offer, even if it lacks the wow factor of some of Dalmatia's big hitters. You won't find plentiful islands to hop between, but the lush inland has hilltop villages like Motovun and Groznjan scattered around. The coastal town of Rovinj, where the Venetian influence is particularly evident, is truly delightful. Istria's cuisine, heavy on truffles which are found here year-round, is a big plus. And who could miss the Arena at Pula, the fifth-largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheater? It's still in use to this day for concerts and yes, re-enactments of gladiator fights.
Popular Istria Tour Itineraries
Our suggested itineraries in Istria allow you to enjoy a multi-destination tour with ease. Our Istria vacation packages make traveling in Croatia and neighboring countries hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.
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from $4,125Venetian Canals to Croatia's Coast and Canyons
from $3,775Adriatic Coastal Towns and National Parks
from $4,025Roman History in Croatia
from $3,725Croatia in 3 Years, Part 2: Northern Croatia
Alpine Peaks & Coastal Pines: A Self-Drive Journey Through Slovenia & Istria
from $5,725Family Vacation in Croatia
from $4,425Croatia from Top to Toe
from $6,475Top Wine Regions of Slovenia & Croatia
from $6,500Gourmet Tour of Croatia
from $4,225The Coast, Islands, and Lakes of Croatia and Slovenia
from $5,850Croatia and Slovenia Culinary Exploration
from $6,300Slovenia & Croatia for Nature Lovers
from $7,850Balkan Food and Drink ExplorationNo itineraries match this selection.
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Frequently Asked Questionsabout Travel to Istria
Can I combine some time in Istria with Slovenia?
Absolutely. Croatia's Istria region pairs very well with neighboring Slovenia. We would recommend a custom itinerary including Ljubljana and other Slovenian destinations such as Lake Bled or the Soca Valley, making a beautiful off-the-beaten-path trip that you'll be thinking about for years to come.