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Istrian Peninsula & Adriatic Sea

Hill-top towns, vineyards & coast
 
Hill-top charm | Istria’s towns are medieval, cobbled and extremely attractive.
Coast-to-coast journey | Cross from the Adriatic to the beautiful eastern seaboard.
Excellent food & wine | Including a tasting at a local vineyard.
Quiet countryside paths | That reveal the peninsula’s rural heart.
Beautiful Lovran | A relaxed harbour town with a spectacular mountain backdrop.
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 3 dinners
    3 picnics
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • transfers on days 1,3 & 5
  • vineyard visit & tasting
  • Istrian Peninsula & Adriatic Sea
    Hill-top towns, vineyards & coast
  • Brtoniglia
  • Local delicacies at Benvenuti winery
  • Groznjan
  • Take time to enjoy the views
  • Idyllic landscapes
  • Moscenicka Draga
  • Views en route to Motovun
  • Enjoy dining with fine views in Motovun
  • Pausing on La Parenzana
  • Quiet walking trails
  • Walking around Krasica
  • Pass through peaceful villages
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 3 dinners
    3 picnics
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • transfers on days 1,3 & 5
  • vineyard visit & tasting
 

Holiday information

 

A walking holiday on the Istrian Peninsula

Beginning and ending by the sea, this self-guided walking holiday, with luggage transported, also features hill-top towns, vineyards and olive groves – all linked by quiet countryside paths and lanes. Stay in good-quality accommodation, enjoying excellent food and wine, including a tasting at a local vineyard.
From the Adriatic Coast, a lush, green landscape of rolling hills rises to the rugged peaks of the Ucka Mountains in the east before dropping steeply to the sparkling waters of the Bay of Kvarner. This is a land of secluded valleys and fertile hills dotted with fortified medieval towns and a spectacular jagged coastline of lagoons and islands, secret coves and beaches, punctuated by historic fishing villages.

You cross the breadth of the Istrian Peninsula, from the Adriatic Sea in the west to the beautiful eastern seaboard. As you walk the fields, woods, vineyards and floodplains of the Mirna Valley, you pass through small hill-top towns whose architectural legacy is of ‘La Serenissima’, as the Republic of Venice was known, which held sway for centuries. Influences of the Austro-Hungarian Empire which followed are found both on your plate, with goulash, strudel and ‘palacinke’ (sweet pancakes) and in the landscape, such as La Parenzana railway, built in the early C20th, now a long distance cycle and footpath whose winding route you intersect with at several points. Starting by the sea in Novigrad then moving on to the inland medieval towns of Motovun and Buzet, you experience the authentic, picturesque heart of the Istrian Peninsula, before continuing over the mountains to enjoy Lovran’s riviera, with exceptional coastal walking and celebrated seafood.
 

 

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 8 10 13 17 21 25 28 28 24 19 13 9
    mm 76 69 71 84 78 91 65 93 102 95 109 88
  • Arrival in Novigrad or Brtonigla
    Night 1: at Hotel Cittar in Novigrad (where you spend one night). Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade to the Hotel San Rocco in Brtonigla for your first night.
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Novigrad/Brtonigla to Motovun: 18km, 6.5hrs; ascent 365m / descent 625m
    Whether you spend your first night in Novigrad or Brtoniglia, today begins with an included transfer to the medieval hill-top village of Grožnjan. Enjoy browsing the narrow cobbled streets and galleries of this artists’ colony before striking out across high rural uplands towards the historic village of Oprtalj. This walled village, centred on the 16th-century church of St George, is an ideal spot to break your walk before descending steeply to the plain. A short section of La Parenzana (a historic former railway) takes you into Livade, where the world’s biggest ever truffle was found. From here a pre-arranged taxi whisks you up to the hill top town of Motovun, where you have two nights at the Hotel Kastel.
    Walking towards the hill top village of Groznjan
    Novigrad or Brtonigla to Motovun: 18km
  • Circular route from Motovun: 16km, 6.5hrs; ascent / descent 595m
    Today, you could simply relax and explore the medieval sights of the walled town or enjoy the hotel’s spa facilities, but we suggest a circular walk through the picturesque fruit-growing area south of Motovun, where apples, pears and plums grow together with olives, figs and cherries.
    The route around Motovun
    Circular route around Motovun: 16 km
  • Benvenuti Wine Cellars
    Our circular walk from Motovun leads past the award-winning Benvenuti Wine Cellars so it's only right that we include a visit and tasting. Made by the same family that has owned the vineyards for several generations and elevated the local Teran grape to new heights in that time, the wines have a distinctive freshness and intensity of flavour thanks to the microclimate of the vineyards. Please note the cellars are closed on Sundays.
  • Motovun to Buzet: 12.5km, 5hrs; ascent 430m / descent 305m
    A short transfer takes you to the banks of the river Mirna to walk upstream, below the ruins of Pietrapelosa Castle, towards Buzet. A path climbs from the river to pass medieval bauxite mines before traversing rugged wooded hillsides around the Zudeka gorge, then through ancient farming hamlets. The way finally descends back to the river Mirna for a short climb to the old walled town of Buzet. A shorter option simply follows the banks of the Mirna all the way to Buzet. Whichever route you opt for, your two nights in Buzet are spent at Hotel Vela Vrata.
    Follow the River Mirna
    Motovun to Buzet: 12.5km
  • Circular route from Buzet: 12.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent 290m / descent 475m
    The day begins with a 20min transfer by taxi to Hum, reputed to be the ‘smallest town in the world’ - a tiny group of historic houses, surrounded by fortified walls. It is referred to, officially, as a ‘town’ thanks to a number of features, including the fact that it is walled; but any visitor would consider it simply a small, historic village. The walk follows paths and tracks downstream along the Mirna valley, through wooded country and meadows. The way passes the hamlet of Kotli with its old watermill, and then climbs along ancient ways before descending a wooded gorge to the Mirna river to reach Buzet.
    Explore tiny, historic Hum
    Circular route from Buzet: 14km
  • Poklon to Lovran: 12km, 4.5hrs; ascent 160m / descent 1065m
    You are transferred to the Poklon Visitor Centre of the Ucka Nature Park for an introduction to its diverse habitat. From this high point, you follow ancient ways through oak and beech forest, frequently on stone built paths, glimpsing the islands of Kvarner Bay from occasional glades and passing settlements where smallholders produced charcoal and cheese. A steady descent takes you to Lovran on the coast where your final two nights are spent at the Villa Vera.
    Poklon to Lovran: 11.5km
    Lovran
  • Choice of routes from Lovran: 9.5km or 12km

    Lovran is a charming, relaxed harbour town set in a natural bay with the Ucka Mountains as a stunning backdrop. It became a fashionable resort of the Austro-Hungarian nobility in the 19th century. The narrow streets of the old town can be enjoyably explored as you search out its best seafood restaurants.

    You can choose between coastal or mountain walking while here.

    Along the promenade to Volosko: 12km, 4hrs
    The coastal promenade, the ‘lungomare’, was built at the beginning of the 19th century and runs right by the sea – even directly above rocky coves on elevated sections – passing swimming beaches, opulent villas and luxuriant gardens. There are cafes and restaurants, and shaded benches from which to admire the view over to the islands of Krk and Cres. You pass through the old resort town of Opatija to reach the fishing harbour of Volosko, from where a regular bus service returns you to Lovran.

    Medieval Moscenice: 9.5km, 4hrs; ascent / descent 500m
    To explore more of the foothills of the Ucka Nature Park we suggest catching the bus to the coastal town of Mošcenicka Draga and climbing inland up forested slopes for glorious views over the rugged coastline and Kvarner Bay. A high traverse leads to the medieval village of Mošcenice before descending the locally famous 700 paved steps to the coast to return to your starting point via a promenade.

    Moscenice on the route around Lovran
    Medieval Moscenice: 9km
    Opatija
 

Accommodation

Our chosen hotels and guesthouse offer a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and delicious regional cuisine.

We offer an upgrade option for your first hotel. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.
 

Extend your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 7 nights: 15 April 2025 - 30 June 2025, 25 August 2025 - 31 October 2025, 15 April 2026 - 30 June 2026 & 26 August 2026 - 31 October 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    15 - 30 Apr 2025 £1335 £185
    1 - 20 May 2025 £1445 £200
    21 May - 23 Jun 2025 £1485 £220
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2025 £1480 £255
    1 - 24 Oct 2025 £1330 £230
    15 - 30 Apr 2026 £1410 £195
    1 - 20 May 2026 £1525 £210
    21 May - 23 Jun 2026 £1570 £230
    26 Aug - 30 Sep 2026 £1565 £270
    1 - 24 Oct 2026 £1405 £245
    3rd & 4th person discount -£114 to -£120
    Single traveller supplement £114 to £120

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • 7 nights, staying at Hotel San Rocco (2 dinners): 15 April 2025 - 30 June 2025, 25 August 2025 - 31 October 2025, 15 April 2026 - 30 June 2026 & 26 August 2026 - 31 October 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    15 Apr - 20 May 2025 £1520 £215
    21 May - 8 Jun 2025 £1540 £230
    9 - 23 Jun 2025 £1570 £250
    25 Aug - 24 Oct 2025 £1495 £270
    15 Apr - 20 May 2026 £1605 £225
    21 May - 8 Jun 2026 £1625 £245
    9 - 23 Jun 2026 £1660 £265
    26 Aug - 24 Oct 2026 £1580 £285
    3rd & 4th person discount -£114 to -£120
    Single traveller supplement £114 to £120

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel Cittar, Novigrad
    Deluxe: 15 Apr - 31 Oct 2025 £16
    Deluxe: 15 Apr - 31 Oct 2026 £17
    Hotel Kastel, Motovun
    Exclusive: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £21
    Exclusive: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £21
    Exclusive: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £22
    Exclusive: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £22
    Hotel Vela Vrata, Buzet
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £34
    President Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £34
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £36
    President Suite: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £36
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £11
    Superior: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £11
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £12
    Superior: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £12
    Villa Vera, Lovran
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £18
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £18
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £19
    Junior suite: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £19
    Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £36
    Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £36
    Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £38
    Suite: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £38

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Cittar, Novigrad (B&B) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 30 Apr 2025 £77 £139
    01 May - 30 Jun 2025 £98 £175
    25 Aug - 31 Aug 2025 £123 £225
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2025 £108 £198
    01 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 £77 £139
    15 Apr - 30 Apr 2026 £81 £146
    01 May - 30 Jun 2026 £103 £184
    26 Aug - 31 Aug 2026 £130 £238
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2026 £114 £209
    01 Oct - 31 Oct 2026 £81 £146
    Villa Vera, Lovran (B&B) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 31 May 2025 £98 £139
    01 Jun - 30 Jun 2025 £118 £178
    25 Aug - 30 Aug 2025 £118 £178
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £101 £165
    15 Apr - 31 May 2026 £103 £146
    01 Jun - 30 Jun 2026 £125 £188
    26 Aug - 30 Aug 2026 £125 £188
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £107 £175

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel San Rocco, Brtonigla
    Superior: 15 Apr - 31 Oct 2025 £5
    Superior: 15 Apr - 31 Oct 2026 £6
    Hotel Kastel, Motovun
    Exclusive: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £21
    Exclusive: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £21
    Exclusive: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £22
    Exclusive: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £22
    Hotel Vela Vrata, Buzet
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £34
    President Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £34
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £36
    President Suite: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £36
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £11
    Superior: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £11
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £12
    Superior: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £12
    Villa Vera, Lovran
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £18
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £18
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £19
    Junior suite: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £19
    Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £36
    Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £36
    Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £38
    Suite: 26 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £38

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Villa Vera, Lovran (B&B) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 31 May 2025 £98 £139
    01 Jun - 30 Jun 2025 £118 £178
    25 Aug - 30 Aug 2025 £118 £178
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2025 £101 £165
    15 Apr - 31 May 2026 £103 £146
    01 Jun - 30 Jun 2026 £125 £188
    26 Aug - 30 Aug 2026 £125 £188
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2026 £107 £175
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Pula, Trieste or Venice
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Venice (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Aberdeen - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Belfast Intl. - Venice Marco Polo easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Pula jet2,  TUI 
    Birmingham - Trieste (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Birmingham - Venice (via Brussels) Brussels Airlines 
    Birmingham - Venice (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Pula easyJet,  TUI 
    Bristol - Treviso Ryanair 
    Bristol - Venice Marco Polo easyJet,  Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Nottingham East Midlands - Pula TUI 
    Nottingham East Midlands - Treviso Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Pula jet2 
    Edinburgh - Venice Marco Polo easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair 
    Edinburgh - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Pula easyJet 
    Glasgow - Venice Marco Polo easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Humberside - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Pula jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Pula easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Venice Marco Polo British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Pula easyJet,  TUI 
    Gatwick - Rijeka TUI 
    Gatwick - Venice Marco Polo British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI,  Wizz Air 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Pula British Airways 
    Heathrow - Pula (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Trieste (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Trieste (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Trieste (via Rome Fiumicino) Alitalia 
    Heathrow - Venice Marco Polo British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Pula easyJet 
    Luton - Venice Marco Polo easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    London Southend - Pula easyJet 
    London Southend - Treviso Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Pula jet2,  Ryanair 
    Stansted - Rijeka Ryanair 
    Stansted - Treviso Ryanair 
    Stansted - Trieste Ryanair 
    Stansted - Venice Marco Polo Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Pula jet2,  TUI 
    Manchester - Rijeka TUI 
    Manchester - Venice Ryanair,  Wizz Air 
    Manchester - Venice Marco Polo easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Trieste (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Newcastle - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Newcastle - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam) Air France 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.
     

    Connecting travel options - flying via Pula

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Pula airport to hotel (1h) £80-£83 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Pula airport (1h30) £80-£83 flexible
    coach Lovran to Pula bus station (1h50) £14-£15 1200

    Connecting travel options - flying via Rijeka

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Rijeka airport to hotel (1h45) £133-£140 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Rijeka airport (0h45) £72-£75 flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Trieste

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Trieste airport to hotel (1h30) £110-£114 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste airport (1h45) £110-£114 flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Treviso Venice

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Treviso station to Trieste (2h30), taxi Trieste station to hotel (1h) £109-£113 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste (1h30), rail Trieste to Treviso station (2h30) £109-£113 1400

    Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Marco Polo

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Venice Mestre to Trieste (1h55), taxi Trieste station to hotel (1h) £104-£108 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste station (1h30), rail Trieste to Venice Mestre (1h55-3h20) £104-£108 1400
 
Reviews

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All 29 reviews
  • Mrs V Clark
    Dalkeith
    04 June 2025

    We had some difficulties in following the written instructions of the routes in Croatia but this may be related to the fact that these routes are new and the signage was inconsistent. In the light of this the GPX files were invaluable.

  • SJD
    02 June 2025

    Tips:

    - make sure you download the gps, even if only for peace of mind when uncertain

    - there is a bus stop close to Hotel villa vera with regular buses up to Opatija if you want a a gentle walk at the end of the holiday

    - on the recommendation of our waiter at the Vela Vrata we went to the Aura distillery at Buzet on our rest day. There you will be plied with free tastings of as many products as you would like (I can particularly recommend the Karbun gin) as well as a platter of ham/cheese/olives, and given an English language tour of the distillery. There is no charge.

     

    Highlights:

    - we ate at the Kvarner, Najade and Lovranska vrata in Lovran. All were enjoyable but the lapping sea and beautiful seafood made Najade a highlight of the holiday.

    - the walks overall were pleasantly varied. We particularly enjoyed the walk through peach and cherry orchards to the wine tasting at the Benvenuti Wine Cellars

     

  • Cathy from Glasgow
    21 May 2025

    Fabulous holiday- Inntravel have curated a very interesting and unique experience. I am going to Tuscany with them in September and my friend and I are planning to go to Puglia next Spring. 

  • Anon
    19 May 2025

    A really beautiful and varied walking holiday; each day's walk is different offering various views and different types of terrain. The hotels were all of an impressive standard with very good service and the transfers all worked like clockwork. A really excellent holiday. 

  • Peregrina
    02 May 2025

    The Istrian Peninsula walk is an ideal walking holiday, with variety of landscapes, interesting terrain and trails, great hotels, scenic routing.  We met many other interesting people, some with Inntravel, others with other outfitters, and compared notes. We like ours best. Will probably rebook in a few years.

  • Ms M Lines
    London
    27 April 2025

    Tremendous organisation and excellent notes removed any anxiety we'd end up in the right place. Each day was a different experience across the Istrian landscape. Would highly recommend.

  • Gail C
    05 October 2024

    It was well organised!  really enjoyed it..

     

     

  • M Epstein
    11 September 2024

    This was our first time in Croatia and I would definitely go back. The hotels were a mixed bag - one in particular I would not recommend for several reasons. The walks were generally good apart from one where the signage and landmarks were impossible to follow and we spent an unpleasant hour in difficult terrain before picking up the route much later using a combination of compass and google maps. 

  • Dr A Stuart
    Australia
    24 May 2024

    Absolutely great holiday, the walks were so pretty with flowers, meadows, butterflies, broad leaf forests, verdant gardens, tiny hamlets and different each day. There was a little too much road walking on day one, the variety in the 6 days was perfect. We enjoyed the food and the exercise, travelling with a group of old friends was a perfect way to catch up. The hotels were very comfortable and welcome after a long day of walking, the walk times were accurate, allowing you to break, take photos, swim in waterfalls and smell the roses.

  • Ms L Goodfriend
    USA
    23 May 2024

    Another successful trip with Inntravel. The hotels are wonderful, friendly, comfortable and delicious breakfasts every morning. The luggage transfers were easy. The Istrian Peninsula is beautiful and we enjoyed walking through the National Parks, experiencing the beauty of the Adriatic sea and learning about truffles. The walking notes were not as easy to follow as other Inntravel holidays but with our hiking apps and digital maps we found our way. 

  • Mrs J Hopps
    Wetherby
    16 May 2024

    Istria was another memorable Inntravel holiday - beautiful scenery, well-planned routes and all backed up by skilfully-chosen accommodation

  • Ms JM Davey
    Wells
    20 April 2024

    This is a rewarding way to experience Croatia, its beautiful, unspoilt countryside and welcoming people. We holidayed late April to early May so were delighted by all the wildflowers and many butterflies plus a few Fire Salamanders. The hotels are really comfortable with swimming pools that were a wonderful way to relax after a long walk. We also enjoyed exploring Trieste and recommend getting a 48 Hour FVG pass for museums etc. We found some excellent places to eat near the hotels, Sidro overlooking the harbour in Novigrad, Antica Ghiacceretta and Eataly both near our hotel in Trieste. It was a bit unseasonally cool and wet so we got a bit muddy but thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

  • Mrs J Edwards
    Romsey
    11 October 2023

    We really loved Croatia and all the places we visited and stayed in. We have done a lot of walking holidays with yourselves, but wouldn't rate this one as one of the best due to the number of road walks, overgrown paths and alot of down hill. We can recommend Konoba Astorea in Brtoniglia if you are staying at Hotel San Rocco. it has a great atmoshpere with a huge charcoal grill. Equally recommend Konoba Modo in Montovun.  We were treated royally at Benvenuti winery, maybe being the end of the season. For something more casual and cosy at Lovran, recommend Lovranski Pub. As well as Istrian wine, the beer was excellent everywhere, from local pilsner to many craft beers. not to mention coffee to equal Portuguese.

  • Mrs M Van Arsdale
    USA
    28 September 2023

    Inntravel far exceeded our expectations as a travel provider. Every hotel was expecting us, was informed about our picnic lunches and vegan food request, our meal inclusion amounts and transfer arrangements. It was very impressive service. The walking routes were described with good detail but it's essential to use GPX files as a verification tool at some points every day. We found the hotels to all be charming, comfortable, clean and in great locations to enjoy the area. Thank you Inntravel for the wonderful experience.

  • Mr C Fountain
    Wadhurst
    01 September 2023

    It's just a fabulously varied walk, from ancient hard wood forests to meadows alive with butterflies and insects that must have been like England of old, to olives and vines. Through the wonderful mountains and down to spend time on the Coast. Great walking and fabulous food and wine.

  • Anon
    24 June 2023

    A well curated holiday which delivered what it promised. A proper experience of the Istrian peninsula, covering the gulf of venice to the adriatic experiencing the National Park and mediaeval towns in between. The hotels were excellent and the transfers seamless. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

  • Miss J Wilson
    Cyprus
    22 May 2023

    We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday, there were highlights each day as the scenery and places were beautiful. Thank you, we will probably be back for more next year

  • Anon
    17 May 2023

    Our highlights were the numerous meadows full of flowers, the nightingales singing and the wonderful weather. We are regular Inntravel users and this comes very high up in our favourite list.

  • T&M Alderson
    16 May 2023

    Another great Inntravel holiday through beautiful unspoilt countryside. Hilltop towns and villas reminiscent of Italy. The walking is varied and the hotels comfortable and welcoming.

  • Mr J Turner
    Hereford
    11 May 2023

    At Buzet please recommend a visit to the Aura Family Distillery below the hill top in the new town . We had a tour and then as many tastings as we could manage plus a large platter of meats and cheeses and it was free ! We did of course buy some of their beautiful fruit and herbal brandies ! 

  • Mr M Doyle
    Hereford
    26 April 2023

    Our 9th Inntravel holiday and definitely one of our best.  Admittably we were at the start of the season, but we were blown away by the lack of people on the paths. On some days we only saw only one or two other walkers. The paths were generally far from traffic noise through beautiful woodland from hill-top village to hill-top village. There were so many ruined, abandoned old houses that anywhere else would have been developed. We loved our cookery lesson after dinner from Antonela at Al Merlo Olivio and Diablo their minature dog joined us for the first mile of our walk to Buje on Day 1. We were lucky with the weather; pretty much all week - it was sunny, but not too hot and there was only rain on Day 6 when we walked the Lungomare to Volosko which was not a problem. The walk on Day 2 to Motovun was magical - we were glad we did not have to climb up to the hotel at the end of it though - a nice touch to arrange a pick up from Livade. We also really enjoyed the wine tasting on Day 3- who knew Istrian wines were so good! Best breakfast was Vela Vrata (and the bar only 20 metres away serves craft beer too). On Day 6, the walk down from Poklon is unmissable through a beautiful beech forest with glimpses of the Adriatic throughout the descent. We would recommend you take the detour to the waterfall at Lovranska Draga, however do not bother with the rest of descent from there - take the bus. The path winds between houses with difficult slippery steps in places and many dogs. It could not be more of a contrast from the first part of the walk. We had an amazing room (well a suite in fact) at Villa Vera with views of the sea. Ate at Kvarner both nights - it was quiet being the start of the season, so there were spare tables and it was so good we went back the following night. Genuinely we loved this holiday so much that there is a chance we may repeat it in years to come. We are huge fans of Inntravel and expect to have many more holidays with them in the future.

  • Paul S
    25 April 2023

    Our third Inntravel Holiday. The walks in Istria are varied and interesting and not too challenging. For anyone interested in wildlife the holiday provides excellent birding, abundant butterflies and wild flowers. Our favourite walk was the suggested route whilst staying at Lovran starting on the coast at Moscenicka Draga. Fantastic views and a lovely restaurant stop for lunch. The Hotel Vela Vrata in Buzet was our favourite and warrants an extra nights stay.

  • Dr M Green
    Consett
    13 October 2022

    An enjoyable holiday with interesting walks, particularly on the day going to Buzet and the walk up the limestone gorge during our time in that town. We particularly enjoyed our upgraded stay at San Rocco. Even in mid-October the weather was warm and ideal for walking. 

  • Mrs H Gull
    Maidenhead
    24 September 2022

    Loved the peace and tranquillity and unspoilt nature of the walks

  • Anon
    20 September 2022

    Konobo Astorea in Brtonglia was excellent as was tasting menu with wine at San Rocco. Meal at Kastel was spolied by an extremely rude waiter who was all about getting you to upspend. Probably the rudest someone has been to us in a very long time. Konoba Fakin food and service was excellent. Benvenuti winery was very busy. Staff naturally focused on selling to visitors who have driven there not passing walkers. They were very nice, kind, helpful and accommodating but just too busy. Hotel Vela Vrata was our favourite hotel. Suggest you remove the included meal, which was very good, and allow selection from the A la carte menu. The picnic from here was easily the best. Vera Hotel on Lovran was very good. Lady on reception was lovely. Massive room in a great location.

  • Barry L.
    07 September 2022

    We love Inntravel. The quality of the trips, lodgings and service is excellent. The people are extremely helpful, responsive and knowledgeable. We have 100% confidence that everything will happen as planned, and it does. We had to postpone our Istrian Peninsula trip twice due to Covid and Inntravel was extraordinarily easy and fair to accommodate. We are already planning our next Inntravel "slow vacation", which will be our third. I'm sure there will be others and we gladly recommend Inntravel to all of our friends. 

  • Mr D Murphy
    USA
    07 September 2022

    Our highlights? San Rocco as a destination "resort and restaurant" Villa Vera in Buzet. We should have taken the extra day. This trip makes you feel local, we saw  almost zero tour groups. (One location, Motuvan a few.) We are already planning our next Inntravel holiday.

  • Mr D Treacher
    London
    03 September 2022

    Highlights and recommendations previously referenced, especially walk near Lopar and restaurants. Food was generally very good. Driving tour and walking tour worked together well, especially as first two weeks were very hot and third week was cooler.

     

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: THis customer combined Isria, Kvarner & Zadar with Plitvice Lakes and Across the Istrian Peninsula.

  • Anon
    30 August 2022

    Countryside is pretty, towns cute, and coast is beautiful, food generally good, especially in truffle season!  Wine tasting was a definite highlight.
 

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