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Across the Istrian Peninsula

Hill-top towns, vineyards & coast
 
Quiet countryside paths and lanes link the hill-top towns of the Mirna river valley’s vineyards and olive groves before descending to the coast, on this self-guided walking holiday, with luggage transported. Stay in good-quality accommodation, enjoying excellent food and wine, including a tasting at a local vineyard.
Across the Istrian Peninsula. 7 nights
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Holiday information

 

A walking holiday on the Istrian Peninsula

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 close to 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 near bustling Buje then moving on to the 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.
 
 

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  • 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 Krasica or Brtonigla
    Night 1: at Al Merlo Olivo in Krasica (the first of two nights here). Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade to the Hotel San Rocco in Brtonigla for your first two nights.
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Circular route from Krasica: 15.5km, 4.5hrs; or from Brtoniglia: 10.5km, 4hrs

    Circular route from Krasica: 15.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent / descent 325m
    Our introductory circuit from Krasica leads you along scenic paths and lanes, and part of La Parenzana (a historic former railway) to the charming hill-top village of Buje. After a leisurely lunch here, return to Krasica via olive and vine-clad hills.

    Circular route from Brtoniglia: 10.5km, 4hrs; ascent / descent 260m
    If you are staying in Brtoniglia, we recommend a route which explores the Skarline Nature Reserve south-east of the town, with several small lakes and a stream that has carved a canyon on its course to the River Mirna. Be sure to leave time to explore Brtoniglia, too – this historic hill-top village has a lovely medieval centre, rich wine-making heritage and a number of excellent Istrian eateries.
    Hill top town of Buje on the route around Krasica
    The route around Brtoniglia
    Circular route from Krasica: 15.5km
    Circular route from Brtoniglia: 10.5km
  • Krasica to Motovun: 21km, 6.5hrs; ascent 485m / descent 720m; Brtoniglia to Motovun: 19km, 5.5hrs
    If you are starting from Krasica, you begin with a short walk to Grožnjan; from the alternative accommodation in  Brtoniglia we include a transfer to this medieval hill-top village. 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 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.
    Krasica to Motovun: 21km
    Towards the hill top village of Groznjan on the route from Krasica to Motovun
  • Circular route from Motovun: 13.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent / descent 500m
    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. We include a visit and tasting at the award winning Benvenuti vineyard (closed Sundays), famous for elevating the traditional local Teran grape to new heights.
     
    The route around Motovun
    Circular route around Motovun: 13.5km
  • Motovun to Buzet: 12.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent 420m / descent 300m
    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.
    Follow the river Mirna
    Motovun to Buzet: 12.5km
  • Poklon to Lovran: 11.7km, 4hrs; 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.
    Lovran
    Poklan to Lovran: 11.7km
  • 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, 3.5hrs; ascent / descent 460m
    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 on the route around Lovran
 

Accommodation

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

To make your holiday all the more special, opt for our upgrade hotel in Brtonigla. Please indicate your hotel preference at the time of booking. If you have time for a longer holiday, we recommend an extra night in Buzet to enjoy an extra walk, and in Lovran to explore the charming city and spend time at the beach.
 

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  • 7 nights: 15 April 2022 - 30 June 2022, 25 August 2022 - 31 October 2022, 15 April 2023 - 30 June 2023 & 25 August 2023 - 31 October 2023

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

    Starting Price Single room
    15 - 30 Apr 2022 £1045 £190
    1 - 21 May 2022 £1090 £195
    22 May - 23 Jun 2022 £1120 £240
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2022 £1120 £240
    1 - 24 Oct 2022 £1095 £260
    15 - 30 Apr 2023 £1150 £210
    1 - 21 May 2023 £1195 £215
    22 May - 23 Jun 2023 £1235 £265
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2023 £1235 £265
    1 - 24 Oct 2023 £1195 £290
    3rd & 4th person discount -£95 to -£105
    Single traveller supplement £95 to £105

    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 2022 - 30 June 2022, 25 August 2022 - 31 October 2022, 15 April 2023 - 30 June 2023 & 25 August 2023 - 31 October 2023

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

    Starting Price Single room
    15 - 30 Apr 2022 £1115 £185
    1 - 18 May 2022 £1140 £195
    19 May - 23 Jun 2022 £1225 £435
    25 Aug - 19 Sep 2022 £1225 £435
    20 Sep - 24 Oct 2022 £1145 £265
    15 - 30 Apr 2023 £1230 £195
    1 - 18 May 2023 £1255 £215
    19 May - 23 Jun 2023 £1350 £480
    25 Aug - 19 Sep 2023 £1350 £480
    20 Sep - 24 Oct 2023 £1260 £295
    3rd & 4th person discount -£110 to -£125
    Single traveller supplement £110 to £125

    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)

    Al Merlo Olivo, Krasica
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £14
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £14
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £16
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £16
    Hotel Kastel, Motovun
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £18
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £18
    Hotel Vela Vrata, Buzet
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £20
    President Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £20
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £22
    President Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £22
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £10
    Superior: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £10
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £12
    Superior: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £12
    Villa Vera, Lovran
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £18
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £18
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £20
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £20

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

    Hotel Vela Vrata, Buzet (with dinner) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £68 £96
    25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £68 £96
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £76 £108
    25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £76 £108
    Villa Vera, Lovran (B&B) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £90 £128
    25 Aug - 30 Aug 2022 £96 £140
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £88 £144
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £100 £142
    25 Aug - 30 Aug 2023 £106 £156
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £98 £160

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel San Rocco, Brtonigla
    Deluxe comfort plus: 15 Apr - 18 May 2022 £14
    Deluxe comfort plus: 19 May - 30 Jun 2022 £18
    Deluxe comfort plus: 25 Aug - 19 Sep 2022 £18
    Deluxe comfort plus: 20 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £14
    Deluxe comfort plus: 15 Apr - 18 May 2023 £16
    Deluxe comfort plus: 19 May - 30 Jun 2023 £20
    Deluxe comfort plus: 25 Aug - 19 Sep 2023 £20
    Deluxe comfort plus: 20 Sep - 31 Oct 2023 £16
    Hotel Kastel, Motovun
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £18
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £18
    Hotel Vela Vrata, Buzet
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £20
    President Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £20
    President Suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £22
    President Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £22
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £10
    Superior: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £10
    Superior: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £12
    Superior: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £12
    Villa Vera, Lovran
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £18
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £18
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £20
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £20

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

    Hotel Vela Vrata, Buzet (with dinner) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £68 £96
    25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £68 £96
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £76 £108
    25 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £76 £108
    Villa Vera, Lovran (B&B) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £90 £128
    25 Aug - 30 Aug 2022 £96 £140
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £88 £144
    15 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 £100 £142
    25 Aug - 30 Aug 2023 £106 £156
    31 Aug - 31 Oct 2023 £98 £160
  • 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 - 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
    Doncaster Sheffield - Pula TUI 
    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 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Pula easyJet 
    Glasgow - Venice Marco Polo easyJet 
    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 - Venice Marco Polo British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI 
    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 - Treviso Ryanair 
    Stansted - Trieste Ryanair 
    Stansted - Venice Marco Polo Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Pula jet2,  TUI 
    Manchester - Venice Wizz Air 
    Manchester - Venice Marco Polo easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    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 except those operated by Ryanair. 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.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Pula

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Pula airport to hotel (1h) £60-£66 1730
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Pula airport (1h30) £55-£62 flexible
    coach Lovran to Pula bus station (1h50) £12-£14 1200

    Connecting travel options - flying via Trieste

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Trieste airport to hotel (2h) £84-£94 1730
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste airport (1h45) £100-£110 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) £76-£84 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste (1h30), rail Trieste to Treviso station (2h30) £92-£102 1400

    Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Marco Polo

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Venice Mestre to Trieste (1h50-2h50), taxi Trieste station to hotel (1h) £76-£84 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste station (1h30), rail Trieste to Venice Mestre (1h55-3h20) £92-£102 1400
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 4 dinners (2 dinner if upgrading hotels),
    3 picnics,
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • transfers on days 2,4 & 5
  • vineyard visit and tasting
 
Reviews

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All 9 reviews
  • Mrs C Koczerzat
    Hove
    08 June 2022

    This was a wonderful holiday. Istria is beautiful. The hotels were all good, the food was very good and everyone was helpful. The walks were marvellous. I would not hesitate to recommend this holiday to anyone who enjoys  walking and good food - particularly truffles!

  • Anon, Herts
    16 May 2022

    HIGHLIGHTS: Trieste was delightful, particularly in the area around the cathedral and castle. In Istria, we enjoyed the occasions we used La Parenzana. We enjoyed wandering around the less commercialized hill towns: Buje, Oprtalj and Buzet, rather than Groznjan and Motovun. On the last full day, seeing Opatija, and walking back to Lovran on the Lungomare. Most of our dinners we ate outside, and usually from terraces with lovely views and sunsets - a real bonus in May. 

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combines our walk Across the Istrian Peninsula with our Trieste City add-on

  • Mr J Lawrence
    Cheltenham
    14 May 2022

    We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday for its varied walking through green and lush landscapes. The people that we met, and the places where we stayed were always welcoming. We also enjoyed the inclusion of the wine tasting experience; always good fun and a chance to make friends with fellow Inntravel walkers. While the notes were very comprehensive, we would recommend the use of the downloaded navigation data [GPX files] as the area maps were so poor and some parts of the routes not well waymarked. Another highlight for us was the ability to add on a few nights in Venice in a very easy and straightforward way. The opportunity to add some cultural experiences to our walking created a wonderful holiday. 

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our walk Across the Istrian Peninsula with our Venice City add-on

  • Andrea Beavon
    02 May 2022

    This was just the best way to see the highlights of Istria, off the beaten track but really accessible, well directed routes. The chosen walks were fantastic, and allowed for variety each day, the hotels/staff and welcome we had was rich and warm. Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to see Croatia, away from the busy coastal hotspots!

  • Mr P Wise
    USA
    26 April 2022

    Both trips (Across the Istrian Peninsula and A Stroll through History upgrade option) were just great, especially the scenery and food.  This was one of my first hiking trips where I didn't lose any weight.  The pasta was so good.

  • J & H Dale
    31 August 2021

    [INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers did both our Lakes and Julian Alps and Across the Istrian Peninsula holidays.]
    Thank you again Inntravel. With the pandemic it was a challenge to organize trips with changes from year to year and sometimes week to week. We appreciate your efforts and look forward to booking more adventures in the future.


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  • Mr M Halliday
    Australia
    16 September 2019

    Very lovely and enjoyable walk through stunning countryside and picturesque hill towns. The walk to Motovun and the lovely valley day walk to the winery as well as the beautiful walk down through beech forests to Lovran and the coast were especially lovely. The wine tasting was another really nice experience.

  • Dr MA Hicks
    Stratford-upon-avon
    31 August 2019

    An excellent walking holiday and a real joy to experience a variety of landscapes. A highlight was being able to walk in flower filled meadows covered with many butterflies in September. The other bonus was the friendliness of all the people we met and their willingness to speak in English to share local knowledge.

  • B & G, USA
    30 August 2019

    Anyone looking for a truly peaceful, tourist crowd-free hiking trip, the Istrian Peninsula is an excellent choice.  The green landscapes, small villages, parks, and the Adriatic Sea are all very beautiful and welcoming.  The hotels were superb and the staff were truly the kindest people you will come across. A highly recommended restaurant is the Food & Wine Bar Ganeum in Lovran, Stari Grad 5, for its exceptional food, ambiance, and service (we went twice).
 

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  • If your holiday plans go awry because of Coronavirus, rest assured that we’ll do right by you. Since the start of the pandemic, our flexible booking policy and prompt issuing of refunds to customers who prefer not to defer their holiday have earned us high praise in the national press.
  • We sincerely hope that your holiday experience will be as enjoyable as it would have been before the pandemic – walking holidays are ideal in these times of social distancing, and we’re not operating holidays if the key highlights can no longer be delivered – but, naturally, there will be some changes to ensure your and other people’s safety, not least proving your vaccination status or taking a test in order to travel.
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  • We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from A to B, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. If/when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation, meaning that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

    For more detailed information, see our walking holidays in Europe page.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines (but not, currently, with Ryanair). As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
    The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

    You don’t have to take out a policy with our recommended provider (if you live outside the UK you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    We'll ask you for the details of your policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Croatia, but not a visa. If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official language is Croatian. The currency is the Kuna. Croatian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.

    At Inntravel we work in close partnership with our hoteliers, taxi drivers and other local suppliers to provide our self-guided holidays directly to you. We are entirely confident that you will continue to receive the usual warm welcome from them, regardless of what is happening in the European political sphere.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
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