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Across the Istrian Peninsula

Hill-top towns, vineyards & coast
 
Follow unexplored countryside paths through varied landscapes of vineyards and hill-top towns on this self-guided walking holiday, with luggage transported. Stay in good-quality accommodation and enjoy excellent food and wine, as well as an included tasting at a local vineyard.
Across the Istrian Peninsula. 7 nights
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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 slowly gives way to a more mountainous east where the high, rugged peaks of the Ucka Mountains drop steeply down into the glistening waters of the Bay of Kvarner. This is a land of secluded valleys and fertile plains dotted with hill-top towns and a spectacular jagged coastline of lagoons and islands, secret coves and long tranquil beaches.
On this fascinating walk, 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 through the rolling fields, woods and neat vineyards of the Mirna Valley, you pass through small hill-top towns and villages where the fascinating history of this area comes alive. Starting near bustling Buje then moving on to medieval Motovun, before continuing over the mountains and down to the sea for a final flourish at Lovran, you experience the authentic and picturesque heart of the Istrian Peninsula.
 

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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 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: 16km, 4.5hrs; or from Brtoniglia: 11km, 4hrs

    Circular route from Krasica: 16km, 4.5hrs
    Our introductory circuit from Krasica leads you along scenic paths and quiet roads 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: 11km, 4hrs
    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
    Circular route from Krasica: 16km
    Circular route from Brtoniglia: 11km
  • Krasica to Motovun: 21km, 6.5hrs; Brtoniglia to Motovun: 19km, 5.5hrs
    If you are starting from Krasica, you begin by walking to Grožnjan, but if you are starting from Brtoniglia we include a transfer to this medieval hill-top village, where many art galleries line its narrow cobbled streets. Enjoy a browse and a coffee before striking out across high rural uplands towards the historic village of Oprtalj, a former fort surrounded by high defensive walls upon which the village houses have now been built among the former town gates. The town is centred on the 16th-century church of St George and its tall bell tower. Descending steeply to the plain, you follow a short section of La Parenzana, the former Austro-Hungarian railway line that connected Trieste and Porec and now a walking and cycling track. On reaching Livade (a world centre of truffles), you take a pre-arranged taxi to Motovun, where you have two nights at the Hotel Kastel.
    Krasica to Motovun: 21km
    Hill top village of Groznjan on the route from Krasica to Motovun
  • Choice of routes from Motovun: 13.5km or 16km
    You could simply relax in the town or use the hotel’s spa facilities today, but we suggest a choice of circular walks.

    Circular route via Kanal & Meluni: 13.5km, 4.5hrs
    The first explores the southern side of Motovun which is Istria’s well known – and picturesque – fruit-growing area, where apples, pears and plums grow together with olives, figs and cherries. We include a visit and tasting at the excellent Benvenuti vineyard you pass along the way.

    Circular route via La Parenzana: 16km, 5hrs
    The second walk partly explores La Parenzana on the western side of town, meandering across an isolated stretch of the old railway route amid lush vegetation and with stunning views. You leave La Parenzana to reach a typical rural inn for lunch (Špinovci) before returning on little-trodden paths to cross a small valley into neighbouring Brkac and directly back to nearby Motovun.
    The route around Motovun
    Circular route via Kanal and Meluni: 13.5km
    La Parenzana on the route around Motovun
    Circular route via La Parenzana: 16km
  • Pocklon to Lovran: 12km, 4.5hrs
    You are transferred to Poklon, high in the Ucka Mountains, from where you enjoy a long traverse through oak and beech trees before a steady descent through woods, catching glimpses over to the islands of Kvarner Bay as you near the sea. In Lovran, your final three nights are spent at the Villa Vera.
    Pocklon to Lovran: 12km
    The route from Motovun to Lovran
  • Choice of routes from Lovran: 9km or 12km
    Lovran is a charming and relaxed town set in a natural bay with the Ucka Mountains as a stunning backdrop and it's well worth spending one day enjoying a relaxed exploration of its streets. The town takes its name from laurel, Laurus nobilis, which grows abundantly in the town's numerous parks and gardens. From humble beginnings as a port and ship-building centre, the town later became a fashionable resort of the Austro-Hungarian nobility in the 19th century.

    Medieval Moscenice: 9km, 3.5hrs
    If you decide to walk, we suggest catching the bus to Mošcenicka Draga to then head inland and climb up forested slopes for glorious views over the rugged coastline and Kvarner Bay. Wander across the hillside to linger over a leisurely lunch in the medieval village of Mošcenice before descending paved steps to the coast and along the promenade to your starting point.

    Along the Prom to Opatija: 12km, 4hrs
    Alternatively, you may like to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the coastal promenade, the lungomare, to lively Opatija, for wonderful views along the coast and over to Mount Ucka and the islands of Krk and Cres. This paved promenade runs for 12 kilometres along the coast through woodland of mighty oak trees and laurel groves, passing opulent villas and luxuriant gardens. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the view, and shingle beaches or platforms from which to swim.
    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 do choose to upgrade, we recommend adding an extra night here to relax at this lovely hotel with pool.
 

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Prices & travel options
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  • 7 nights: 15 April 2021 - 30 June 2021, 25 August 2021 - 31 October 2021, 15 April 2022 - 30 June 2022 & 25 August 2022 - 31 October 2022

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

    Starting Price Single room
    15 - 30 Apr 2021 £995 £180
    1 - 21 May 2021 £1035 £185
    22 May - 23 Jun 2021 £1065 £225
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2021 £1065 £225
    1 - 24 Oct 2021 £1045 £245
    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
    3rd & 4th person discount -£95
    Single traveller supplement £95

    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 (1 dinner): 15 April 2021 - 30 June 2021, 25 August 2021 - 31 October 2021, 15 April 2022 - 30 June 2022 & 25 August 2022 - 31 October 2022

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

    Starting Price Single room
    15 - 30 Apr 2021 £1060 £175
    1 - 18 May 2021 £1085 £185
    19 May - 23 Jun 2021 £1165 £410
    25 Aug - 19 Sep 2021 £1165 £410
    20 Sep - 24 Oct 2021 £1095 £250
    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
    3rd & 4th person discount -£105 to -£110
    Single traveller supplement £105 to £110

    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 2021 £13
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2021 £13
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £14
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £14
    Hotel Kastel, Motovun
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2021 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £16
    Villa Vera, Lovran
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 £17
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2021 £17
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £18
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £18

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel San Rocco, Brtonigla
    Deluxe comfort plus: 15 Apr - 18 May 2021 £12
    Deluxe comfort plus: 19 May - 30 Jun 2021 £16
    Deluxe comfort plus: 25 Aug - 19 Sep 2021 £16
    Deluxe comfort plus: 20 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £12
    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
    Hotel Kastel, Motovun
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2021 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £16
    Deluxe with balcony: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £16
    Villa Vera, Lovran
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 £17
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2021 £17
    Junior suite: 15 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 £18
    Junior suite: 25 Aug - 31 Oct 2022 £18

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

    Hotel San Rocco, Brtonigla (B&B) Double room Single room
    15 Apr - 18 May 2021 £88 £114
    19 May - 30 Jun 2021 £110 £218
    25 Aug - 19 Sep 2021 £110 £218
    20 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £88 £114
    15 Apr - 18 May 2022 £92 £120
    19 May - 30 Jun 2022 £116 £230
    25 Aug - 19 Sep 2022 £116 £230
    20 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £92 £120
  • 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 
    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 
    Leeds Bradford - Treviso Ryanair 
    Leeds Bradford - Venice Marco Polo 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 - Trieste (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    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 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 (£60 for India and Nepal). 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) £56 in 2021; £60 in 2022 1730
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Pula airport (1h30) £52 in 2021; £55 in 2022 flexible
    coach Lovran to Pula bus station (1h50) £12 1200

    Connecting travel options - flying via Trieste

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Trieste airport to hotel (2h) £80 in 2021; £84 in 2022 1730
    coach Trieste bus station to Novigrad (2h), hotel transfer Novigrad to hotel (0h30) £30 in 2021; £32 in 2022 1530
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Trieste airport (1h45) £95 in 2021; £100 in 2022 flexible
    hotel transfer to Opatija bus station (0h20), coach Opatija to Trieste bus station (1h30-3h) £12 1200

    Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Marco Polo

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Venice Mestre to Trieste (2h50), taxi Trieste to hotel (1h) £72 in 2021; £76 in 2022 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste (1h30), rail Trieste to Venice Mestre (3h20) £88 in 2021; £92 in 2022 1400

    Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Treviso

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Treviso to Trieste (2h30), taxi Trieste to hotel (1h) £72 in 2021; £76 in 2022 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Trieste (1h30), rail Trieste to Treviso (2h30) £88 in 2021; £92 in 2022 1400
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 3 dinners (1 dinner if upgrading hotels),
    2 picnics,
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • transfers on days 2 & 4
  • vineyard visit and tasting
 
Reviews

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We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

All 15 reviews
  • 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).

  • Anon
    22 June 2019

    Our trip was wonderful. The hotels were comfortable and quite beautiful. The Istrian peninsula was a beautiful and historical back drop for a vacation. The pickup service used to deliver us to trail heads and pick us up in Pula was professional and welcomed. We saw the same driver twice and that was nice. With the exception of a "once in a century heat event" that could not be foreseen, our trip was wonderful. Thank you very much.

  • Mrs J Butchers
    Royston
    20 June 2019

    Overall friendliness of all the people we met. Including being 'rescued'  from a storm by Nino (local MEP) - shelter and a glass of wine!

    The countryside was beautiful, loads of butterflies.

    On our last day we took an all day boat trip to Krk and Cres. Food was included and we weren't expecting much, but were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity!! and friendly crew. Beli on Cres was lovely - wished we had had more time to explore.

    Konoba Mondo in Motovun was excellent and well recommended.

    Be very aware of the tenacity of the midges in damp woodland, and late afternoon after rain.

  • Anon
    28 May 2019

    A highlight: the flower- and birdsong-filled walk (late May/early June) from Krasnica to Motovun is one of the best we've done in 13 years with Inntravel. A tip: excellent fish at Knezgrad restaurant in Lovran (Trg Slobode 12, next to the cinema). 

  • Miss F Swaine
    London
    27 May 2019

    Beautiful walking country with views of mountains and forests, fields and the sea, all in one day. Fabulous introductions to the geography, history, oenology and food tastes of Istria. We shall return. 

  • David & Elizabeth, Tasmania
    24 May 2019

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: David and Elizabeth did two holidays, our Across the Istrian Peninsula walk followed by the Lakes & Julian Alps walking holiday.

    Slovenia is stunning.  The scenery is the equal of anywhere, the people welcoming, language not a problem, the food and wine of high quality and prices reasonable.  We had an extra day at Bled and doing it again would also take an extra day at Bohinj as in both places you need at least a day to play tourist.  For instance the cable car to Vogel and a trip on Lake Bled are essential.  We also loved our stay in Ljubljana, a city with a beautiful feel to it and great restaurants.  We had wonderful weather in the first half of June (almost too hot at times) with the odd afternoon thunderstorm of no consequence.  Ate well twice at the Lipa Restaurant in Kranjska Gora and good meals at Spica (near Vila Preseren) and the Park Hotel (for the kremna rezina).

    Glad we did the Istrian walk before Slovenia as it would have been a let down the other way around.  The walking was pleasant and enjoyable rather than spectacular, and we had 3 days of rain which can't but influence the experience.  The wine tasting on day 3 was one of the best we have done and we didn't need lunch afterwards.  Wonderful meal at Konobo Mondo in Motovun with knowledgable and friendly service.

    As usual with Inntravel all the arrangements were just as described.  We will be back for more.

  • Rachael
    21 May 2019

    Fabulous holiday. Exceptional service. Well organised and detailed. Wonderful hotels. If you don't like "roughing it", take the upgrade for the first hotel. Read the notes very carefully before you start off and not just during.  

     

  • Gill and Andy
    21 May 2019

    All hotel staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Croatia was lovely and is still relatively cheap for tourists. This was our first Inntravel holiday and we will certainly consider using again.

  • Ms V Vose
    Broadstairs
    14 May 2019

    The whole holiday was a delight and we loved Croatia! The accommodation was first class and the people very friendly. Highly recommended Istria for a holiday.

  • Mr N Ziebland
    Bridport
    08 May 2019

    In spite of very disappointing weather the walks we completed were very enjoyable. Wildflowers and butterflies particularly noteworthy. The landscape is attractive although not as dramatic as, for example, Spain. We did have some trouble with the notes. They provided inconsistent levels of detail so it became quite diffuclut to be sure we were on the right track sometimes. I would recommend a smart phone as satnav back up since it feels like you are on your own sometimes. In one case the path has completely disappeared by being ploughed up and it was next to impossible to pick it up again. One very strong recommendation for eating in Lovran (which otherwise consisted of virtually identical and empty restuarants) - don't miss Ganeum, which, oddly enough, was the only full place we went to!

  • Mr & Mrs B
    06 October 2018

    Difficult to find particular highlights, the hill towns were stunning, Lovran a perfect end destination. We particularly liked Villa Vera. 

  • Mr PA Birch
    Bridge Of Weir
    29 September 2018

    The walk from Krasica to Livade was outstanding with two lovely hilltop settlements to look around, some fine views of the snow covered Alps to the north and a complete walk to savour and enjoy. 

  • Mr M Linsky
    USA
    20 September 2018

    We loved your restaurant suggestions. We ate at Taverna Otto in Dubrovnik, Knoba Mondo in Motovun, Najade and Bellevista in Lovran, Pri Martinu in Kranjska Gora, and enjoyed all of them. In Trogir, we had a nice meal at Restaurant Calebotta (Gradska 23), and in Ljubljana, Restavracija Spajza (Gornji Trg 28). We would recommend both of these also.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our walks Across the Istrian Peninsula (Croatia) and The Lakes & Julian Alps (Slovenia) with add-ons in Trogir and Ljubljana
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • 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 taking tests before and after your holiday for many destinations.
    Your holiday experience: what to expect >
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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 hotel to hotel, 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. For Europe, there’s a £35 booking fee per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). For India and Nepal, the booking fee is £60 per person. 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 our recommended travel insurance policy (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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