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Croatia's Istrian Coast
From £1,749
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: May 2025 - Oct 2025
From £1,749
Duration 8 Days
Departures from:
May 2025 - Oct 2025
Tour Overview
Sparkling seas backed by lush forests, elegant resorts and attractive towns. Istria is Croatia's beautiful northern region, boasting a brilliant combination of intriguing history, idyllic scenery and picturesque coastlines – discover it all from your seafront hotel.
Your Holiday Includes
- Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
- Return flights from London
- 7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel
- A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
- 15 included meals:7 breakfasts,1 lunch, 7 dinners including a welcome drink
- Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
Included Holiday Highlights
- Opatija tour & chocolate-tasting
- Visit Plitvice Lakes
- Discover Pula & Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula
- Winery tour & tasting
Itinerary
Day 2 Opatija
Located in Kvarner Bay, the stylish resort of Opatija, boasts amazing sea views and splendid Austro-Hungarian architecture. We'll visit here on today's included excursion and take a stroll around the beautifully maintained gardens and along the lovely coastal promenade – the Lungomare – which forms a stunning backdrop to the town's elegant villas, hotels, shops and cafés. We'll also enjoy tasting some local chocolate. Tonight we will have dinner in the hotel.
Meals included: B,DDay 3 Plitvice National Park
Croatia's UNESCO-listed Plitvice National Park is situated in a valley between forested mountainsides. Here, 16 beautiful lakes spill into one another forming impressive cascading waterfalls. We'll enjoy a full day excursion with a chance to wander around the bridges and paths that connect the lakes. We'll take a relaxing boat trip across Lake Kozjak, the largest in the park, and look out for native deer, wild boar and a huge array of bird species.
Meals included: B,DDay 4 Lovran – at Leisure
Explore at leisure today, either independently or in the company of your travelling companions. Your hotel is conveniently located just a short stroll from the historic centre of Lovran with its rich architectural heritage. Alternatively, you could join us on an optional boat trip to the beautiful islands of Cres and Krk. We'll drop anchor in a lovely bay where you can swim in the crystal-clear waters and enjoy a tasty lunch on board. Dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meals included: B,DDay 5 Pula & Rovinj
We’ll discover more highlights of the Istrian Peninsula on today’s included excursion. Our first stop is Pula, with its Roman ruins and immense amphitheatre – one of the world’s largest and best preserved. We’ll then head to an olive oil museum for a tasting and then onto a family-owned winery surrounded by vineyards. Here, we’ll enjoy a tasting of four different wines with a light lunch of cheese, prosciutto, bread, and olive oil. Next, we’ll head to the popular resort of Rovinj to take in the sights of the bustling harbour and the Old Town. Meals included: B,L,DDay 6 Lovran – at Leisure
Enjoy a free day to enjoy the facilities at your hotel. Perhaps take a dip in the pool or relax on the stone-paved beach, soaking up the sun as you look out over the Adriatic Sea.
If you want to explore a little further afield, why not join our optional excursion to Ljubljana in neighbouring Slovenia. In the company of a Local Guide, we'll take the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle, enter the courtyard and admire sensational vistas from the viewing tower. After lunch in a local restaurant, you'll have some free time to explore at your own pace. Perhaps shop for souvenirs or enjoy a drink with your travelling companions in one of the inviting bars.
Day 7 Lovran – at Leisure
Enjoy another relaxing day today. Maybe take a dip in one of the hotel's pools, or if you fancy some pampering, perhaps treat yourself to a beauty treatment or massage in the hotel spa.This evening, we'll gather as a group for a farewell get-together. Meals included: B,D
Day 8 Lovran - UK
Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Meals included: BAdditional Information
Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us, so please be advised this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
The journey between the hotel and Plitvice Lakes on Day 3 is approximately 3 hours each way depending on traffic conditions.-
Memorable Moment
In Opatija, visit a Croatian chocolatier and learn how sweet treats are made before sampling the results.
Accommodation (as specified or similar)
Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Remisens Hotel Excelsior, located on Lovran’s sea-front, is nestled in Kvarner Bay on the beautiful Istrian coast. A short stroll along the promenade is Lovran’s historic centre. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pool (typically open May-Sept), man-made sauna, entertainment on some days and the hotel’s stone beach. Bedrooms feature private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer and mini-bar. If you wish to upgrade to a room with a sea view for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.
Remisens Hotel Excelsior, located on Lovran’s sea-front, is nestled in Kvarner Bay on the beautiful Istrian coast. A short stroll along the promenade is Lovran’s historic centre. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pool (typically open May-Sept), man-made sauna, entertainment on some days and the hotel’s stone beach. Bedrooms feature private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer and mini-bar.
If you wish to upgrade to a room with a sea view for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.
Optional Excursions
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.
Boat trip to the island of Cres
Explore and enjoy the beautiful islands off the coast of Croatia by sailboat giving you the opportunity to see Croatia from a unique perspective. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing boat trip along the coast to the lovely islands of Krk and Cres. Krk is the largest island of the Adriatic and popular with locals and tourists a-like, whilst Cres is the second largest and has an authentic charm about it waiting to be discovered. Both islands are packed full of beauty and history dating back to the Greek and Roman empires who once ruled their shores. Admire the picturesque surroundings, top up your tan and take a dip in the crystal clear waters. Whilst in Njivice, you will enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants.
Explore and enjoy the beautiful islands off the coast of Croatia by sailboat giving you the opportunity to see Croatia from a unique perspective. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing boat...
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Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia
After breakfast you can join our fantastic optional tour to Ljubljana, one of Europe’s smallest capitals. We include a walking tour of the city centre, with its interesting baroque buildings and ramparts overlooked by the impressive Ljubljana Castle – an intriguing ancient structure that was originally built during the medieval period. We’ll head to the top of Castle Hill to visit the fascinating complex, which stands on land that has been settled continuously since around 1200 BC.
Full Day - Moderate Walking – Not to be missed!
Full Day - Moderate Walking – Not to be missed!
After breakfast you can join our fantastic optional tour to Ljubljana, one of Europe’s smallest capitals. We include a walking tour of the city centre, with its interesting baroque...
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Further Information
- Deposit information
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When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;
- UK Holidays - £150 per person
- European Holidays - £200 Per person
- Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater
On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.
If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.
- Our cancellation policy
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If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.
- More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
- 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
- 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
- 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
- Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price
Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.
- How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?
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We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.
You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.
It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.
For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border. For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.
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