Walking Croatia's Istrian Peninsula
Overview
Highlights
- Beautiful varied walks along the Parenzana Trail and Adriatic coast
- Stay in the picturesque hilltop town of Buzet
- Enjoy local Istrian delicacies
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Itinerary
Our trip starts in Pula, a cosmopolitan seafront city of contrasts where charming cobbled streets and Roman ruins sit alongside modern urban developments and the Uljanik shipyard. There are no activities planned for today, your leader plans to meet you in the hotel...
This morning we drive south to the town of Premantura from where we'll take the coastal path towards the southernmost part of Istria, the Kamenjak peninsula. Kramenjak National Park is characterized by its rugged terrain and beautiful coastline, dotted with secluded c...
Today we take a short transfer to Groznjan with some time to explore before starting our hike along the Parenzana Trail. The Parenzana was a railroad that operated from 1902 to 1935, connecting 33 Istrian settlements from the Croatian city of Porec to the Italian city...
This morning we drive to the charming ancient hilltop town of Motovun, with time for a stroll and coffee before we start today's walk. You could take the short walk around the city walls for panoramic views and visit the exhibition of local landscape photography house...
Today we'll be following the 7 Waterfalls Trail which starts in Buzet, the trail takes us from the banks of the Mirna River, to quaint villages, forests, bridges, mine shafts and of course, waterfalls. We begin walking through the forest and soon reach the first w...
Today is a free day to relax in the quiet little town of Vrsar, walking up the hill for views of Vrsar archipelago. There is also the option to take a tour of Rovinj, wandering through the cobbled old town with a knowledgeable local history guide offering an insight i...
This morning we drive to the town of Vabriga, or more precisely Santa Marina bay - a picturesque fisherman's marina. Today's walk follows the coastline, the first point of interest is the town of Cervar Porat where it is possible to look around the remains of the big ...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Vrsar, There are no activities planned for today, so you are free to depart from Vrsar at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like a...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Margaret
Oct 2024
Walking Croatia's Istrian Peninsula
We had an enjoyable week with some lovely coastal and inland walks. All were easy to moderate except the 7 waterfalls where there was a 30 m scramble with some suppo...
Sharon
Jun 2024
Walking Croatia's Istrian Peninsula
Your leader Vedran was great Last day walk into porec was a let down, it’s a pretty boring walk. I was too tired due the heat heat on arrival to do as much as I wan...
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