From £1375
per person
Tour Highlights
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- Explore the scenic countryside of the Istrian Peninsula
- See the Roman Amphitheatre at Pula - a rival to Rome's Colosseum
- Explore Krk - Croatia's largest island
- Travel at your own pace in your own hire car
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Chat to a travel specialistIstria & Kvarner Fly-Drive
12 Day Tour, from £1375 per person
Discover the stunning Croatian coast from the comfort of your own four wheels. Pick up your hire car to tour the pretty towns and scenic countryside of the Istrian Peninsula, before crossing the sparkling waters to discover some of the beautiful islands that dot the Adriatic. Explore the natural beauty and intriguing history of the region, uncovering medieval and Roman towns, bustling harbours and coastal coves, wine districts and wild landscapes.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
Fly to Pula
Fly to Pula on Croatia’s
Istrian Peninsula. Pick up the hire car and head
into the city. Spend three nights in Pula .
DAY 2
Pula
Enjoy a day exploring the
city. Once the Roman administrative
headquarters, Pula boasts an impressive
Roman Amphitheatre that now hosts concerts
throughout the summer. History is scattered
throughout the town and at its centre is the
Forum containing the Temple of Augustus. (B)
DAY 3
Brijuni Islands
Visit the olive and pine
tree strewn Brijuni Islands, off the coast of
Fazana. The islands are home to the former
summer residence of President Tito – from
where he entertained the rich and famous. The
islands are now a national park. (B)
DAY 4
Pula to Porec
Drive from Istria’s
southern tip up the western coast, stopping
in the quaint medieval town of Rovinj.
Reminiscent of Venice, Rovinj is traversed by a
network of winding lanes, flanked by colourful
buildings leading to a bustling working
harbour. Continue to the Lim Fjord – a valley
stretching 35km. Enjoy a 3-night stay in Porec. (B)
DAY 5
Porec
Explore Porec – a town which
has retained the original grid layout of a
Roman garrison town. The highlight is its Byzantine Euphrasius Basilica and remarkable
6th-century Byzantine mosaics. (B)
DAY 6
Porec to Motovun
Head inland to the
beautiful Istrian interior, dotted with hilltop
villages – the most scenic of these being
Motovun. Walk around the town walls and
admire views of the vineyards and forests
below which harbour Istria’s famous wine and
truffles. (B)
DAY 7
Porec to Mali Losinj
Hop over to the
islands today, making your way across the
peninsula to the port at Brestova. Take the
ferry to the island of Cres and head south
through the wild landscape to Italianate Cres
town, featuring many well preserved Venetian
elements. Continue to Mali Losinj Island for
two nights. (B)
DAY 8
Mali Losinj Island
The island has been
popular since the Austro-Hungarian reign and
remains littered with fine homes and villas
from this period of its history. Stroll around
the town, soaking up its relaxed atmosphere
and stop in one of the quayside cafes that line
the waterfront. (B)
DAY 9
Mali Losinj to Krk
Take the ferry to
Krk – the largest of Croatia’s islands. Explore
the striking onion-domed Campanile of old town Krk, before heading to the old stone
hilltop village and wine cellars of Vrbnik, which
produce the famous Zlatina white wine. (B)
DAY 10
Krk to Opatija
Cross the toll bridge to
the mainland and head up to Opatija. (B)
DAY 11
Opatija
Opatija boasts a wide seafront
promenade lined with grand Austro-
Hungarian and Hapsburg villas, a reminder
of the town’s popularity in the 19th and early
20th centuries. Discover the secluded rocky
coves leading along to the small town of
Lovran. (B)
DAY 12
Pula to UK
Make your way to Pula
airport via the picturesque town of Labin.
Return to the UK. (B)
Pricing Information
12 day tour, from £1375 per person
(Single person supplement + £450)
Price Includes
- Return flights in economy class from London Gatwick to Pula with Easyjet
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels on bed & breakfast basis (B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Car hire Group A including CDW, theft protection, unlimited mileage
Price Excludes
- Supplement for upgrade to group B car hire
- Toll charges on certain main roads
- Ferry tickets as detailed in the itinerary
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