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Istrian Riviera Holidays
Explore Croatia with us on our Istrian holidays where we’ll be perfectly based near the historic town of Poreč for easy access to the country’s top sights. Plus, as a historic Old Town itself, there’s plenty to see and experience during your leisure time here.
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Join us on a Holiday to Istria
As one of the most breath-taking destinations in the entire southern Europe region, a holiday to Istria should definitely be on your bucket list. Surrounded by crystal blue waters and clear blue skies, holidays along the Istrian Riviera are a thing of luxury and relaxation. Take a closer look with our magical boat tours and trips included in our itineraries.
Our holidays to Istria are perfect for art and culture lovers. Wander the galleries, delve into museums, and admire the classic architecture, like the Euphrasius Basilica, that makes up this stunning town. If you love Roman history too, you have a guided excursion to the Amphitheatre in Pula to look forward to.
The beauty of Istria is that the area remains relatively untouched from mass tourism, so you can relish in the authenticity and experience true, unique Croatian culture first-hand.
Our Istrian riviera holidays include return flights, hotel accommodation, guided transfers and excursions. Our experienced local tour guide will also provide recommendations for what to do in your free time based on your interests.
Top Places To Visit & Tourist Attractions On The Istrian Riviera
Pula Amphitheatre
We’ll enjoy a guided excursion to Pula to visit its most famous sight, the Amphitheatre, or Pula Arena. Built in the 1st century BC, around the same time as Rome’s Colosseum, it hosted gladiator fights and could hold up to 20,000 spectators. Later, it was used for medieval fairs and military ceremonies, showcasing its long and varied history.
Rovinj
On our 7-night holiday to Croatia's Adriatic Coast, we’ll take a magical boat trip to the idyllic town of Rovinj and discover why it’s nicknamed "Little Venice” and the “Blue Pearl of the Adriatic.” We’ll visit the historic old town where the architecture dates back to the 18th century and have an opportunity to relax on its charming coast.
Porec Old Town
The former Roman colony of Poreč is rich in history, and features classic Romanesque architecture as well as Venetian gothic palaces. Poreč is also home to several galleries and museums, many still housed in private dwellings which make for a unique experience.
Euphrasius Basilica
The Euphrasius Basilica is located in Poreč and is one of Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sights. The Roman Catholic complex contains a sacristy, baptistery and a bell tower. The beautiful mosaics are a fine example of Byzantine art dating back to the 6th century.
Istrian Coast Guided Holidays
On this fabulous Croatia tour, we will be based near Porec, a town that has a rich history dating back to Roman times. We'll enjoy a scenic boat trip to Rovinj and take guided excursions to Motovun and Pula. Experience Croatian culture and enjoy plenty of free time to relax in our surroundings, soak up the sun or explore more of Porec at your own pace.
Meet Our Croatian Guide - Danijela
Danijela leads our wonderful Istrian Riviera tours and has been a local guide since 2002.
Istrian Riviera Holiday FAQs
What is included in my holiday?
Travel Department holidays include flights, transfers and hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis, and excursions as specified.
All items that are included are clearly stated in our documentation. Add-ons such as insurance, bags and single room supplements are mentioned separately. In some cases you may have to pay a local departure tax or local transport cost. This will be detailed in your documentation and our local guides will assist you with these. Tipping is not included in your holiday price and information regarding tipping will also be included with your travel documents.
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
What is the deposit and when is full payment due?
Deposit is required on booking and is dependent on your holiday type and starts at €100pp for city breaks. Full payment is due 10 weeks before departure hence if you book less than 10 weeks from departure full payment will be due when you book.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
