Croatia's Captivating Istrian Riviera

Join us as we embark on a delightful exploration of the region’s hidden gems, picturesque coastal towns, local delicacies and warm Croatian culture.

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Join us on a captivating journey to Croatia’s stunning Istrian Riviera, where rich history meets breathtaking landscapes. Join us as we embark on a delightful exploration of the region’s hidden gems, picturesque coastal towns, local delicacies and warm Croatian culture. From ancient Roman ruins in Pula to the serene beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, every stop promises unforgettable memories.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Return ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Crew

2 nights bed & breakfast & 2 nights half board enroute

7 nights half board in Croatia

Lunch on 2 days

Tours of Opatija, Krk, Rovinj and Pula

Admission to Kosljun monastery with boat transfers, Pula amphitheatre, Postojna Caves with audio guides, Lipica Stud Farm & Plitvice Lakes National Park

Excursions to Motovun with minibus transfers & Grožnjan

Tastings of locally made schnapps, cheeses, hams, wines and olive oil

Lake Bled boat cruise

Day 1

After an early start, we cross the English Channel, stopping overnight in France this evening.

Day 2

Following breakfast, we continue our journey through to our next overnight hotel near the German/Austrian border.

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Day 3

We head towards Austria's Carinthian region to visit Villach, a town with medieval and Renaissance influences. Continuing through Slovenia, we arrive in Croatia later today and settle into our hotel on the Istrian Riviera.

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Day 4

Our first full day in Croatia takes us to elegant Opatija, an Adriatic coastal town known for its history, villas, parks and impressive monuments. After a guided tour and free time for lunch, we continue inland to Buzet for a tour and tasting at a Croatian schnapps distillery.

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Day 5

Today we explore Krk, Croatia's largest island, linked to the mainland by bridge. Highlights include a guided tour of Krk Town, with its stone alleys, promenade, cathedral and castle. Later, we travel to Punat and take a boat to the tiny island of Košljun to visit its Franciscan monastery. Our day ends in cliffside Vrbnik with a tasting of local ham, cheese and wine.

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Day 6

Pula, with more than 3,000 years of history, is our destination today. A guided tour reveals its remarkably preserved Roman Amphitheatre, once used for gladiatorial contests and now a venue for modern performances. After free time for lunch, we continue to Rovinj, where St Euphemia Cathedral overlooks cobbled streets and a colourful harbour. Before returning, we enjoy a tasting of locally-produced olive oil.

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Day 7

A full-day excursion takes us into Slovenia to see the famous Postojna Caves, a vast underground world of chambers, rock formations and rivers explored via the cave railway. After an included lunch, we visit the historic Lipica Stud Farm, home to the renowned white Lipizzaner horses, bred here for over four-hundred years.

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Day 8

Today is devoted to the natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia's oldest and largest national park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is set among wooded mountains and is famed for its chain of turquoise lakes, waterfalls and protected wildlife, including bears and lynxes.

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Day 9

On our final full day in Croatia, we visit hilltop Motovun, where medieval streets and walls offer sweeping views over vineyards and valleys. We continue to Pazin for a traditional truffle lunch, then on to Grožnjan, a walled artists' village filled with galleries, cobbled lanes and shady squares that capture the historic charm of Istria.

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Day 10

After saying goodbye to our hosts, we cross into Slovenia to visit stunning Lake Bled, set on the edge of Triglav National Park and surrounded by the Julian Alps. Here we enjoy a peaceful boat cruise across its blue-green waters before continuing to our overnight hotel in Germany.

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Day 11

We continue our journey home with an overnight stay in France this evening.

Day 12

We make our return ferry crossing and return home today.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Hotel Park 4*, Lovran, Croatia

Located just fifty metres from the beach and on the famous Lungo Mare promenade, Hotel Park Lovran is the perfect place to stay in this quiet town. With a focus on friendly and accommodating service, you'll find your stay relaxing, with free use of the hotel's indoor pool and chargeable spa access for all guests.

Hotel Facilities

Restaurant
Bar
Lift
Coffee Shop
Indoor pool
Gym
Spa (charges may apply)
WiFi

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Medway Services	Moto Medway, M2 (between J4 & J5) ME8 8PQ
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
South Mimms Services	Welcome Break South Mimms, M25 (J23) EN6 3QQ
Thurrock Services	Moto Thurrock, M25 (between J30 & J31) RM16 3BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA