Croatia's Istrian Coast
Croatia's Istrian Coast
Croatia's Istrian Coast
8 Days Starting and ending in Pula, Croatia
Visiting: Lovran, Kvarner Bay, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Pula, Rovinj
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SECRG
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Physical rating:
Low, Relax & Discover
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
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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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk - Lovran
Location: Lovran
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Meals Included: Dinner
Today you will fly to Croatia and we will transfer you from your arrival airport to your hotel in Lovran, a charming town with a relaxed atmosphere on the eastern coast of Istria. Enjoy some time to settle in and explore your surroundings, before getting to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink before dinner this evening.
Day 2 : Opatija
Location: Lovran, Kvarner Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : Plitvice National Park
Location: Lovran, Plitvice Lakes National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 4 : Lovran – At Leisure
Location: Lovran
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 barbecue lunch on board. Dinner at the hotel this evening.
Day 5 : Pula & Rovinj
Location: Lovran, Pula, Rovinj
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 a family-owned winery/traditional farm set on a hill surrounded by vineyards. Here, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the cellars and a tasting of four different wines with a light lunch of cheese, prosciutto, bread, and olive oil following an olive oil production learning experience and enjoy a tasting. Next, we’ll head to the popular resort of Rovinj to take in the sights of the bustling harbour and the Old Town.
Day 6 : Lovran – At Leisure
Location: Lovran
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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
Location: Lovran
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Remisens Hotel Excelsior
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 8 : Lovran - Uk
Location: Lovran
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
What's Included
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Return flights from London
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
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Accommodation
7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel
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Meals
15 included meals: 7 breakfasts,1 lunch, 7 dinners including a welcome drink
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Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
What's Not Included
Accommodation
- Remisens Hotel Excelsior
- Newly renovated for 2015, the 4-star Ramisens 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. Sea view upgrade rooms available at a supplement.
Optional Excursions
- Ljubljana – capital of Slovenia
- Pazin zip line experience
- Boat trip to the island of Cres
- Motovun & the village of Livade
Excursions Included
- Opatija tour & chocolate tasting
- Visit Plitvice Lakes - Croatia's natural wonder
- Discover Pula & Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No and your own room is guaranteed!
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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