Shot of the Plitvice Lakes, showing a waterfall with bushes at the bottom, next to a small body of water. On the right, there is a path curving to the left and mountains in the distance.

Croatia's Istrian Riviera and Lake Bled

Top Highlights

High shot of waterfalls in front of a dark turquoise body of water, surrounded by forested hills. In the forefront is a piece of rock and trees.

Witness the waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in Plitvice National Park

View of the town of Rovinj from the water, with colourful stone buildings on the waterfront, rows of these and trees going up the land behind and a tower with a statue on top. The sky is blue with pink clouds.

Explore the pretty fishing port of Rovinj

Birds eye view of a fjord, with three sail boats sailing close together in a line. Either side of the fjord is forested land.

Seek out the remarkable Lim Fjord, the one-time hideaway of Captain Morgan

 Wide angle shot of Lake Bled, showing its forested surrounding areas, and mountains in the distance. In the middle of the lake, there is a small piece of land with trees and a towered building.

Visit the exquisite, emerald-green Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most charming attraction

Itinerary

Further Highlights

Join an optional Krk and Cres islands excursion

Enjoy a week in Lovran, the former retreat of the Viennese elite

Partake in an optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle tour

Discover Pula's stunning Roman amphitheatre

What the price includes

  • Seven nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Excelsior, Lovran
  • Visits to Pula, Rovinj and Lim Fjord on a tour of the Istrian Peninsula
  • Excursions to Lake Bled in Slovenia and to Plitvice National Park in Croatia
  • Return flights to Pula or Venice
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

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Departure pointDeparture datePrice (per person)Availability
Birmingham

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,297 pp

13 dates available

London Gatwick

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,292 pp

13 dates available

London Heathrow

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,300 pp

13 dates available

London Stansted

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,297 pp

13 dates available

Manchester

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,382 pp

13 dates available

Accommodation

Hotel Excelsior in Lovran, Croatia, ideally located along the coast
Hotel Excelsior, Lovran Lovran, CroatiaRinged by trees and facing the Adriatic Sea, this sleek hotel encompasses an expansive outdoor saltwater swimming pool and offers access to the sea.
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Hotel Ičići, Opatija Opatija, CroatiaThis new hotel, built in 2017, is surrounded on three sides by verdant vegetation and the brilliant blue Adriatic on the remaining side, and is located close to the town of Opatija and the city of Rijeka.
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Hotel Marina, Moscenicka Draga Moscenicka DragaNestled along the Adriatic Sea, the hotel offers comfortable and elegant rooms with modern amenities and stunning sea views. 

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