5 days tour

Walking Adventure Through Green Istria - Short Break

Walking Adventure Through Green Istria - Short Break

This tour includes:

Others

Welcome meeting Information package including detailed route description (map, road book) and vouchers Luggage transport between accommodations 24/7 emergency number

Accommodation

1 x overnight in B&B, Buje area 1 x overnight in B&B or Hotel 3*, Motovun 1 x overnight in B&B or Hotel 4*, Buzet 1 x overnight in Hotel 4*, Lovran

Meals

4 x breakfast

Transport

Luggage transport between accommodations

Not included:

Others

Travel insurance Arrival and departure from Istria Transfer from airport to hotel and re-tour (can be organised)

Optional

Single room supplement 100,00 โ‚ฌ (March, April, May, October), 120,00โ‚ฌ (June,July, August, September) Single traveller supplement 180,00 โ‚ฌ (March, April, May, October), 180,00โ‚ฌ (June,July, August, September)

Flights

Guide

this is self guided tour

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Walking Adventure Through Green Istria - Short Break

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Istria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Istria

      Arrive in Istria. Info meeting with Fiore representative at 7 pm at the hotel reception area where we will provide you with the package including hotel vouchers, maps and a road book, luggage tags. Overnight in Motovun.

      Walking distance: none

  • Day 2 Day 2: Gronjan - Motovun
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Gronjan - Motovun

      After breakfast you are ready to start exploring Istrian villages and hidden paths. After 10 minute transfer walking stage starts on ex railway Parenzana. Parenzana was a narrow - gauge Austrian railway connecting Trieste with Pore through a series of Istrian small towns, for 123 kilometers long. The railway was in function from 1902 until 1935, and today, the track has been rearranged for cycling and hiking paths wounding through Istrian hills. Gronjan will be your start point. After you saw Itโ€™s galleries and viewpoints you can pass through magnificent rolling landscapes and lively Istrian vineyards. Afer passing through several tunnels, over old bridges you can stop on many fascinating view point before reaching the village of Livade, the truffle center of the world where you can taste and buy some products with truffles. In front of Livade on a hill is the town of Motovun where is your hotel.

      Walking distance: Ascent: 546m. Descent: 609m. Distance: 24 km / 15 miles. Time: 5-6 hours.

      Alternatve shorter walk is available at approximately 16 km / 10 miles, taking 3-4 hours

  • Day 3 Day 3: Buzet - Hum - Buzet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Buzet - Hum - Buzet

      Path from Buzet to Hum can be a circular trail or one way if you start from Hum. The trail starts by the river and turns into the forest, passing over shallow river or riverbed if itโ€™s dry. Itโ€™s passing by some waterfalls with lakes. Nice, and not too steep, the trail leads you all the way to Korita, the water springs with natural pools and an old watermill. The trail continues following the riverbed and itโ€™s passing through Benii, an abandoned village where you can see traditional Istrian stone houses. From there youโ€™ll see Hum and its recognizable church tower in the distance. When you get to Hum, take a walk and youโ€™ll understand why its the smallest town in the world. In Hum you can eat in the local "konoba", a word from the local dialect that means restaurant. The "konoba" in Hum oer you nothing but traditional Istrian dishes. The way of mistletoe will lead you all the way back to Buzet. It takes about 3 hours of hiking in one way. Overnight in Buzet.

      Walking distance: Ascent: 553m. Descent: 560m. Distance: 24 km/ 15 miles. Time: 7-8 hours.

      Alternatve shorter walk is available at approximately 12 km / 8 miles. Time: 3-4 hours.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Uka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Uka

      Transfer to Poklon, a saddle between two hills from where trail starts. It goes on the top of Uka mountain which is biggest mountain in Istria with altitude of 1401 m .From the top it goes all the way down on sea level in Lovran. Path is covered by oak and chestnut forests that give pleasant freshness in hot summers. The very summit of Ucka (Vojak) is worth to climb on for stunning panorama. The panorama of Kvarner bay includes sea and coastal towns, as well as the mountains in background: Obruc, Snjeznik and Risnjak Western side the whole Istria peninsula lies in front of you. Sometimes, if visibility is good, view towards to Venice and on Alps on the north side. Overnight in 4* hotel in Lovran.

      Walking distance: Ascent: 452m. Descent: 1386m (optonal 452m descent). Distance: 11 km / 7 miles. Time: 4-5 hours.

      Alternatve shorter walk is available at approximately Ascent: 90m. Descent: 390m. Distance 6 km / 4miles. Time: 2 hours.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Departure

      Afer breakfast departure.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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