Tour Coast To Coast Walking Tour Istria

Accommodation

2 x overnight in guesthouse 3* hotel in Buje 2 x overnight in guesthouse/ hotel 3* hotel in Motovun 2 x overnight in guesthouse/ hotel 3* hotel in Buzet 1 x overnight in guesthouse/ hotel 3* hotel in Lovran

Transport

All transportation as per itinerary

Meals

2 x overnight with breakfast in a guesthouse in Buje area 1 x overnight with breakfast in a guesthouse in Motovun 1 x overnight with breakfast in a guesthouse in Rovinj 2 x overnight with breakfast in a guesthouse/hotel in Buzet 1 x overnight with breakfast in a guesthouse /hotel in Lovran 5 x lunches (picnic or local restaurant), 3 x dinners

Guide

English-speaking local guide

Others

A single timed return airport transfer All land transport required by the itinerary

Not included:

Others

Travel insurance Visas Airport taxes Airport transfers other than group transfers Some meals as detailed in the meal plan Extra activities and excursions not part of the itinerary Tips for local staff Miscellaneous personal expenditure

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival in Pula airport and group transfer to our hotel in Buje area. Brief orientation meeting with our guide followed by a dinner together. Overnight in hotel in Buje area.
Walking distance: No
Day 2 Day 2: Brtonigla - Buje
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Brtonigla - Buje

Short transfer to Brtonigla. The numerous acres of vineyards and olive groves are surrounded by pathways that lead towards meadows and woods, deep into the centre of vibrating nature that lives intact, far away from the modern civilisation. It is also a place where you can find superior wines and olive oils - many family cellars and tasting premises invite the travellers to discover the authentic power of the local lifestyle. After 3 hours walking through vineyards we reach Buje, a small town hilltop town. From the top of the hill you can enjoy the pretty view of terraced fields and arable land, vineyards and olive groves. Enjoy sightseeing in this town full of history and culture. The route finishes in front of your hotel where you will get by ex old railway. Overnight in Buje area.
Walking distance:3-4 hours hiking
Day 3 Day 3: Grožnjan - Motovun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Grožnjan - 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 Poreč through a series of Istrian small towns, for 123 kilometres 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. Grožnjan will be your start point. After you saw It’s galleries and viewpoints you can pass through magnificent rolling landscapes and lively Istrian vineyards. After 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. Overnight in Motovun.
Walking distance:25 km / 15 miles (approx 5-6 h)
Day 4 Day 4: Pazin - Beram
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Pazin - Beram

After breakfast transfer to Pazin where we will start with our hiking tour. It goes alongside Kaštel, over the Pazin cave bridge, and after the factory it turns right and goes uphill along the road to Gortan hill. After the Gortan hill one branch of the trail turns left towards Beram, and the other continues the circle along the hill spine towards the Dušani village and returns to Pazin. Continue following a path starting next to St. Mary on Škrilinah church, then it rises mildly until the Findrle hill, and finally it takes you to Pazin through Dušani village. Day we will end by the cave. (Some hundred metres beneath the largest and best preserved medieval castle in Istria, the largest Istrian karst river Pazinčica disappears into the crater of this most striking example of karst evolution in Istria and the surrounding area. This cave is an attraction that leaves a strong impression on every visitor - from Dante and Jules Verne to everybody else who has had the chance to see this unique work of natural forces.
Walking distance:4 hours
Day 5 Day 5: Oprtalj - Buzet
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Oprtalj - Buzet

Ater breakfast short transfer to Oprtalj. Pitoresque little town deeply in Istrian peninsula from where it starts the Istrian Mountain Trail. The route goes downhill into the forest and passing Sv.Ivan (st.John) village. Next village in st. Lucija with a very beautiful church. Through few villages you will get to Control point where is also one of the best views on river Mirna valley. The trail is passing by the Pietrapelosa castle and leads down in the valley. After passing an aqueduct the trail goes on the hill towards the village of Mali Mlun and few more villages opens a beautiful view on the town of Buzet. Through a forest and fields the trail will get you to Buzet. Overnight in Buzet.
Hiking distance: 4-5 hours
Day 6 Day 6: Buzet - Hum - Buzet
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: 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 it’s dry. It’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 it’s passing trough Benčići, an abandoned village where you can see traditional Istrian stone houses. From there you’ll see Hum and it’s recognizable church tower in the distance. When you get to Hum, take a walk and you’ll understand why its the smallest town in the world. In Hum you can eat in the local "konoba", a word form the local dialect that means restaurant. The "konoba" in hum offers 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: 4-5 hours
Day 7 Day 7: Učka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Učka

Transfer to Poklon ,saddle between two hills from where trail starts. It goes on the top of Učka 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 Istra 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:4-5 hours
Day 8 Day 8: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Departure

After brekfast group transfer to Pula airport.

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Coast To Coast Walking Tour Istria

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Itinerary of your trip Coast To Coast Walking Tour Istria

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2: Brtonigla - Buje

Day 3: Grožnjan - Motovun

Day 4: Pazin - Beram

Day 5: Oprtalj - Buzet

Day 6: Buzet - Hum - Buzet

Day 7: Učka

Day 8: Departure

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