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Croatia's Istrian coast with rental car!
- Other
- Croatia
- total price from £ 1,038.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover magical Istria, incl. hotel, breakfast or half board, rental car, entrance to Pula Arena and the Temple of Augustus & flights!
Pack your swimwear and get ready for the perfect combination of sun, beaches, Roman ruins and top-notch dining during a magnificent holiday on the Croatian coast! Istria is the heart-shaped peninsula in the northern Adriatic characterised by ancient hill towns, craggy coast and rich history – Istria has much to offer! With a rental car included, you are free to explore the peninsula at your own pace. Take in the coast with its picture-perfect, brightly coloured port towns, but also the verdant – and vastly quieter – interior of the peninsula. Step back in time with a visit to Pula Arena, one of the largest and best-preserved examples of a Roman amphitheatre that remains today. Tickets to this magnificent structure once used for gladiator contests are included in your trip. All that’s left is for you to pack your suitcase and get ready for a wonderful, relaxing stay in beautiful Croatia!
Included
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5, 7, 10 or 14 nights on the Istrian Peninsula, Croatia
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Breakfast or half board (depending on your hotel)
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Entrance tickets to Pula Arena and the Temple of Augustus (day 3)
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Rental car
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Return flight from to Pula
Exploring Istria
Croatia has become a popular destination with holidaymakers in recent years, and it’s easy to understand why. The west coast of Istria boasts beautiful beaches, a rocky and intriguing coastline, and colourful, ancient port towns just waiting to be visited. The charming harbour town of Rovinj is a must, with its winding streets and multicoloured buildings perched above sparkling water. The ancient Roman town of Poreč is equally charming and has a 6-th century World Heritage-listed basilica. A little further to the south of the peninsula you will find the fishing village of Fažana, the starting point for a trip to the Brijuni Islands, an archipelago of unspoiled nature. The main city of Pula is a fantastic place to spend a day with its wealth of Roman architecture including the Arena and the Temple of Augustus.
The interior of Istria is just as appealing. Less popular with tourists, here you will find unspoilt rolling hilly landscapes and medieval hilltop towns. Visit Motovun, a small, fortified town perched on a hilltop in central Istria and well worth a day trip. Istria prides itself on its gastronomy and during your stay you’re sure to enjoy an array of Mediterranean specialities, including olives, truffles, freshly caught seafood and local wines. But importantly, the west coast boasts some fine beaches, so after all this exploring, don’t forget to simply relax on the beach and soak up the Mediterranean sun!
Hotel
We work with our trusted partners in the region to offer you the best possible stay.
When you plan your trip, after you've selected a date, we will show you all the information about the hotel you will be staying at.
Benefits of all the hotels
- 24 hours front desk
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Included excursion
• Entrance tickets to Pula Arena and the Temple of Augustus •
On day 3 of your trip you will visit the magnificent and imposing Roman ruins of Pula Arena, a 20,000-seater arena towering over the city and formerly used for gladiator contests. Construction of the arena is believed to have started during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). These well-preserved ruins are must-see for anyone visiting Istria.
Your ticket also gives you entrance to the Temple of Augustus, located in the central square of medieval Pula – The Forum – and now home to an interesting collection of ancient sculptures.
You will receive your vouchers for the above-detailed excursion along with your other travel documents. Print your voucher and make sure to take it with you on your trip to Croatia!
Excluded
- Parking, road and toll fees
- Fuel for the rental car
- Car rental deposit (payable on location, credit card required)
- Possible tourist taxes
Buy now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Car rental | An excess risk applies in the event of theft or damage to the rental car. You will receive all rental car information along with your travel documents. A credit card deposit is required upon arrival |
| Occupancy | Maximum 3 adults and 1 baby aged 0-1 per room |
| Single supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process |
| Children's discount | On the basis of two full-paying adults, a discount for children may be offered dependent on the chosen travel dates and length of stay. You will see the applicable discount in the final booking process. Please note: children up to 12 months old receive a discount on the plane ticket, but will not receive a seat or baggage allowance |
| Infant bed | It is possible to arrange a cot during this trip for a fee of €0-10 per night, depending on the hotel you will stay in and payable at the hotel. Contact customer service if you wish to arrange an infant bed for your stay |
| Accessibility | Unfortunately, this trip is not wheelchair accessible |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
| Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
| Pets | Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel |
| Currency | The national currency of Croatia is the Croatian kuna (HRK) |