Trails of Green Istria

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8 Days & 7 Nights
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Trails of Green Istria

  • Walking through the sublime green and fertile landscapes of Istria
  • Hike to the ancient hilltop village of Motovun and Grožnjan, an artist’s colony
  • Following trails through the Učka mountain range with views to Kvarner Bay
  • Enjoy the stunning seaside resort of Lovran on the sparkling Adriatic Coast
  • Sampling the Momjan muscat wine and white truffles famous to the region
Get off the beaten track and enjoy walking through Istria's untouched interior and coastline. Often referred to as the 'Adriatic Tuscany’, Istria is sure to charm you. Follow trails through magnificent rolling landscapes along sparkling turquoise coastlines and revel in the relaxed way of life. Enjoy stays in medieval hilltop villages, such as Buje with its Venetian palaces, 15th century tower, Baroque church and ancient city walls. Vineyards and olive groves are never far away and you can sample the treasures of the land, including the incredible local muscat wine of Momjan and the white truffles of Livade.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Buje or Kaldanija and overnight Day 2 Transfer to Brtonigla; walk back to Buje or Kaldanija 11 miles / 18 km Day 3 Transfer to Grožnjan; walk to Motovun 16 miles / 25 km Day 4 Transfer to Oprtalj; walk the Istrian Mountain Trail to Buzet 11 miles / 18 km Day 5 Hum loop walk; see kotli springs and Bencici abandoned village 17 miles / 27 km Day 6 Transfer to Poklon; walk to Lovran via the Ucka Mountains 10 miles / 16 km Day 7 Free day in Lovrun Day 8 Onward travel from Lovran
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 12kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 12kg is equivalent to 5 small bouquets of flowers (grown in the Netherlands). Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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