9-Day Adriatic Road Trip from Istria

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Today, your guide takes you inland to explore the rolling hills of Istria, taste the best local olive oils, wine and explore some of the most charming villages in the country and enjoy a unique truffle hunting experience. After a short drive, you will arrive at the foot of the famous Istrian hilltop town - Motovun where you will meet your hosts for the day. Motovun Forest is as a natural phenomenon and the ideal spot for truffle hunting. Head out with your expert guide and his two beloved dogs.

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Make your own way to the Rovinj Marina to go on an unforgettable journey. Join a group for a cruise to the southernmost point of Istrian Archipelago and famous lighthouse Porer. Discover Fenoliga, swim in the crystal-clear waters, admire the breathtaking cliffs and caves of Rt Kamenjak, Seagull Rocks, and Pula's amphitheatre. Discover unspoiled nature and finish the journey with the beautiful, picturesque sea view on “Little Venice”. You will be dropped off at the Rovinj Marina upon your return.

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Today after a hearty breakfast, pick up your rental car and leave Istria for inland Croatia. It's a four-hour drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the great natural attractions of the country. On your way to the park, stop in Opatija, a beautiful little coastal town built in the 19th century as a summer resort for Austro- Hungarian aristocracy, you can still see the villas. A local guide will be waiting for you to show you around. After touring Opatija, you will continue to Plitvice.

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Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s natural masterpiece. The UNESCO-protected park is home to an exquisite collection of 16 glassy lakes, more than 90 cascading waterfalls and numerous caves. Beech and pine forests surround the terraced lakes. Here, an expert local guide will lead you through the park to show you the most impressive points of interest and explain the significance of its history and natural features. After your tour, drive to Zadar.

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Continue your way toward Skradin to visit the Krka National Park. Skradin is a romantic Mediterranean town with narrow cobbled streets, passages, arches, and stairs. Located on the right bank of river Krka, until recently it has been hiding its beauty sheltered in a natural bay. With its beauty, Skradin has been attracting many conquerors in history. It was ruled by old Liburnians, Romans, Goths, Venetians, and Turks. After the visit, you’ll continue your drive to Split.

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Embark on a tour that will tickle your senses. Your guide will take you to different shops, taste the most scrumptious food, and get to know the Diocletian’s Palace and the surrounding medieval highlights of Split. You’ll start your food adventure by visiting Green Market, a traditional restaurant known for its culinary specialities of handmade pasta and fresh seafood. Visit a small shop where you will taste peasant pie “soparnik” and the oldest pastry shop in Split for sweet treats to finish.

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In the morning drive to Dubrovnik via Ston, a historic town with the 5.5km long defensive wall, the world’s second-longest wall after the Great Wall of China. Afterwards drive to Dubrovnik, with a city tour starting from Pile square on the eastern side of Dubrovnik Old Town, walk through the maze of narrow streets, lively piazzas, and stunning palaces like Sponza and churches like St. Blaise. Enjoy your easy stroll down the main thoroughfare of Stradun to the cathedral and the Rector’s Palace.