Rovinj and Istrian Coast by Express Coach

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then travel by Express Coach overnight to Croatia.

We arrive in Rovinj early this afternoon and have time to settle into our hotel, for our first night on Croatia's beautiful Istrian Peninsula.

Join our included excursion today, as we make our way to two different countries to explore Umag in Croatia and Portoroz in Slovenia.

Umag is Croatia’s most westerly city, and we’ll discover stunning coastal scenery here. Explore the town’s 10th-century walls admire the 16th-century Church of St Roche.

Continuing to Slovenia, we’ll visit Portoroz, famous for its pristine beaches. Admire the beautiful coastal scenery, visit one of the beach-side bars or cafes, or enjoy one of the town’s three casinos!

Just a short way along the coast, also nestled on the banks of the Adriatic Sea, is the lovely resort of Opatija, which we will visit today.

Enjoy time at your leisure to soak up the beautiful architecture, seafront promenade and colourful parks. Opatija has a number of attractions that are worth visiting, such as the Benedictine Abbey of Saint James (Opatija Sv. Jakova), and the famous statue titled ‘Maiden with the Seagull’.

Spend a day at leisure in resort. See the pretty pastel coloured houses clustered along the winding streets, or explore the old town with its combination of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.

We will travel to Porec today, where you can enjoy a stroll along the two main bays, known as the Green and Blue Lagoons. There will also be time to see the old centre, streets and squares.

One of the major attractions in Porec is its UNESCO World Heritage Site-designated Euphrasian Basilica, also known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Mary. Why not visit the cathedral at your leisure to see the stunning mosaics and Byzantine architecture?

Spend time exploring the town’s pretty harbour, and admire its architecture – at over 2,000 years old, Porec is filled with wonderful sights!

Today we will discover the popular town of Pula. One of the many jewels in Istria’s crown, Pula is the largest city on the peninsula, and is known for its beautiful sea views and unspoilt scenery.

The city has a wealth of history within its walls, as it was brought to life during Roman times, with many Roman buildings and features still existing today.

Spend time taking in sights such as the stunning amphitheatre, the Chapel of St. Mary Formosa, the Arch of the Sergii, and the Temple of Roma and Augustus.

As our holiday draws to a close, we say goodbye to Rovinj and travel through the night towards the UK.

Return home.