Shot of the Plitvice Lakes, showing a waterfall with bushes at the bottom, next to a small body of water. On the right, there is a path curving to the left and mountains in the distance.

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Croatia's Istrian Riviera and Lake Bled

Top Highlights

High shot of waterfalls in front of a dark turquoise body of water, surrounded by forested hills. In the forefront is a piece of rock and trees.

Witness the waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in Plitvice National Park

View of the town of Rovinj from the water, with colourful stone buildings on the waterfront, rows of these and trees going up the land behind and a tower with a statue on top. The sky is blue with pink clouds.

Explore the pretty fishing port of Rovinj

Birds eye view of a fjord, with three sail boats sailing close together in a line. Either side of the fjord is forested land.

Seek out the remarkable Lim Fjord, the one-time hideaway of Captain Morgan

Wide angle shot of Lake Bled, showing its forested surrounding areas, and mountains in the distance. In the middle of the lake, there is a small island with trees and a towered building

Visit the exquisite, emerald-green Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most charming attraction

Itinerary

Further Highlights

Join an optional Krk and Cres islands excursion

Enjoy a week in Lovran, the former retreat of the Viennese elite

Partake in an optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle tour

Discover Pula's stunning Roman amphitheatre

What the price includes

  • Seven nights' half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel Excelsior, Lovran
  • Visits to Pula, Rovinj and Lim Fjord on a tour of the Istrian Peninsula
  • Excursions to Lake Bled in Slovenia and to Plitvice National Park in Croatia
  • Return flights to Pula or Venice
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
  • All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

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Departure point Departure date Price (per person) Availability
Aberdeen

April 2027 - October 2027

from £1909.00 pp

8 dates available

Birmingham

May 2026 - October 2027

from £1580.00 pp

14 dates available

Bristol

April 2027 - October 2027

from £2004.00 pp

8 dates available

Edinburgh

April 2027 - October 2027

from £1757.00 pp

8 dates available

Humberside

April 2027 - October 2027

from £1909.00 pp

8 dates available

Inverness

April 2027 - October 2027

from £1943.00 pp

8 dates available

London Gatwick

May 2026 - October 2027

from £1535.00 pp

14 dates available

London Heathrow

May 2026 - October 2026

from £1628.00 pp

6 dates available

London Stansted

May 2026 - October 2027

from £1543.00 pp

14 dates available

Manchester

May 2026 - October 2027

from £1652.00 pp

14 dates available

Newcastle

April 2027 - October 2027

from £1972.00 pp

8 dates available

Norwich

April 2027 - October 2027

from £1928.00 pp

8 dates available

Teesside International

April 2027 - October 2027

from £1934.00 pp

8 dates available

Accommodation

Seaside view of Hotel Excelsior in Lovran, Croatia, with terraced buildings surrounded by greenery, overlooking the clear blue Adriatic Sea on a sunny day
Hotel Excelsior, Lovran Lovran, Croatia Ringed by trees and facing the Adriatic Sea, this sleek hotel encompasses an expansive outdoor saltwater swimming pool and offers access to the sea.

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Save up to 10% offer applies to new bookings made between 1st April and 30th April 2026 and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. The offer does not apply to departure dates with late availability pricing.
 
Maximum 10% discount applies to a selection of long & all short haul tours. This discount is not valid on Festive, River Cruise, André Rieu events, Edinburgh Tattoo or Wimbledon. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or concession. When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking.
 
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