Top Rovinj Day Trips

Make the most of your time in the Balkans with a day trip to Slovenia’s Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Rovinj. Discover the well-known cave’s natural formations, flora, and fauna before heading to Predjama Castle, nestled in the cliff face, to explore its medieval history and Renaissance architecture. Enjoy seamless transfer to each location with round-trip transportation from your hotel, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included.

Travel into the Istrian countryside to taste the local agricultural products on this day trip from Pula. With a guide in the lead and all transportation provided, visit the 11th-century town of Motovun for views and truffle-tasting. Head to a distillery perched on the banks of the River Mirna to learn the traditional methods for making jams, cookies, and chocolate made with herbs from the surrounding mountains.

Pula is the largest city in Istria, but is often overlooked by visitors to Rovinj due to its distance up the coast. Discover the city’s famous Roman monuments, beaches, and eateries on a day trip from Rovinj, and forget the hassle of travel with round-trip transport and hotel/port pickup and drop-off included. Explore the city with a guide, and avoid hidden costs with site entrance fees included.

Croatia is known for its culinary heritage, but it can be difficult to know where to go for a taste of traditional cuisine. Discover authentic Istrian fare on a food tasting tour from Rovinj, visiting Buzet, Motovun, and Novigrad along the way to sample a range of the region’s flavors. Try local liquors, olive oil, truffles, and wines, benefiting from round-trip transfer between dispersed locations.

Discover the underground world of Baredine Cave on a guided tour. The cave is home to thousands of stalactite and stalagmite formations, and it also contains a subterranean lake where an endemic species of non-pigmented salamander lives. After the cave, explore the on-site agricultural exhibit and taste Istrian wines.

Escape the hustle and bustle of town on a day trip to Lipica Stud Farm and Škocjan Caves in neighboring Slovenia. Visit the traditional home of Lipizzan horses and discover the history of the breed, before heading to the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves to discover its underground lakes, rivers, and rock formations. Avoid hidden costs with all entry fees included, and relax with round-trip transfer from your Rovinj hotel.

Every season of the year brings with itself a different spectacle for the senses at the Plitvice Lakes. The Plitvice Lakes are famous for their 16 cascading lakes that form a gorgeous ring of water. The stunning scenery in the park was created by the flow of water over limestone that over time created travertine barriers that resulted in waterfalls, lakes, and caves. The Park was designated a national park in 1949 and in 1979 UNESCO entitled it a World Heritage Site. Enjoy the wonders of nature, an astonishing view, clean air, nature’s sounds and the sheer joy of just being somewhere so vast and diverse. Standing there, you can really say you have become one with nature. Plitvice National Park can rightfully be called the most magnificent place in all of Europe. Lunch at a local restaurant on your own. Continue the walks through the park and forest and enjoy the beauty surrounding you.

A day at the Pearl of the North Adriatic, an elegant city that hosted the rich and famous in the romans times including Lord Byron, James Joyce and Isadora Duncan. charming 19th century hotels surroundings with a very unique architecture.Beautiful public gardens where you look and an extended promenade where you can experience a nice holiday walk

The city that is famous for canals, gondolas and rich history and culture, of course, we are talking about Venice. This amazing city is situated on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. The ancient Veneti people inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Venice was a major financial and maritime force. Buildings such as the Basilica of St. Mark and Palazzo Ducale, and the rich squares such as St. Mark's Square are just a part of the creations that decorate this, according to many, the most beautiful city in the world. Known for several important artistic movements, especially during the Renaissance period, this city truly is a ''living museum'', no wonder the lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your taste buds will also enjoy Venice and its seafood delicacies and afterwards, you can wash it all down with Veneto’s signature bubbly, prosecco.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

The ‘Golden Island’ of Krk lies in Kvarner Bay, just off the coast of Rijeka. On this tour, drive across to the island and spend the morning exploring its picturesque villages and beautiful beaches. Along the way, admire historic landmarks like Krk Cathedral and Frankopan Castle, walk the scenic seafront promenades, and tuck into a delicious lunch (own expense) of Krk cuisine and wine.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Croatia has a long and rich history tied to both land and sea. Most visitors spend all their time enjoying the beaches, but they're missing out. Explore the Istrian Hills during this half-day walking/driving tour and discover the bohemian Croatia from folklore and legend. Sample authentic delicacies and take in spectacular sites of ancient cities perched atop even older hills.

Discover three small towns along Croatia’s Istrian peninsula on this full-day tour from Rijeka. Visit Hum, the ‘smallest city in the world’, and sample local specialty, ‘miska’ brandy; explore the hilltop medieval town of Motovun and taste regional foods and wines; and tour the famous Sculpture Park of Labin.

Visit Pula, the largest city in Istria, Rovinj, one of the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean, and enjoy the panoramic drive through the towns on Istrian coast.

Imagine mysterious lands hiding fabulous hilltop towns, colorful vineyards with old, authentic estates and wineries where you can taste the traditional flavors and enjoy the finest Istrian wines. During this whole day tour, you will visit three wineries where you will try 5 to 8 wines in each combined with delicious, local snacks like Istrian cheese, sausages, olive oil. All wineries to visit differ in approach to wine making and style of the wines but all are among the best in Croatia with an international recognition and awards. You will visit wine cellars and learn about different styles of production: long maceration, no maceration, ageing in barriques, in big wooden vessels or in stainless steel tanks... and taste fresh and aged wines made from indigenous, Istrian grape varieties but also blends with international grape varieties. You will also have 4-course early dinner in fantastic, family owned restaurant combining traditional cuisine with modern touch.

The private Istra trour is the best way to explore the countryside of Istria. It is a perfect getaway. Our vehicles are allways in perfect condition and all our drivers are licenced profesional drivers. Benefits: -private tour -flexible departure times -flexible duration

Pula, the largest city in Istria, is situated at the base of the Istrian peninsula and on seven hills. It's a historically rich town with one of the earliest traces of human life. The friendly small-town appeal, mild climate, and beautiful sea attracts many visitors to Pula. The city houses a wealth of Roman architecture. Its most notable is the preserved Roman amphitheater, which dominates the center of the city. The amphitheater was built in the 1st century AD and was once the site of gladiator combat. Today, it's a popular venue for summer concerts and festivals. Another notable feature of Pula is the Temple of Augustus. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Roma and Emperor Augustus and houses a collection of ancient sculptures. Many Venetian and Austro-Hungarian monuments can also be found throughout the city and in the main square. Pula is the perfect destination for culture lovers and for those aim to experience the beauty of nature.

The seaside resort of Piran lies along the coast of Slovenian Istria, less than two hour’s drive from Rijeka. On this tour, cross the border and soak up the scenery as you journey along the Slovenian Coast. Along the way, visit the coastal villages of Portorož, Izola and Koper; enjoy a guided walking tour of Piran and see the former home of composter Giuseppe Tartini; and sample Slovenian food and wines.

Lake Bled is located in northwestern Slovenia where it adjoins the town of Bled. This is the only place where you will find an island in Slovenia. Take a boat ride in traditional wooden boats called pletnas to get across the lake, explore the island and maybe ring a bell at the Assumption of Mary Church, they say all your wishes will come true. After you get back to the shore, take a look around the Bled Castle and admire the view of the lake from it.

Visit two cities on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, Porec and Pula. First up: Pula, with its harbor, scenic coastlines, and Roman ruins. After a lunch of traditional Istrian cuisine, it’s on to Porec. Here, stroll the streets of the Old Town as your guide shares information about the region’s storied history.

Live your unforgettable yachting experience in Istria! The Istrian region with its beautiful sea, rich culture, warm people, globally known olive oil and wines, offers the perfect place to relax on your holidays in style. Sports activities and parties in beach bars and clubs will satisfy the needs of the more adrenalin oriented seeking individuals. On the ISTRIA – ONE DAY BOAT TOUR – ROVINJ, BRIONI, CAPE KAMENJAK, LEVAN itinerary, you will visit some of the most magical places on the Croatian Adriatic coast. We suggest you set a tone for your visit to the skipper, so that the crew sails with you to the right bays, focusing on parties or privacy and relaxing or both. Depending on your preferences for crowded places full of action or more relaxing spots and hidden beaches, our experienced crew will know how to fine-tune your path on this itinerary.

This Italian city and the largest cargo port are located in the bay of the same name. If you start descending to the center of town, the beautiful scenes of the city and the Adriatic Sea will blend in front of your eyes. Since its position is at the intersection of different nations and cultures, Trieste can boast with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Do not overlook this charming Italian city, because it will amaze you with what it has to offer.

Did you know that once upon a time, Istria was built by the giants who gathered stones and built towns on beautiful green hills? The city, only 100 meters long and 30 meters wide holds so much of history. According to the legend, Hum was created by accident when the Giants did not have many stones left when building the cities in the valley of the Mirna River, so they decided to build this miniature city. Visit the smallest city in the world with us, meet its residents, and have a chat with them, while enjoying the fabulous narrow streets and allowing Hum to delight all your senses. You will get to treat your palate to a delicious set of local specialties in one of the Hum taverns, sipping on the exquisite Istrian wine.