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Istria represents an extraordinary compendium of natural beauty, history and civilization at the crossroads of Europe stretching back beyond the Romans and into prehistory. This Go Slow holiday incorporates nature and culture, history, cuisine and wine in a relaxing schedule of local guided walks in breathtaking Karst scenery in the mornings, and visits to nearby cultural sites after lunch and magnificent Istrian dinners each evening. Based in the comfortable Roxanich wine hotel, just outside of the picturesque hilltop town of Motovun, you can enjoy a dip in the infinity pool, a massage or a glass of delicious local wine with views across the valley.

  • Single-centre tour based in a comfortable wine hotel just outside the picturesque town of Motovun. 
  • Eat at local ‘konoba’ (or ‘trattoria’) some evenings in an area famed for its gastronomy
  • Enjoy the first of the wintering wildfowl arriving from the north
  • Autumn butterflies may include False Grayling, plus late broods of Heath and Spotted Fritillaries
  • Cultural excursions to the tiny “city” of Hum, the Roman arena in Pula, and the church of Hrastovlje, amongst others
  • Led by expert naturalist guides
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Tell me about Croatia …

The Republic of Croatia (Hrvatska), part of the former Yugoslavia, is a crescent shaped country lying at the westernmost end of the Balkans and bordering the clear blue waters of the Adriatic Sea.

While tourism here is on the increase, Croatia is still largely overlooked by naturalists. However, we think Croatia is destined to become as popular with the bird watchers and botanists among us as some of its better known neighbours.


Croatia has a rich blend of cultures and history, archaeological ruins, superb scenery and a population of only 4.5 million people. In addition it has some lovely scenery and special wildlife.

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After a short flight to Trieste it is just a 90 minute drive to our hotel, where each of our daily natural history excursions will be within 25km of our base. Nearby are stunning limestone cliffs with Blue Rock Thrush and Black Redstart present all year. If the autumn has not been too cold there should still be some butterflies about including the second and third broods of Heath and Spotted Fritillaries and a variety of blues and skippers, as well as scarce autumn butterflies such as the False Grayling. Whilst the flora of the Karst is largely a spring affair, the woods and meadows will be enlivened by Cyclamen purpurascens, as well as displays of purple Autumn Crocus.

After lunch, our excursions take on a more cultural air, with visits to the Roman arena in Pula, the sixth largest surviving to the modern day, the hilltop towns of Motovun-Montona and Grožnjan-Grisignana, the fabulous frescoes in the Romanesque church of Hrastovlje, the caves at Baredine and the tiny walled “city” of Hum. Evenings will be spent either in the hotel restaurant or at a magnificent local "Konoba" (Trattoria) with wonderful meals that reflect the long period of Venetian and Italian domination in this area with fresh pasta, gnocchi, truffles and wild boar, with a nod to the best of Balkan cuisine in the form of cevapcici sausages and mixed grills… and a glass of delicious local wine!

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A comfortable, modern hotel with a wine cellar full of its own wine, with views of the beautiful hilltop town of Motovun. 

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All included in the price, stating with dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8. Dinners either at the hotel or a local trattoria, and lunches either at a local cafe or picnics. 

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Go Slow in Istria in Autumn

Tour Code: HRV04

An 8-day 'Go Slow' holiday to Croatian and Slovenian Istria to enjoy the region's wildlife, gastronomy, wine and a little history.

£2,295

Flight Inclusive

£2,095

Land Only
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728kg CO2e

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367kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Single-centre tour based in a comfortable wine hotel just outside the picturesque town of Motovun. 
  • Eat at local ‘konoba’ (or ‘trattoria’) some evenings in an area famed for its gastronomy
  • Enjoy the first of the wintering wildfowl arriving from the north
  • Autumn butterflies may include False Grayling, plus late broods of Heath and Spotted Fritillaries
  • Cultural excursions to the tiny “city” of Hum, the Roman arena in Pula, and the church of Hrastovlje, amongst others
  • Led by expert naturalist guides

Summary

After a short flight to Trieste it is just a 90 minute drive to our hotel, where each of our daily natural history excursions will be within 25km of our base. Nearby are stunning limestone cliffs with Blue Rock Thrush and Black Redstart present all year. If the autumn has not been too cold there should still be some butterflies about including the second and third broods of Heath and Spotted Fritillaries and a variety of blues and skippers, as well as scarce autumn butterflies such as the False Grayling. Whilst the flora of the Karst is largely a spring affair, the woods and meadows will be enlivened by Cyclamen purpurascens, as well as displays of purple Autumn Crocus.

After lunch, our excursions take on a more cultural air, with visits to the Roman arena in Pula, the sixth largest surviving to the modern day, the hilltop towns of Motovun-Montona and Grožnjan-Grisignana, the fabulous frescoes in the Romanesque church of Hrastovlje, the caves at Baredine and the tiny walled “city” of Hum. Evenings will be spent either in the hotel restaurant or at a magnificent local "Konoba" (Trattoria) with wonderful meals that reflect the long period of Venetian and Italian domination in this area with fresh pasta, gnocchi, truffles and wild boar, with a nod to the best of Balkan cuisine in the form of cevapcici sausages and mixed grills… and a glass of delicious local wine!

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Trieste, transfer Motovun
Days
2 - 7
Morning natural history walks and afternoon cultural excursions
Day
8
Transfer Trieste, fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All included in the price, stating with dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8. Dinners either at the hotel or a local trattoria, and lunches either at a local cafe or picnics. 

Accommodation

A comfortable, modern hotel with a wine cellar full of its own wine, with views of the beautiful hilltop town of Motovun. 

Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£2,295

Land Only

£2,095

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leaders
Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell
Jason was born and raised in Devon where, from an early age, he developed a passion for birds and other wildlife, most notably dragonflies and butterflies.
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2027

Flight Inclusive

£2,295

Land Only

£2,095

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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