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Discover Croatia’s Istria by Express Coach
Join us for a relaxing holiday in quaint Tar, set on the green peninsula of Istria on Croatia's western coast, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Relax and explore the surrounding sights with our range of included and optional excursions, including visits to Porec, Rovinj, Motovun, and more.
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 9 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then travel by Express Coach overnight to Croatia.
We arrive in Croatia. Enjoy the resort facilities, relax by the pool or take a stroll.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Enjoy an included excursion to the nearby town of Porec, where you can enjoy a stroll along the two main bays, known as the Green and Blue Lagoons. See the old centre, streets and squares, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Porec
Take in the wonderful views as we travel to the heart of ‘Green Istria’ to visit picture-postcard Motovun. This idyllic hilltop town is a delight to explore, and visitors are enchanted by the quaint cobbled streets and squares.
Relax and admire the town’s beautiful buildings and monuments, such as the medieval town walls and the Gothic bell tower, or enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere of a bygone era.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Motovun
Our optional excursion takes us to lovely Opatija, nestled along the banks of the Adriatic Sea. Soak up the beautiful architecture, seafront promenade and pretty parks.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Excursions
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Opatija
- 2025: £21.00pp
- 2026: £22.00pp
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Enjoy an optional 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 and 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 cafés, or enjoy one of the town’s three casinos!
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Excursions
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Umag and Portoroz
- 2025: £23.00pp
- 2026: £24.00pp
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Discover the west side of the Istrian Peninsula as we visit charming Rovinj, with its pretty pastel-coloured houses clustered along the winding streets. The old town itself is rich with a combination of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
We will head on to see the Lim Fjord, where we enjoy a short boat ride.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Rovinj
- Cruise on Lim Fjord
As our holiday draws to a close, we say goodbye to Croatia and travel through the night towards the UK.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Return home.
Accommodation
You will stay for six nights at the 4-star Hotel Valamar Tamaris Resort in Tar. The hotel is located within the beautiful green Lanterna peninsula with meandering footpaths and well kept beaches.
Valamar Tamaris
The Valamar Tamaris Resort is located within the beautiful and green Lanterna peninsula, featuring a lovely park with trees and shrubs that line the pedestrian walkways, along with well-kept beaches.Location: Lanterna 6, Porec, 52465
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Shower
- Free WiFi (Bedrooms only)
Service
- Room Service Available
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
- Fully Health and Safety Compliant
Single Room Supplements
Single Room Supplement from £199.00
Reviews
3.6 Out of 5 ( 16 Reviews )
Reviews
Quality
3.6 / 5
Value for Money
3.6 / 5
Maria NL , 1 year ago
Hotel brilliant Drivers fine. Bus appalling Very disappointing with comfort Should never been used for long overnight trip to Croatia.
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Jean Ashley, 1 year ago
Croatia is still excellent value for money, the hotel, drivers and excursions were first class the only downside was the coach which did not have sufficient leg room for overnight travel.
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MRS SHEENA WATT, 1 year ago
The resort was first class.and the country is beautiful. Unfortunately the tour coach was appalling...uncomfortable seats...so close together that it was impossible to recline them. For a 31 hour journey Shearings should have provided a decent coach.. The two drivers were great and did their best.
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Mrs Marian HARRISON, 1 year ago
Lovely hotel, loads of choice for breakfast and evening meals, large grounds, day trips were great.
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customer, 1 year ago
Coach too small for journey
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