Tour: Custom Tour for Travel and Pickleball - Istria Dates: June 3-12, 2027 Included: 9 nights’ accommodation at the Valamar Riviera Hotel and Residence, Poreč (double occupancy), or similar hotel 1 Local Guide on 6 days 1 Tour Manager on 5 days 7...

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Welcome to Istria! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, settle in, and meet your Tour Leader for a welcome dinner. (Dinner included; 1 drink included.)

Begin the morning on the pickleball courts, enjoying friendly matches and an opportunity to connect through a shared love of sport. Whether you're exchanging techniques or simply getting acquainted between games, the court becomes a natural place ...

Head inland to explore some of Istria's renowned hill towns — reminiscent of Tuscany but with their own unique Istrian flair. Begin in the quaint hilltop village of Oprtalj, where sweeping countryside views capture the timeless spirit of inland Cr...

This morning, enjoy additional pickleball play with special visitors: students from some of the villages visited on the previous day's tour. Enjoy time to interact with your young learners — both of pickleball and the English language! (Note: subj...

Head inland to historic Pazin, Istria's administrative capital, with its well-preserved medieval castle and dramatic gorge. Visit the Ethnographic Museum of Istria, where exhibits illuminate rural traditions, folk customs, craftsmanship, and every...

Travel to Pula, one of Croatia's oldest cities. Explore the remarkably preserved Roman Arena — among the finest amphitheaters in the world. Next, partake in a guided visit to the Historical and Maritime Museum, where exhibits trace Istria's rich m...

Today is intentionally unscheduled, allowing you to enjoy your surroundings however you choose — relax at the hotel, pool, or beach; rent a bicycle or scooter to explore the surrounding area; or simply enjoy the town and the rhythm of coastal life...

Begin the morning on the pickleball courts for one final session of friendly play — this time perhaps with some local enthusiasts. In the afternoon, visit the breathtaking Lim Channel, a dramatic, fjord-like inlet carved deep into Istria's western...

This morning, enjoy some free time to relax at the pool or beach, or perhaps do some last-minute souvenir shopping. In the afternoon, depart for the artists' village of Grožnjan, where galleries, music studios, and cobblestone streets create one o...

After breakfast, check out and head to the airport for your return flight — or continue with the optional Venice extension. (Breakfast included.)

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The Venice extension is ideal for travelers who would like to take in the highlights of Venice, but in a more community-friendly manner that avoids contributing to over tourism in this sensitive destination. You’ll visit famous sights such as Piaz...

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Travel from Poreč to Venice by ferry using your included Ferry ticket Poreč → Venice as part of your Venice extension.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION to Northern Lagoon: $530 per person (min. 7 pax, max. 10 pax) Includes: full-day guided tour with vaporetto transport and equipment (bicycle and kayak) rental, island and artisan visits, customary tip for the guide. Extras (own ...

Day 3: Monday, June 14 - Rialto Market and the Challenges of Tourism (Local Guide, Vaporetto ticket) This morning you’ll meet your guide and head to the Rialto Market on Venice’s Grand Canal, a place where locals go in the early mornings to buy fr...

One group departure **ferry/airport/bus boat transfer is included to take the group from your Venice accommodation to your departure point (ferry terminal, airport, or bus boat).**