Rovinj to Porec

This tour of "Istrian hill tops cities" will give you an impression of inner Istria. Driving to Groznjan we will stop for a photo on Lim Fjord. In Groznjan we will walk the ancient streets. If we are lucky, we might get to know one of the local artists. After Groznjan we will go to Motovun. In Motovun we will have a walking tour, tasting of truffle products and we will visit the city walls where you can enjoy the "View of half Istria". There you will have some free time for lunch, I can reserve a table for you at the famous restaurant "Mondo". There you can eat A la Cart, of course their specialty are truffle dishes. From Motovun we will go to a small olive oil producer and try one of the worlds best olive oils, Istrian "Liquid gold". On Our way to Vodnjan we will stop in Pazin to see the Abyss.

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 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.

The beautiful peninsula of Istria is known for its stunning coastal sights, historic attractions, and delicious culinary specialties. Save hours of research time searching where to eat in Istria, and go on a guided tour instead. Visit the tiny town of Hum, the ancient city of Motovun, and Groznjan town. Along the way, try a variety of local dishes, as well as wine and liquor.

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.

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.

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.

Experience and taste the highlights of Istria while visiting Hum - the smallest city in the world, Motovun - the most attractive medieval town of Istria and Labin - the city of artists.

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.

Enjoy a day away from the city with a full day’s cycling tour along the Parenzana trail, passing through rural countryside and secluded villages along the way. Gain insight into the region’s history from your professional guide, and stop in the remote village of Motovun for wine tasting and a traditional dinner in a local tavern. Relax after a day’s activity with drop-off to your hotel.

Learn about the cunning pirates, skillful sailors and sturdy builders of the Istrian hilltop towns who praised their environment and lived off their surroundings for centuries before the known times. Discover the ancient community and organisation that held the Histri people as a whole till the arrival of the forceful Romans. * This itinerary includes pick up in Rovinj, Poreč or Pula. Contact me if you have a larger group and/or need me to pickup from a different location in Istria. * If you have a specific itinerary in mind contact me and I'll customize the tour for you.

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.

They say that hill towns in Istria were build by giants. They say it is a mystical part of the world. They say alot of stuff. What we will do is - try things. See beautiful landscapes, get on the top of Motovun. We will also "taste Istria". To learn about truffles means not only to hear about them, but to taste them. Before coming back, we are making a shot stop at a distillery to taste original and local brandies, jams, and chocolate - products of a small family business that