Istria in 1 Day Tour: Guided Small Group Adventure with Truffle Tasting (from Pula or Medulin)
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Pula
Embark on our guided tour in a small group to explore the unique locations of Istria. Enjoy the comfort of our air-conditioned van as you traverse through the countryside of Istria. The tour includes a truffle-tasting experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Amphitheatre de Pula - One of the meeting points for this tour.
- Valle dIstria/Bale - This small town is a former Venetian Castle that was visited by the famous Casanova and today it represents Istria’s best-known place for world-class jazz.
- Vodnjan - Città di Dignano - One of the most Italian towns in Istria.
- Park Kazuna - The newest UNESCO spot in Croatia.
- Rovinj - Choose among different pick-up locations in Rovinj.
- Poreč bus station - Join the tour at the main bus station in Poreč.
- Parish Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral - Eastern art meets the west in this incredible clerical complex. Protected by UNESCO and ready to be visited by you during your free time in Poreč.
- Lim Channel - On the way back to your accommodation you have a nice photo stop here at this amazing Istrian “Fjord”. It’s not really a Fjord, to be honest with you, but once the Norwegians said that it looks like their Fjords, only greener. Since then we call it a Fjord :)
- Porec Old Town - Last stop is in Poreč. White Venetian Family Palaces decorate the streets of this coastal town. Also, here you have the opportunity to visit the Euphresian Basilica (UNESCO). You return in the late afternoon or early evening.
Optional: UNESCO Basilica of Euphrasius Entrance Fee - 40kn (5€) per person
- Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia - Meet some unique characters in this small hilltop town near Motovun. Grožnjan is full of artists from former Yugoslavia. Dreamy medieval architecture and good coffee :)
- Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun - Afterward, you continue to Motovun – the mightest hilltop town in Istria. Join the truffle tasting and try the most expensive mushroom in the world. Walk the panoramic city walls and admire Istria in all its glory.
Included: Truffle Tasting in Motovun Old Town
Optional: City Walls Entrance Fee - 4€ per person
- Ancient City Walls - In your free time in Motovun, you can choose to take a walk along the ancient walls which encircle the old town. Amazing views and hidden corners of Motovun open up in front of your eyes.
- Bencic Truffles - Eva, your new Istrian Mama, is waiting for you with a plate of truffle delicacies which she prepared for all travellers joining this trip. Truffle cheese, truffle salamini, truffle prosciutto, brandies,…
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your accommodation
- Truffle tasting in Motovun
- Visit PoreÄ, Grožnjan and famous Motovun
- Air-conditioned transport
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee to UNESCO Euphresian Basilica in Poreč – 50 Kuna (7€)/person
- Motovun City Walls Entrance Fee – 30 Kuna (4€)/person
- Any private expenses (lunch, drinks,…)
Additional Information
- 08:00-08:30 Pick-up in Pula/Medulin
- 09:00 Pick-up in Rovinj
- 09:45-10:30 Grožnjan
- 11:00-14:00 Motovun City Walls* & Truffle Tasting
- 15:00-17:00 Poreč & UNESCO Euphresian Basilica*
- 17:30 Drop-off in Rovinj
- 18:30 Drop-off in Pula/Medulin
- Bear in mind that the order of the stops can change due to traffic conditions and other unpredictable circumstances.
Location
Amphitheatre de Pula
Flavijevska ul.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(51 Ratings)
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Isidoro_f
Oct 3, 2023
Istria, the Tuscany of Croatia. - The scenery is very beautiful. The towns are amazing with the narrow streets, old stone houses and the views from up the hills.
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Emma_b
Sep 29, 2023
Excellent tour, would highly recommendd - Tour guide was very knowledgeable. We got to know parts of Istria we would never have found on our own. Good split of guided tour and free time in all three towns.
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Hometowngal2017
Sep 19, 2023
Informative Tour of Countryside - We enjoyed our guide Dalibor's explanations of the complex history of Istria and Croatia. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. The 3 towns we visited were each unique and charming. The countryside, full of olive groves and vineyards, and some great photo ops from hilltops was lovely.
The truffle tasting was yummy. Not sure if I will give the jars as souvenirs or keep them for myself.
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Ashleigh_m
Sep 9, 2023
Amazing tour of a beautiful part of the world - Dalibor was an amazing guide! He safely drove us through winding mountain roads, while giving us an amazingly detailed history of not only Istria, but Croatia and other surrounding countries. The group had a blast. It's a really beautiful tour of a very unique part of the world. Highly recommend!
Small group size too!
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I4073tuannat
Sep 6, 2023
Lovely Istria tour - Lovely day tour among Istria with excellent guide and amazing views throughout. Lots of historical information provided. Highly recommended.
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Tf_555
Sep 6, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyable day tour around Istria - We had a great time on this one-day tour with our guide Dalibor, who was friendly and knowledgeable about the geography and history of the region and Croatia. We would thoroughly recommend this trip to others.
The trip has a maximum of eight people which is just about right for some friendly conversation with other travellers but without being part of a mass group.
Although our hotel (Grand Park Rovinj) was not on the normal pickup list, we called beforehand, and Martin kindly agreed to get the bus to pick us up at our hotel .
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51701ye
Sep 1, 2023
It's worth participating. - I was alone and not very good at English, so I thought I would be able to spend the day relaxing, but the guide and driver were always considerate and I was able to spend the day without any worries. They also provided chilled mineral water.
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Kok_n
Aug 19, 2023
Excellent one day tour of northern Istrian towns - We visited 3 beautiful towns in northern Istria - Porec, Grozjnan and Motovun.
Tour was well organised and kept to time (including punctual pick up)
Our driver/ guide Dalibor was friendly, knowledgeable and had very good communication skills.
We enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this tour !
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Mihaela_u
Aug 13, 2023
Wonders of Histria - This was an AMAZING trip!! Besides the wonders of Histria and its unique history we were mesmerized by the natural beauty if this region while Dagomiran entertained us with stories of the places we visited. He is the best of guides!!
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Debbie_p
Sep 29, 2023
Istrian peninsular without having to drive - Absolutely fantastic day. Sit back, relax, take in the scenery. Small group tour. Mika a great guide and driver.
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