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Overview
Istria is a region with rich history and exceptional gastronomy. Be charmed by this unique region and all it has to offer.
Tour includes visiting Rovinj, Poreč, and Motovun.
Rovinj and Poreč are magnificent coastal towns with rich history and beautiful scenery. Ideal for history enthusiasts and photography lovers.
Motovun is located in the heart of Istria, on a hilltop surrounded by the famous Motovun forest, rich with black and white truffles.
Istria is called small Tuscany for a good reason and this tour is going to show you what makes Istria - "terra magica".
What's included
Truffle tasting
Gratuities
Entrance fee to Euphrasian basilica $7.1 USD per person
Entrance for Motovun walls $5 USD Per person
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Euphrasian Basilica
Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun
What to expect
St. Euphemia’s Church
30m
The largest baroque church in Istria dominates Rovinj from its hilltop location in the middle of the old town.
It's modeled on the campanile of St Mark’s in Venice and is topped by a 4m copper statue of St Euphemia, who shows the direction of the wind by turning on a spindle.
The visit includes the church and climbing up the bell tower.
It takes 45min drive from Pula to here.
If we meet at Rovinj it takes a 7 min walk to reach the church.
30m
Where the Balbi’s Arch stands today, there used to be the main gate to the fortified city of Porton della Pescheria. The old gate was pulled down in 1678/79 and the Balbi's Arch was built in its place.
The Arch is located in the heart of the city - port.
Walk around Rovinj old town takes about 20-30 minutes
Porec Old Town
1h
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Porec has a long and tumultuous past. Take a walk on an ancient Roman street, and see the remains of a Roman forum and ancient temples.
Drive from Rovinj to Poreč takes around 45 min.
30m · Admission ticket not included
One of the oldest and best-preserved examples of early Byzantine architecture in the Mediterranean region.
Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun
2h · Admission ticket not included
Motovun is one of Istria’s most beautiful and best-preserved medieval hilltop settlements.
Taste truffles and take a walk on ancient city walls.
Drive from Poreč to Motovun takes around 40 min.
After a walking tour of Motovun, we are heading for lunch to a local agrotourism. The drive takes 10 min.
Lunch will last around 1h.
Then we will have a 1h30 drive back to the meeting point.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We can also pick up travelers at Port of Opatija (Cruise port)
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
