Inland Istria & Truffle Hunting
Tour intro
Description
Technicalities
Useful tips
Gallery
Tour Introduction
Following the pick-up from your lodging and a greeting by our guide, a short scenic drive through the verdant surroundings shall lead us to our first point of interest, situated on top of one of the many inland hills, where the perfectly preserved medieval fortifications still safeguard the small and charming town of Motovun. Apart from the authentic galleries and shops lining its cobbled streets and squares, many small churches, monuments and loggias adorn the historic core of this charming hilltop town.
Thereafter, amused by the stories of our guide, we shall continue towards a local family-owned truffle farm where we will partake in a dog-led truffle hunting experience, followed by a savoury lunch and mingling with the owner`s family.
Slowly heading back, we shall explore one more seductive architectural gem, the town of Grožnjan. As a town with a rather small population and internationally-important cultural scene, this dormant historical hilltop village fully awakens in the early spring, offering the scent of a different Istria, with numerous galleries and shops flanking its ancient cobbled streets. After a leisurely visit to Grožnjan, we will depart back to our starting point in the early-evening hours.
Itinerary & Map
- Departure from a previously specified starting point
- Motovun – a visit and a guided tour
- Truffle menu tasting / Truffle hunting with lunch
- A visit to Grožnjan
- Return
Technicalities
Departure
Rovinj, Croatia
Return
Rovinj, Croatia
Tour Duration
7 h
Tour Includes
- Pick-up from your accommodation by our professional English-speaking chauffeur in a comfortable luxury sedan car or passenger van
- Truffle hunting experience on local farm with lunch
- Proffesional English speaking guide
Tour Does Not Include
- Tour moderation, supplement for tourist guides in other languages upon request.
- Additional personal expenses of guests and what is not mentioned under “program includes”
Useful tips
Period
April to December
Tour style
Gastronomic & Heritage tour of inland Istria
Difficulty
Moderate
Child friendly
Yes
Food
Truffle tasting menu with eggs, cheeses, prosciutto and other domestically-produced ingredients combined with different kinds of truffles
Beverages
Water provided, domestic wine and juices along with lunch
What to bring
Wear good hiking shoes, bring a camera, hat and sun screen(in summertime)
Available options
With prior notice, we can organise a visit to a winery with wine tasting
Grožnjan
Grožnjan
The walls and towers of Motovun, a small medieval town in Istria, Croatia
Motovun
Truffle hunting - Istria
Truffle hunting - Istria
Truffle hunting - Istria
Truffle hunting - Istria
Grožnjan
Truffle hunting - Istria
