Small Group in Rovinj

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Istrian tapestry - gourmet tour combining wine, truffles and olive oilFrom USD 453
5.0 10 h

Istrian tapestry - gourmet tour combining wine, truffles and olive oil

Indulge yourself with a truly unique experience and discover all special tastes of Istria. Start your day with a glass of sumptuous malvazija. Wine tasting is the best way to discover Istrian wine heritage. You will try 5 to 8 wines combined with delicious, local snacks. You will visit the wine cellar and get familiar with the process of wine production. Another Istrian specialties - truffles and truffle hunting are a fantastic way to see how this delicacy ends on our plates. Friendly host will explain you interesting facts about truffles while you go with him and his dogs to the forest to see how he finds truffles. Follows truffle tasting. You will visit famous Motovun to discover more charms of Istria. Third taste of Istria is of course olive oil. Istria is among the best olive oil producers in the world. While olive oil tasting you will try different olive oils and you will be explained about all aspects of growing olive grove and production. With olive oil go delicious snacks.

Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour with Drinks in RovinjFrom USD 74
4.9 1 h 30 min

Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour with Drinks in Rovinj

During this shared tour you will be on a small speedboat with a maximum of 10 passengers for a more intimate and personal atmosphere. We will try to find dolphins in an area away from all the other dolphin watching boats so you can peacfully enjoy them. Respectful approach towards dolphins (turn off engine while beeing close). If we don't see dolphins you can join us free of charge on the next tour. At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to see the old town from the sea perspective.

Truffle hunting adventureFrom USD 52
4.9 1 h 30 min

Truffle hunting adventure

What makes my truffle hunting adventure unique? It od a real truffle hunt, not just a demonstration. Guests experience authentic truffle hunting in the forest together with trained dogs. We also keep our groups small — a maximum of 10 people — to ensure a more personal, intimate, and authentic experience. Truffle is an unusual subterranean fungus. There are two important varieties of truffles: white truffle (Tuber Magnatum) and black truffle (Tuber Melanosporum). Both of these can be found in the Motovun forest located in the valley of the Mirna River. Even though truffles can be found elsewhere, Motovun truffles are considered to be of the highest quality.

Wine Tour - The Best of IstriaFrom USD 453
5.0 10 h

Wine Tour - The Best of Istria

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.

Istrian Inland: Motovun and Grožnjan half day tour (From Rovinj)From USD 105
4.7 6 h

Istrian Inland: Motovun and Grožnjan half day tour (From Rovinj)

Get ready for a journey through Istria’s most charming hilltop towns! This half-day adventure takes you from the coastal beauty of Rovinj into the heart of Istria’s rolling landscapes, where medieval villages, breathtaking views, and mouthwatering truffle aromas await. First stop: Grožnjan – a fairytale-like town where every corner whispers history. Once an abandoned village, today it’s a thriving hub for artists, musicians, and creatives. Wander through cobbled streets lined with galleries, soak in the panoramic views of vineyards and olive groves, and feel the artistic spirit of this unique place. Next, we head to Motovun, Istria’s most famous hilltop town, perched high above the Mirna River valley. Known for its truffle-rich forests, medieval walls, and charming old town, Motovun is a feast for the senses. Walk along the centuries-old fortifications, take in breathtaking landscapes, and indulge in a local truffle tasting for an authentic Istrian experience.

A Sample Of Wine, A Sample Of Istria - A Short But Fulfilled ProgramFrom USD 218
5.0 5 h

A Sample Of Wine, A Sample Of Istria - A Short But Fulfilled Program

The idea of half-day tour is to present wines from two different wineries for those who are limited with time. You will have opportunity to try fresh and aged wines made from indigenous grape varieties but also blends with international grape varieties. One winery is young, second one has long tradition but both wineries are among the best in Croatia with international recognition and international awards. During half day program you would have two professional wine tastings with an expert guide from each winery with rich, local snacks, you would visit wine cellars and experience the beauty of Istria. Transportation and guiding are included in price. I include only the best wineries and restaurants in my programs. Wine tastings in wineries are scheduled by special arrangement and you are not obligated to buy wines in wineries, only if you wish to.

Opatija Walking TourFrom USD 112
5.0 1 h

Opatija Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk through the history of imperial Opatija, hear the story of the former fashionable resort, feel the architecture, nature and everyday life of the pearl of Kvarner Bay! Explore Opatija with a local guide and find out everything you are interested in about Opatija, Kvarner Bay or Croatia. Welcome and enjoy!

Istrian hill top cities tour with truffle and olive oil tastingFrom USD 114
4.9 7 h

Istrian hill top cities tour with truffle and olive oil tasting

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, small 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", or "Montona Gallery". There you can eat A la Cart, of course their specialty are truffle dishes. On our way back we will stop in Pazin to see the Abyss.