Istra – Hum, Motovun, Pula

Price

150,00 Eur

/ 1.125,00 Hrk
per person

580,00 Eur

/ 4.350,00Hrk
per private tour for less than 4 persons

Duration: 11 hours

Distance: 2.5 hours drive from Zagreb

Included:

Accommodation pickup and drop-off (Zagreb inner-city)
Transport by private vehicle
English speaking driver and guide
Entrance fees

Excluded:

Food and drinks (optional)
Gratuities (optional)

Enjoy our full day history & gastro tour of Istra peninsula – paradise for food lovers.

Istra is largest peninsula in Croatia that will amaze you with its beauty and diversities. Take a look at its medieval small towns situated on the green slopes of inner land, fishermen coastal villages at Adriatic Sea and enjoy in its rich gastronomic heritage based on truffles, asparagus, olive oil and prosciutto made in traditional way. Do not forget to try Istrian white Malvazia and red Teran who have positioned Istria among 10 best wine destinations in the world.

Highlights

Istra peninsula- paradise for food lovers
Hum – the smallest town in the world with must try “biska” schnapps
Enjoy truffles and view on protected green forest from Motovun fortified hilltop city
Enter in one of the six largest remaining Roman amphitheaters in the world
Explore Pula, the city with rich roman and medieval ramparts – Gate of Hercules from 1^st BC, Twin Gate from 2^nd century, Porta Aurea, Temple of Augustus…
Amazing photo points – green vineyards, Roman ruins, picturesque old houses and churches
Small groups and personal service
Round trip transfer, guide and entrance fees included

General Info

Duration: 11 hours

Distance: 2.5 hours drive from Zagreb

Included:

Accommodation pickup and drop-off (Zagreb inner-city)
Transport by private vehicle
English speaking driver and guide
Entrance fees

Excluded:

Food and drinks (optional)
Gratuities (optional)

Schedule

08:00 a.m. Transfer from your accommodation in Zagreb inner-city
15 a.m. Coffee break with a view on Kvarner bay
00 a.m. Hum
11:10 a.m. Motovun sightseeing and free time/lunch
02:30 p.m. Pula sightseeing with Roman Amphitheatre and Temple of Augustus entrance
05:00 p.m. Transfer to your accommodation in Zagreb inner-city

Cancelation policy

If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of scheduled departure, there is no cancelation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 50 percent cancelation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is 100 percent cancelation fee.

On our way to Istra we will stop above the Kvarner bay with beautiful view on Rijeka and Opatija – small Mediterranean towns proud on its rich history and beauty.

Our next stop is Hum, the smallest town in the world with 30 inhabitants and preserved city institutions. We will pass with a vehicle the educational path of Aleja Glagoljasa with short insight in Croatian history. You will walk 2 streets of Hum, amazing Romaic church from 12^th century and enjoy its famous “biska” – homemade schnapps from mistletoe prepared on the same way it used to be centuries ago.

We continue towards Motovun, the hidden gem of Istria inner land considered to be the best preserved urban fortified medieval cities on this peninsula. Reaching the top of the city at 270 m above sea level can be bus or easy walk of 20 minutes. You will be rewarded with amazing view on the specially protected green slopes of Motovun forest that is a perfect location for black and white truffles, symbol of this area. After a short walk of the city that is a perfect example of Venice colonial architecture with elements of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles you will have a time to enjoy some of the Istrian specialties – do not miss the truffles and Malvazija or Teran wine…

Our next destination will be Pula – the biggest town in Istra that has been the center of this region since Roman time. You will see the Roman remains at every corner of the city – Gate of Hercules from 1st BC, Twin Gate from 2nd century, Porta Aurea…but most amazing one is its Amphitheatre considered as one of the six largest remaining Roman amphitheaters in the world. We will enter the Amphitheater and make most memorable photos inside of the well preserved Roman ruins. During our sightseeing tour we will enter Temple of Augustus from 1^st century BC considered to be one of the two best complete Roman monuments outside Italy.

Late afternoon your driver will take you back to the place of departure. Traditional Istria homemade lunch can be organized upon request. Please call us or send a mail to check for options or possible customization of a tour according to your personal needs.

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