Top 10 Wine Tours & Tastings in Istria, Croatia

Cycle through the scenic landscape of the protected nature reserve Kamenjak and enjoy a wine tasting and Istrian specialties (if option selected).

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Wine tasting (if option selected), Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Come and join us on the tour of the wineries of Istria, Croatia. We will take you to some of the most beautiful wine cellars in Istria, tasting up to 5 wines in each winery and enjoying some breathtaking views of Istrian countryside. Our groups are small, up to 8 people, giving the "private" tour feel. The pick up will be at your accommodation and the tour lasts up to 7 hours. The wines tasted at the wineries are all representative of the area of ISTRIA, so red wines are made from Teran, Refosk, Merlot and other red grape varieties. You’ll also have the opportunity of tasting a Malvazija Istarska at each winery.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Light refreshments, Snacks

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Come and join us on the tour of the vineries of Istria, Croatia. We will take you to some of the most beautiful wine cellars in Istria, tasting up to 5 wines in each vinery and enjoying some breathtaking views of Istrian countryside. Our groups are small, up to 8 people, giving the "private" tour feel. The pick up will be at your accommodation and the tour lasts up to 7 hours. The wines tasted at the wineries are all representative of the area of ISTRIA, so red wines are made from Teran, Refosk, Merlot and other red grape varieties. You’ll also have the opportunity of tasting a Malvazija Istarska at each winery.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Snacks

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Wines if you want to buy

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.

Inclusions: Wine tasting (5-8 wines), Truffle hunting - you will be shown how locals hunt for truffles, Truffle tasting - cheese and sausage with truffles, truffle’s spread, scrambled eggs with truffles, Visiting charming hill-top twon Motovun, Olive oil tasting - will try few different, organic olive oils with snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Giude - the tour is guided

Exclusions: If you decide to buy wines, olive oil or truffle products

An exciting trip to the hidden country side of Istrian region, visit Motovun old town, a family ran winery, hear about the production process & taste 5 different kinds of wine & get a Bottle at the end of the tour for free! A domestic cuisine Lunch is included too.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking Local Guide, Wine Tasting, Domestic Cuisine Lunch

Exclusions: Beverage, Gratuities to your driver/Guide, Personal Purchase & spending

In our winery you can expand your knowledge and have fun with your friends and family, you can bring your pet because our winery is pet friendly. We also have a garden where your kids can play and enjoy while you can chill with a glass of wine.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions:

Are you a foodie? Spoil your taste buds at a food walking tour and enjoy the tastiest experience in Pula where all food tastings equals full dinner with drinks. During the Pula food tour you will get to know about food and wine culture and your guide will give you a unique local insight, full of stories and facts, history and presence about the city attractions and about Istrian culinary. Locals picked the best selection of famous dishes for you and your friends. Because good food is there to be enjoyed.

Inclusions: 7 food tastings, 3 glasses of wine, 1 local apperitive, Olive oil tasting, Pula walking tour, Professional licenced guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Wine tasting in 3 wineries, 5-8 wines in each winery, 4-course dinner, Istrian cheese, sausages, olive oil, bread, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide who will tell you about history, culture and wines of course, Visiting wine cellars and learning about wine making process

Exclusions: You can buy wines in visited wineries or other products if you wish.

Guests will explore place called Konavle valley. They will taste best quality croatian wines from Konavle region. They will enjoy unique panoramic view of Konavle valley. They will enjoy in traditional homemade specialties, homemade wine and pleasure atmosphere near river Ljuta. They will  have lunch Lamb under the bell or roasted veal under the bell.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase)