istria tours
Istria: Oysters, Truffles & Hidden Wine Gems
- FromRound trip from Pula, Croatia
- Duration8 days, 7 nights
- PriceFrom 1,550 EUR per person/week
- Max guestsUp to 10
The Istria region is famed not only for its colorful houses and stunning panoramas but also for being a gastronomic mecca. Travelers come here to enjoy the atmosphere of homelike coziness and taste the best wines, extra virgin olive oil in the world, truffles, prosciutto, and honey. This cruise in Croatia also features some of UNESCO's World Heritage sites.
Our boats
We pay utmost attention to customers' preferences and offer only the most suitable boats and services.
Modern and safe
Your comfort while staying onboard is our priority. We book only fresh and nicely equipped boats from proven charter companies.
3 to 4 guest cabins
Choose a sailboat or a catamaran depending on the group size, budget, and other preferences.
Local Assistance & Complements
As a welcome gesture, we'll offer you a valuable complement and 24/7 support from our local team.
The price starts from 1,550 EUR per person/week
The final price quote depends on the season, desired amenities, and services on board.
- Charter fee
- Skipper
- Chef and Guide
- Advanced Provisioning Allowance
- Concierge services
- Travel Expenses
- Refundable Yacht Insurance or Damage Waiver
Preliminary Itinerary
Gourmet experience and breezy sailing in the historic and agricultural region of Croatia.
Day 1 | Saturday
Pula (marina)
Arrival at the Pula airport. Transfer to the marina. Check-in after lunch. Familiarization and safety briefing.
Pula — Kamenjak
We will start our sailing tour from the passage to Cape Kamenyak. The longest part of Istria has an incredibly indented coastline. Within 4 km you will encounter 30 bays, and there are 11 uninhabited islands out in the sea.
Arrival at the Pula airport. Transfer to the marina. Check-in after lunch. Familiarization and safety briefing.
Pula — Kamenjak
We will start our sailing tour from the passage to Cape Kamenyak. The longest part of Istria has an incredibly indented coastline. Within 4 km you will encounter 30 bays, and there are 11 uninhabited islands out in the sea.
Day 2 | Sunday
Kamenjak
After breakfast, we are going to explore the archipelago. The unique flora and fauna, and geological findings of dinosaur footprints — this is our goal for the first part of the day.
Kamenjak — Rovinj
We are setting our sails towards Rovinj. This colorful town with narrow streets is distinctly different from all the rest of Croatia. Rovinj's location was so favorable that it changed ownership multiple times over the centuries. It holds many mysterious legends and is the only place to hear a unique dialect called Rovignese.
After breakfast, we are going to explore the archipelago. The unique flora and fauna, and geological findings of dinosaur footprints — this is our goal for the first part of the day.
Kamenjak — Rovinj
We are setting our sails towards Rovinj. This colorful town with narrow streets is distinctly different from all the rest of Croatia. Rovinj's location was so favorable that it changed ownership multiple times over the centuries. It holds many mysterious legends and is the only place to hear a unique dialect called Rovignese.
Day 3 | Monday
Rovinj — Limski Fjord
In the morning we are going to leave Rovinj and head for Limski Fjord. This wonderful place is surrounded by forests. We will go to one of the oyster farms for a tour and lunch.
Limski Fjord — Poreč
Later, we will moor in another iconic town — Poreč. It is famous for the Euphazian Basilica, included in the UNESCO heritage list. Many architectural monuments and masterpieces have been preserved here, setting a spectacular scenery for a pleasant afternoon walk and dinner.
In the morning we are going to leave Rovinj and head for Limski Fjord. This wonderful place is surrounded by forests. We will go to one of the oyster farms for a tour and lunch.
Limski Fjord — Poreč
Later, we will moor in another iconic town — Poreč. It is famous for the Euphazian Basilica, included in the UNESCO heritage list. Many architectural monuments and masterpieces have been preserved here, setting a spectacular scenery for a pleasant afternoon walk and dinner.
Day 4 | Tuesday
Poreč — Novigrad
This day we will spend in Novigrad and around. The town is located on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula between the cities of Umag and Porec. A beautiful walk around Novigrad may be continued at your option in Motovun or Livade.
Motovun
A small village situated in сentral Istria. Motovun is located in an ecologically clean area, with no manufacturing facilities or factories nearby. Some famous Croatian vineyards and truffle productions have a home here, too.
Livade
The most known production of Istrian truffles, Zigante is located in Livade. Dishes with fresh black truffles are offered throughout the year, while the one with the rare white truffle is prepared solely between October and December.
This day we will spend in Novigrad and around. The town is located on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula between the cities of Umag and Porec. A beautiful walk around Novigrad may be continued at your option in Motovun or Livade.
Motovun
A small village situated in сentral Istria. Motovun is located in an ecologically clean area, with no manufacturing facilities or factories nearby. Some famous Croatian vineyards and truffle productions have a home here, too.
Livade
The most known production of Istrian truffles, Zigante is located in Livade. Dishes with fresh black truffles are offered throughout the year, while the one with the rare white truffle is prepared solely between October and December.
Day 5 | Wednesday
Novigrad — Umag
Today, we will sail to another famous town on the coastline of the Istria region. For going ashore, we would suggest visiting a few more "best of Croatia" places.
Buje
The village is located atop the mountain offering breathtaking bird's views over Istria. It is home to a few well-known wineries which produce fabulous wine for the whole of Croatia and the rest of Europe. We are in for a walk in the old town and a visit to one of the vineyards: Сoronica, Kozlovic, Kabola.
Today, we will sail to another famous town on the coastline of the Istria region. For going ashore, we would suggest visiting a few more "best of Croatia" places.
Buje
The village is located atop the mountain offering breathtaking bird's views over Istria. It is home to a few well-known wineries which produce fabulous wine for the whole of Croatia and the rest of Europe. We are in for a walk in the old town and a visit to one of the vineyards: Сoronica, Kozlovic, Kabola.
Day 6 | Thursday
Umag — Vrsar
We invite you to spend this day relaxing on the deck of our yacht swimming in small bays on the way to Vrsar. The town is surrounded by a picturesque archipelago consisting of 18 islets.
We are also in for a visit to the Sculpture Park Dzanonja, which collects works of one of the most distinguished artists in Europe.
In the afternoon, we are set to moor in the Vrsar marina and have a tour around. It boasts excellent viewpoints overlooking the local islands, islets, bays, and inlets. The town preserved many monuments; for example, the Vrsar Castle is a former residence of the bishop of Porec, who ruled Vrsar from the 6th century until 1778.
We invite you to spend this day relaxing on the deck of our yacht swimming in small bays on the way to Vrsar. The town is surrounded by a picturesque archipelago consisting of 18 islets.
We are also in for a visit to the Sculpture Park Dzanonja, which collects works of one of the most distinguished artists in Europe.
In the afternoon, we are set to moor in the Vrsar marina and have a tour around. It boasts excellent viewpoints overlooking the local islands, islets, bays, and inlets. The town preserved many monuments; for example, the Vrsar Castle is a former residence of the bishop of Porec, who ruled Vrsar from the 6th century until 1778.
Day 7 | Friday
Vrsar — Brijuni National Park — Pula
We set off towards Brijuni National Park. Veli Brijuni is the most famous of 14 archipelago islands because of many cultural and historical monuments dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD and numerous dinosaur footprints.
The whereabouts of Marshal Tito's residence received visits by not only statesmen, politicians, and diplomats but also many public and cultural figures such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sophie Loren, and Gina Lollobrigida.
We set off towards Brijuni National Park. Veli Brijuni is the most famous of 14 archipelago islands because of many cultural and historical monuments dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD and numerous dinosaur footprints.
The whereabouts of Marshal Tito's residence received visits by not only statesmen, politicians, and diplomats but also many public and cultural figures such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sophie Loren, and Gina Lollobrigida.
Day 8 | Saturday
A delicious breakfast spiced up with friendly jokes will conclude our trip. At 9 a.m., we will check out, hug each other, and fly away with warm memories in tow until the next time onboard.
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