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6 days | 5 nights

Istria's Culinary Trifecta
Truffles, Wine and Olive Oil

Enjoy truffles year round in Istria,Croatia, a stunning Mediterranean peninsula on the Adriatic Sea. Here, you'll find outstanding wines, olive oil and fresh seafood, but the crown jewel in this treasure trove of gastronomic delights is the truffle. Your edible vacation takes place anytime during the year and you'll enjoy the white or black truffle whenever in season. Istria offers a myriad of culinary and cultural experiences. You'll experience truffles galore as you tour and taste your way around the peninsula, discovering its beauty and bounty on this Sommelier-led, fully escorted tour.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
Round trip transfer from and to Trieste, Italy Train Station
5 Nights Luxury Accommodations
Breakfast Daily
Luxury Ground Transfers
Michelin Star Lunch - Zigante
Cheeses of Istria Tasting
Chiavalon Olive Oil Estate Visit
Pula and Rovinj Walking Tours
Istrian Traditional Dinner
Shopping in Italy
Honey Tasting and Cosmetics
Truffle Hunting
Motovun Visit
Porec Walking Tour
Groznjan Medieval City Tour
Degrassi Wine Estate
Michelin Star Dinner Sveti Nikola
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
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Year-Round Based on Your Travel Dates
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Arrival Trieste Centrale Train Station | Trieste | Picturesque Piran | Porec
You'll be greeted at Trieste Centrale Train Station, visit Trieste in Italy and Piran in Slovenia and then traverse into Istria, Croatia. The romantic melancholy of Trieste's often windswept streets (the bora, a fierce wind that blows down from the Carso plateau, is a source of local pride), the resilient grandeur of its Habsburg buildings, the people (part Italian, part Slavic), the coffee (this is the home of Illy, arguably the best espresso in the world) and the chance to discover why James Joyce spent a decade of his life in this city. One of the most photogenic cities in the Mediterranean, Piran has preserved its unsurpassed charm. Enter the picturesque Piran, get to know its rich history and culture, and listen to the stories of our people. You will be charmed by the narrow streets within the old town wall. On the pier, you can catch sight of fisherman unraveling a fishing net. The proximity to the sea and the rich history, which is mirrored in the architecture, draw magical scenes. Upon arrival at the hotel, take some time to settle into your lavish accommodations literally surrounded by the deep blue Adriatic Sea, greeted by the view of neighboring Sveti Nikola Island.
Day 2
Daily Buffet Breakfast
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast by the sea. The hotel serves a full international buffet breakfast to energize you for the adventures ahead. Savor fresh fruits, yogurts, breads and pastries, as well as cooked to order items. If long, leisurely breakfasts aren’t your thing, grab a quick bite and take part in one of the optional morning activities like yoga, hiking or cycling to start your day.
Motovun Tour |Honey Bee's and Cosmetics | Guided Truffle Hunt | Michelin Rated-Zigante Truffle Lunch
Motovun, a medieval hill-top city overlooking the Mirna river valley that features breathtaking views. You'll learn about the city's historical significance from your experienced tour guide. From there, your day takes a sweet turn as you visit the Jankovic family honey tasting room. Sample various types of honey and also explore honey-based cosmetics and a honey-infused grappa called Medica, all while learning the history of beekeeping and all about the healing properties of honey. As a part of promoting Istrian truffles, Zigante family offers guided truffle searches in the Motovun forest. Truffle searches are led by experienced truffle hunters with specially trained tracking dogs. Instruction about the basics of truffle hunting and the procedure of searching for truffles and the truffle hunters sometimes reveal some of the secret locations abundant with truffles. Sit and explore your truffle based lunch at Zigante the world famous Michelin rated restaurant and home of the largest truffle. You can take home truffle products from the Zigante Delicatessen Shop.
Day 3
Daily Buffet Breakfast
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast by the sea. The hotel serves a full international buffet breakfast to energize you for the adventures ahead. Savor fresh fruits, yogurts, breads and pastries, as well as cooked to order items. If long, leisurely breakfasts aren’t your thing, grab a quick bite and take part in one of the optional morning activities like yoga, hiking or cycling to start your day.
Latus Dairy | Rovinj Walking Tour |Chiavalon Olive Oil Estate
A small family company located in the heart of Istria surrounded by pastures, at the hill above the village of Orbanici has been producing high-quality dairy products based on its own cows' milk since the end of the last century. The love they invest in every liter of milk is transformed into the tastes of the Latus dairy products. Head to Rovinj, also known as the pearl of the Adriatic. Feel the enchantment of the town in its narrow medieval streets, warm Mediterranean setting and magnificent views of the open sea. You'll visit the Chiavalon Olive Oil Estate, one of the leading olive oil producers in Istria and the world. This family-run estate is truly a labor of love and the Chiavalons guarantee the olive oil you taste here will be the best you've ever had. During your tasting, learn all about the cultivation of olive trees and the work it takes to produce this liquid gold while employing special tasting glasses to bring out the best in the Chiavalon oils.
Roman Coliseum | Pula and Rovinj Walking Tour | Istrian Dinner
Day 4
Daily Buffet Breakfast
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast by the sea. The hotel serves a full international buffet breakfast to energize you for the adventures ahead. Savor fresh fruits, yogurts, breads and pastries, as well as cooked to order items. If long, leisurely breakfasts aren’t your thing, grab a quick bite and take part in one of the optional morning activities like yoga, hiking or cycling to start your day.
St. Euphrasius Basilica | Degrassi Winery | Groznjan Tour | Kozlovic Winery | Traditional Travern Dinner
Today, make sure to wear your walking shoes and bring a camera! A morning visit walking tour to St Euphrasius Basilica, a UNESCO heritage site by the sea will unite the past with the present. Family tradition is an essential part of the Degrassi wine story, committed from the very beginning to superior quality and at the same time expressive wines with a distinct character, There is an equal percentage of white and red varieties available to taste. The family philosophy of Kozlovic is based on togetherness and each generation of the family have been creating wines and today they are planting indigenous varieties – Malvasia, Muscat Momiano, Muscat Rose, and Teran. From International varieties, they grow Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Harvest is done by hand exclusively. In front of the winery, there is splendid, roofed terrace fenced in by glass, overlooking the vineyards in Valle valley. The day's activities will be drawn to an end with a Traditional Travern meal in North Istria.
Day 5
Daily Buffet Breakfast
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast by the sea. The hotel serves a full international buffet breakfast to energize you for the adventures ahead. Savor fresh fruits, yogurts, breads and pastries, as well as cooked to order items. If long, leisurely breakfasts aren’t your thing, grab a quick bite and take part in one of the optional morning activities like yoga, hiking or cycling to start your day.
Free Time to Explore on Own | Farewell Dinner at Michelin Award Winner
On this day you can take full advantage to explore the sights. sounds, tastes and traditions of Porec or to indulge in your hotel's spa and wellness area. For your final dinner, experience one of the most beautiful restaurant sunsets imaginable. Sveti Nikola is Michelin guide award-winning restaurant overlooking the harbor where you'll dine on flawless Mediterranean dishes featuring local meats, seafood, and truffles. The delightful, romantic atmosphere and amazing food create the perfect dining experience for your final evening in Croatia.
Day 6
Daily Buffet Breakfast
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast by the sea. The hotel serves a full international buffet breakfast to energize you for the adventures ahead. Savor fresh fruits, yogurts, breads and pastries, as well as cooked to order items. If long, leisurely breakfasts aren’t your thing, grab a quick bite and take part in one of the optional morning activities like yoga, hiking or cycling to start your day.
Check-Out and Departure
After a final buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted back to the Trieste Train Station. Through the trip has come to an end, you'll forever enjoy the many wonderful memories of your Croatian truffle adventure.
Porec, Croatia
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