Pula and Motovun Tour and Truffle Hunting

Culture & History History & Heritage Sightseeing Tours Food & Drinks Medium-risk activities

Istria is one of the most popular destinations in Croatia. With a strong Italian influence, this certainly is a beautiful region of Croatia both along the coast and inland, with its pretty hilltop towns.

Highlights

Experience Istria region
Explore the Roman remains in Pula
Try your luck with truffles
Visit the 6th largest Roman Amphiteatre in Pula

Description

Istria has become known for its incredible truffles - especially the white truffle that can rival those of Italian regions of Alba and Piedmont. Truffles were loved by the Romans - they were believed to have grown as the result of God Jupiter throwing a lightning to an oak tree. On this trip, you will visit two cities. The first is Pula - the largest city in Istria. The most famous sight in Pula – of course – is the Roman amphitheatre, which is called The Arena. Built during the 1st century AD and completed under the reign of Emperor Flavius, the amphitheatre is the sixth largest in the world (of those that still exist). Motovun is an ancient Istrian acropolis city situated on the top of a 277 meter-high hill whose current appearance originates from the Middle Ages, the 12th and 13th century. The longest Istrian stairway with 1052 stairs leads to the top of the Motovun hill and its Venetian city square.

Includes

Driver/tour leader Hotel pick-up and drop off Transport by air-conditioned minivan or a car Round-trip private transfer
Entrance fees Food and drinks Local guide in the Pula Truffle hunting and tasting