Full-Day Shore Excursion to Istria From Opatija or Rijeka

8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Rovinj — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Rovinj - city center — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Istria is a region with rich history and exceptional gastronomy. Be charmed by this unique region and all it has to offer.

Tour includes visiting Rovinj, Poreč, and Motovun.

Rovinj and Poreč are magnificent coastal towns with rich history and beautiful scenery. Ideal for history enthusiasts and photography lovers.

Motovun is located in the heart of Istria, on a hilltop surrounded by the famous Motovun forest, rich with black and white truffles.

Istria is called small Tuscany for a good reason and this tour is going to show you what makes Istria - "terra magica".

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ivana Dobričić

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Truffle tasting

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fee to Euphrasian basilica $7.1 USD per person
Not included: Entrance for Motovun walls $5 USD Per person
Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees: Euphrasian Basilica
Not included: Entrance fees: Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun

Itinerary

St. Euphemia’s Church

30 min

The largest baroque church in Istria dominates Rovinj from its hilltop location in the middle of the old town.

It's modeled on the campanile of St Mark’s in Venice and is topped by a 4m copper statue of St Euphemia, who shows the direction of the wind by turning on a spindle.

The visit includes the church and climbing up the bell tower.

It takes 45min drive from Pula to here.

If we meet at Rovinj it takes a 7 min walk to reach the church.
Stop 2

30 min

Where the Balbi’s Arch stands today, there used to be the main gate to the fortified city of Porton della Pescheria. The old gate was pulled down in 1678/79 and the Balbi's Arch was built in its place.

The Arch is located in the heart of the city - port.

Walk around Rovinj old town takes about 20-30 minutes
Porec Old Town

one hour

Inhabited since prehistoric times, Porec has a long and tumultuous past. Take a walk on an ancient Roman street, and see the remains of a Roman forum and ancient temples.

Drive from Rovinj to Poreč takes around 45 min.
Stop 4

30 min Admission not included

One of the oldest and best-preserved examples of early Byzantine architecture in the Mediterranean region.
Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun

2 hours Admission not included

Motovun is one of Istria’s most beautiful and best-preserved medieval hilltop settlements.

Taste truffles and take a walk on ancient city walls.

Drive from Poreč to Motovun takes around 40 min.

After a walking tour of Motovun, we are heading for lunch to a local agrotourism. The drive takes 10 min.

Lunch will last around 1h.

Then we will have a 1h30 drive back to the meeting point.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We can also pick up travelers at Port of Opatija (Cruise port)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.