Wine Tour - The Best of Istria

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

  • 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

  • Entry/Admission - Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia

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

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Due to Covid-19 situation I understand if you are unable to participate in a tour. Please let me as soon as you know that you are unable to come. If due to local or new regulations I am not able to provide a tour I will also inform you as soon as I know there are new limitations caused by pandemic.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Istria Wine Tours

About operator:

Imagine mysterious land with foggy mornings hiding fabulous hilltop towns, colourful vineyards with old, authentic estates, taste the traditional flavors and enjoy fine wines… To capture the essence of Istria you have to use all your senses… We invite you to discover wine & dine heritage which makes Istria an exceptional destination for all wine lovers and gourmets. Our tailored one-day wine tours and packages are the very best that Istria has to offer: noted vineries with splendid wines, the best restaurants offering exquisite sea food, truffles, traditional Istrian food and extremely interesting places revealing historic and cultural heritage of Istria…

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