Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Trieste

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Indulge your senses on a unique culinary journey in Istria from Trieste. Taste Mediterranean flavors, explore the region's beautiful landscapes, and make lasting memories with new friendships.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience Mediterranean flavours in their purest form, the product of imagination and nature. Let these new tastes reveal themselves to you, intensifying your senses and dismissing the stress of the outside world, replacing it with new friendships and experiences to treasure and share. Istria, a wonderful peninsula that lies near the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its coastal sights and its vibrant green inland vegetation, with numerous cultural-historic attractions and memorable natural vistas viewed from village hilltops. Additionally, it is a treasure trove of culinary delights. Istrian cuisine is a reflection of the climatic, geographical, and historical wonders of the area, combining multiple local culinary traditions based on olive oil, seafood, seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and indigenous plants. Hidden beneath your Istrian host’s smile is an on-going invitation to taste and discover the real features of this idyllic coastal land.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup and drop-off
Snacks
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location,
  • Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

Residence Liberty (Pass By)

Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Trieste, Italy - hotel, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made).
1

The Town of Hum

During our tour we will visit 3 famous Istrian villages where we will taste local liquors, wines, cheeses, truffle products, and marmalades. Hum, the smallest town in the world, is located in the heart of Istria that claims only 20 inhabitants. Your visit to Hum will be like a beautiful fairy tale of small Istrian towns. This hidden, picturesque region of Istria is extremely friendly to all visitors who come to marvel in the sights the town has to offer. According to local legend, Hum was built with the stones left over when giants were building towns in the Mirna River valley, an area in central Istria that includes wonderful mountain towns such as Motovun, Roč, and Bale. Apart from being famous for being the smallest town in the world, Hum recently became popular for biska, a spiced brandy made with mistletoe according to an old Hum recipe.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
2

Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun

Northern Istria, located high above the Mirna River, is home to arguably the most attractive and famous medieval town in the country - Motovun. This fascinating city that lies on top of a hill is the characteristic symbol for the inner heart of Istria. The bell tower, which was built in the 13th century in a Romanesque-Gothic style, dominates the center of the historic town from its position adjacent to St Stephen’s 17th century parish church. There are many other beautiful historic buildings that surround it. Motovun’s forest is a particularly good hunting ground for truffles, the alleged aphrodisiac fungus which grows underground and is prized for its distinctive aroma. Vineyards surround the town from all sides; Istria’s finest wines are produced from the grapes of these vineyards. The whole region is sprinkled with superb restaurants and “konobe.”
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

Groznjan Hilltop Village of Artists

Grožnjan is a small Istrian town that holds a great cultural significance not only to Croatia but worldwide. Surrounded by green hills and magical white soil, this town is a must-see for those who want to discover the treasure trove that is Istria. Because of its interesting history, Grožnjan is rich in ancient churches, prehistoric sites, medieval castles, magnificent palaces, and many other historic structures whose past glory was recovered once again through restoration. Its white soil feeds the many neighboring vineyards and olive groves. Because of all this, the area of Grožnjan is ripe with agritourism and many taverns and restaurants offer traditional Istrian cuisine to their guests. Grožnjan is also home to several national and international artists. There are as many as 28 ateliers in this small town; there is also the City Art Gallery which hosts artists’ works from around the world (even the well-known Imaginary Film Academy found its home here). In the summer, all of Grožnjan becomes a stage for world renowned jazz and classical musicians, as well as many of the other artists who have discovered the true joy of creation here.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
02/12/2024 - 22/07/2026
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
08:00 - 19:00

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point
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Molo dei Bersaglieri
Molo dei Bersaglieri, Trieste Provincia di Trieste Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, IT, 34123
Savoia Excelsior Palace
Savoia Excelsior Palace, Riva del Mandracchio, Trieste Provincia di Trieste Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, IT, 34124
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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What People Are Saying
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Excellente visite de l'Istrie
May 09, 2025
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It was so nice to discover the Slovenian culture and tastes. Our guide was amazing, so nice and we learned so much about sloven culture

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Simply Amazing!
August 11, 2024
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Fantastic! Dean was the best guide we could have ever hoped for. Seeing Croatia through his eyes was second to none! Thank you Dean!

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Une journée magnifique dont on se souviendra très longtemps.
March 20, 2024
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Une journée magnifique avec 2 accompagnateurs formidables. Un tour remplis d'anecdotes et de paysages superbes. Les guides connaissent parfaitement cette région et y sont très attachés. Le top est ...read more

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A Great Day
December 29, 2022
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Loved the chance to sample local cuisine and winemakers, while seeing parts of the Croatian countryside. Driver/guide was excellent and very informative. A most enjoyable day.

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Exceeded our expectations!
October 31, 2019
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We are independent travellers who found Koper Trips online when looking for day trips out of Trieste where we spent 3 nights. After several emails back and forth, we decided that the best plan for...read more

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