Excursion Delicious motovun: guided tour & istrian lunch in medieval hillside town tour at Rovinj

Indulge your senses with the picturesque beauty, romance and flavors of the Istrian Peninsula during a memorable sightseeing tour of the medieval enclave of Motovun. Your half-day excursion features a guided walking tour of the village, and a visit to a family farm estate for a lunch of homemade Istrian specialties.

Motovun Village, Guided Tour, Free Time

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Motovun, one of the most beautiful towns in Istria. This hilltop town has retained its medieval feel along its narrow streets and within its well-preserved, intact town walls. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour past the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance-style buildings en route to the main square, which is dominated by the 13th-century belfry of St. Stephen's Church. Take in splendid views of the Mirna River Valley below. Following your tour, some free time is made available to explore the village and browse the shops at your leisure.

Family Farm Estate, Istrian Lunch

Since 1780, on the sunny hills of Motovun, local families started creating indigenous Istrian products. Today, the descendants still create top quality homemade products and serve them in their family farm estates. Enjoy these local specialties with a lunch that may include smoked hams, truffle cheese, pickled vegetables, veal in mushroom sauce, and a local fruit cake for a sweet note. All these dishes are made following the traditional recipes of the region, and with local artisan ingredients. Finally, once satiated, return to the port by coach.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Rovinj, Istrian Peninsula, Hilltop Towns, Motovun Town, St. Stephen's Church, Mima River Valley, Livade, Family Estate, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 765 yards (about 750 metres), at times over uneven, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 20 steps at the sites visited. Walking in Motovun is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Proper attire is required to enter St. Stephen's Church; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Approach to Motovun is very uphill and a local shuttle is used for this purpose. The shuttle runs on first come, first serve basis so there might be a queue waiting for the shuttle transfer. Guests must be at least eight years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Credit cards are not accepted in all venues, we suggest to bring local currency. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.