Private Tour

Wine & more Tour , private guided wine tour from ROVINJ & PULA to wine cellars

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Come and join us on the tour of the wineries of Istria, Croatia. We will take you to some of the most beautiful wine cellars in Istria, tasting up to 5 wines in each winery and enjoying some breathtaking views of Istrian countryside. Our groups are small, up to 8 people, giving the "private" tour feel. The pick up will be at your accommodation and the tour lasts up to 7 hours. The wines tasted at the wineries are all representative of the area of ISTRIA, so red wines are made from Teran, Refosk, Merlot and other red grape varieties. You’ll also have the opportunity of tasting a Malvazija Istarska at each winery.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

A maximum of 8 people per booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Light refreshments

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Bottled water

Wine tasting

Snacks

Driver/guide

Lunch

Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Our tour will start with the complmetary pick up at your accommdation. We will then continue to our first vinery to have the first wine tasting session. The seconf vinry will be a short drive away / approx 30 to 45 min/ through the beautiful Istrian countyside. on our arrival we will have a tour of the cellar and the wine tasting with some appetizers. We will then continue to our last vinery. Durnig the short drive you will be able to see smoe great views of vineyards, medieval towns and Adriatic sea. At the last vinery we will have a great local lunch. The tour will takeup to 7 hours 10 am The first winery is Matosevic or Dobravac Wines, where we will start with our first tasting of 5 different wines and enjoy a light snack of local ham /istrian prosciutto/ and cheese. 11:30 am At the second winery, Trapan or Meneghetti wines, you’ll see the cellars that have been in the family for over 100 years and learn more Malvazija Istriana and Teran wines. 13 am At the third winery, San Tomaso, it’ll be time to learn about wine & food pairing. So after briefly enjoying the views of the beautiful Istrian countryside and the cellars we will make ourselves comfortable in the winery „locanda“ for a typical Istrian meal consisting of starters (local produce /cheese, prosciutto, salami & bread with olive oil), some lovely home-made pasta and finally finish off with a desert – all accompanied by a wine tasting of the winery’s fine selection of wines. INCLUDES: • transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned car / van • English speaking expert guide • three winery visits • generous wine tastings (9-12 different wines during the tour) • olive oil tastings • freshly made Istrian meal at the Veralda winery

Options

Wine & more Tour , private guided wine tour from ROVINJ & PULA to wine cellars

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Five stars-Excellent Tour!!!
ChefJessica,
Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I went to Istria with the intention of seeing as much as possible of our surroundings, and we wanted to have some memorable experiences. This was a perfect addition to our trip! Alen was excellent as a guide; he was extremely knowledgeable about wine and local cuisines, he had a lot of information to share about the history of Croatia having being born there, but most of all, it was so enjoyable to spend the day with him! We were picked up in a clean and comfortable, air conditioned van, we visited beautiful wineries over the course of an entire day where we were served quite a variety of wines at each place, as well as food at every stop. Eating plenty of delicious food was both lovely, and necessary in order to keep drinking while still feeling great! Alen also took us for some extra treats along the way; he went above and beyond to show us a wonderful day. We completely enjoyed each aspect of the tour and our time with Alen. We highly recommend this!
Great experience for wine lovers
Matthewhdr,
Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time was a really fun day out. Was picked up from the hotel and taken out all day to 3 different vineyards which were all quite different.
Fantastic Istrian wine...
Susan G,
Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic Istrian wine tour with Alen! Great wines, olive oils and food, along with beautiful views of the countryside. Well worth the money, highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful wine filled day!
Sara T,
Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a perfect day spent at Austria’s boutique wineries. We had incredible wine and amazing charcuterie boards followed by a lovely dinner. Making the experience even better was our tour guide, Alen. He was so knowledgeable of his homeland, wine, and he was such a joy to talk to and get to know. Couldn’t recommended this enough!
Amazing day wine tasting in Istria!
lreiz,
Sep 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alen planned the most amazing day for us! He picked us up very close to our Airbnb and took us to three wineries where we sampled about 15 wines total and lots of food. He was so friendly and funny, and answered all of our questions about wine and the history of the region of Istria and Croatia in general. It was one of the best days of our trip. Definitely recommend!!
Wine Tour - THE BEST!
mey121,
Aug 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a private wine tour with Alen, and it was the highlight of our 17 day trip to Europe. He was fun, knowledgeable, and responsive. It was a wonderful day, and I can't recommend him enough!
Fantastic
scottsN6470MB,
Jul 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alen is fantastic! Whatever you book with ‘this is istria’ you won’t be disappointed. We did the full day wine tour (3 wineries), also including some olive oil tasting, and ended with fresh truffle pasta somewhere we’d never venture to ourselves normally. Totally worth it and would book again without a second thought!
Wonderful wine/food experience in Istria
Janet W,
Jul 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our wine tour with Alan was a highlight of our trip. The three destinations were each unique and the hosts at each winery were welcoming and knowledgeable. We were surprised by the delicious food to accompany the wine, especially at Kadum. Our host was a wonderful cook and we felt at home in the courtyard of this special home. Alan, a certified sommelier, was very knowledgeable about the wines, food, history and politics! We enjoyed chatting with him. We highly recommend this trip.
amazing scenery, wine and more
781betho,
Sep 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
we had a fabulous day touring 3 wineries. Alen picked us up from our rental in rovinj and we made our way through istria learning all about the wine, soil, topography, and more. the three stops were chosen by Alen: matosevic, damjanic, and veralda. the staff at each were friendly and knowledgeable. we had a variety of red and white wine and food (meat, cheese, bread, olive oil) at each tasting. Alen provided historical and cultural insight throughout the trip. great way to spend a day in croatia!
A wonderful day in every way!
KirstyS476,
Sep 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most amazing day on this tour with Alan. It was just my fiance and myself with Alan so it was a private tour. Alan was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly. The wineries he took us to were both beautiful and very different so it was great to experience a small family-run business and then a larger scale establishment - both with the most stunning views. I would highly recommend this tour, we have already planned to do this again next year with our parents.