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.
This was an amazing day Deyan met us promptly at our ship's port and immediately engaged us in a most personable way. He was engaging, interesting and thoroughly knowledgable about his country! He loves what he does and his enthusiasm for his land is contagious. We traveled to three different villages and the places he picked to show us were wonderful. The distillery i Buzet was charming and classy at the same time. The presentation was perfect! We loved everything we tried there and the prosciutto, cheese and bread were delicious. We bought wonderful liquors there! Montovun, our second stop was a story book town atop a mountain with incredible views. it's a little steep to walk : our final stop at a winery was also wonderful. The wines were delicious and the music in the background was great! The two cellists!. The young woman who presented the wines was sweet and easy to talk to. All in all it was a day not to be forgotten ever. Deyan made it the best day ever and we felt rested afterwards due to the complete feeling of escaping our everyday life in this most beautiful country. I would recommend this tour to everyone- couples, families with adult children, friends... you will not be sorry!