Istria Tophills – Discover Istrian Inland by Private Chauffeur
The interior of Istria is a world apart from the coast. Rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, medieval hilltop towns rising above morning mist, truffle-rich oak forests, and quiet village roads that lead to some of the best food in Croatia. The Istria Tophills experience brings you into this hidden heart of the peninsula, with IN MOTION providing private transportation from your hotel to every stop.
Truffle Hunting in the Heart of Istria
Istria is one of the worlds foremost truffle destinations, producing both the rare white truffle (Tuber magnatum pico) and the more accessible black truffle. A guided truffle hunt in the forests of inland Istria – with an experienced truffle hunter and trained dog – is one of the most authentic experiences the region offers. You walk the forest trails, watch the dog work, and if fortune smiles, unearth the prize yourself.
Back at the farmhouse, two types of truffle are typically served: shaved over pasta, stirred into eggs, and whisked into a truffle sauce – alongside local wine, spirits, and truffle honey. This is Istria at its most authentic.
Hilltop Towns and Panoramic Views
No Istrian inland tour is complete without stopping at one or more of the regions famous hilltop towns. Motovun, with its medieval walls and sweeping views across the Mirna Valley. Groznjan, the artists village. Roc, one of Istrias smallest and oldest towns. Your IN MOTION chauffeur drives you between each stop, so you experience the landscape at the right pace – no parking stress, no navigation, no concern about wine with lunch.
The Art of Istrian Cuisine
The hilltop villages of inland Istria each have their own restaurant serving slow food prepared with local ingredients. A tour of the Istrian interior is as much a gastronomic journey as a cultural one. Expect handmade pasta, aged prosciutto, sheeps milk cheese, and bottles of Malvazija and Teran produced by small family wineries.
Book Your Private Inland Istria Tour
This experience is fully private and customisable. Whether you want to focus on truffles, wine, architecture, or all three, IN MOTION will arrange the route and logistics. Your World, In Motion.
Contact us to discuss your preferences. See also: Pula City Tour | Rovinj Guided Tour