Motovun Hill Town and Truffle Brandy Tasting in Green Istria

Step away from the coast and into a world of medieval walls, wild herbs, and handcrafted spirits.

This half-day journey through inland Istria takes you to Motovun truffle and brandy tour, a celebrated hilltop town rising above the Mirna River valley, followed by an immersive visit to a traditional distillery where local craftspeople transform wild mountain botanicals into award-winning brandies and preserves.

Motovun has drawn travelers and food writers alike for generations, earning a reputation that extends well beyond Croatia's borders. Its 11th-century fortified walls enclose a compact medieval core where stone streets, Venetian-era architecture, and panoramic vineyard views create an atmosphere that is difficult to replicate anywhere else in the Adriatic region.

The second part of the experience moves the focus from history to craft. A family-run distillery near Buzet, working with botanicals harvested on the ecologically preserved slopes of Ucka mountain, offers a transparent look at how grappa, fruit brandies, jams, and chocolate are produced without industrial shortcuts.

The combination of cultural heritage and authentic food-and-drink production makes this itinerary a well-rounded introduction to the flavors and textures that define Istrian identity beyond its famous coastline.