Visit Rijeka and Opatija with truffle hunting experience in Istria

Get to know Habsburg's port of Rijeka, Charming Opatija and Experience Gourmet Truffle Hunting, a full day tour from Zagreb

Full day tour

Let’s get to the coast! Just two hours’ drive from Zagreb, yet another surprise awaits  – Rijeka!
Rijeka is Croatia’s third-largest city and a bustling blend of gritty 20th-century port and Italianate Habsburg grandeur. In spite of being a vital transport hub for the ships, it is a delight – charming and full of considerable cultural.

After the stop in Rijeka and stroll, we’ll descend to the coastal beauty of Croatia – Opatija, one of the oldest posh resorts in Europe. From Opatija, we shall continue to yet another splendid attraction of the region – the truffle hunting with one of the famous Istrian families, cherishing this tradition for generations in the Istrian town Buzet.

The cherry on the top will be a four-course meal after the truffle hunting!

Enjoy this fun and leisurely tour in the stunning sceneries of the beautiful Adriatic coastline and the rolling hills of the Istrian Peninsula. Definitely, a “must-tour” for every gourmet foodie!

ITINERARY

We can customize this tour to fit your preferences.

  • Pick up in your hotel at 8:00 am, depart for Rijeka
    Explore the old Habsburg’s port town of Rijeka – walk down the Korzo, Rijeka’s main pedestrian street
  • Continue to Opatija
    Enjoy coffee with a view within the aristocratic and posh ambiance of Opatija

Continue 40 minutes drive to Buzet – a stunning family property awaits for unique Truffle hunting experience, where you will be able to savor the sumptuous 3-course meal after the truffle hunting (2-3 hours) and visit the Truffle Museum.

MEETING POINT + TOUR DURATION

We will pick you up at your hotel in Zagreb and drop you off at the hotel. The exact timing should be agreed upon and specified at the time of booking.

Duration: app.13 hours
The duration of the tour is subject to road conditions.

TRANSPORTATION

Modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned vehicle.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Guiding Services by a licensed guide
  • Private Transportation in the A/C vehicle & Private Driver
  • Stop in Rijeka
  • Stop in Opatija with coffee
  • Stop in Buzet for truffle hunting
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

PRICE PER TOUR

Starting from: 800 € for up to 6 people

WHAT’S EXTRA

  • Personal Expenses
  • Private truffle hunting & Tasting –  116 Euros per person/for minimum 2 persons (2-3 hours)
    1st course: 2 types of cheese, salami, canapes with black & white truffles, truffle honey, and truffle olive oil.
    2nd course: Scrambled eggs with fresh truffles. Guests can participate in cooking, or simply watch while the delicious meal is made in front of them.
    3rd course: Desert – warmf ritule, traditional Istrian doughnuts with the world’s first chocolate spread with truffles.
  • Souvenirs

Other: Any other personal expenses or any additional admission tickets other than those mentioned in the itinerary.

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish

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