Istria Highlights — Pula, Rovinj, Poreč, Motovun & Hum
A private two-day tour from Zagreb through Istria's essential stops: the Roman arena in Pula, the romantic old town of Rovinj, the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, hilltop Motovun, and the tiny walled town of Hum. Your driver stays with you both days, waits at every stop, and covers the driving so you can just enjoy the peninsula.
Key Information
Licensed transportation company with professionally licensed chauffeurs, operating multi-day private tours to the standards recognized across the international chauffeur industry.
Why this is a two-day tour
Istria has more essential stops than any single day can comfortably hold. Zagreb to Pula alone is roughly 3-3.5 hours, and Rovinj, Poreč, Motovun and Hum are spread across the peninsula, adding another 2.5-3 hours of driving between them. Squeezing all five into one day would mean over ten hours behind the wheel and very little time to actually enjoy each place.
Instead, we split the tour across two days with an overnight stay in Istria — typically near Rovinj or Poreč. Your driver stays with the vehicle both days, so you're never rushing between stops or coordinating separate transport for day two.
What you'll see across both days
Pula
Home to one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, still used for concerts and film festivals today. A walk through the old town and harbour rounds out the visit.
Rovinj
Istria's most photographed town — a cluster of pastel houses on a former island, topped by the bell tower of St. Euphemia. Best explored on foot at golden hour, which is why it's the natural place to end day one.
Poreč
A coastal old town built on a Roman street grid, centred on the Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved 6th-century Byzantine mosaics.
Motovun
A medieval hill town rising above the Mirna valley, at the heart of Istria's truffle region. Walk the town walls for sweeping views over the vineyards and forests below.
Hum
Known as the smallest town in the world, with a permanent population in the dozens, a single main street, and stone walls dating back to the 11th century.
Everything included with your visit
Hotel Pickup
Your driver collects you directly from your Zagreb hotel or address on the morning of day one.
Same Driver, Both Days
Your driver and vehicle stay with you overnight in Istria, ready to continue on day two.
Fixed Price
Price agreed upfront for the full two-day tour — no meter, no surprises.
Flexible Order & Pace
Reorder stops or spend longer at any one town — the itinerary adjusts to your interests.
Comfortable Vehicles
Air-conditioned vehicles with space for luggage across the overnight stay.
Local Knowledge
Your driver can recommend where to eat, where to stay, and which stops deserve the most time.
Istria Highlights — Price List
Price covers the private vehicle and driver for both days, including waiting time at every stop. Accommodation and entrance tickets are not included.
Questions About This Tour
Why is this a two-day tour instead of a single day trip?
Zagreb to Pula alone is about 3-3.5 hours, and Rovinj, Poreč, Motovun and Hum are spread across the peninsula with another 2.5-3 hours of driving between them. Covering all five properly in one day would mean over ten hours of driving with little time to actually enjoy each place, so we split it across two days with an overnight stay in Istria.
Is accommodation included?
No, the price covers the private vehicle and driver for both days only. We're happy to recommend places to stay in the Rovinj or Poreč area, but booking and payment for accommodation is handled separately by you.
What is the usual order of stops?
A typical route is Zagreb to Pula on day one, continuing to Rovinj in the afternoon and overnighting nearby. Day two covers Poreč, then inland to hilltop Motovun and the tiny town of Hum, before the drive back to Zagreb. The order and pacing can be adjusted to your interests.
Are entrance tickets included?
No, entrance tickets such as the Pula Arena or the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč are not included and are paid on site.
Can we do this in a single day instead, with fewer stops?
Yes. If a single day works better for your schedule, we recommend narrowing it to two stops, such as Pula and Rovinj, or Poreč and Motovun. Let us know your priorities when you get in touch and we'll put together a one-day route.
What should we bring?
Comfortable walking shoes for cobbled old towns and the hilltop climb into Motovun, a swimsuit if you'd like to stop at the coast, and a camera — all five stops are highly photogenic.
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Zagreb, Croatia