The hilltop town of Motovun above the green Istrian countryside
ISTRIA · AT THE TABLE

Truffles & the hill towns

Follow the forest, then the flavour. An Istrian day with a little mystery at its heart.

A JOURNEY IDEA

Let the day unfold.

Use Motovun and the Mirna Valley as the setting for a day of woodland, regional food and hilltop views. A guided truffle outing may form part of the experience, subject to the season and a local host’s availability.

A suggested rhythm.

01

Into the valley

Begin in the Mirna Valley and meet the landscape before the town.

02

A forest encounter

Explore the possibility of a guided truffle outing with an experienced local host.

03

The hilltop chapter

Continue to Motovun for a walk and a meal inspired by the region.

Details to make it yours.

These are the details to discuss before anything is booked:

  • Seasonal truffle availability
  • Walking terrain and suitable footwear
  • Guide availability and meeting point
  • Whether a tasting or meal can be arranged
A truffle hunt is a nature-based experience. Finding truffles or a particular species cannot be guaranteed.

The place behind the experience.

A hilltop silhouette, a winding valley, and an appetite for the unexpected.

Explore Motovun & the Mirna Valley

Practical reference: Official destination information

A journey that feels like you

The rarest luxury?
Time well spent.

A favourite place. A few remarkable experiences. A little room for the unexpected. Let’s begin with what matters to you.

Begin your journey