Magica Istria

We have been staying near Motovun for 3 months in a stone Cain at Marissa’s wine estate and visiting castles, churches and nearby Slovenia. It has been superb, a great experience, food has been great too

It was just awesome. The tour guide was well-versed of the details that walking through the alleys made one feel like walking down history lane.

Our group of 6 did a 15-day private tour with Jakov - from Slovenia to Istria region of Croatia, go down south to Dubrovnik, Montenegrin, Mostar and finally back to Zagreb. It has been an awesome trip, excellent food and wine…Jakov is very experienced and look into all logistics details and is very passionate in sharing about his country and culture. He’s a guide you can rely on when you encounter unexpected situations during overseas travel. Big thanks to Jakov!!! Singapore Lah group Kim Boon & Jenny Tee Aun & Kat Boon & Siew Hong

I am very impressed with Jakob’s intimate knowledge of the place He is very funny and professional. He only recommends the best restaurants. Highly recommend!

Touring with The guide only has advantages. I have travelled the world on my own. Once with an organised tour through Israel and Jordan, after which I decided never again. I did not 0like the strict programme, like attending a compulsory school tour, and the rudeness of the guide, who just listed facts, was stressful and not learningful. We immigrated to Croatia one year ago, and a guided tour was definitely not in our planning. We live here. However my husband and I, by chance, did a one day tour of Samabour and surrounding areas with Jakov, owner of The Guide. To my biggest surprise it was a joyful day during which we learned so much about our new homeland. After which we, and a friend, booked a five-day-Istrian tour. Jakov is sensitive to the needs of his clients. The information he gives, is given with insight and care. Never listing boring facts, but giving carefully selected historical, social and political information mixed with humour. He is also prepared to discuss his clients statements and questions. The pre planning was done excellently with sending concepts to us, discussing what type of accommodation would be suitable for us. Choosing Rovenji, as a base, from where we toured every day, was perfect. Some places was taken from the planning and adding others that could be of more interest to us, added As I am an artist, Groznjan, a mediaeval city and now a official artist community was added. I was highly surprised by the skillful etchings, and creative crafts, that I saw. In Motovan, apart from tasting truffles, Jakov explained the method of hunting truffles, the qualities of good truffles, as well as how the industry is being sustained for us. We visited the amphitheatre of Pula before,but with Jakov’s guidance realised that we actually only saw it and obtained a few facts. Now we could see it in context of the reasons for its existence, how it was used, and the functions it fulfilled in Roman society. Staying over in Krktown for our last evening was a beautiful ending to a very, very special experience. With careful calculations I also realised that it is cheaper doing it this way if your purpose is to learn about history, culture and nature. One visits so many more places in a short time, getting to enjoy and learn without the extra stress of making travelling arrangements and

Our guide was 1st class.Clean car.Comfortable.Would recommend anyone to use it.Jakov was fantastic.Talked well and very informative