Istria Cycling Tour

🙋 Common questions

• How much does the Istria cycling tour from Muggia to Pula cost?

  

  The 8-day tour costs from €1,095 per person in a double room (Season A), €1,245 in Season B and €1,345 in Season C. A single room within a party costs €310 extra, and a single traveller pays €470 extra including the single room. Children up to 12 sharing with parents get 30% off, and a third adult in the room gets 10% off.

• When is the best time for a cycling tour in Istria?

  

  You can start any day between 28 March and 10 October 2027. Season A covers 28 March–1 May and 3–10 October, Season B covers 2 May–14 August and 19 September–2 October, and Season C runs 15 August–18 September. Late spring and September offer warm sea water with fewer crowds than midsummer.

• How difficult is the Istria cycling tour?

  

  The tour is rated 2 out of 4 (medium): suitable for anyone who cycles for fun rather than training. Stages range from 35 to 45 km on quiet country roads and cycleways, mostly paved, with daily climbs between 230 and 400 m over gentle coastal hills. Day 5 in Poreč is a free day with an optional 48 km loop.

• Can I rent a bike for the Istria cycling tour?

  

  Yes. Per tour: standard touring bike €120, electric touring bike €300, gravel bike €250, standard MTB €190 and e-MTB €300, delivered and collected, with helmet, pannier and repair kit. A Standard Damage Waiver caps your liability for accidental damage at €50 (touring bike) or €150 (other bikes); an optional upgrade (€25/€50) reduces it to €0.

• How do I get to Muggia and back from Pula on the Istria tour?

  

  The nearest airports are Trieste, Pula, Ljubljana and Venice. A private transfer to Muggia costs €165 from Trieste Airport, €285 from Ljubljana Airport or €360 from Pula Airport for 1–3 people. From Pula, a transfer costs €395 to Trieste Airport, €460 to Ljubljana Airport or €360 back to Muggia or Trieste. Bike transport costs €10 extra per bike.

• Which countries does the Istria cycling tour visit?

  

  The tour starts in Muggia, in Italy just south of Trieste, and follows the Slovenian coast through Koper, Izola and Piran. On Day 3 you cross into Croatian Istria and stay in Croatia for the rest of the tour, via Umag, Poreč and Rovinj to Pula.

• What can I do on the free day in Poreč during the Istria tour?

  

  Day 5 is flexible. You can ride a 48 km loop into rural Istria with around 400 m of climbing, join a fish-picnic boat trip, or spend the day on the beach. Boat trips and meals are not included in the tour price. Your hotel in Poreč stays the same for both nights.