What is the difficulty level of this tour?

The route covers about 235 km over five riding days, mostly on traffic-free roads through the Istrian interior and along the coast. Some stages include moderate hills. E-bikes are available. Suitable for riders aged 14 and above.

Do I stay at the same hotel every night?

Yes. This is a hotel-based tour in Poreč. You will sleep at the same 4-star hotel for all seven nights and take day trips each day.

Is half board included?

The base package includes bed and breakfast. A half-board supplement (3-course dinner) is available for an additional fee.

Yes. Day 6 is a rest day at the beach in Poreč. Since you stay at the same hotel, you are also free to skip any other riding day.

How do I reach Poreč?

The nearest airports are Trieste (Ronchi dei Legionari) and Pula. Good bus connections run from Pula to Poreč. By car, the route is programmable via Google Maps.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in a 4-star hotel in a double room with private en-suite facilities.

Is parking available?

Paid parking is available at the hotel; advance reservation is not possible.

Are transfers included?

Yes. Transfers as described in the programme (to Motovun on Day 5, to Kanfanar and return from Pula on Day 7) are included.

Hotel-Based Cycling Tour in Istria: The Secret Garden of the Adriatic

Istria, Croatia

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from€789

Trekking bikeE-bike8 days / 7 nights235 km2/5Medium-EasyRoute.hotel based

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

Your two-wheeled adventure in Istria is based in Poreč, one of the most captivating towns on the western Istrian coast. Staying comfortably at the same 4-star hotel throughout, you will set out each day to explore the peninsula's interior: medieval hilltop villages like Grožnjan and Motovun, the dramatic Lim Fjord, olive groves, vineyards, and pristine coastline. A rest day by the sea lets you savour Poreč's beautiful beaches. The final stage takes you south to Rovinj and the Roman amphitheatre of Pula before an evening transfer back to base.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Poreč
Individual arrival in Poreč. The historic centre is a stage built more than 2,000 years ago: stroll along the ancient decumanus flanked by noble buildings and Gothic Venetian palaces. The Euphrasian Basilica, famous for its gold mosaics, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Day 2: Poreč and Surroundings (35 km)
Today you will explore the hinterland around Poreč. You will pedal to the small fishing cove of Santa Marina di Vabriga and on to Vabriga, then leave the coast again toward Višnjan before returning to Poreč.

Day 3: Poreč – Vrsar – Lim Fjord – Poreč (40 km)
You will ride to the famous Lim Fjord, a protected natural area flanked on both sides by steep hills. Its brackish waters nurture oyster and mussel farms along the shore. The return to Poreč winds through the Istrian interior.

Day 4: Grožnjan – Buje – Novigrad – Poreč (53 km)
Today you will reach the picturesque hilltop village of Grožnjan. From its medieval walls a breathtaking panorama unfolds over vineyards, olive groves, forests, and the distant sea. Known as the town of artists, in summer it becomes an open-air stage for concerts. You will continue to Buje and descend to Novigrad at the mouth of the River Mirna, then pass the Baredine Caves on the road back to Poreč.

Day 5: Motovun – Poreč (46 km)
After a short transfer inland, you will pedal to Motovun, an enchanting medieval hilltop village at 250 m commanding views over vineyards and oak forests. Signs of Venetian rule are still visible everywhere. You will ride along the Parenzana rail trail through Vizinada and back to Poreč.

Day 6: Rest Day by the Sea
Today you will enjoy a day of relaxation. Poreč's beaches range from dreamy pebble coves to fine white sand — something for every taste.

Day 7: Poreč – Kanfanar – Rovinj – Pula (70 km)
After a transfer to Kanfanar you will ride to Rovinj, one of Istria's most beautiful towns, perched on a hill crowned by the bell tower of St Euphemia's Church. The old town is enclosed by walls erected by Venice against pirates. From Fažana you may take a boat to the Brijuni Islands. Continuing by bike you will reach Pula, Istria's largest city with its majestic Roman amphitheatre. Evening transfer back to Poreč.

Day 8: Poreč, Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend the stay.

Tour details

Route.hotel basedSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 14 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ What is not included?

✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes
🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
The route covers about 235 km over five riding days, mostly on traffic-free roads through the Istrian interior and along the coast. Some stages include moderate hills. E-bikes are available. Suitable for riders aged 14 and above.
Do I stay at the same hotel every night?
Yes. This is a hotel-based tour in Poreč. You will sleep at the same 4-star hotel for all seven nights and take day trips each day.
Is half board included?
The base package includes bed and breakfast. A half-board supplement (3-course dinner) is available for an additional fee.
Is there a rest day?
Yes. Day 6 is a rest day at the beach in Poreč. Since you stay at the same hotel, you are also free to skip any other riding day.
How do I reach Poreč?
The nearest airports are Trieste (Ronchi dei Legionari) and Pula. Good bus connections run from Pula to Poreč. By car, the route is programmable via Google Maps.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in a 4-star hotel in a double room with private en-suite facilities.
Is parking available?
Paid parking is available at the hotel; advance reservation is not possible.
Are transfers included?
Yes. Transfers as described in the programme (to Motovun on Day 5, to Kanfanar and return from Pula on Day 7) are included.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

• Up to 28 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 27 to 14 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package

• 13 to 8 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package

• 7 to 4 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package

• From 3 days before the departure date: 95% penalty of the total package

• No show or interruption of a trip already started: 100% penalty of the total package

Booking changes (date, duration, name change, etc.) requested up to 28 days before departure: € 75 per booking. Beyond that limit the cancellation penalties above apply. Rebooking onto a different tour is only possible as a cancellation (per the policy above) followed by a new booking. Cancellations must be notified in writing.

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€789/ person

or €837

Available

12 Sept 2026 – 30 Oct 2027

Departures

Wednesday, Saturday

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Starting from

€789/ person

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Available

12 Sept 2026 – 30 Oct 2027

Departures

Wednesday, Saturday

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✅ What is included in the trip?

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🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?

Do I stay at the same hotel every night?

Is half board included?

Is there a rest day?

How do I reach Poreč?

What type of accommodation is provided?

Is parking available?

Are transfers included?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

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