Istria: Trieste to Pula by Bike

Day 1: Arrival in Trieste
You will arrive individually and you will settle into your hotel. Free time to explore the city.

Day 2: Trieste – Piran/Portorož (35 km or 65 km)
You will cross the border into Slovenia and you will ride on cycle paths via Koper and Izola to Piran/Portorož. Optional: ferry Trieste–Muggia (ticket not included). Longer variant inland via the Val Rosandra; then you will continue along the coast.

Day 3: Piran/Portorož – Umag/Novigrad (35–60 km)
You will cycle through the Sečovlje salt pans, then you will enter Croatia and Istria. Gentle hills, orchards and vineyards will lead you toward Umag; evening stroll through medieval lanes.

Day 4: Umag – Novigrad – Poreč (20–40 km)
You will follow the coast to fortified Novigrad at the mouth of the Mirna (Quieto) River, then you will reach Poreč and you can visit the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.

Day 5: Poreč (35 km by bike or free day)
You will choose between an inland ride or relaxation by the sea. Optional boat trips to the Brijuni islands (National Park; Veli Brijun open to visitors) and the Limski Channel nature reserve.

Day 6: Poreč – Rovinj (55 km)
You will ride to Rovinj, with its old town on a promontory and the bell tower of St. Euphemia’s Cathedral above the rooftops.

Day 7: Rovinj – Pula (45–55 km)
You will reach Pula, the oldest Istrian city, known for its amphitheatre and Roman-era sites, with a lively cultural scene.

Day 8: Pula, departure
You will depart individually, with the option to extend your stay.