What type of trip is this?

This is an individual, self-guided cycling trip. You will receive detailed travel documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important phone numbers) plus a navigation app. Telephone assistance is available throughout the tour.

How long is the tour and how many kilometres will you cycle?

The tour lasts 5 days / 4 nights, with a total cycling distance of about 135–165 km. Daily stages vary by route variant, with some days offering shorter or longer options.

What accommodation is included?

You will stay in 3-star hotels and occasionally 4-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities. Breakfast is included. Any local tourist tax is to be paid directly on site.

Is luggage transport included?

Yes. Your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel during the tour.

Short Break Trieste to Porec

Istria Peninsula and Adriatic Coast (Trieste to Porec)

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E-bikeTrekking bike5 days / 4 nights150 km2/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

A short break between the sea and the hills of Istria, pedalling from Trieste to Poreč along the historic Parenzana trail. You will cover 135–165 km in 5 days through the borderlands of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, savouring local wines, hilltop villages and Adriatic views.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Trieste
You will arrive independently in Trieste and settle into your hotel. You will have free time to explore the city and enjoy a good coffee.

Day 2: Trieste – Piran/Portorož (35 km or 65 km, depending on the variant)
After just a few kilometres you will cross the Italian border into Slovenia. You will follow pleasant cycle paths through Koper and Izola, then continue to Piran and Portorož, known for its thermal centres. For a shorter option, you may take the ferry from Trieste to Muggia (ticket not included). The longer variant runs inland through the Val Rosandra. From Muggia you will ride along the coast, accompanied by the reflections and scent of the sea.

Day 3: Piran/Portorož – Umag - Novigrad (35–60 km)
Soon after departure you will cycle through the Sečovlje salt pans, where salt is produced by natural evaporation. You will then ride towards the Croatian border and enter Istria, the largest peninsula of the Adriatic Sea. The landscape becomes gently hilly, and the route towards Umag passes orchards and vineyards. In the evening you can enjoy a walk through medieval lanes to the town tower.

Day 4: Umag/Novigrad – Porec (20–40 km)
You will ride along the coast to Novigrad, a small seaside town surrounded by fortified walls at the mouth of the Mirna (Quieto) River. You will continue to Porec, known for its artistic heritage, with the possibility to visit the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica, rich in mosaics.

Day 5: Departure from Porec
You will depart independently, or you may choose to extend your stay.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 14 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
🗺️ Maps
🧍‍♂️ Welcome briefing

❌ What is not included?

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

🙋 Common questions

What type of trip is this?
This is an individual, self-guided cycling trip. You will receive detailed travel documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important phone numbers) plus a navigation app. Telephone assistance is available throughout the tour.
How long is the tour and how many kilometres will you cycle?
The tour lasts 5 days / 4 nights, with a total cycling distance of about 135–165 km. Daily stages vary by route variant, with some days offering shorter or longer options.
What accommodation is included?
You will stay in 3-star hotels and occasionally 4-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities. Breakfast is included. Any local tourist tax is to be paid directly on site.
Is luggage transport included?
Yes. Your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel during the tour.