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You will begin in Trieste, the historic crossroads between the Mediterranean and Central Europe. You will cross into Slovenia on easy cycle paths, then you will follow the colourful Istrian coast—fishing villages, small towns, karst hills, valleys and vineyards. Between sea views and inland rides, you will find time to slow down and relax in coves and bays along the Adriatic.
8 days / 7 nights
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Istria Peninsula (Adriatic Sea) — Trieste to Pola
Trieste
Pola
• Trieste, historic border city with monuments, churches, museums, and palaces. • Cycle paths through Koper and Izola on the Slovenian coast. • Sečovlje salt pans and the coastal crossing into Istria. • Umag old town and medieval lanes to the town tower. • Novigrad fortifications at the mouth of the Mirna (Quieto) River. • Poreč and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica. • Optional boat trips: Brijuni National Park (Veli Brijun) and the Limski Channel. • Rovinj old town on a promontory and St. Euphemia’s Cathedral bell tower. • Pola amphitheatre and Roman-era sites.
What kind of trip is this? This is a self-guided (individual) cycling holiday with hotel-to-hotel itinerary support, luggage transport, and on-tour phone assistance. How long is the tour and how far will you ride? The tour lasts 8 days / 7 nights, with a total cycling distance of about 220–275 km. Daily stages vary between short and moderate options depending on route variants. What accommodation is included? You will stay in 3-star hotels, occasionally 4-star, in double rooms with private facilities. A local tourist tax may be payable on site. Is luggage transport included? Yes. Your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel. What navigation and support will you receive? You will receive a video briefing, detailed travel documents, an app for navigation, and telephone assistance throughout the tour. Are bike rentals available? Yes. Rental options include a 21‑gear trekking bike, a TOP bike, and an e-bike (500 W battery, up to 100 km range). Optional liability waiver insurance for rental bikes is available. Is there a return transfer to Trieste? On request, a bus return transfer from Pola to Trieste is available every Wednesday and Saturday.It must be booked and paid at reservation.
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 – Pola (45–55 km) You will reach Pola, the oldest Istrian city, known for its amphitheatre and Roman-era sites, with a lively cultural scene. Day 8: Pola, departure You will depart individually, with the option to extend your stay.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ ECONOMY: hotels 2-3*, guesthouses, Bed and Breakfasts
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