Istrian Coast - Trieste to Pula Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Overview
Why we love this tour
Stunning rides along a sun-drenched coastline
Karst hills, nature reserves and Roman relics
Fishing villages, sparkling vineyards and fertile valleys
Optional rest day in Porec with its Gothic architecture and a UNESCO listed basilica
Guiding
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Cycle through three countries on the Istrian Peninsula, starting in Muggia and tracing the west coast down through Slovenia to Croatia’s beaches, towns and nature reserves. Expect a few undulations and gravel paths along the way as you follow the Adriatic shoreline past ports, vineyards and karst hills, stopping to sightsee and sleep in fishing villages and historic towns.
Riding southwards out of Italy, you’ll cycle the length of Slovenia’s tiny coastline. As you pedal across the border into Croatia there’s history at every turn, with a Roman drawbridge in Umag and a spectacular amphitheatre in Pula. Cycling between each town, you’ll pass hilltop villages, see shimmering saltpans and can take an optional detour to the Zlatni rt peninsula coves. To pack even more in, an optional rest day gives you the chance to sail to the Brijuni archipelago to experience its pine-cloaked islands.
Read about our team's experience cycling this tour in our Trieste to Pula Bike Tour Trip Report. If you are interested in a shorter version of this route, take a look at the Istrian Coast - Trieste to Porec Short Break tour.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
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Accommodation
3 & 4* Hotels and Guesthouses
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3 & 4-star hotels and guesthouses all offering en-suite rooms, and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Muggia - Hotel Marina San Rocco
Piran - Hotel Piran
Umag - Hotel Umag Plava Laguna
Porec - Hotel Poreč
Rovinj - Hotel Vila Lili
Pula - Hotel Amfiteatar
3 & 4* hotels and guesthouses
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights in 3* and 4* hotels
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (one bag per person (max 23kg) & additional bags at extra cost)
Electronic travel guide with maps and route information (one per adult)
Local contact number for assistance
Local tourist and other taxes
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Each bike comes with a pannier, helmet, a small repair kit, an allen key & tyre levers, inner tube and lock all included (one per pair of bikes) at no extra cost.
Hybrid bike
21 geared hybrid bike
E-bike
E-Teru Essential Low EQ
Hybrid bike - extra day
E-bike - extra day
Extras
Extra night prices are per room. Airport transfers are available on request.
Extra Nights
4* Muggia - B&B - (2 share)
4* Muggia - B&B - single
4* Piran - B&B - (2 share)
4* Piran - B&B - single
3* Pula - B&B - (2 share)
3* Pula - B&B - single
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
Transfers
Ljubljana Airport to Muggia (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Ljubljana Airport to Muggia (per vehicle, max 8 people)
Pula to Trieste Airport (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Pula to Trieste Airport (per vehicle, max 8 people)
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Fly from Pula.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.