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 the Italian city of Trieste 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 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.
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
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or click on individual days
Accommodation
3* & 4* Hotels
We use a pool of 3 and 4* hotels to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
3* & 4* hotels
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights in 3 & 4 star 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
GPS available on request
Local contact number for assistance
Local tourist and other taxes
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Each bike comes with a pannier. a small repair kit, an allen key & tyre levers, inner tube and lock all included (one per pair of bikes) at no extra cost. Helmets can also be provided at no additional charge - please add at time of booking if required.
Hybrid bike
Winora Domingo 24 - 24 geared hybrid bike
E-bike
E-Teru Essential Low EQ
Hybrid 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 (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Pula to Trieste (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 hotels to maximise availability for you.