Guided - cycling tour from Alps to Adria (Slovenia & Croatia)

Short transfer to Bled. Your alpine adventure continues today with a ride through the Radovna Valley, passing pristine pasturelands. Our alpine adventure ends in Kranjska gora where we take the transfer back to hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Jezero 4* in Bohinj or Hotel 4* in Bled

Bike distance: 37 km / 23 miles

Elevation gain: +660m / -354m or +2165ft / - 1161ft

Meals: breakfast, refreshment and snacks during biking, hotel dinner 

Transfer: support van, 1,5h minutes land transfer from Kranjska gora to Bohinj

After breakfast 2,5 hours transfer to Muggia (Trieste) where you will start riding on the legendary route of the Parenzana, the former narrow-gauge railway line which penetrates deeply into the Istrian peninsula connecting 33 Istrian cities and town from Trieste do the Poreč (in Italian Parenzo from which the rail road got it's name) spanning to the territory of three states. Although it has been out of function for many decades, a few years ago the Parenzana served as the inspiration for a new tourist attraction. The County of Istria, the Management Board for Tourism and the Association for the Renovation of the Poreč-Kopar-Trieste railway started the important “Parenzana: The trail of health and friendship” project, where they have promoted the former railway as a cycling path. After biking few miles through the city of Trieste we will cross over into Slovenia, often cycling along cycle paths through famous holiday resorts such as Koper, first for a long period a Venetian and then Austrian town, and Piran, another important town which was ruled over for a long time by Venice. Cycling southwards, you will pass through the salt mines of Secovlje, a large Slovenian town with a humid environment, which is a key area as regards ornithology. Some miles later we will cross the Croatian border down along Istria, the Adriatic sea’s largest peninsula. Overnight in Buje area.

Accommodation: Guesthouse La Parenzana 3*, Volpija, Buje

Bike distance: 41km / 26 miles

Elevation gain: +481m / -360m or +1578ft / - 1181ft

Meals: breakfast, refreshment and snacks during biking, dinner 

Transfer: support van, 2,5 hours land transfer from Bohinj to Muggia

Breakfast, apart from enjoying the breath-taking landscape of the terrace - styled vineyards which resemble to an image on the front page of a holiday guide to Tuscany, you can indulge the sensation the area of Buje gives, a real polyphony of fragrances and tastes. Along the way you can stop on many fascinating viewpoints from charming medieval town of Grožnjan to Oprtalj until we reach Motovun.Take your time to explore Grožnjan, known for its art galleries and stunning hilltop views. Enjoy a coffee at a local café.Continue from Grožnjan, taking the scenic route through the Istrian countryside. Enjoy the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.Arrive in Motovun, a picturesque hilltop town renowned for its stunning medieval architecture and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Perched atop a 277-meter-high hill, it features narrow cobblestone streets, ancient city walls, and charming stone houses. The town is famous for its truffles, making it a culinary hotspot, especially during the annual truffle festival. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Motovun.

Accommodation: Hotel Kaštel 3* or Villa Borgo 3* in Motovun or similar

Meals: breakfast, refreshment and snacks during biking, dinner 

Distance: 37 km / 23 miles, 

Elevation: +693m /-585m, +2273 ft /-1919 ft

In the morning you will take a shuttle to Kanfanar, a small town above the Lim valley. Start riding on a small local road, first you will reach Svetvinčenat. With its grandiose Morosini-Grimani citadel with towers, parish church, municipal loggia and a line of 16th century houses of the Renaissance and a town cistern - šterna in the middle.

After refreshment continue cycling on asphalted road you will reach Bale. We will visit a famous olive oil producer, where you will learn about the trees, the harvest and the processing of the oil and have olive oil tasting. From Bale you will be riding on mix of gravel and asphalted roads and trail all along the coast until you will reach Rovinj, the "Pearl of Adriatic“. Known for its picturesque old town and vibrant harbor. With narrow cobblestone streets, colorful Venetian-style buildings, and a bustling waterfront, Rovinj exudes a unique blend of history and Mediterranean charm. The town’s centerpiece is the Church of St. Euphemia, which offers stunning views from its bell tower. Rovinj is also famous for its lively arts scene, delicious seafood restaurants, and beautiful beaches. The nearby islands and nature parks provide opportunities for outdoor activities, making Rovinj a popular destination for both relaxation and adventure. After arriving in the hotel you biking part will finish and you will have time to explore Rovinj on your own. Overnight in Rovinj.

Accommodation: Villa Lili 4* or similar

Meals: Breakfast , refresment durring biking

Distance: 40 km / 25 miles  

Elevation: +158/-441m +518 ft /- 1447 ft

After breakfast individual departure.

Meals: Breakfast