You will start in Trieste, a lively border city shaped by the meeting of Mediterranean and Central European worlds. From here you will cross into Slovenia on gentle cycling paths, then follow the colourful Croatian coast into sunlit Istria. You will roll past fishing villages, small seaside towns, karst hills, valleys and vineyards—always with the Adriatic close by, and with plenty of chances to pause for a swim in hidden coves and bays.
5 days / 4 nights
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Istria Peninsula and Adriatic Coast (Trieste to Porec)
Trieste
Porec
• Trieste is a border city rich in monuments, churches, museums and palaces. • The route crosses Slovenia via the coastal towns of Koper and Izola. • The ride passes the Sečovlje salt pans, where salt is produced by natural evaporation. • Umag’s old town reflects Roman origins and hosts the annual ATP Croatia Open. • Novigrad is a fortified seaside town at the mouth of the Mirna (Quieto) River. • Porec features the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica with mosaic artworks. • Cycling follows the colourful Adriatic coast with opportunities to stop at coves and bays.
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 and a videobriefing. 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. Are bike rentals available? Yes. Rental options include a 21‑gear trekking bike, a TOP bike, and an e‑bike (500 W battery, range up to 100 km). An optional liability waiver insurance for rental bikes can be added. When can the tour start in 2026? Individual arrivals are available every Wednesday and Saturday from 28/03/2026 to 31/10/2026, except from 26/07/2026 to 22/08/2026 when no departures take place. Other start dates are possible on request with a minimum of 5 participants.
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 (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 – 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.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ ECONOMY: hotels 2-3*, guesthouses, Bed and Breakfasts
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ STANDARD: hotels 3-4*, Farmhouses, B&B
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SUPERIOR: 4-5* and 3* superior hotels
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Terms of cancellation: Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 € • More than 28 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package • 27 to 14 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package • 13 to 08 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package • 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package | EnglishGermanitalian |
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