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Venice to Porec 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2
Three countries in one week between Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The history of the ancient Republic of Venice, the so called “Serenissima” Republic, provides the background to the entire trip. From the wonderful Venice, you will cycle through the beaches on the coastline up to the plain of Friuli and then continue with the fascinating town of Trieste, finishing with the beautiful Istrian coast, a sight which is truly to be treasured.
You will ride the first three stages along flat roads, across the Veneto and Friuli plain, and the last three on slightly hillier sections. Leisure to Moderate: some days the itinerary will be flat, others it will present some hills. Suitable for everyone in good physical condition and with some cycling experience.
If you would like to hire a bike (110 EUR) or e-bike (270 EUR) or helmet (15 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
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Mestre/Venice
Individual arrival in Mestre (the mainland of Venice). The city of Venice will captivate you with its splendour, acknowledged worldwide.
Mestre – Jesolo/Caorle/seacoast 40/65km
After a few kilometres by bike, you take the ferry and then the vaporetto, passing in front of Piazza San Marco. Then you will reach Punta Sabbioni, the furthest south area of the Adriatic coast, which is north of Venice. From here you cycle along the stunning seacoast, with various opportunities for a refreshing swim in the sea. The overnight will be in one of the places along this famous coastline.
Jesolo/Caorle/seacoast – Portogruaro 65/40km
Leaving the sea behind you, you will head north towards the Julian Alps. You will be passing through an area with a multitude of “Valli da pesca” (stretches of lagoon enclosed by earthen dikes where extensive fish farming is practised) and “casoni” (constructions used by fishermen in the past during the fishing season). Afterwards you will go to the town of Portogruaro, one of the main centres in the period of the “Serenissima Republic of Venice”, which is still impressive even today with its glorious “Palazzi” or “palaces”.
Portogruaro – Palmanova/Aquileia 60/70km
The trip can be shortened of 20 km by taking a train from Portogruaro to Latisana. You will spend the day between the region of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, passing through an area abundant in water and history, among rivers, canals and ancient Roman towns. Your destination will be Aquileia, with its Roman excavations, or Palmanova, named “the starry city” because from above the town resembles a 9-pointed star.
Palmanova/Aquileia – Trieste 70/50km
The trip can be shortened of 30 km by taking a train at the end of the stage from Monfalcone to Trieste. You will once again head towards the sea: the gulf of Trieste awaits you, with many possible stops along the way, such as Duino with its two castles, Sistiana with its characteristic bay and Miramare with its famous white castle built according to the wishes of Maximilan of Augsburg, situated in a beautiful park of more than 20 hectares in size. Just a few kilometres lie between you and Trieste, the ancient port of the Asburgic Empire, which has much to offer as regards attractions and history.
Trieste – Piran/Portorož 45km
After a few kilometres you 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. You then finally arrive in Portorož, a town renowned for its spa and bathing facilities.
Piran/Portorož – Porec 55km
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 kilometres later you will cross the Croatian border down along Istria, the Adriatic sea’s largest peninsula. In the end you will reach Porec, the tourism capital of Croatia, with its Eufrasian Basilica, which was declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1997.
Porec.
After breakfast, end of services. Possibility to book extra nights in Porec or return to Venice by boat (option).
Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen: in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.
Ferry boat transfer To be confirmed when booking the tour: Transfer Porec-Venice by boat around 7-8 am (approx. 4-5 hours). Price 65-85 € per person (+10 € for own bikes), depending on the season. If the ferry boat is not available the service will be replaced by a private transfer. The booking (complete with full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth) is compulsory when sending the reservation.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Mar 30 2024 | Apr 06 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 820€ | |||||
Apr 06 2024 | Apr 13 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 820€ | |||||
Apr 13 2024 | Apr 20 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 820€ | |||||
Apr 20 2024 | Apr 27 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Apr 27 2024 | May 04 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
May 04 2024 | May 11 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
May 11 2024 | May 18 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
May 18 2024 | May 25 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
May 25 2024 | Jun 01 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Jun 01 2024 | Jun 08 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Jun 08 2024 | Jun 15 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Jun 15 2024 | Jun 22 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Jun 22 2024 | Jun 29 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Jun 29 2024 | Jul 06 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Jul 06 2024 | Jul 13 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Jul 13 2024 | Jul 20 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Aug 24 2024 | Aug 31 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Aug 31 2024 | Sep 07 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Sep 07 2024 | Sep 14 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Sep 14 2024 | Sep 21 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,000€ | |||||
Sep 21 2024 | Sep 28 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Sep 28 2024 | Oct 05 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Oct 05 2024 | Oct 12 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 820€ |
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