Cycling Magical Istria

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Explore Croatia’s largest peninsula on two wheels with bike hire and luggage transfers included on this one-week self-guided holiday, exploring the magnificent vineyards of Buje, sample the famed truffles of Motovun, and discover the rich cultural history of Porec.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in the region of Buje, settle into your hotel, and receive your bike for exploring Istria on two wheels.

Arrive in the region of Buje, settle into your hotel, and receive your bike for exploring Istria on two wheels.

Day 2: Discover Croatia's oldest lighthouse, cycle along the coast past grand Venetian houses and through vineyards, with time to visit a wine cellar.

48 km 445 m

D1

Discover Croatia's oldest lighthouse, cycle along the coast past grand Venetian houses and through vineyards, with time to visit a wine cellar.

Day 3: Cycle to sleepy Brtonigla, through olive groves to Novigrad with time to visit an olive oil producer, and ride through charming seaside towns.

50 km 425 m

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Cycle to sleepy Brtonigla, through olive groves to Novigrad with time to visit an olive oil producer, and ride through charming seaside towns.

Day 4: Discover Groznjan, the town of artists, and the beautiful town of Oprtalj, as you cycle to Motovun.

37 km 695 m

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Discover Groznjan, the town of artists, and the beautiful town of Oprtalj, as you cycle to Motovun.

Day 5: Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Visnjan, cycle through vineyards to Tar, and end your ride by the sea in Porec.

40 km 370 m

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Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Visnjan, cycle through vineyards to Tar, and end your ride by the sea in Porec.

Day 6: Explore Porec's Euphrasian Basilica, sample the local fare, and cycle the picturesque coast from Vrsar to Porec.

45 km 515 m

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Explore Porec's Euphrasian Basilica, sample the local fare, and cycle the picturesque coast from Vrsar to Porec.

Day 7: Learn about the legends of Kanfanar, visit the Palud bird reserve, explore Rovinj - the Pearl of the Adriatic - and toast a fantastic week's cycling in one of its lovely harbour restaurants.

32 km 180 m

D1

Learn about the legends of Kanfanar, visit the Palud bird reserve, explore Rovinj - the Pearl of the Adriatic - and toast a fantastic week's cycling in one of its lovely harbour restaurants.

Day 8: Departure Day.

Departure Day.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Istria

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