Venice to Porec 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour (Level 2)

Overview

A spectacular bicycle journey that skirts the upper Adriatic Sea, straddling three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The common denominator is the ancient Republic of Venice, whose thousand-year history embraced all that was once called the "Gulf of Venice." So off we go, discovering cities that still retain traces of the Serenissima, the traditional name of the ancient Republic of Venice, and being amazed by the countless Venetian miniatures across the sea. The week on the pedals winds through the Venetian and Friulian plains for the first three days, while the last three stages feature some ups and downs. You will follow mostly secondary roads. Care should be taken when entering and leaving cities, as there may be a bit more traffic, especially around Trieste. 7-nights accommodation in 3* hotels (4* hotels available on request) 7 Breakfast Digital tour information Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person) App including cycling Guide+Roadbook+Maps+GPS Ferry transfer on day 2 (bike excluded) Motorboat from Lido to Punta Sabbioni day 2 (bike excluded) Hotline service Local taxes (approx 15-20 EUR p.p) Train transfers Drinks and other meals Venice Municipality Access Fee (to be paid on site) Bike rental Helmet - 15 EUR Extra night in Mestre: From 85 EUR p.p (150 EUR single person) Room upgrades available at extra surcharge Hybrid bike - 170 EUR Third person in room - from 720 EUR Departures Saturdays - Special departure dates for min 6 people All rooms have en suite facilities. There may be some cases of accommodation without air conditioning (unless hotel upgraded) Ferry transfer Porec-Venice by boat (from the harbour in Porec to the harbour in Venice, San Basilio) 90-130 € p.p. (only for passengers, NO own bikes), depending on the season; boarding at 6-7 am, departure at around 7-8 am (approx. 4 hours). If the ferry boat is not available the service will be replaced by a land transfer. Possible van transfers from Porec to Trieste or Pula on request. Transfer by van (from the hotel in Porec to the hotel in Mestre): 440 € 1-4 people +45 EUR each own bike. Departure 8:30am If you would like to hire a Bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (290 EUR) or helmet (15 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fd8e9c91988ebd8e91928a8992888f8ed39e9290>) ****__ Slow Tours offers a number of other[Cycling Tours in Europe](<../../../../../search?category=1&start=&keyword=>)_ 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 to the Lido passing in front of Piazza San Marco and then the motor boat to reach Punta Sabbioni, the furthest south area of the Adriatic coast, which is north of Venice. Then continue on to Lido di Jesolo. Depending on the availability of accommodations, an alternative overnight stay is in Caorle (65 km), in which case you’ll continue cycling along the Sile River and then follow the coastline, dotted with traditional wooden and reed marsh fishing huts, called “casoni”. 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 – 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. 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. Travel insurance for Croatia: Wander the World Without Worry Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. Ask us for a quote [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>) Is this what you're looking for? We have other tours like this one. TapClick here to get in touch with our friendly customer service. 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