Trieste and Istria’s Coastline

Sun-kissed Mediterranean Peninsula

from 829,00 €
220-275 km
7 Nächte

7 nights
Roundtrip

Roundtrip/point to point: Cycling from point A to point B or back to the starting point (circle tour). A return transfer to the starting point is mostly included or additionally bookable for an extra charge. >> all Roundtrips
Level 1-2

Level 1-2 - Casual bikers: Mostly flat terrain, a few physical condition is necessary, relaxed pace still gives you enough time for breaks and sightseeing.
Individual

Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Start of this bicycle tour is Trieste, the former Habsburg seaport seated at the foothills of the karst. During the Roman Empire Trieste became a busy and rich port. After a few kilometres you leave Italy and cycle to Croatia and on to Istria.

This sunny peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea is characterized by little picturesque fisher villages, small towns on the karst hills, vineyards and valleys. Let yourself surprise you from the charms of a landscape rich in contrasts and the various colours of Istria.

Route

Tour profile Level1-2

The bicycle route through Istria runs slightly hilly.

Day 1: Trieste

Individual arrival at the first hotel in Trieste.

Day 2: Trieste – Piran/Portorôz, approx. 35-65 km

After just a few kilometres, it’s time to say goodbye to Italy. In Slovenia, your route leads mainly along cycle paths along well-known seaside resorts such as Koper and Izola until you reach Piran or Portorož, a spa town on the Slovenian Riviera. The slightly longer version of this stage leads through the picturesque "Val Rosandra" valley in the hinterland.

Day 3: Piran/Portoroz – Umag/Novigrad, approx. 35-60 km

Passing the Sečovlje salt marshes, where sea salt is produced by natural evaporation, you cross the Croatian border. The route continues through the Croatian part of Istria, the largest peninsula in the Adriatic, in slightly hilly terrain to Umag. The old town of Umag was built on the remains of a Roman settlement.

Day 4: Umag/Novigrad – Poreč, approx. 20-40 km

From Umag you cycle through hilly terrain to Novigrad or Cittanova, a charming medieval town on the Mirna River. Then continue to Poreč, the most important coastal town on Istria’s west coast. Here you should definitely visit the UNESCO-protected Euphrasius Basilica.

Day 5: Poreč Round tour, approx. 35 km or rest day

You have several options: an exciting boat trip to the Brijuni Islands or the Limski Channel, a relaxing day at the beach or exploring Porec’s hinterland. The Brijuni Islands consist of twelve smaller and two larger islands, with Veli Brijun once Tito’s summer residence and now a national park. A boat trip to the Limski Channel with its deep blue waters offers the chance to spot dolphins. The Limski Channel is now a nature reserve and is home to mussel and oyster farms along the fjord.

Day 6: Poreč – Rovinj, approx. 55 km

One last look at the picturesque harbour town on the west coast of Istria before you continue today’s stage to Rovinj. In Rovinj, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, you will be greeted by the imposing bell tower of Euphemia Church. If you wish, you can take a short detour to Zlatni rt (also called the Golden Cape), a peninsula jutting into the sea with a protected park.

Day 7: Rovinj – Pula, approx. 45-55 km

The last day of your Istrian discovery brings you to Pula, located in the southwest of the peninsula. Pula is the oldest and the economic as well as cultural centre of Istria. Review your cycling tour amidst ancient sights and the imposing Roman amphitheatre in Pula’s centre.

Day 8: Pula

Individual departure or extension of your stay.

Services

7 nights in room, private facilities
Daily breakfast
Information meeting
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Route book, maps and information material + Navigation App (We recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder to ensure a smooth riding experience)
Service hotline

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Arrival every Wednesday and Saturday

Dates

S2 30.03. - 13.06.25

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S3 14.06. - 26.07.25

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S3 23.08. - 12.09.25

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S2 13.09. - 31.10.25

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S1 01.11. - 01.11.25

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Prices - MV THALASSA

Accommodation	Occupancy	Season 1 04.04. - 24.04.2025	Season 2 11.07. - 17.07.2025	Season 3 04.07. - 10.07.2025	Season 4 20.06. - 03.07.2025
2-bed-cabin	2-4 Pers.	2.799	2.999	3.199	3.399
1-bed-cabin	1-1 Pers.	4.199	4.499	4.799	5.099

Prices - MV ERATO

Accommodation	Occupancy	Season 1 18.04. - 01.05.2025	Season 2 10.10. - 23.10.2025
2-bed-cabin	2-4 Pers.	2.999	3.199
2-bed-cabin single use	1-1 Pers.	4.499	4.799

Extras

Discounts extra bed
12-14,99 years		-25%
from 15 years		-10%

Bicycle & Equipment
21 speed	99
Rental bike TOP	169
E-bike	249
Helmet	25
Rental bike insurance (trekking bike)	24
Rental bike insurance (e-bike or TOP)	49

Extra nights
Pula (dbl/sgl)	85/124
Trieste (dbl/sgl)	89/138

Transfer
Pula - Trieste (every WED and SAT)		69
Transfer of own bike		39

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

You will stay in chosen comfortable 3-4* hotels.

Trieste: Hotel Le Corderie, Hotel Best Western San Giusto

Piran/Portoroz: Hotel Tomi, Hotel Tartini, Hotel Marita

Umag/Novigrad: Aminess Laguna, Hotel Sol Umag, Hotel Zlatna Vala

Porec: Hotel Flores, Hotel Porec

Rovinj: Villa Marea, Villa Dobravac, Vila Lili

Pula: Park Plaza Arena

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycle incl. panniers (reservation in advance and for charge)

The following bicycles are available

21-speed bike men or ladies frame
Rental bike TOP (aluminium frame, 21 speed)
E-bikes (unisex frame) - limited availability

E-bikes

With an E-bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electro bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Trieste (TRS), Pula (PUY)
Low-cost flights to Ronchi dei Legionari airport or Pula. Good connections with airport shuttle from Ronchi dei Legionari airport to Trieste.

Arrival by car

Parking: Different public garages near the train station, against surcharge
Over the Tauern motorway to Villach and over the border crossing Arnoldstein to Udine and Trieste.

Arrival by train

Train station: Trieste
Over Salzburg and Villach to Trieste (Trieste centrale).

Transfer

Every Wednesday and Saturday return transfer by shuttle bus from Pula to Trieste - reservation and payment upon booking - see prices at "dates and prices"

Participants

Minimum: 2 persons
1 person up on request

Additional information

Local taxes not included in the price / if requested, payable on the spot.

This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 14 years.

Videos

Travel stories

4,6 of 6 Stars | 8

We had a great trip through the Istrian Peninsula from Trieste to Pula. The scenery was varied and the track/ riding was pleasant, sometimes challenging but in the whole achievable ... J.D. 06/24

4,5 21.06.2024 | Julie D. Trieste and Istria’s Coastline

Istrian Adventure

We had a great trip through the Istrian Peninsula from Trieste to Pula. The scenery was varied and the track/ riding was pleasant, sometimes challenging but in the whole achievable. The hotels at the end of our stay were great, good breakfast and great ...

Booking handling 5
Travel documents 5
Per-Tour information 4
Accomodation 5
Board 5
Luggage transport 6
Route description 3
On-site assistance 3
Route-character 3
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 4

5,0 21.06.2022 | Stephen B. Trieste and Istria coast

Istria cycling holiday

Everything was either satisfactory, good, or very good. One bit of feedback is that, having arrived at accomodation on a couple of occasions at about 4pm, we had to wait for our transported luggage. Ideally the luggage should get to accomodation by 4pm ...

Overall satisfaction 5
Booking handling 4
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 5
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Luggage transport 4
Route description 6
On-site assistance 4
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 4
Price-performance ratio 5

4,8 20.09.2018 | Art H. Trieste and Istria coast

biking the Istrian peninsula in Croatia

The Istrian peninsula in Croatia is beautiful, but it does not offer good bicycle trails. Only a small part of our trip was on dedicated, separated, bicycle trails. Most of it was on roads and highways, with not even a separate lane for bicycles. Thus, ...

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Route

Tour profile Level1-2

Day 1: Trieste

Day 2: Trieste – Piran/Portorôz, approx. 35-65 km

Day 3: Piran/Portoroz – Umag/Novigrad, approx. 35-60 km

Day 4: Umag/Novigrad – Poreč, approx. 20-40 km

Day 5: Poreč Round tour, approx. 35 km or rest day

Day 6: Poreč – Rovinj, approx. 55 km

Day 7: Rovinj – Pula, approx. 45-55 km

Day 8: Pula

Services

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Prices - MV THALASSA

Prices - MV ERATO

Extras

Best - Price - Guarantee

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Bicycle

Bicycle incl. panniers (reservation in advance and for charge)

E-bikes

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Arrival by car

Arrival by train

Transfer

Participants

Additional information

Videos

Travel stories

Istrian Adventure

Istria cycling holiday

biking the Istrian peninsula in Croatia

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