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The base of your bicycle holiday will be Porec, which is probably the most important coast town at the west coast of the peninsula Istria in Croatia. The Euphrasian Basilica in Porec and the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Mary have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.
Most of the time the route runs along traffic free side roads in the hinterland of Istria or along the coast. The tour is suitable for children over 14 years.
Included and Not Included Services
Accommodation in hotel 4****category
Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
If booked with half board: buffet or 3-course dinner
Videobriefing
Transfers according to the programme
Well planned routes
Digital travel documents
Navigation APP
Telephone service hotline for the entire tour
Arrival to the starting point of the tour
Departure at the end of the tour
Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
Lunch and dinner (if you have not booked half board)
Not mentioned entries
•Rental bikes and travel insurance
•Printed travel documents (available for €20 per package)
All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“
Day 2: Round trip Porec ascent approx. 175 m, descent approx. 175 m / approx. 35 km
Today’s cycling day makes you explore the hinterland of Porec. First along the coast to the bathing resort Santa Marina di Vabriga and then to Vabriga. You leave the coast again and continue cycling in the inland to Visnjan and back to Porec.
Day 3: Porec – Vrsar – Limski Channel - Porec ascent approx. 220 m, descent approx. 200 m / approx. 40 km
Today you will cycle from Porec to the famous fjord-like Limski channel with its blue shimmering water. The Limski channel is a protected natural area and on its coasts you will find mussels- and oyster breeding. Through the inland you will get back to Porec.
Day 4: Groznjan – Buje – Novigrad – Porec ascent approx. 350 m, descent approx. 630 m / approx. 53 km
You will reach the artistic village Groznjan today! Named the first time in 1102 it is today a meeting point for musicians from all over the world. During summer a lot of classical concerts with young musicians take place. In the second half of July you can join the festival “Jazz is back”. In the end of September artists meet for “Ex Tempore” - performing arts. From Groznjan you cycle passing Buje downhill to the Adriatic coast and along to Novigrad (in Italian "Cittanova"). This medieval town is surrounded by a defensive wall and is seated at the mouth of the river Mirna. On your way back you will pass the cave “Jama Baredine” – a dripstone cave, before reaching Porec again.
Day 5: Motovun – Porec ascent approx. 240 m, descent approx. 560 m / approx. 46 km
After a short transfer in the hinterland of Porec the first stop is Motovun, a formerly important strategic point of the Venetians, invulnerable on the top of a steep hill. You may surround this medieval town and enjoy the breath taking view on the surrounded hilly landscape, the sea and the Mirna valley. Along the Parenzana you continue your ride to Vizinada from where you will see once again the impressing town of Motovun before going back to Porec.
Day 6: Restday by the beach Today you can enjoy a rest day by the sea. Porec is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Istria - from dreamy pebble beaches to fine white sandy beaches, Porec offers something for every taste.
Day 7: Porec – Kanfanar - Rovinj – Pula ascent approx. 200 m, descent approx. 490 m / approx. 70 km
After a transfer to Kanfanar you cycle in direction Rovinj, one of the most beautiful cities in Istria. Rovinj is surrounded in the west and the south west by the Adriatic Sea. Afar the high bell tower of the Euphemia Church built on the highest spot of Rovinj, greats you. In Fazana you have the possibility to visit with one of the boats the Brijuni-islands. Continue your cycling trip to Pula, the biggest city of Istria. Famous for the antique places of interest like the amphitheatre! In the evening transfer back to Porec.
Day 8: Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay.
Quotation
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Tour information
- Duration 8 days
- Minimum age 14 years and older
- Difficulty Level Easy
- Distance ca. 244 km