You will cycle through vineyards and forests to Štanjel, across the Trieste Karst to Sistiana, and along scenic routes towards Prosecco and Opicina. The third tour takes you via Lipica down to the sea at Muggia, before continuing on to Trieste.
Vineyards, authentic Karst villages, spectacular views over the Gulf of Trieste, and Mediterranean charm along the Adriatic coast: this self-guided cycling tour combines the Slovenian and Italian Karst in a wonderfully varied journey.
Your starting point is Sežana. From here, you will discover the characteristic Karst landscape on both sides of the border along three different daily routes, without having to change hotels every day.
Included and Not Included Services
Accommodation in hotel 3***
Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
Videobriefing
Well planned routes
Digital travel documents
Navigation APP
Service Hotline during the bicycle holiday
Arrival to the starting point of the tour
Departure at the end of the tour
Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
Lunch, Dinner
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: Sežana – Štanjel – Komen ascent approx. 580 m / approx. 70 km
Today, you will discover the Slovenian Karst in all its authentic charm. From Sežana, you will cycle through vineyards, forests and small stone villages, passing through Tomaj and Dutovlje before reaching Štanjel. This historic Karst village is one of the highlights of the trip. Take your time to stroll through its narrow lanes, visit Štanjel Castle and admire the distinctive Ferrari Garden.
The route then continues through the expansive Karst landscape towards Komen, passing small villages and vineyards before returning to Sežana.
Day 3: Sežana – Sistiana – Opicina ascent approx. 700 m / approx. 65 km
Today, your cycling journey takes you across the border into Italy, where you will explore the Trieste Karst, with its forests, small villages and characteristic limestone landscapes. Along the way, you will pass the Grotta Gigante, before reaching Sistiana, where the blue waters of the Gulf of Trieste come into view.
You will then continue across the Karst plateau towards Prosecco. A particularly spectacular panorama awaits you along the Strada Napoleonica, where you can enjoy sweeping views over Trieste and the Adriatic Sea. The route leads back to Sežana via Opicina.
Day 4: Sežana – Lipica – Muggia – Trieste – Basovizza ascent approx. 650 m / approx. 70 km
Today's stage offers a wonderfully varied route combining the Karst landscape, the coast and the city. First, you will cycle to Lipica, world-famous for its long-standing tradition of Lipizzaner horse breeding.
From there, the route continues towards the sea. In Muggia, a charming seaside town with a distinctive Venetian atmosphere awaits you. After cycling along the coast, you will experience the landscape from a different perspective: the Delfino Verde ferry will take you across the Gulf of Trieste to the city of Trieste.
This historic port city will captivate you with its unique blend of Italian lifestyle and Central European heritage. From the city centre, you will get back on your bike and climb towards the Karst plateau via Basovizza. After crossing the border once again, you will return to Sežana.
Day 5: Departure Individual departure or the option to extend your stay.
| Standard | ||
|---|---|---|
| Package | view calendar | |
| Half board supplement | 140 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| Rental bike 21-gear (women) 5,4 - 2027 | 99 € | |
| Rental bike 21-gear (men) 5,4 - 2027 | 99 € | |
| Rental electric bike 5,4 - 2027 | 199 € | |
| Rental bike TOP (unisex) 5,4 - 2027 | 139 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
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Tour information
- Duration 5 days
- Minimum age 14 years and older
- Difficulty Level Easy
- Distance ca. 205 km