Individual arrival to Mestre, a part of Venice located on the mainland. After checking into your hotel you have enough time to explore the lagoon city with its numerous canals, cultural squares and cosy cafes. You might allow yourself a ride in one of the famous gondolas, winding their way through the maze of the canals, or the luxury of drinking a cappuccino on the marketplace square.

(aprx. 38/25 mi or 60/40 km)

Today you leave the ocean behind and cycle northwards in the direction of the foothills of the Julian Alps. You cross landscapes rich in water in the form of rivers, lakes and connective canals. Today’s overnight-stay is in Portogruaro, once a major river port in times of the Republic of Venice. The old town of Portogruaro, characterized by the Venetian Gothic era, is almost completely intact and well worth an evening stroll.

Depending on your mood you have the possibility to shorten today’s tour by taking a train from Portogruaro to Latisana (12 mi./20 km). The tour leads you along the border between the regions of Veneto and Friuli, through historical landscapes, past rivers, canals and ancient Roman towns. The night can either be spent in in Aquileia with its lovely Roman heritage, or in Palmanova, also known as the “Star City “, due to its geometric construction.

Today you cross the river Isonzo by bike, previously the setting of several major battles during the First World War. In the afternoon you head in the direction of the sea, where you have various possibilities to take a short break: Duino, with its two castles, or, Sistiana, with its characteristic bay, are two of many possibilities. Again you have the opportunity to shorten the route from Monfalcone to Trieste by train (30 km/19 mi.). Here, in the old harbour of The Hapsburgs Empire, you have the chance to partake on an extensive city tour.

(aprx. 28 mi / 45 km)

After only a few kilometres you leave Italy and cross the border to Slovenia. You cycle through well-known villages such as Koper and Piran, famous in Slovenia for its Venetian characterised old town. Shortly before the Croatian border you reach today’s destination: Portorož, most accurately described as the capital of Slovenian tourism.

(aprx. 34 mi / 55 km)

Your tour takes you through the salt flats of Secovlje, southwards, and before long you cross the border to Croatia and reach Istria; the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Over hill and dale, passing small villages and coastal artists towns, you continue to draw closer to your final destination; Poreč. Here you encounter the Euphrasian Basilica, a World Heritage Site, whose visit should not be missed.

The journey ends after breakfast in your hotel. You have the opportunity to extend your stay in Poreč or return to Venice by ship or transfer bus.

• 8-day hotel journey
• 7 nights hotel accommodation in double room incl. breakfast
• Welcome briefing in English
• Route descriptions & maps
• Hotline service
• Luggage service from hotel to hotel
• Ferry transfer on 2nd day (bike not included)

• Journey to Venice
• Transfer from Venice to Mestre
• Local tax: aprx. 10 – 15 euro/person
• Entrance fee for sights
• Individual lunch & dinner as well as beverages
• Tip for Transfer driver
• Optional train transfers: Portogruaro – Latisana and Monfalcone – Trieste
• Optional ferry transfer from Porec to Venice

Hybrid bike

High Quality hybrid bikes with a unisex frame for male and female riders, characterised by their easy entry frame allowing riders to enjoy a comfortable, up right position when riding.

The 27-gear bikes are availble on this tour.

Electric bike Flyer T8.1

A comfortable touring bike with a mordern electrical support system. The Flyer T8.1 is a reliable companion for enjoyable touring. It offers a comfortable seat position for great posture to ensure comfort even on longer distances and is fitted with a 7-speed Nexus hub combined with the high end, centre positioned Panasonic electric motor.