Self-guided Cycling Holiday along Istrian Peninsula in Croatia

This week-long self guided cycling tour of Istria starts and ends in the costal town of Porec and passes along the coast and inland to see the highlights of this beautiful peninsula. You will cover between 50 and 70 km per day, staying in a different location on the route each night, with luggage transportation included. Enjoy the fantastic cuisine and locally produced wines along the way! Contact us for availability, prices start from € 1,090 per person

Highlights

• Cycle along the beautiful Istrian Peninsula in Croatia, taking in its various ancient sites along the way.
• Take the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in the local culture with the many small restaurants and cafes along your route.
• Don’t worry about your luggage – this will be transported for you between your accommodation!

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival
Arrival in Poreč. A local representative will meet you at your hotel reception at 7pm where they will provide you with the package including hotel vouchers, bicycle with all equipment, maps and a road book. Overnight in Poreč or Vrsar.

Day 2 - Poreč - Buje - 70 km / 44 miles
Head off from Poreč, hugging the coastline and enjoying the beautiful scenery. On to Višnjan, a little place that boasts an astronomical observatory ranked among the 5 most important observatories in the world. Passing by the Mirna river delta and Novigrad you'll arrive in Umag. Continuing to the northernmost point in Istria (Savudrija) and overnight in the Buje area.

Day 3 - Buje - Buzet - 51 km / 31 miles
This morning head out towards the medieval hilltop town of Grožnjan known locally as the 'town of artists'. Continue on to Šterna then to Oprtalj, with its beautiful Venetian palaces, then on to Buzet, a town famous for its truffles. Overnight in Buzet.

Day 4 - Buzet - Rabac - 67 km / 42 miles
Start the day with a steep climb to Prodani, from where the road leads to one of the most picturesque Istrian medieval towns – Draguć. On to Pazin in the centre of Istria. From here pass through the lovely town of Gračišće, Continuing further through Kršan you will arrive in Rabac, on the eastern coast of Istria. Overnight in Rabac or Labin.

Day 5 - Labin/Rabac - Pula - 51 km / 32 miles
After breakfast ride through Raša to Pula. On the way you can stop off at "Liburna", a nature reserve of indigenous animals. Head on to Pula, the largest city in Istria. Overnight in Pula.

Day 6 - Pula - Rovinj - 60 km / 38 miles
Ride along the coastline towards Rovinj through the Bale region. Overnight in Rovinj.

Day 7 - Rovinj - Porec - 60 km / 37 miles
Today's ride will take you across Kanfanar to the ruins of the medieval town of Dvigrad. After riding along the coastline you will reach Vrsar, a romantic fishing village visited by Casanova . Head back to Poreč where the tour will end. Ovenight in Poreč.

Day 8 - Departure
Departure after breakfast.

Please Note

We recommend that you bring a lightweight waterproof jacket in case of showers. On longer tours, you might like to wear cycling shorts or padded under-shorts, cycling gloves and cycling shoes (or stiff-soled trainers) as these will make your ride more comfortable. Sunglasses protect your eyes from bright light, and also from airborne insects – a particular hazard if you are speeding downhill on a bike.

Extras/Upgrades

Bike hire is available starting from € 120 per bike/week. Hybrid, gravel, road and e-bikes available. Price includes: 1 20 litre waterproof side pannier, 1 handlebar bag or map holder, helmet, cycle computer, water bottle holder, saddle bag containing spare tube, tyre lever and tools, rear rack, hand pump and lock.