Ancient Venetian Empire by Bike

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Cycle the Adriatic coast from Venice through Slovenia to Croatia

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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Exploring the magical city of Venice
    • Cycling along the Adriatic coast and across two European borders
    • Discovering the history of the Venetian Republic
    • Enjoying the culinary specialties such as marinated sardines and spicy meatballs

What's this trip about?

    Cycle the Adriatic coast from Venice through Slovenia to Croatia

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVenice / Mestre
End CityPorec

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Porto
  • Trieste
  • Venice

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • 7 breakfasts - varied buffet breakfasts are served
    • 7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €10-15) - upgrade to Category A hotels (3-4 star) - supplement applies
    • 27 speed bike rental with pannier, puncture resistant tyres, gel saddle and helmet (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)
    • Information pack including route notes and maps per room booked
    • Luggage transfers
    • Ferry and vaporetto transfers on day 2 from Venice to Punta Sabbioni (ACTV 24-hr ticket - note bike not included, allow EUR4) (except private transfer for 14 Jul departure)
    • Emergency hotline

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Mestre/Venice

Make your own way to Mestre on the mainland of Venice. On arrival at your hotel you will be given your hotel vouchers, route information and maps. From here it is easy to venture into the famous canal city for your own personal exploration – note that bikes (like cars...

Day 2 Ferry to Punta Sabbioni, cycle to Caorle or surrounds (40 or 65km/25 or 40mi)

Today you take the ferry to the island of Lido, passing in front of Piazza San Marco, and a smaller boat to Punta Sabbioni (tickets included). From here you cycle towards Jesolo or Caorle along the Venetian Adriatic coast, with numerous opportunities for a refreshing swim in the sea. Overnight at Jesolo or Caorle. Elevation +0m/0ft

meals : B

Day 3 Head north towards the Julian Alps to Portogruaro (60 or 40km/37 or 25mi)

Today you will leave the sea behind and head north towards the Julian Alps. The route follows quiet country roads, traversing a land that is rich in water. You will be passing through an area with a multitude of 'Valli da pesca' (stretches of lagoon enclosed by earthe...

Day 4 Cycle by ancient roman towns to Aquileia/Palmanova (60 or 70km/37 or 43.5mi)

Spend the day cycling in the midst of the plain on the eastern border between the region of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, passing through an area abundant in water and history, among rivers, canals and ancient Roman towns. Your destination for the day will be Aqui...

Day 5 Cross the river Isonzo and cycle towards the Gulf of Trieste (70 or 50km/43.5 or 31mi)

This morning you cross the Isonzo river, the scene of important battles during the First World War, before heading towards the sea: the Gulf of Trieste awaits you with many possible stops along the way. Visit Duino with its two castles, Sistiana with its characteristi...

Day 6 Cycle across the Slovenian border to the spa town of Portorož (45km/28mi)

Today is a more demanding stage than the preceding days, with some short ascents and some stretches of moderate traffic. After a few kilometres you will cross over the border into Slovenia. Continue cycling through famous holiday resorts such as Koper, originally a Ve...

Day 7 Continue to the salt mines of Secovlje, cross the Croatian border to Porec (55km/34mi)

Today's cycle takes you through the salt mines of Secovlje, a large Slovenian town where a unique habitat has formed for halophytic plants and animals and migrating birds. Cross the Croatian border along Istria, the Adriatic Sea's largest peninsula. Here the terrain b...

Day 8 Trip concludes

After breakfast the trip concludes. It's possible to return to Venice by ferry - please ask for our rates.

meals : B

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$661
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Lunches and dinners
    • Drinks
    • Transport to and from Venice / Porec
    • Local hotel taxes
    • Tour guide - this is a self guided tour
    • Items of a personal nature including optional train tickets
    • Travel insurance - mandatory
    • Ferry boat Porec to Venice at the end of the tour - ask for our rates.
    • Hotel taxes (allow €10-15pp, payable locally)

Accommodation

7 nights in 3 star hotel,
Requirements
The cycling is introductory to moderate (2) grade with daily cycles of around 40 to 70km/25 to 43.5mi. The accent is on keeping a steady pace with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a reasonable level of cycling fitness to participate fully in this adventure. The first three days are mainly on flat roads, across the Veneto and Friuli plain, while the last three stages are slightly hillier. You need only carry your camera and water bottle. Your luggage is transported for you between hotels. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list. Wet weather gear, sunscreen, bike helmet and sun hat. A detailed gear list is included in the pre departure information provided on booking.,
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out a personal travel insurance policy to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. A suggested policy is enclosed with these notes. If you take out an alternative policy, we need to be advised of the details. Please note: if you choose credit card cover, in our experience, this may not insure against high cost needs. For example; helicopter emergency evacuation. If you do decide to choose credit card coverage, please check all policy details thoroughly. You should always carry your travel insurance policy, emergency card and photocopies of your passport and cash cards with you during your trip.
Visa requirements
Visas not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days for all Schengen countries (see www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/ for countries part of the Schengen). Please ensure your passport is stamped on arrival in the Schengen area. For all other nationalities and for longer stays in countries covered by the Schengen Agreement (Australian New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders), please contact the relevant embassy. Stays of longer than 90 days in the Schengen area require a long stay visa for the country you are spending most time in. However long stay visas are unlikely to be issued unless there is a valid reason (eg. studying in country). Unfortunately we cannot assist in obtaining visas for long stays due to individual country visa requirements.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
7 nights in 3 star hotelsMinimum is 2 people but if others are travelling that date then it is possible to join as a solo traveller - check with operator. If this is possible then just the single supplement will apply ( to expensive to luggage transfer just for 1 pax ) Must request helmet at time of booking (fee included in trip price) Special departure dates can be organised for groups of at least 6. 2018 FERRY - POREC > VENICE - INFO (released 22/1/18) ***PRICES WILL ARE NON-COMMISSIONABLE*** Pax will need to pay an extra €10.00 per bike each way (limited availability) to take their own bike on the ferry. FERRY TIMES: *Saturday during April to 23 June and Sep to Oct, and Sunday 28 April - departs at 7.15am, arriving at 11am *all sunday times (except 28 April) - departs 8am, arriving at 10.45am *Saturday from 30 June, July to August - departs at 8am, arriving at 10.45am Please note that the above mentioned dates have to be thought as transfer date (i.e. return from Porec to Venice) and not as travel date (beginning of he trip). 2) There is no ship transfer on 14 and 21 April, this means that clients wishing a transfer before or after those dates will be transferred back to Venice via land (minibus), at the standard price (if traveling on Saturday), with the same departure time. 3) The exact transfer time will be highlighted in the ticket received by the clients within their documents. 3) Please remember that any booking is on request and the space for the bikes on board the boat is limited. 4) We also remind you herewith the details we need to proceed with the transfer bookings (if you can obtain those datas at the moment of the booking, that would save a step to all of us): - name and surname as they appear on the official document - date of birth - nationality as per passport - passport / ID number
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