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Trieste to Porec
Northern Italy
Italy
You start your bicycle journey in Trieste, a former Habsburger seaport, seated at the foothills of the karst. After a few kilometres you leave Italy and cycle to Slovenia and Croatia. This sunny peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea is characterised by little picturesque fisher villages, small towns on the karst hills, vineyards and valleys. Let yourself be surprised by the charms of a landscape rich in contrasts and the various colours of Istria.
The bicycle route through Istria runs slightly hilly.
Biking Tour
Meeting:
Trieste
Airport:
Trieste Airport
Transfer:
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Rates and Dates for 2024
Rates include:
Accommodation, All breakfasts, Tour information package (maps, route description...), Video briefieng, Navigation app, Luggage transfer & Telephone hotline for the entire tour.
A | 2024 | 5 day self-guided tour - High | 5d / 4n | €500 | $550 |
B | 2024 | 5 day self-guided tour - Low | 5d / 4n | €450 | $495 |
Transfer and Other Charges:
2024
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Transfer by minibus from Porec to Trieste every Wednesday & Sunday, pp
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€
45
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$45
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2024
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Bike rental, pp (for entire week)
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€
80
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$90
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2024
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Bike TOP rental, pp (for entire week)
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€
120
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$130
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2024
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E-bike rental, pp (for entire week)
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€
160
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$175
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2024
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Extra nights - please inquire
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€
0
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$0
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2024
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Single supplement
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€
130
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$145
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Check here for details and availability
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A |
2024
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08/24
- 08/28
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Hig...
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2
/10
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Expired
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A |
2024
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08/28
- 09/01
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Hig...
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2
/10
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Expired
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A |
2024
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08/31
- 09/04
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Hig...
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2
/10
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Expired
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A |
2024
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09/04
- 09/08
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Hig...
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2
/10
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Expired
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A |
2024
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09/07
- 09/11
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Hig...
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2
/10
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Expired
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A |
2024
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09/11
- 09/15
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Hig...
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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09/14
- 09/18
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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09/18
- 09/22
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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09/21
- 09/25
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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09/25
- 09/29
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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09/28
- 10/02
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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10/02
- 10/06
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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10/05
- 10/09
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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10/09
- 10/13
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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10/12
- 10/16
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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10/16
- 10/20
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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10/19
- 10/23
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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10/23
- 10/27
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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10/26
- 10/30
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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10/30
- 11/03
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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11/02
- 11/06
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5d / 4n
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5 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Reserve
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Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax
Rates do not include:
Transfers, Drinks, Lunches and Dinners, Rental bikes & Travel insurance.
Tourist tax (if requested) has to be paid on the spot.
Sample Itinerary - subject to changes
Day 1: Arrival to Trieste
Individual arrival at the hotel in Trieste.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Trieste
Day 2: Trieste to Piran or Portorôz
After a few kilometres you say goodbye to Italy. In Slovenia you cycle mostly on cycling paths through famous bathing resorts like Koper (Capodistria) and Izola (Isola d’Istria) to Piran (Pirano) or Portorož (Portorose), a spa town on the Slovenian Riviera. The longer version leads through „Val Rosandra“ in the back country.
Biking approx. 35 km (longer option approx. 65 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Piran or Portorož
Day 3: Piran or Portorôz to Umag
You pass the salt gardens of Secovlje, where they produce sea salt on huge areas through natural evaporation, and afterwards you cross the border to Croatia. You cycle through the Croatian part of Istria, the biggest peninsula of the Adria. The road to Umag is slightly hilly. Umag's historic centre was built on the relics of a Roman colony. Umag is well-known also for the ATP tournament – „Croatia Open“, held every year. Enjoy a sightseeing tour in the evening through the medieval town with its narrow alleys and the beautiful city tower.
Biking approx. 35 km (longer option approx. 60 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Umag
Day 4: Umag to Porec
From Umag you cycle (slightly hilly) to Novigrad (Cittanova). This medieval town surrounded by a battlement wall is seated on the water mouth of Mirna. Then you cycle to Porec, the most important coastal city on Istria’s west coast. We suggest visiting the Euphrasian Basilica, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Biking approx. 20 km (longer option approx. 40 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Umag
Day 5: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Meeting:
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Trieste
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Airport:
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Trieste Airport
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Train station:
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Trieste centrale
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Transfer:
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This is a self-guided tour, there is not an official meeting.
The trip starts on Day 1 when you check in to your 1st hotel in Trieste.
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Level:
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Easy to Moderate
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Participants:
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Min
2
participants
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Max
10
participants
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Approx. 135-165km total
Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
Leihrad TOP bike (unisex model - male model on request)
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport Note(a) Italy is. more
Umag area
Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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49
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5
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58
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65
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73
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81
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85
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85
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76
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67
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58
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51
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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34
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34
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39
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46
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53
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60
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63
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63
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56
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50
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43
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36
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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9
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10
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14
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19
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23
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27
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30
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29
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24
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20
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14
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10
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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1
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1
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4
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8
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12
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16
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17
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17
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13
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10
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6
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2
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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5
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6
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5
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7
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7
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6
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4
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5
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7
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8
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8
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6
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
The coast benefits from a pleasant Mediterranean climate with a lot of sunshine. Summers tend to get quite hot and dry while winters are mild and wet. The shoulder seasons are the best time to explore Istria peninsula.
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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.
Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.
Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.
Meals
All breakfasts are included.
Tack:
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Horses:
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Pace:
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Level:
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(2
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2
out of 5) Easy to Moderate
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Age:
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Min
14
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Riders:
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Min
2
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Max
10
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Approx. 135-165km total
Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
Leihrad TOP bike (unisex model - male model on request)
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
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Visa Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
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Trieste to Porec
Tour Code:
ZZ-BKITFA15
5 days /
4 nights
~$550.00
Dates: April to November
Level :
Difficulty Levels Explained
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Easy
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Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
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2. |
Easy to Moderate
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An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured
activity is recommended.
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Moderate
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Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with
some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and
you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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Demanding
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You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or
ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain. |
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Strenuous
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Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc.. |
Introduction
Day to Day Itinerary
Rates | Dates
Accomodation
Airport:
Trieste Airport
Location on Google Map
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Climate
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