Trieste to Pula Northern Italy Italy The start of this bicycle tour is in Trieste, a former Habsburg seaport seated at the foothills of the Karst. After a few kilometres you leave Italy and cycle to Istria, 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 from 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 Transfer: Riders: Min 5 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

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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.

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Trieste
Individual arrival at the first 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. Using the ship from Trieste to Muggia the tour can be shortened (ticket not included). The longer version leads through the „Val Rosandra“ in the back country. From Muggia both options lead along the coast.
Biking approx. 65 km (approx. 35km if taking the ferry)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Piran or Portorôz

Day 3: Piran or Portorôz to Umag or Novigrad
You pass the salt gardens of Secovlje, where they produce sea salt on huge areas through natural evaporation, and you cycle over the border to Croatia, travelling through the Croatian part of Istria, the biggest peninsula of the Adria. It is slightly hilly up to Umag. 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 or 65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Umag or Novigrad

Day 4: Umag or Novigrad 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 on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Biking approx. 20 or 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Porec

Day 5: Porec
Today, you have the choice between 2 options:
- option 1: either you visit by boat the Brijuni-islands or the Limski-channel,
- option 2: enjoy your day off by the sea or visit the country land of Porec.
The Brijuni-islands are twelve smaller and 2 bigger islands; the main island Veli Brijun was used by the Yugoslav statesman Tito as summer residence. Today the islands are National Park and only Veli Brijun can be visited by the public. Going by boat to the fjord-alike Limski-channel you might be lucky and see some dolphins. The Limski-channel is a National Park and on the coast you find mussels and oyster farms.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Porec

Day 6: Porec to Rovinj
Have a last view over the picturesque seaport on Istria’s west coast before you leave to Rovinj. The city is surrounded in the west and the south west by the Adriatic Sea. Afar the high bell tower of the Euphemia Church built on the highest spot of Rovinj, greats you. Go ahead, if you would like to cycle to Zlatni rt (also known as Golden Cape), a peninsula, where you find a park in a nature reserve.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Rovinj

Day 7: Rovinj to Pula
The last day on your expedition in Istria leads you to Pula on Istria’s south west point. Pula is the oldest town of Istria and its commercial and cultural centre. Enjoy your last day of the tour, amongst various antiquities and the mighty Roman amphitheatre in the centre of Pula.
Biking approx. 45-55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Pula

Day 8: Departure
Indivdiual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

                                                    Porec area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	49	49	54	59	69	77	81	81	74	67	58	52
Average Low Temperature (°F)	41	40	44	50	59	66	69	69	62	58	50	44
Average High Temperature (°C)	10	10	12	15	21	25	27	27	23	19	15	11
Average Low Temperature (°C)	5	5	7	10	15	19	21	21	17	14	10	7
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	5	6	5	7	7	6	4	5	7	8	8	6

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:		--
Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(2 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Age:		Min 14
Riders:		Min 5 riders

Approx. 220-275km total.

Rental bikes:
21-gear women‘s or men‘s bicycle
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	1
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

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.