| Tour | Bike |
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| Type | Both |
| Skill | Moderate |
| Length | 9 days |
| From | €1719 Rates |
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Tour Dates
Scheduled tour dates: May 4, June 1, July 27, and August 31, 2018
Non scheduled tour dates: Arrivals possible on any day.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Please note. We are currently updating this itinerary as there as been recent changes. The day to day listed below and distances are subject to change. Please ask us!
Day 1: Salzburg
Day 2: Salzburg - Bischofshofen, 34 mi. (54 km)
Day 3: Bischofshofen - St. Johann in Pongau and further through Italy to Slovenia, 20 mi. (32 km)
Day 4: Kobarid - Goriška Brda, The Land Of Vineyards, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 5: Goriška Brda - Komen, Karst, Slovenian Tuscany, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 6: Škocjan Caves – Unesco Heritage, 26 mi. (41 km)
Day 7: To the sea - back to Italy (Trieste), 26 mi. 42 km)
Day 8: Piran – Pearl Of The Slovenian Coast, 27 mi. (43 km)
Day 9: Venice
Day 1: Salzburg
This Austrian city has one of the best-preserved city centers north of the Alps and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its baroque architecture. It is also of course the birthplace of the 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who some claim is the greatest musician ever born. The city is dominated by the well preserved Hohensalzburg castle, the main attraction of the city. This represents Europe’s largest fortification and probably the most beautiful. Meals included: D
Day 2: Salzburg - Bischofshofen, 34 mi. (54 km)
After a great breakfast, you start the first stage of cycling in the middle of the magical old city of Salzburg. The route delightfully leads on a leisurely ride southwards next to the Salzach River, then into the mountains of Salzburg’s Limestone Alps, past numerous natural monuments, high rock faces, and impressive gorges. There are plenty of attractions to see: salt mine in Bad Dürrenberg, museums of Celtic culture, the world’s largest ice cave, and Hohenwerfen Castle etc. You end your day in Bischofshofen, the city famous for its railway museum and World Cup ski jumps. Meals included: B, D. Elevation: 463 m
Day 3: Bischofshofen - St. Johann in Pongau and further through Italy to Slovenia, 20 mi. (32 km)
You remain in Austria for part of day 3 for more cycling before you reach the next attraction, the Leichtensteinklamm gorge, one of the most impressive, but equally one of the deepest and longest gorges in the Alps. A shuttle is ready and waiting after returning from the gorge to transfer you to the Italian city of Cividale in the Friuli region, a worth visiting UNESCO protected city with an amazing history and heritage. It lies at the foothills of the Eastern Alps, close to the border with Slovenia. From Cividale, you transfer to Kobarid, a town in Soca valley. If you arrive in Kobarid early enough, there are many options how one can spend the rest of the day. You can visit the World War museum or take a refreshing swim in to the Nadiza River. When booking the trip you can optionally select to upgrade dinner to a meal at Hiša Franko, home of chef Ana Ros, voted the best female chef of 2017. Meals included: B, D
Day 4: Kobarid - Goriška Brda, The Land Of Vineyards, 23 mi. (37 km)
Time to say farewell to the Alps and get closer to the sea. As the climate begins to change, you begin to really feel the Mediterranean. Wherever you are in Europe, as you make the smooth shift from the mountain foothills towards the sea, you first encounter the land of vineyards and olive trees. There’s no difference in Goriška Brda, once you cross the border into Slovenia. Meals included: B, D
Goriška Brda has been voted one of the 10 most elite travel destinations for wine lovers. This tiny nation tucked between Italy and Croatia (and Austria and Hungary) is actually home to one of Europe’s most exciting up-and-coming wine scenes. The biggest hotspot happens to be the region of Goriska Brda near the Italian border, where they are famous for a white wine called Rebula. It is here that you will overnight! Elevation: 570 M Meals included: B, D
Day 5: Goriška Brda - Komen, Karst, Slovenian Tuscany, 30 mi. (48 km)
Every country lying between the Alps and the warm sea seems to have its own version of Tuscany. In Slovenia, it is Karst. Olive trees, vineyards, surrounding green hills, delightfully cut with various windy roads – perfect for cycling. We then take a break from pedaling in a small village where you stop to have some proper Karst ham (prosciuto) tasting, with a well-deserved glass of local wine. Overnight this evening in Komen in a welcoming farmhouse where the owner demonstrates the Slovenian Karst at its best, serving good and typical local food and wine. Elevation: 590 m Meals included: B, D
Day 6: Komen - Škocjan Caves - Rodik, 26 mi. (41 km)
Today you cycle closer to the sea, from Karst towards Istria. The tour for the day is slightly shorter, taking in around 40 kilometers. This helps to save some precious time and energy you need for another must-see attraction, the Škocjan caves, the bosom of the classical Karst. The Škocjan Caves remain the only monument in Slovenia and the Classical Karst region on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites. Once you exit the caves there’s a short cycling section ahead of us before you the day’s destination,the village of Rodik. This is well-known for an amazing restaurant, your host for a delicious 5-course-dinner. Elevation: 520 m Meals included: B, D
Day 7: Rodik– Trieste, 26 Mi. (42 Km)
This is rather an easy ride as you steadily lose altitude on your approach to the Adriatic Sea. En route, in Lokev, you will delight in a Karst ham and local wine (Teran) tasting session. A little further on, you get off the saddle once again stopping to discover the famous Lipica stud farm, the oldest European stud farm breeding a single breed of horse, the Lipizzaner. Meals included: B, D
The final goal for the day is the Italian city of Trieste, a seaport city with a long and complex history, influenced by Latin, Slavic, and Germanic cultures. Rather than taking the shortest path to Trieste, you make a slight detour to visit Miramar Castle, north of Trieste. The castle’s grounds include an extensive cliff and seashore park of 22 hectares designed by Austrian, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian. The grounds were completely re-landscaped to feature numerous tropical species of trees and plants.
After reaching the city of Trieste there’s still enough time for a pleasant stroll within the city. Then, at the end of the day, yet another tasty dinner in a great restaurant. Elevation: 170 m Meals included: B, D
Day 8: Trieste - Piran – Pearl Of The Slovenian Coast, 27 mi. (43 km)
Any visit so close to the Slovenian coast, would not be complete without experiencing Piran, the remarkably charming town on the Adriatic. The last day of cycling leads along the sea, combined with great views and a Mediterranean dinner. Don’t miss an afternoon espresso coffee at the Tartini piazza right in the middle of Piran.
Not far away from Piran there’s another spot you shouldn’t overlook – Salina Nature Park. The Sečovlje salt pans are the northernmost salt pans in the Mediterranean. The salt is produced in a traditional way based on a 700-year-old method that harmonizes man and nature. If you would like to visit this amazing external museum, we can arrange the transfer for you, or you can even cycle there from Piran – for those who still have enough leg-power. Just ask us for more details. Meals included: B, D
Day 9: Venice
Because, cycling from Piran to Venice would entail too much time and there are no attractive routes to get there, you can utilize a transfer by shuttle and reach Venice in about two hours, with time to explore one of the most romantic cities on Earth. If you prefer, you can acutally book your transfer by boat for a supplement. You can be transferred to Venice airport, Venice, or Mestre. Meals included: B
Want to extend your stay? You can book extra night in Mestre through us.
If you would like to add Croatia to your itinerary, please ask!
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