Venice to Poreč
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia Bike Tours
Bike tour in Venice and along the Croatian Coast!
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Overview
This bike tour in Europe takes you through three countries in one week! You will bike in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. The history of the Republic of Venice provides the backdrop for this exciting adventure. Initially formed by scattered marsh islands inhabited by refugees, Venice became one of the Mediterranean's great powers.
Biking the outskirts of Venice, you will leave the famous city and cycle along the beaches of the coastline and up to the plain of Friuli, exploring this area that has always been a bridge between the Mediterranean world and central Europe. The bike route then leads to the fascinating town of Trieste, culminating in cycling the beautiful Istrian coast in Croatia! The landscape is geographically complex; alps, limestone plateau, alluvial plain, and shelving coastlands. The culture, diverse as well, and cycling immerses you in it all.
Highlights
- Venice, the lovely, mystical, and romantic city on water
- Cycling along the stunning seacoast
- The white castle of Miramare, the beloved home of Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Habsburg
- Eufrasian Basilica in Porec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Mestre/Venice
Day 2: Mestre/Venice - Jesolo/Caorle/coast, 25/40 mi. (40/65 km)
Day 3: Jesolo/Caorle/coast - Portogruaro, 25/37 mi. (40/60 km)
Day 4: Portogruaro - Aquileia/Palmanova, 37 or 43 mi. (60 or 70 km)
Day 5: Aquileia/Palmanova - Trieste, 31 or 43 mi. (50 or 70 km)
Day 6: Trieste - Portorož/Piran, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Portorož/Piran - Poreč, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 8: PorečAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, such as weather conditions or provisions issued by the local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork not reflected in your route book or GPS tracks. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Mestre/Venice
The city of Venice will captivate you with its charm and splendor. Venice is still a monument to the glory days of the Renaissance. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, and others.Day 2: Mestre/Venice - Jesolo/Caorle/coast, 25 or 40 mi. (40 or 65 km, vertical climb 0 m)
After a few kilometers, your bicycle tour in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia continues by ferry and then by Vaporetto. You will pass in front of Piazza San Marco, one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Then you will reach Punta Sabbioni, the furthest south area of the Adriatic coast, which is north of Venice. From here you cycle along the stunning seacoast, with various opportunities for a refreshing bath in the sea. The overnight will be in one of the places along this famous coastline.Day 3: Jesolo/Caorle/coast - Portogruaro, 25/37 mi. (40/60 km, vertical climb 0 m)
Upon departing from Caorle, with its wonderful historical center, the route leads north towards the Julian Alps. You will leave the sea behind you arriving in Portogruaro, one of the main centers in the period of Serenissima Republic of Venice, still impressive with its glorious Palazzi. Portogruaro was officially founded in 1140 by a group of fishermen who settled there and built a river port.Day 4: Portogruaro - Aquileia/Palmanova, 37 or 43 mi. (60 or 70 km, vertical climb 30 m)
The day is spent cycling 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 will be Aquileia, with its Roman excavations, or Palmanova, named ‘the starry city’ because, from above, the city resembles a 9-pointed star. You can shorten the stage by about 20 km by train from Portogruaro to Latisana.Day 5: Aquileia/Palmanova - Trieste, 31 or 43 mi. (50 or 70 km, vertical climb 420 m)
The route leads once again towards the sea and the Gulf of Trieste awaits you. However, there are many opportunities to explore along the way! Duino with its two castles, Sistiana with its characteristic bay and Miramare with its famous castle built according to the wishes of Massimiliano d’Asburgo, situated in a beautiful park of more than 20 hectares in size, are all worth a detour! Just a few kilometers lie between you and Trieste, the ancient port of the Asburgic Empire, which has much to offer in the way of attractions. It is possible to reduce the daily mileage of about 30 km with a train transfer from Monfalcone to Trieste at the end of the stage.Day 6: Trieste - Portorož, 28 mi. (45 km, vertical climb 470 m)
After a few kilometers, you will cross over into Slovenia, often cycling along cycle paths through famous holiday resorts such as Koper, first Venetian, and then Austrian, and Piran, another important town which was ruled over for a long time by Venice. The destination today is Portorož, a town renowned for its spa and bathing facilities.Day 7: Portorož/Piran - Poreč, 34 mi. (55 km, vertical climb 470 m)
Cycling in Slovenia towards the south, you will pass through the salt mines of Secovlje, a large town known for its salt works and a key area as regards ornithology. Some kilometers later you will cross the Croatian border down along Istria, the Adriatic sea’s largest peninsula. In the end, you will reach Porec, the tourist capital of Croatia, with its Eufrasian Basilica, which in1997, was declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO.Day 8: Poreč
Departure after breakfast. Return to Venice by boat available for a supplement.If you’re looking for a different flavor, check out our full list of bike tours in Europe or view all our featured bicycle tours, specials, and news.
Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Category A: 3 and 4-star hotels
Category B: 3-star hotelsBicycles
Unisex electric bike
A low entry unisex frame
- Upright handlebar
- 9-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Centrally located Bosch motor Active Line Plus (250Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
- Bosch battery Power Pack (36V, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain)
- Ergonomic grip
- Selle Royal saddle
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
Accessories
Included accessories
- Mudguards
- Trip computer
- Ortlieb pannier (12L) - The innovative QL1fixation system is easy to handle and the bags attach to the rack with one click
- Front bike map holder with removable transparent hood or Kickfix water-resistant removable rigid handlebar bag with waterproof double-sided maps envelope
- Repair kit (one kit for every two bicycles) (1 pump, 1 tube, 2 Allen keys, tyre levers, patches and mastic sealant)
Supplemental accessories
Please see pricing
- Helmet
- Brand: Limar
- Size: one size (55 - 61)
- Adjustable size system and cool pads
- Weight: 260 g
- 10 vents with bug net
- Certified CE (TÜV) and CPSC-USA
- Adult tandem bike
- Front saddle can seat a child 4-15 years old
- Upright handlebars
- Selle Royal saddle
- Water bottle cage
- 11-speed (Shimano Alfine)
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Mudguards
- 26-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets
- Tour information and route descriptions
- Welcome meeting in English
- 27-gear unisex touring bike
- Bicycle protection
- Luggage transfer
- Ferry transfer on Day 2 (bike not incl. approx. €4). On July 17, the ferry service is not available and will be replaced by a private transfer.
- 7-day service hotline
What’s Not Included
- All other meals other than breakfast
- Bike helmet
- Local hotel taxes (10 to 15 €)
- Boat transfer from Porec to Venice (approx. €65-85/person)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Saturdays from April 3 to July 17, & August 21 to October 2, 2021
Sundays from May 16 to July 11, & August 29 to September 19, 2021Season 1: April 3 and October 2, 2021
Season 2: April 4 to May 14, & September 13 to October 1, 2021
Season 3: May 15 to July 17, & August 21 to September 12, 2021* Special departure dates for at least 5 people
Category A Category B Season 1 $ 1178 £ 667 $ 1,154 € 735 NZ$ 1273 kr 7603 $ 905 $ 1034 £ 585 $ 1,013 € 645 NZ$ 1117 kr 6672 $ 795 Season 2 $ 1339 £ 757 $ 1,311 € 835 NZ$ 1446 kr 8637 $ 1,029 $ 1194 £ 676 $ 1,170 € 745 NZ$ 1290 kr 7706 $ 918 Season 3 $ 1419 £ 803 $ 1,390 € 885 NZ$ 1532 kr 9154 $ 1,090 $ 1274 £ 721 $ 1,249 € 795 NZ$ 1376 kr 8223 $ 979 Single supplement for all seasons $ 369 £ 209 $ 361 € 230 NZ$ 398 kr 2379 $ 283 $ 289 £ 163 $ 283 € 180 NZ$ 312 kr 1862 $ 222 Extra Options
Electric bike rental: $ 176 £ 100 $ 173 € 110 NZ$ 190 kr 1138 $ 136
Tandem bike rental: $ 136 £ 77 $ 134 € 85 NZ$ 147 kr 879 $ 105
Helmet rental: $ 24 £ 14 $ 24 € 15 NZ$ 26 kr 155 $ 18
Transfer Porec to Venice by boat around 7-8 am (approx. 4 hours) starting at*: $ 104 £ 59 $ 102 € 65 NZ$ 113 kr 672 $ 80 *Pricing depends on season
If the ferry boat is not available, the service will be replaced by a private transfer. The booking (complete with full names, passport number/ID card number, nationality, date of birth) is compulsory when sending the reservation. Passport expiry date should be 90 days past your return travel date from Croatia.Extra nights:
Mestre, Cat. A: $ 119 £ 67 $ 116 € 74 NZ$ 128 kr 765 $ 91 Single room: $ 168 £ 95 $ 165 € 105 NZ$ 182 kr 1086 $ 129
Mestre, Cat. B: $ 93 £ 53 $ 91 € 58 NZ$ 100 kr 600 $ 71 Single room: $ 143 £ 81 $ 140 € 89 NZ$ 154 kr 921 $ 110
Porec, Ca. A+B from: $ 109 £ 62 $ 107 € 68 NZ$ 118 kr 703 $ 84 Single room: $ 143 £ 81 $ 140 € 89 NZ$ 154 kr 921 $ 110
Venice from: $ 152 £ 86 $ 149 € 95 NZ$ 164 kr 983 $ 117 Single room (from): $ 253 £ 143 $ 248 € 158 NZ$ 274 kr 1634 $ 195 * Venice and Porec, pricing depends on hotel, time of year etc.
Reduction for 3rd/4th person in same room:
Cat. A: $ 208 £ 118 $ 204 € 130 NZ$ 225 kr 1345 $ 160 Cat. B: $ 160 £ 91 $ 157 € 100 NZ$ 173 kr 1034 $ 123Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This self-guided tour entails 300 km of riding over 6 days. The first three days are mainly on flat roads across the Veneto and Friuli plain. The last three days you will encounter a few more hills but nothing extreme. During the high season, you will encounter more traffic on the coast. Total vertical climb: 1,390 m. Terrain: 92% tarmac, 8% unpaved
Airport Info
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Local Travel
From Venice Marco Polo Airport, the easiest way to reach downtown Mestre is on the ATVO Fly Bus, which runs between the airport and the Mestre railroad station. The buses run from early in the morning until late evening, with several departures every hour during most of the day. Travel time is only 17 minutes, and the cost is approximately €5.
Climate
Venice has a humid, subtropical, and Mediterranean climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Please take a look at the monthly average temperatures below for a guideline.
Remarks
Regarding ferry transfer, this must be reserved at time of booking: check in at 6.15 a.m. in Porec - boarding at 7:00 - departure at 7.15 a.m. - arrival in Venice at 11.00. Luggage restrictions apply. One stored bag and one carry on allowed not to exceed 10 kg in weight and no more than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm. If you will have more than one piece of luggage, additional pieces are €5 per piece at the time of booking or €10 at the time of boarding.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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