Venice to Poreč

This tour is graded easy to moderate. Within the tour, individual days may vary in difficulty, with some a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

The cycling starts out mostly flat, crossing open plains, before becoming a little hillier toward the end. The route is mostly surfaced, with some short unpaved stretches, and an e-bike can give a helpful boost if you'd like some extra assistance on the hillier sections. You'll have plenty of chances to stop and rest along the way while taking in the sights.

Accommodation on this route is comfortable, a mix of 4-star hotels and some 3-star options, with en-suite rooms and air conditioning throughout. Hotels are chosen for their proximity to the cycling route and nearby places of interest.

Your tour begins on the Venice mainland, and we'd recommend booking a pre-night or two at the start so you have time to explore the islands of Venice on foot and by water before setting off by bike.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

A buffet breakfast is included at your hotel each day. Lunch and dinner aren't included, but you'll always find options available at your hotel or nearby. You can also pack a picnic or stop somewhere along the route for lunch.

This tour runs from early April to mid-July, and again from mid-August to early October, with tours starting on Saturdays. Expect mild temperatures in spring and autumn, while summer (July and August) is hotter and more humid, with the occasional refreshing rain shower. On hot days, carry plenty of water and wear sunscreen and a hat. No departures run during the hottest stretch of summer, from mid-July to the end of August.

Groups of six or more cyclists can depart on any day within the season - just get in touch for details.

Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person. Simply leave your bag at reception in the morning and it will be waiting for you at your next hotel by around 5pm.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

Venice is served by several airports in northern Italy, including Venice (VCE), Treviso (TSF) and Verona (VRN), from any of which you can connect to Mestre by bus or train.

Getting from the end, the easiest way to return from Porec to Venice is by ferry, taking approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours. The ferry runs seasonally from April to October, on certain days of the week only, with costs varying, so advance booking is strongly recommended. If you'd prefer to depart from closer to Porec, Pula Airport is about 50km away, and there are also bus connections to Trieste Airport.

You'll need your standard cycling gear. Bike hire comes with a pannier rack and bag, a pump, lock, a basic repair kit, and handlebar phone. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

Since you'll have your bike with you, shortening or skipping sections may not be easy. For the best local advice on transport options for cyclists, please consult your accommodation provider or reach out to our local bike partner, where applicable.

We hire bikes suited to the terrain, including e-bikes for a bit of extra assist, in a range of sizes - just let us know your height when booking so we can get your frame right. If you would like to bring your own bike then, in the majority of cases, this is not a problem – please contact us to talk it through. We encourage all cyclists to wear a helmet, and it is law in many countries across Europe. We recommend bringing your own helmet for hygiene and safety reasons, however on most tours you can hire one.

The following bikes are available for hire:

Hybrid Bike: 28-inch wheels, 27-speed, anti-puncture tires, comfort gel saddle, and an easy-adjust handlebar height lifter. Step-over frame with straight handlebars, suitable for riders 165cm/5ft 5in and over. A step-through touring model with smaller frames is also available on request.

E-bike: Bosch step-through e-bike. 28-inch wheels, 9-speed, disc brakes, anti-puncture tires, comfort gel saddle and easy-adjust handlebar height lifter.

Tandem: 26-inch wheels, 8 or 27-speed, comfort gel saddle.

Brand and model may vary depending on availability. The minimum age for e-bike hire is 16.

Bike hire includes a repair kit (spare inner tube, glue, patch, pump and allen keys/tyre levers) per room, a combination lock, a saddlebag and a front bar bag per room, and a battery charger for e-bikes. Please note that a helmet is not included with bike hire, so we recommend bringing your own. Please let us know your height for bike sizing, and your head circumference if you'd like to hire a helmet.

Your first night's accommodation is in Mestre, on the Venice mainland, rather than on one of the Venice islands themselves, since bikes can't be ridden there and hotel storage space on the islands is limited. The islands are still easily reached in a short hop by taxi, bus, train or tram.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation