Istria's Wine Roads
8 Days & 7 Nights 4.3 Read 9 reviews- Explore the charming Istrian countryside from the saddle
- Sample the region's Momjan muscat wine and white truffles
- Stay in the coastal city of Poreč with its UNESCO Basilica
- Finish on the shores of the Adriatic Sea in the colourful town of Rovinj
- Cycle through the hilltop villages of Grožnjan and Motovun
Tour Type:
Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.
Activity:
Leisure Cycling | Leisure Cycling
This trip is suitable for:
Solo Travellers, Families with Teens
As a guide, we would suggest that the minimum age of traveler this tour would be suitable for is: 5 Years
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Wine
- Off the Beaten Track
Activity Level & Terrain
This cycling tour is graded easy to moderate. The trip is planned on local roads with some short connections on main roads but generally the cycling is relaxed and traffic light.
Navigation
Full route instructions, maps and sightseeing information will be provided.
Accommodations
The accommodation on this cycling trip consists of small charming family run three star hotels. Many are renowned for their excellent cuisine and all offer a warm welcome to cyclists, traditional hospitality and an authentic experience.
Additional Nights and Extensions
You can add additional nights at any point along the route or elsewhere in Croatia.
Solo Cyclists & Single Rooms
Unfortunately, this tour is not available to solo cyclists due to the remote nature of some of the cycling. Single rooms are available for a small supplement.
Meals
A delicious breakfast (usually buffet) is included each morning. Lunch and dinner are not included. Many accommodations are happy to provide a packed lunch - this should be requested on arrival. Or you can pick up lunch in the village or stop along the trail. Your route notes have details for each day. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or nearby bars, cafes and restaurants.
- 7 Nights in 3* hotels
- 7 Breakfasts
- Baggage transfer
- Information pack and route notes with maps
- 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our office
- Travel to Buje / from Rovinj
- Bike hire
- Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (required)
- Additional nights along the route
- Bike hire
- Airport transfers
When To Go
The Istria Wine Roads Cycling tour is available from April to October. You can start your holiday on any date in the season.
Getting to the Start
By Air- Pula is the regional airport and flights from the UK are available via Zagreb. Trieste Airport is the closest airport serviced by direct flights from the UK with Ryan Air and Alitalia offering services.
From Pula Airport to Porec - Buses are available from Pula to Porec (approx. 1hr 30m) with local bus companies such as Brioni and FILS. We can also arrange airport transfers for you if pre-booked.
From Trieste to Porec - We recommend you pre-book airport transfers as public transport is very limited.
Getting from the End
From Rovinj to Pula (End of Trip) - There are local buses from Rovinj to Pula , or again we can arrange airport transfers for you if pre-booked.
From Rovinj to Trieste - We recommend you pre-book airport transfers as public transport is very limited.
Luggage Transfer
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 per person.
General Information
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and trousers), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking/cycling gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Additional Nights and Extensions
You can add additional nights at any point along the route or elsewhere in Croatia.
Tailor Made Holidays
We are always more than happy to tailor our standard itineraries to suit. Just let us know what you would like and we will be happy to arrange your tailor made holiday.
Equipment
Road bikes are also available on request.
Travel Insurance
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Buje Day 2 Circular cycle to Umag 27 miles / 43 km Day 3 Cycle the Mirna River Valley 24 miles / 39 km Day 4 Cycle to Motovun 22 miles / 35 km Day 5 Cycle to Porec 24 miles / 39 km Day 6 Circular cycle to Vrsar 43 miles / 27 km Day 7 Cycle to Rovinj 31 miles / 19 km Day 8 Depart RovinjThe Macs Way
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