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Join Fiore Tours in exploring the former narrow-gauge railway line Parenzana, which was turned into a true attraction for cyclists! You will be thrilled with the small picturesque towns, and landscapes dotted with old villages through which you pass. Sweeping into beautiful valleys with forests and rivers framing them and then emerging onto the slopes of the hills, the beauty of nature will take your breath away. Take a short break and soak up the abundance of peace and greenery.
Here's a list of the preferred hotels to be used in this tour:
Bed and Breakfast Lovac is located 1.9 mi / 3 km from the center of Buje. This charming property is surrounded by a lush garden and an olive grove. The on-site restaurant serves Istrian specialties. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available. All accommodations units are air-conditioned and feature a wardrobe and a TV. Private bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Breakfast is served daily at the on-site restaurant.
A bike and tool storage is at the guests’ disposal. The restaurant serves local foods such as truffle and fish dishes, wild asparagus, and game specialties. The towns of Grožnjan and Motovun can be reached at 6.2 mi / 10 km, while the coast is 9.3 mi / 15 km away. Pula Airport can be reached in 43 mi / 70 km.
The family-owned Casa Romantica La Parenzana is a rugged former farmhouse with thick stone walls, wooden beams, and open fireplaces, offering fine Istrian cuisine and free internet. Located close to Buje in Istria, on the former tracks of the Parenzana Railway Line, the historic towns of Motovun and Grožnjan are just about a few meters from the Casa Romantica La Parenzana.
Traditional local food like Čripnja – roasted meat or fish and potatoes cooked in a cast iron pot over an open hearth fire – or dishes with truffles are served in the Konoba restaurant. All 16 rooms are heated and have a private bathroom and a TV. Internet access is available for free at reception. Trieste airport is 29 mi / 46 km away, while Pula Airport is 39 mi / 63 km away from the hotel.
This B&B, situated close to the main square, the walls, and the main Motovun street filled with restaurants and souvenirs, has the most beautiful view of the natural beauty of the interior of Istria from its terrace. The formerly old traditional stone house (formerly a seashell) is now newly renovated with all together nine rooms with private bathrooms.
There is also the neighboring building “Baka Ljubica”, which contains six newly renovated rooms, with private bathrooms and a street view. Pula Airport is 44 mi / 71 km from Villa Borgo, while Rijeka Airport can be reached within 62 mi / 100 km. A bus stops at the foot of Motovun.
Featuring an indoor swimming pool and an à-la-carte restaurant, the family-run Hotel Kaštel is set at the top of a hill in the center of the medieval town of Motovun. Its guests can enjoy the spa area with a sauna, a relaxing garden, and various massage treatments. The wellness and spa area as well as most of the hotel rooms offer views of the characteristic central Istrian landscape, the valley of the river Mirna and the famous Motovun vineyards.
Amenities in each of the 33 rooms include air-conditioning, satellite TV, a telephone, free Wi-Fi internet, and central heating. All rooms consist of a bathroom with a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer. The distance to the beach is 19 mi / 30 km from the Kaštel Hotel. Pula Airport can be reached within 44 mi / 71 km and Rijeka Airport is at a distance of 62 mi / 100 km.
Hotel Poreč, located directly beside the Marina of Poreč, takes only a short walk to the city center or the town beach. The parking is located in front of the hotel, and a garage for motorcycles and bicycles is available for guests. The rooms, 54 of them, are modernly decorated, air-conditioned, and have a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Satellite TV, a minibar, a safe, and free WI-FI internet are available.
A breakfast buffet is served in a restaurant with the possibility to book lunch or dinner at the reception desk. Pula Airport is 28 mi /44.3 km away, while Trieste Airport is 42 mi / 67.5 km away.
Set in a quiet residential area of Rovinj, Villa Baron Gautsch provides air-conditioned units and free WiFi. Guests can benefit from the sun terrace and a common lounge area with a fireplace. Each room at this bed and breakfast is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower.
Ecomuseum Casa della Batana and St. Euphemia Church can be reached within a short walk. A variety of dining options, bars, and shops can be found in the vicinity. Main Bus Station is only 50 m away. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 25 mi / 40 km from the property.
A few steps from the Pula Arena amphitheater and Pula Marina, this hotel offers stylish, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free internet. Mediterranean cuisine is served in the restaurant. Hotel Amfiteatar’s spacious rooms are decorated in bright lime green and beige colors.
Each of the 18 rooms has a mini-bar and a large, modern bathroom with a rain shower. A breakfast buffet is provided each morning. Guests can taste a range of characteristic Istrian dishes or enjoy international cuisine and wines in Amfiteatar’s chic restaurant. A terrace is available in warm weather. The city beach and Pula Airport are each 12 minutes away by car.
Located in the heart of Pula, the family-run Hotel Galija offers modern 3-star accommodation. It is open all year round and features a renowned restaurant with a large terrace. The restaurant specializes in Istrian and seafood dishes, as well as a wide selection of quality wines.
Accommodations are provided in modern rooms and suites. All are equipped with air-conditioning, a satellite TV, a telephone, a mini-bar, internet access, a safe, and a hair dryer. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 4,5 mi / 6,7 km from the property.
An award-winning boutique hotel overlooking the quiet village of Brtonigla, this beautifully restored family estate with lush gardens, olive groves, and a renowned restaurant welcomes visitors from all over the world. Each of the 14 double-occupancy rooms is uniquely designed to evoke the local traditions in wood, stone, and wrought iron.
Most have views of the park, the swimming pool, and possibly even the distant Adriatic on clear days. The hotel features a wellness spa with an outdoor and indoor pool. As members of the Association des Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe, San Rocco’s gourmet restaurant is at the pinnacle of Istrian and Croatian cuisine. Pula Airport can be reached at 45 mi / 73 km, while Trieste Airport is at a distance of 56 mi / 90 km. The city of Buje is 3.73 mi / 6 km away.
Located in Brtonigla, 2,5 mi / 3.7 km from Aquapark Istralandia, Wine Residence Cattunar has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and sun terrace.
All the 10 rooms at Wine Residence Cattunar have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, a closet, a private bathroom, a desk, and an electric tea pot. Some rooms also feature a balcony. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Wine Residence Cattunar has a wellness area that includes a sauna and a hot tub. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 44 mi / 71 km from the hotel.
Featuring a restaurant, a wellness center, and free WiFi throughout the property, San Servolo Resort & Beer Spa is set in the Istrian countryside near Buje. This 4-star property offers a 24-hour front desk and free private parking. All rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a safe, and a mini-bar. Private bathrooms include a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer.
San Servolo Resort & Beer Spa offers a continental buffet breakfast. The wellness area can be used free of charge and consists of a fitness room, a swimming pool, and a Turkish and Finnish sauna. The use of the Beer Spa services is available upon request and at a surcharge.
The nearest beach can be reached in 5.6 mi / 9 km. Trieste is 16 mi / 26 km from the property, while Portorož is at a distance of 7.5 mi / 12 km. Pula Airport is 38 mi / 61 km away.
Built in 1910, it is the first hotel in the rich cultural and historical heritage of the town of Porec whose guests were aristocrats. Renovated in 2009 with respect for the original architecture, it offers a union of the luxurious architecture of a past era and the comfort of first-rate modern catering.
The hotel features 70 elegantly decorated and modernly furnished rooms, as well as 4 luxury and spacious suites, wellness, and a spa with an outside pool. A pleasant and charming interior with discreet secession style details offers a gourmet experience by tasting traditional Istrian specialties and Mediterranean cuisine. It is located 28 mi / 45 km away from Pula airport and 42 mi / 67 km from Trieste airport.
Set in the historic building right on the vivid seaside promenade, Boutique Hotel Mauro offers elegantly decorated rooms overlooking the Adriatic Sea or Poreč historic core. The UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica is just 200 m away. Free WiFi and free private parking are provided. These modern-style rooms are decorated with stone and wooden elements.
Each room is air-conditioned and amenities include a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, and a safe. The private bathroom consists of a bathtub. An a la carte Mauro Restaurant serves specialties made from fresh local ingredients and fish. There is a beach area and 2 seasonal outdoor pools at guests' disposal.
Please note that they are located 1.2 mi / 2 km from the hotel, but a free shuttle service is provided. Main Bus Station at a distance of 601 m. Pula Airport is located 31 mi / 50 km from the property.
The Heritage Angelo d'Oro, formerly a Bishop`s Palace from the 17th century, is an elegant boutique hotel in Rovinj's historic pedestrian center. The green-shuttered façade on the Via Svalbe street is typically Venetian and inside, vaulted ceilings and exposed stone walls create intimate spaces for dining and relaxation. A tiny rooftop loggia offers stunning views over the rooftops.
Located in a centuries-old building, rooms are unique in size, position, and views - each comfortable and cozy in its own way. Every room has air conditioning, free WiFi, a well-stocked mini bar, and an on suite bathroom with a bath or shower.
All beds are double but also twin sets are offered on request. Earth colors and natural materials are signatures of the Angelo d’Oro brand. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 19 mi / 31 km from the hotel.
Located in Rovinj Old Town, the boutique Villa Tuttorotto is set in a historic building and features air-conditioned rooms overlooking Rovinj harbor and the Adriatic Sea. Free WiFi is provided in all areas. Tastefully decorated 6 double and 2 single rooms and a suite feature antique details and consist of a mini-bar, a safe, and a flat-screen satellite TV. Private bathrooms come with a shower, a hairdryer, and free toiletries.
Guests can start their day with a gourmet breakfast in the dining room or on the sunny balcony of the hotel bar. Villa Tuttorotto has a lounge area with comfortable sofas and a wide selection of local and international spirits. Pula Airport can be reached in 24 mi / 39 km.
Decorated with stone walls and old-style window shutters, Hotel Casa Garzotto is set in Rovinj's historical center and is 300 m from St. Euphemia's Basilica. The nearest beach is a 5-minute walk away. All accommodations units are equipped with air conditioning, a safe, and satellite TV. Casa Garzotto provides laundry, ironing services, dry cleaning services, and free bicycle rental.
Guests can start their day with a rich and varied buffet breakfast, which is served in the tavern across the street. Casa Garzotto is 19 mi / 30 km away from Pula Airport and 50 mi / 80 km from Trieste in Italy. Rovinj is also connected to Venice by a 2-hour ship journey.
Located in the picturesque town of Rovinj, Hotel Arupinium is set 200 m from the Nature Park Zlatni Rt. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, an à-la-carte restaurant, and a bar with a spacious terrace. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a safe, and a mini-bar. The private bathroom provides a shower and bath, while the room also features a balcony.
A pebbly beach can be found 500 m away, while the center of Rovinj is 801 m from the property. A grocery store can be found 100 m away, while shops and a green market are reachable in 801 m.
A Wellness and Spa center can be found 100 m away, while basketball and tennis courts are available 150 m from the property. Hiking and cycling trails can be found all around the hotel. Main Bus Station can be reached at 2625 feet / 800 m, while Pula Airport is 25 mi / 40 km away.
Located in Pješčana Uvala, a peaceful bay just a few km from the busy town of Pula, Boutique Hotel Oasi is surrounded by lush Mediterranean greenery. Featuring an outdoor pool, sun loungers, a covered terrace, and a wellness area, it also offers an on-site bar and restaurant. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided. The rooms offer a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV, a mini-bar, and air conditioning.
The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries, a bathrobe, and slippers. Some rooms overlook the pool or the sea. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional specialties, as well as vegetarian and macrobiotic cuisine. Breakfast is served each morning, while the cafe is open all day. A pebbly beach can be reached in 200 m.
The town of Pula is located just 2.5 mi / 4 km away. Local busses stop 100 m away and drive to the center of Pula, while the Main Bus Station is 3.1 mi / 5 km away. Pula Airport is 5.6 mi / 9 km away.
Only steps from the beach, Park Plaza Histria Pula is 4 km from Pula’s center. Featuring 3 restaurants, and tennis and racquetball courts, it features an outdoor pool, pool tables, mini golf, and lounge chairs. Providing panoramic views, the accommodations include a balcony, modern furnishings, and an LCD satellite TV. Each unit is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with a bathtub or a shower.
The wellness and spa area is 5,920 square feet and features an indoor swimming pool with seawater, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, ice bath, and relaxation zone with heated lounge chairs. There is also a fully equipped gym and an on-site hair and beauty salon with 4 treatment rooms.
Park Plaza Histria has various restaurants serving traditional Istrian cuisine and international dishes. Guests can also enjoy the Adriatic Sea view from the terraces of the hotel’s cafés. Pula International Airport is 6,7 mi / 11 km from the Park Plaza Histria.
This holiday is suitable for cyclists with higher levels of fitness who are active and cycle weekly. Distances and hills are longer and some of the days are challenging. Distance for a day is 40 km to 73 km.
Arrival in Istria. Info meeting with Fiore representative at 7 p.m. at the hotel reception area where they will provide you with the package including hotel vouchers, a bicycle with all equipment, maps, and a road book. Overnight in the Buje area/Brtonigla.
Breakfast, apart from enjoying the breathtaking landscape of the terrace–styled vineyards which resemble an image on the front page of a holiday guide to Tuscany, you can indulge the sensation the area of Buje gives, a real polyphony of fragrances and tastes.
After you have walked along the paved streets of the old center of Buje, continue downhill, follow the trail leading through Bibali, Krug, and Smilovici and you will reach Momjan – a magnificent place located at an altitude of 270 meters with impressive ruins of the medieval citadel built on a rock. Visiting one of the most popular wine cellars you will have the opportunity to taste the world's best Muscat – that from Momjan. Overnight in the Buje area.
After breakfast, start biking (on macadam) on the legendary route of the Parenzana, the former narrow-gauge railway line which penetrates deeply into the Istrian peninsula connecting 33 Istrian towns between Porec and Trieste, which today are located on the territory of even three states. Passing through magnificent rolling landscapes and lively Istrian vineyards, it will become obvious why it was also known as the wine railroad.
After passing through its several tunnels, and over old bridges you can stop at many fascinating viewpoints between the charming medieval town of Grožnjan and Vižinada before reaching Poreč. Poreč is a town where you can find material and spiritual evidence of great cultures at every step. Ride along the old city center and you will find the Roman Forum, magnificent palaces from different historical periods, and to top it all there is the famous Euphrasian Basilica (Euphrasiana). Overnight in the Poreč area.
Breakfast. The ride along this trail is particularly pleasant because you're riding along the coastline with beautiful bays where you can enjoy the breathtaking Mediterranean landscape with green vineyards and olive groves and taste homemade food, wine, brandy, and honey produced in this area.
Continuing along the trail, you will reach Višnjan, a little place that vaunts an astronomical observatory ranked among the 5 most important observatories in the world. If you have found here your guiding star, or if you have refreshed yourself with a glass of excellent homemade wine you can continue your ride towards Poreč where your adventure has, actually, begun. Overnight in the Poreč area.
Breakfast. A marsh, rare birds, a cursed city, an abandoned monastery, buried pirate treasure, a deep bay, a cave with a primitive man and a hermit, an ancient solar observatory – all this you can find on your bike trail of Captain Morgan. After riding along the coastline, reach Vrsar, a romantic fishing village where the famous Casanova came back even two times.
Your bike ride continues through the magical forest Kontija with a panoramic view of the beautiful landscape of Lim bay, passing by the old Benedictine abbey at Kloštar and the ruins of the medieval town Dvigrad. Just to stir your imagination – you are now in an area where many legends and mysteries based on historical events still live on: that of Dvigrad devastated by the plague because of an ancient curse, of the buried treasure of Captain Morgan's pirates near the village named after him (Mrgani), of the cave where the remains of the primitive man were found and where, as legend has it, St Romuald used to live as a hermit in the Middle Ages.
Passing Kanfanar and the hill Maklavun, an astral- archaeological site – tumulus from the Bronze Age, you will finish this day in Rovinj. Called also little Venice, Rovinj is a typical Mediterranean seaside resort that will seduce you with its extraordinary beauty. In the dense tissue of the old city center there are numerous magnificent palaces from different historical periods and today most of them host a gallery or an art studio.
If you follow the numerous chimneys of Rovinj and narrow meandering streets you will come in front of the baroque church of St Eufemia, the greatest monument in the city from which you can admire a magnificent view of the Mediterranean almost in your hand palm. Overnight in the Rovinj area.
After breakfast, start riding along the coastline towards Pula. Riding through the ornithological reserve Palud with a rich variety of ornitho-fauna, a unique place where you can hear the chirping of even 215 different bird species, reach Fažana. Situated on a low coast, well protected from the open sea by the enchanting Brioni archipelago (nowadays a national park) and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in the hinterland, Fažana was well known already in ancient Roman times.
Which city is situated on seven hills, has a magnificent amphitheater, and is not Rome? The answer is – Pula. No, it is not a mistake – you are, indeed, in front of Pula, the largest city in Istria. Pula is an enchantress with thousand appearances who has been casting spells on its visitors for centuries. This day, finish visiting the old city with the Sergius' Triumphal Arch (from the end of the 1st century B.C. and the beginning of the 1st century A.D.) and the famous Arena, a Roman amphitheater (from the 1st century B.C.). Overnight in the Pula area.
After you start the last biking tour along well – the intended coast to Cape Kamenjak, surrounded by the 30 km long coast with numerous gulfs, bays, and white beaches washed by the crystal-clear blue-green sea, reach ancient Mutila, nowadays Medulin.
On the way you can find 22 types of orchids including the endemic species "Serapias Istriaca" (the Istrian orchid) see the so-called "islet – plate" where the dinosaur's footprint has been preserved, or find the remains of luxurious Roman villae rusticae. Overnight in the Pula area.
After breakfast transfer on your own
The hardtail mountain bike Giant Talon came in 5 different frame sizes and 27.5“ and 29“ wheels. Built on a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame that features a classic hardtail design plus the balanced riding characteristics of larger diameter 29-inch wheels, Talo is a great choice for XC terrain.
The frame geometry is specifically designed for its wheel size and a 100mm suspension fork. It’s a confident ride that’s perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level.
With a lightweight aluminum frame that blends classic hardtail design with modern E-bike technology, Talon E+ 29 delivers comfort and confidence on off-road terrain. Perfect for bike paths or XC trails, it features a SyncDrive Core motor system that makes those hard climbs easier and encourages you to extend your ride time.
It’s designed for a 100mm suspension fork to smooth out the bumps, and its 29-inch wheels give it a stable, balanced ride quality. The side-release EnergyPak battery is integrated into the frame and can be easily removed for charging.
And the RideControl ONE control lets you adjust settings as you ride. The frame geometry is specifically designed for its wheel size and a 100mm suspension fork. Drive unit Giant SyncDrive Core, Akku Giant Energypak 400Wh and 500 Wh, side release ( 55-135 km range)
On this interesting trip, you will pass through tunnels, over bridges and viaducts, and between olive groves and vineyards that give this area special charm. The medieval hill towns of Grožnjan and Motovun will delight you as much as the pristine nature of the protected areas of Lim Bay, the ornithological reserve at Palud, and Cape Kamenjak Rt Kamenjak. Do not miss the unique Poreč and the former Roman colony of Pula and feel the magical spirit of the past there.
Breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 8, no meals are included on Day 1.
Pula Airport
60 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 117 per person
Franjo Tuđman Airport
191 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 423 per person
Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari Airport)
48 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 184 per person
Venice Marco Polo Airport
102 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 356 per person
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Brnik Airport)
109 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 289 per person
Fiore Tours offers one-way private transfers (prices are net in EUR per vehicle):
Trieste train/bus station - Buje/Brtonigla
Pula - Pula airport
Pula - Trieste airport
Pula - Trieste train/bus station
Pula - Venice airport
Pula - Zagreb airport/bus/train station
Pula - Ljubljana airport/bus/train station
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