“Enjoy the breathtaking Mediterranean landscape”
8 Day Self-Guided Cycling Tour Around the Istrian Peninsula, Croatia
Hotel Porec, Rade Koncara 1, 52440 Poreč, Croatia
Adventure Cycling Trip in Croatia
Join Fiore Tours in an interesting cycling adventure along the Istrian peninsula. Ride along the east and west coasts, and into the Istrian inland. The tracks pass through beautiful landscapes dotted with old villages and picturesque towns. Sweep into glorious valleys with rivers and forests and emerge again onto the slopes of hills, meandering through tunnels, over bridges and viaducts, between the vineyards and olive groves of Istria’s top producers.
Key information
- Trip type: Self-guided
- Lodging: Point to point
- Starts and ends in: Poreč
- Total distance: 229 Miles / 367 Kilometers
- Type of bike: Carbon road bike, Custom-built hybrid/trekking bike (Built by Musing), Custom-built E-bikes (Built by Musing) - not included
- E-bike: Available to rent / 200 EUR per week
- Private tour
Highlights
- 6 riding days
- Discover hidden gems off the beaten path and impressive traces of the Roman Empire
- Unique cycling adventure along the east and west coasts and the inland of Istria
- Cycle through vineyards and olive groves
- Visit the towns of Motovun, Grožnjan, and Rovinj
- Learn about the Istrian cultural heritage
- Visit Euphrasius Basilica in Poreč, Amphitheater in Pula
- 7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast included
Skill level
- Intermediate
7 days with instruction
Accommodation
Night 1
- Classic hotel: Poreč 3-star in Poreč or similar
- Premium hotel: BO Hotel Palazzo 4*or Martis Forum Heritage Hotel 4* in Poreč or similar
Night 2
- Classic hotel: Guesthouse La Parenzana 3* in Volpija or Guesthouse Lovac 3* in Kaldanija
- Premium hotel: Heritage Hotel San Rocco 4-star in Brtonigla or San Servolo 4-star in Buje or similar
Night 3
- Classic hotel:: Hotel Vela Vrata 4* in Buzet
- Premium hotel: Hotel Vela Vrata 4* in Buzet
Night 4
- Classic hotel: Hotel Peteani 4* in Labin or similar
- Premium hotel: Hotel Peteani 4* in Labin or similar
Night 5
- Classic hotel: Hotel Amfiteatar 3* or Galija 3* in Pula or similar
- Premium hotel: Hotel Park Plaza Histria 4* or Milan 4* in Pula or similar
Night 6
- Classic hotel: Hotel Villa Lili 3* or Baron Gautsch 3* in Rovinj or similar
- Premium hotel: Hotel Angelo d’Oro 4* or The Melegran 4* in Rovinj or similar
Night 7
- Classic hotel: Hotel Poreč 3* in Poreč or similar
- Premium hotel: BO Hotel Palazzo 4*or Martis Forum Heritage Hotel 4* in Poreč or similar
List of the preferred hotels to be used on this tour:
Classic 3-star hotels
Hotel Poreč 3*
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, a garage for motorcycles and bicycles is available for guests. Rooms, 54 of them, are modernly decorated, and air-conditioned and have a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Satellite TV, a minibar, and a safe and free Wi-Fi internet are available. A breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant. Pula Airport is 36.2 mi / 58 km away, while Trieste Airport is 77 mi / 123 km away.
B&B Lovac 3*
Bed and Breakfast Lovac is located 3.1 mi / 5 km from the center of Buje. A lush garden and an olive grove surround this charming property. The on-site restaurant serves Istrian specialties. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available. All accommodation 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 town of Grožnjan is 7,5 mi / 12 km away, and Motovun is 16.7 mi / 27 km. While the coast is 9.3 mi / 15 km away. Trieste and Pula Airport are both 50 mi / 80 km away from the hotel.
Hotel Casa Romantica La Parenzana 3*
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 town of Grožnjan is 6.2 mi / 10 km away, and Motovun 15,6 mi / 25 km from the Casa Romantica La Parenzana. Traditional local food are served in the restaurant. All 16 rooms are heated and have a private bathroom and a TV. Internet access is available for free at the reception. Trieste and Pula airport are both 50 mi / 80 km away from the hotel.
Hotel Vela Vrata 4*
Boutique Hotel Vela Vrata nests among old, stony streets of the town of Buzet. Carefully restored and transformed into a charming family hotel, from 150 meters high it offers an unreal view across the small hills, parted by the Mirna River Valley. All the 19 painstakingly furnished rooms, enriched by details, entirely breathe the spirit of past times. Wooden details, antique furniture and warm earthy colors, emphasized in all rooms, evoke a feeling of the olden days. Its restaurant is famous for Istrian cuisine – always prepared locally, seasonally, and home-made. Whether it concerns meat, pasta, or forest crops, ingredients are carefully selected from the local farmers, or picked and prepared personally. The hotel also features a spa & relax zone with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and sauna. It is located 47 mi / 75 km away from Rijeka airport, 54 mi / 87 km from Pula Airport and 54 mi / 86 km from Trieste Airport.
Hotel Peteani 4*
At Hotel Peteani, you can experience the best of Labin: the vicinity of the old town, but all the enchantments of a modern town. Settled beneath the old town this hotel with its four stars offers everything a visitor needs, free parking, sauna, bar, and 24-hour reception. Each room has SAT TV, phone, A/C and Wi-Fi. Its restaurant offers top-notch Istrian traditional delicacies but also follows the world’s modern culinary trends. The gastronomic offer completes an extensive wine list. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 24,5 mi / 39 km from Hotel Peteani.
Hotel Amfiteatar 3*
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. The nearest beach Stoja is 10 minutes away by car, and Pula Airport is 4.7 mi / 7.5 km from the hotel.
Hotel Galija 3*
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 is 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, 4.7 mi / 7.5 km from the property.
Hotel Vila Lili 3*
Located within walking distance 15 minutes from Rovinj's historic center and first beach, this bright villa offers a restaurant and a cafe-bar with summer terrace. Facilities include a sauna. Hotel Vila Lili is located in a quiet area close to the marina, about 0.9 mi / 1.5 km from St. Euphemia’s Basilica. Its air-conditioned rooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi. They all have hypoallergenic pillows and bathrooms with shower and hairdryer. The restaurant at Vila Lili serves Mediterranean specialties and there is a large summer terrace where guests can enjoy a drink from the bar. Guests can also relax in the sauna or visit the hotel’s library. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 22 mi / 35 km from the property.
B&B Villa Baron Gautsch 3*
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. The main bus station is 0.5 mi / 800 m away. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 22 mi / 35 km from the property.
Premium 4-star hotels
BO Hotel Palazzo 4*
Built in 1910 for the aristocratic society and the wealthy bourgeoisie right at the seaside on the Porec Peninsula, BO Hotel Palazzo offers you the latest comfort after its refurbishment in 2009. The wellness center on-site includes a hot tub offering wonderful views of the sea and you can select from elegantly furnished and air-conditioned rooms and large suites. Refined local and international cuisine is served in the Ritzi restaurant. You enjoy superb views of the historic monuments of the Old Town or of the Sveti Nikola island and the sea on the other side. The scent of the sea and of the pine trees in the nearby park combine to a truly Mediterranean experience. Wireless internet access is available for free in the entire BO Hotel Palazzo. Parking is possible at a secured parking space nearby with a free shuttle service. It is located 36.2 mi / 58 km away from Pula airport and 79 mi / 126 km from Trieste airport.
Hotel Martis Forum Heritage 4*
Martis Forum Heritage Hotel offers absolute relaxation and the experience of staying in the historical area of Poreč with elegant rooms, beautiful views, fine drinks and food. The hotel is located in the old town of Poreč, on one of the most interesting archeological sites, Marafor Square (Martis Forum – ancient Roman forum). The terrace of the restaurant is located right on the ancient paving of the Roman Forum from the 1st century, from which the remains of ancient Roman temples, named the Temple of Mars and the Temple of Neptune- are visible. The hotel is located 36.2 mi / 58 km away from Pula airport and 79 mi / 126 km from Trieste airport.
Hotel San Rocco 4 *
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 and spa with 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 in 45 mi / 73 km, while Trieste Airport is at a distance of 57,5 mi / 92 km. The City of Buje is 3.4 mi / 5.5 km away.
San Servolo Residence 4* / 5*
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 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 8.7 mi / 14 km. Trieste is 31 mi / 50 km from the property, Pula Airport is 50 mi / 80 km away.
Hotel Vela Vrata 4*
Boutique Hotel Vela Vrata nests among the old, stony streets of the town of Buzet. Carefully restored and transformed into a charming family hotel, from 150 meters high it offers an unreal view across the small hills, parted by the Mirna River Valley. All the 19 painstakingly furnished rooms, enriched by details, entirely breathe the spirit of past times. Wooden details, antique furniture and warm earthy colors, emphasized in all rooms, evoke a feeling of the olden days. Its restaurant famous for Istrian cuisine – always prepared locally, seasonally and home-made. Whether it concerns meat, pasta or forest crops, ingredients are carefully selected from the local farmers, or picked and prepared personally. Hotel also features Spa & relax zone with a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna. It is located 47 mi / 75 km away from Rijeka airport, 54 mi / 87 km from Pula airport and 54 mi / 86 km from Trieste airport.
Hotel Peteani 4*
At Hotel Peteani you can experience the best of Labin: the vicinity of the old town, but all the enchantments of a modern town. Settled beneath the old town this hotel with its four stars offers everything a visitor needs, free parking, sauna, bar, and 24-hour reception. Each room has SAT TV, phone, A/C, and Wi-Fi. Its restaurant offers top-notch Istrian traditional delicacies but also follows the world’s modern culinary trends. The gastronomic offer completes an extensive wine list. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 24.5 mi / 39 km from Hotel Peteani.
Park Plaza Histria 4*
Only steps from the beach, Park Plaza Histria Pula is 2.8 mi / 4.5 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 & spa area is 5,920 ft² and features an indoor swimming pool with seawater, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, ice bath and relax 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 8 mi / 13 km from the Park Plaza Histria.
Hotel Milan 4*
Hotel Milan is located in Pula, 1.2 mi / 2 km from the center. There is a beach 500 meters from the property. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Rooms at the Hotel Milan will provide you with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Other facilities include a shared lounge, luggage storage and an ironing service. The on-site restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes and international cuisine. Pula Amphitheatre is 1,9 mi / 3 km away, while the Arch of the Sergians can be reached in 2.2 mi / 3.6 km. Pula Airport is 6.2 mi / 10 km away. The bus stop is just in front of the hotel.
Hotel Angelo d'Oro 4*
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 centuries-old buildings, rooms are unique in size, position and views - each comfortable and cosy in its own way. Every room has air conditioning, free WiFi, a well-stocked minibar and an en-suite bathroom with a bath or shower. All beds are double but also twin setting is offered on request. Earth colors and natural materials are signatures of the Angelo d’Oro brand. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 25 mi / 40 km from the hotel.
Hotel The Melegran Rovinj 4*
Conveniently set in the center of Rovinj, The Melegran provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi, and a bar. The property is close to Cathedral St. Eufemia Rovinj, Balbi Arch and Rovinj Marina. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a city view. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Each room includes a coffee machine and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At The Melegran, all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Program
Grade: Moderate
This holiday is suitable for cyclists with a higher level 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 55 to 72 kilometers.
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in Poreč, Info meeting with Fiore representative at 7 pm at the hotel reception area where you will be provided with the package including hotel vouchers, a bicycle with all equipment, maps and a road book. Overnight in Poreč/Vrsar
Day 2: Poreč - Buje
This cycling tour of Istria will start with a ride from Poreč, the town where you can find material and spiritual evidences of great cultures at every step. Walk along the old city center and you will find there the Roman Forum, magnificent palaces from different historical periods, and to top it all, the famous Euphrasian Basilica (Euphrasiana). 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.
The ride along this trail is particularly pleasant because you are riding along the coastline with beautiful bays where you can enjoy the breathtaking Mediterranean landscape with green vineyards and olive groves. Passing by Mirna river delta and Novigrad you'll arrive to Umag. A town that, apart for its incandescent Riviera, vaunts a rich historical heritage and a unique event – the festival of the traditional organ (Organum Histriae). Situated on a peninsula, founded in the transitional period from late antiquity into the early middle age, with the historic center that loudly speaks with the spirit of the old Venetian Republic. Continuing to the northernmost point of Istria (Savudrija) and finishing the first day in the Buje area. Overnight in the Buje area.
- Distance: 72 kilometers / 45 miles
- Elevation gain: +724 m / -581 m, +2375 ft / 1906 ft
Day 3: Buje - Buzet
Breakfast, apart from enjoying the breath-taking landscape of the terrace-styled vineyards which resemble to 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.
On the way from Buje to Buzet you will ride across Grožnjan – a typical Istrian medieval town sprout high on top of the hill along the right coast of the river Mirna, vaunting its centenary walls, its renaissance loggia dating from 1585 and the beautiful St. Vitus and Modesto’s baroque church. Take your time to explore Grožnjan, known for its art galleries and stunning hilltop views. Enjoy a coffee at a local café. Šterna – a village named after a big local cistern (on local dialect – Šterna) situated on the large plateau intersected by water flows.
Oprtalj, with unchanged urban medieval disposition, the narrow streets, the shops, the beautiful Venetian palaces, portals and covered passages, and particularly the unique view to the Istrian peninsula from the town loggia, according to many the most beautiful of Istria. Buzet, known as long as in the Roman times as Pinquentium, today is named as the City of truffles, considering that the surrounding forests along the valley of the river Mirna cover some of the best areas of the entire Istria for the hunting of this divine tuberous. Overnight in Buzet.
- Distance: 54 kilometers / 34 miles
- Elevation gain: +845 m / -831 m, +2772 ft / -2726 ft
Day 4: Buzet - Labin
After a steep climb to Prodani, the road leads to one of the most attractive and picturesque Istrian medieval towns – Draguć. The place which, until some hundred years ago lived from the cultivation of the silkworm, today is almost completely abandoned. However, its unforgettable natural position and the exceptional beauty of the stone architecture, the modest palaces, the walls, and the old churches, perhaps could seem somehow known.
Considering that right here have been recorded numerous national and foreign production movies and TV series, like the movies "The 3 Musketeers". Pazin – a true heart of Istria! The first written records referring to the city as Castrum Pisinum appeared in 983 and presently, Pazin is known as a commercial, cultural and educational center of the entire central Istria. Unique for its spectacular position above the karst abyssal cave, Pazin holds the medieval Castle – Kaštel (today, the Ethnographic Museum of Istria and the Municipal Museum are both in the castle) located on the verge of a 130 meters deep abyss.
From Pazin, you pass through Gračišće, an absolute pearl of the Istrian hinterland. The entrance into this town can be really enchanting: a magnificent Salomon Mansion made in the combination of Gothic and Renaissance styles, it makes you think for a moment as if you were lost in some distant corner of Venice. Continue further through Kršan, feudal land property, having obtained its name for the rockiness of the spot and at the same time, was erected on the foundations of an ancient early medieval burg, you arrive in Labin. Overnight in Labin.
- Distance: 67 kilometers / 42 miles
- Elevation gain: +1204 m / -1069 m, +3949 ft / -3506 ft
Day 5: Labin - Pula
After breakfast you ride across Raša, the first modern mining town in Istria, and Barban to Pula. On the way, you will find "Liburna", a nature reserve of autochthon animals. Apart from these charming animals, in particular sociable donkeys, you will find here a unique ethnological collection of antique tools. 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 a thousand appearances that has been casting spells on its visitors for centuries.
This day, you 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 Pula.
- Distance: 53 kilometers / 33 miles
- Elevation gain: +560 / -815 m, +1837 ft / -2673 ft
Day 6: Pula - Rovinj
After breakfast, the ride take you along the coastline towards Rovinj. Svetvinčenat, with its grandiose Morosini-Grimani citadel with towers, parish church, municipal loggia and a line of 16th-century houses of the Renaissance and a town cistern - šterna in the middle, Savičenta really belongs to a range of the most attractive Venetian creations of that period effected in this region which held one of the rare witchcraft trials in Istria during 17th century. You will head for the mysterious world of Bale region, proud for its glorious Soardo-Bembo Castle of the Gothic and Renaissance period and the parish church of St. Julian. Bale had been developed from the ancient Roman castrum (military fortification) along Via Flava, the ancient Roman road that used to connect Trieste and Pula. Finally, you will reach Rovinj, the "Pearl of Adriatic“.
Known for its picturesque old town and vibrant harbor. With narrow cobblestone streets, colorful Venetian-style buildings, and a bustling waterfront, Rovinj exudes a unique blend of history and Mediterranean charm. The town’s centerpiece is the Church of St. Euphemia, which offers stunning views from its bell tower. Rovinj is also famous for its lively arts scene, delicious seafood restaurants, and beautiful beaches. The nearby islands and nature parks provide opportunities for outdoor activities, making Rovinj a popular destination for both relaxation and adventure. Overnight in Rovinj.
- Distance: 61 kilometers / 37 miles
- Elevation gain: +591 m / -586 m, +1938 ft / -1922 ft
Day 7: Rovinj - Poreč
A marsh, rare birds, a cursed city, buried pirate treasure, a fjord, a cave with a primitive man and hermit, an ancient solar observatory - all this you will find during today's biking. The bike ride will take you across Kanfanar to the ruins of the medieval town of 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.
After riding through small villages you will reach Vrsar, a romantic fishermen village where the famous Casanova came back even two times. Your cycling adventure around the Istrian peninsula tour finishes in Poreč where you will spend the last night. Overnight in Poreč.
- Distance: 60 kilometers / 38 miles
- Elevation gain: +787 m / -791 m, +2581 ft / -2594 ft
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, departure.
Bikes available for rental
Bike hire is not included in the tour price. With a fleet of more than 150 bikes, they can find the best bike for you.
Custom-built Hybrid/Trekking Bikes (160 EUR)
The hybrid/trekking bikes are custom-built by Musing bike manufacturer and designed for several-day touring. All of the hybrid bikes have adjustable stems and come in 7 different sizes, male and female frame, so they will be able to make a perfect fit for you. Hybrid bikes are built from lightweight aluminum and have a wide gear range; triple chainring and 9-speed cassette, comfortable Selle Royal.
- Freccia saddle, 28-inch wheels, fenders, integrated rear rack, dynamo-powered lights
- Gears: 3 x 9 Shimano Alivio, chainring 28-38-48, cassette 11-32
- Equipment: cycle odometer, water bottle holder, saddle bag containing spare tube and tire lever, hand pump, lock, 1 side pannier.
This bike is available in the following frame sizes:
- Male frame: 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
- Female frame: 43cm, 48cm, 53cm
- Available pedals: flat pedals (included), toe cages and clipless pedals
- (SPD, SL, LOOK) with supplement.
Custom-built E-bikes (230 EUR)
These E-bikes are custom-built by Musing bike manufacturer and designed for several-day touring. All of the E-bikes have adjustable stems and come in 3 different sizes, with low-entry frames, so they will be able to make a perfect fit for you. The E-bikes are built from lightweight aluminum and have a wide gear range; single chainring and 10-speed cassette, and comfortable Selle Royal.
- Freccia saddle, 28-inch wheels, front suspension, Shimano hydraulic brakes, fenders, integrated rear rack, dynamo powered lights, drive unit Shimano
- Steps E6100 (250W), Akku 418Wh (duration in eco mode 100km, power mode 50km)
- Gears: 1 x 10 Shimano Deore, chainring 38, cassette 11-32
- Equipment: cycle odometer, water bottle holder, saddle bag containing spare tube and tire lever, hand pump, lock, 1 side pannier.
- This bike is available in following frame sizes: 48cm, 52cm, 56cm
- Available pedals: flat pedals (included), toe cages, and clipless pedals (SPD, SL, LOOK) with supplement.
E-trekking Bike – Haibike Trekking 9 Low / Trekking Cross 9 Low (230 EUR)
These E-bikes are built from lightweight aluminum and have a wide gear range; single chainring and 11-speed cassette, comfortable saddle, 27,5-inch wheels, Continental tires 62-584, front suspension SR Suntour 100mm travel, hydraulic disc brakes, SKS enders, integrated rear rack, led lights, drive unit.
Equipped with the compact Bosch Performance CX Gen 4 motor, that makes those hard climbs easier and encourages you to extend your ride time. Drive unit Bosch Performance CX GEN 4, 85Nm Bosch Powertube battery, (55-155 km range)
- Gears: Shimano Deore 11 speed, chainring 40T, cassette 11-51T
- This bike is available in the following frame sizes: M-52cm (160-175 cm), L56cm (175-188 cm), XL-58 cm (185-200 cm)
- Equipment: cycle computer, water bottle holder, saddle bag containing spare tube (charged when used EUR 5 per tube) and tire lever, hand pump, lock.
- Available pedals: flat pedals (included), toe cages, and clipless pedals (SPD, SL, LOOK) with supplement.
E-trekking Bike - Giant Explore E+3 (230 EUR)
These E-bikes are built from lightweight aluminum and have a wide gear range; single chainring and 10-speed cassette, comfortable Selle Royal, Freccia saddle, 28-inch wheels, Giant Crosscut gravel tires 700x45, front suspension 63mm travel, Tektro hydraulic brakes, fenders, integrated rear rack, dynamo powered lights, drive unit. With modern E-bike technology, it features a SyncDrive Core motor system that makes those hard climbs easier and encourages you to extend your
ride time. Drive unit Giant SyncDrive Core, Akku Giant Energypak 500 Wh, side release ( 55-155 km range).
- Gears: Shimano Alivio M3100 9 speed, chainring 36T, cassette 11-36T
- This bike is available in the following frame sizes: M-52cm, L-56cm, XL-58 cm
- Equipment: cycle odometer, water bottle holder, saddle bag containing spare tube and tire lever, hand pump, lock, 1 side pannier.
- This bike is available in the following frame sizes: M-52cm, L-56cm, XL-58 cm
- Available pedals: flat pedals (included), toe cages, and clipless pedals (SPD, SL, LOOK) with supplement.
Gravel bike Giant Revol 0/1 (230 EUR)
The lightweight ALUXX-quality aluminum frame with lightweight Advanced-Grade carbon fork will win you over, whether you're just starting out or have been cycling for a while. Since control is key, the Giant OverDrive steerer tube provides solid and precise steering, while the compliant D-Fuse handlebar provides a smooth riding experience and the D-Fuse seatpost absorbs vibrations for comfort and stability on bumpy roads. A mix of hard-wearing GRX600 and 810 components gives you superior shifting and braking performance, even in bad weather and on poor surfaces. Finally, a wheelset specifically designed for use in all weather and unpredictable terrain and fitted with 38c tires. Tubeless tires.
- Gears: 2x11 GRX
- Brakes: hydraulic disk brakes
- Equipment: cycle computer, water bottle holder, saddle bag containing spare tube and tire lever, hand pump, lock.
- This bike is available in the following frame sizes: S, M, ML, L, XL
- Available pedals: flat pedals (included), toe cages and clipless pedals (SPD, SL, LOOK) with supplement.
Carbon road bikes (260 EUR)
The Wilier GTR Team Endurance 105 is a quick and comfortable ride, striking a good balance between a traditional-style race bike and a relaxed-geometry sportive machine. The carbon frame and fork are also impressively light and stiff. To make sure it performs flawlessly under shifting on the hills we use Shimano's 11-speed 105 shifters and derailleurs. With its compact crank and wide-spaced cassette, the bike will take you up hills and mountains and get back you down with confidence.
- Gears: 2x11 Shimano 105, chainring 34-50T, cassette 11-30T
- This bike is available in the following frame sizes: S (155-169), M (170-177cm), L (174-182cm, XL (179-187cm)
- Equipment: cycle computer, 2 water bottle holders, saddle bag containing spare tube, tire lever, tools, hand pump, lock.
- Available pedals: flat pedals, toe cages, and clipless pedals (SPD, SL, LOOK) with supplement
Equipment Rental
- GPS: 50 EUR for 6 days
- Extra side panier: 15 EUR for 6 days
- Rear rack + top bag (for gravel and MTB): 15 EUR for 6 days
- Clipless pedals (SPD, SL, KEO): 12 EUR for 6 days
Assistance Provided during the Tour
Assistance will be provided from arrival day, with first contact with Fiore Tours' representative on welcome meeting through all days on tour you will have full assistance from Fiore Tours staff. Phone lines are always open. All necessary phone numbers you will have from the first day. You can contact them by phone: you can call the office, or you can call them on their emergency mobile phone. You can send them an E-mail or send a text message with the Viber app or whats up app. Also, you can use assistance from the hotel front desk help to send questions or requests. All the booked hotels are familiar with their tours and they are also very helpful to all guests.
Navigation
You will be given a road book with maps and descriptions for each cycling day. For all clients, you will be given the Fiore Tours app with maps that work offline.
Luggage transfers
Luggage transfers are included. On all tours, whether guided or self-guided, your luggage is transferred to your following night’s accommodation. Luggage transfer is mostly carried out by Fiore Tours, by sometimes we use also the accommodation provider or a local taxi service. Luggage needs to be ready at the lobby at the hotel by 9:00 in the morning. About all details for local transfers and luggage transfers, you will be informed at the info meeting on your arrival day.
Location
On your journey you will pass through the medieval towns of Grožnjan and Motovun, situated on hilltops that afford fantastic views. You will also visit the former Roman colonies of Poreč and Pula, which have kept impressive traces of the Roman Empire. Among the charms of culture and the beauty of nature, enjoy the richness of flavors of local Istrian cuisine, excellent Istrian wines, and olive oil.
Food
Meals are served as follows:
- Day 1: None
- Days 2 - 8: Breakfast
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Orientation meeting with Fiore representative
- 2x overnights in Poreč
- 1x overnight in Buje area
- 1x overnight in Buzet
- 1x overnight in Labin
- 1x overnight in Pula
- 1x overnight in Rovinj
- 7x breakfasts
- Information package including detailed route description (map and road book), hotel vouchers, water bottle and luggage tags
- Luggage transport between accommodations
- 24/7 emergency number
- Use of Fiore App – offline navigation with voice guidance, info about the POI’s and restaurant recommendation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Travel and bike insurance
- Arrival and departure from Istria
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel and re-tour (can be organized)
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks
- Bike rentals with equipment
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PUY
Pula Airport
44 km
Transfer not provided
TSF
Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport
119 km
Transfer not provided
TRS
Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari Airport)
67 km
Transfer not provided
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport
102 km
Transfer not provided
LJU
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Brnik Airport)
129 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
You can check bus lines to Poreč online.
Arrival by car
It is possible to arrive in Poreč by car. The accommodation in Poreč is charging parking spots.
Getting back to the airport
- From Poreč to Pula airport
There are local buses and shuttle buses from the bus station Poreč to Pula airport.
- From Poreč to Trieste
There are bus lines that go back to Trieste but they are limited.
One-way transfers from Porec are as follows:
Pula airport
- 100 EUR for 1-3 persons
- 120 EUR for 4-8 persons
Trieste airport
- 190 EUR for 1-3 persons
- 210 EUR for 4-8 persons
Trieste Train/Bus station
- 140 EUR for 1-3 persons
- 160 EUR for 4-8 persons
Venice airport
- 360 EUR for 1-3 persons
- 390 EUR for 4-8 persons
Zagreb airport/bus/train station
- 360 EUR for 1-3 persons
- 390 EUR for 4-8 persons
Ljubljana airpory/bus/train station
- 260 EUR for 1-3 persons
- 290 EUR for 4-8 persons
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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