Exhilarating 15-Day bike tour from the Adriatic to the Alps
Highlights
Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Trogir, Venice, Ptuj
Locations Covered
Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Trogir, Venice, Ptuj
nature, bike tours, sightseeing
Private Tour
15 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on an exciting bike tour along the spectacular Dalmatian coastal roads, with a beautiful view of the sea's crystal clear waters surrounding the Adriatic islands. Admire the spectacular cities and monuments as you zip through a picture-perfect landscape, exploring castles, world heritage sites and endless natural beauty, ending the tour with a boat ride in the archipelago of Kornati National Park
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Split
- A tour representative at the Split airport will give you an initial brief of the area.
- The tour starts officially at 3.30 pm in the hotel lobby, with a briefing and some paperwork.
- You will get to meet with other riders and examine the motorbikes you will ride.
- The day will end at a traditional Croatian restaurant with a special welcoming dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 2: From Split to Pag Island
- We will start our bike tour in Split and head north, following the coastal road to Pag Island, stopping at the most seductive town on the Dalmation coast, Trogir. It is an old town with clusters of palaces, belfries and cobbled alleys radiating out from its medieval square.
- The scenic road continues, and you will see locals herding sheep.
- See Europe's clearest blue waters as you look towards the Adriatic islands.
- You can relax with an enjoyable evening at our hotel, with fine dining and get to sample the region's best wines.
Overnight stay.
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Day 3: Continue to Portoroz from Pag Island
- We will continue along the scenic Adriatic road to the ferry terminal to quickly cross the mainland.
- The initial part is a glorious winding road with breathtaking views of Kvarner Bay. Then we turn inland to enjoy the enchanting beauty of the quaint Istrian peninsula. The area is of rare and disarming beauty, with charming, crumbling villages and towns which look to be from another century, half-abandoned ancient stones poised high above rich green pastures and forests.
- You can taste the hidden treasures of Motovun, an artist colony, which is perhaps the most famous of the Istrian hill towns, and renowned as the center of the famous truffle industry.
- Later, we cross the border to Portoroz, Slovenia’s, a major beach resort.
Overnight stay.
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Day 4: Move to Venice from Portoroz
- We start the day by visiting the world heritage site of the famous Skocjan caves, the largest known underground canyon in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- You will be awed by the sheer size of these underground caverns. The natural phenomenon of these caves ranks alongside one of the wonders of the world.
- After lunch, we will take a short ride to the small Slovenian town, Lipica, famous for the rare and aristocratic Lipizzaner stallions.
Overnight stay.
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Day 5: Explore Venice
- You can either rest or explore the famous Italian city of Venice, situated on a lagoon, one of the most interesting and appealing places globally, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay.
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Day 6: Set off for Arabba
- We leave Venice behind and head north to the Italian Dolomites. The roads initially follow the lowlands before winding their way through unspoiled mountainous terrain to Arabba. This area is one of the top destinations in Europe, with bikers from all over the world coming to enjoy some of the best mountain roads Europe has to offer.
Overnight stay.
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Day 7: Optional exploration of Arabba or rest
- You can either rest today or ride as much as you want through Arabba.
- If riding is not on your itinerary, you can opt to hike up through the trails in the surrounding mountains and enjoy the magical atmosphere.
- Or, you may take an easy stroll and relax at the hotel spa.
Overnight stay.
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Day 8: Drive from Arabba to Lake Bled
- Upon reaching the westernmost point of the tour, we will turn east to enjoy the roads you have dreamt of. You will enjoy a breathtaking bike ride through the Dolomites, onto the Slovene Julian Alps and through the incredible beautiful Soca Valley, known globally for whitewater rafting.
- We will drive through Slovenia’s highest mountain pass - Vrsic, with 50 flowing switchbacks, before heading back on a small road to Lake Bled, passing fairytale villages with charming rustic architecture and crystal clear rivers.
- Reaching Lake Bled, you will fully understand why it is called the Pearl of Slovenia.
Overnight stay.
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Day 9: Move from Lake Bled to Ljubljana
- Leaving Lake Bled, we will ride through the Sava Bohinjka river canyon to Lake Bohinj, witnessing breathtaking natural beauty along the way. You will be spellbound by the panoramic views, rolling hills, and fast-flowing rivers.
- We will have a pit stop at the small medieval town of Skofja Loka before reaching Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana.
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Day 10: Take rest or explore Ljubljana
- You can either rest in Ljubljana or take one of the optional tours available, including visiting Europe’s most famous karst cave, Postojna.
- You can also explore this small interesting city, enjoy a coffee or two, walk along the flowing river, or take the funicular to the castle for spectacular city views. Ljubljana can be explored on your own in just a few hours.
Overnight stay.
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Day 11: Head to Jeruzalem
- After leaving Ljubljana, we will head back to the mountains, stopping for coffee at a beautiful alpine lake, before riding a short stretch to Austria and then back into Slovenia along the famous Logarska Valley the largest city glacial valley in the Kamnik- Savinja Alps.
- Just a few miles further on, we will ride through some of Slovenia’s finest wine-producing regions. The beautiful tranquil hotel is famous in the area for its legendary hospitality and exquisite wines.
Overnight stay.
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Day 12: Drive to Trebelno after leaving Jeruzalem
- We will start from Jeruzalem and head towards southeastern Slovenia to Trebelno. On the way, we have the opportunity to explore the rolling landscape, medieval castles and much more.
- We should arrive there relatively early and have enough time to take a stroll around the beautiful estate, enjoy the peaceful nature, or go for a relaxing dip in the nearby spa.
Overnight stay at one of the best luxurious and elite countryside apartment complexes in Slovenia.
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Day 13: Head to Plitvice Lakes
- Leaving the Pule Estate behind, we head southwest back towards Croatia, and after crossing the border, we will arrive at Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- After a small break will go on a short walking tour. You are not expected to walk all sixteen lakes, but it is well worth the effort to see some of them, breathtaking waterfalls, caves in this famous UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight stay.
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Day 14: Return to Split from Lake Plitvice via Sibenik
- Today, we can explore a unique combination of landscapes, ranging from the mainland deciduous trees to the rocky scenery typical of the Mediterranean, which leads to Sibenik, another picturesque and UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Take a boat tour to the breathtaking archipelago of Kornati National Park before riding the coastal road back to our base in Split for a farewell dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 15: Transfer to Split Airport
- Today, you will be transferred to the airport or to any other place in Split, from where you will continue your onward journey.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |