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Port of Trieste

Venice – Trieste – Poreč

Along the beach of the Adriatic Sea

8 Days / 7 Nights
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Port of Trieste

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Cycle from Venice through Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia to Poreč on this medium-difficulty tour. The route is flat until Trieste, then becomes hilly towards Poreč. Highlights include Venice's Rialto Bridge, beaches at Jesolo and Caorle, Roman ruins in Aquileia, the Habsburg port city of Trieste, and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasius Basilica in Poreč. Daily distances range from 30-85 km. Includes boat ride from Marano Lagunare to Aquileia and optional ferry crossing to Punta Sabbioni.

You start your tour in Venice, “la Serenissima”. Enjoy the holiday resorts Jesolo and Caorle and take your time for a bath in the Sea, so do not forget the bathing togs. Discover the landscapes of Friuli with its medieval cities, the Roman archaeological excavations and the typical Italian Piazze. On the hand you can see the Adriatic Sea and on the other hand you can see the Julian Alps. This tour finds its end in Croatia on the peninsula of Istria.

Promenade next to the Adriatic Sea
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Venice seen from the sea
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Stroll through the lagoon city of Venice – although many tourists do the same, the city is still beautiful. Cycle along the coast or through the hinterland to Jesolo, passing fishing huts and popular seaside vacation villages. Soon, you'll head inland again and reach Portogruaro, a charming Venetian-style town. On day 4, after the cycling stage, you’ll trade your bike for a boat that takes you to the gates of the majestic Aquileia.

Rocky coastal stretches guide you through Sistiana and Barcola to Trieste, a city beloved by Empress Sisi. After an overnight stay in this famous port metropolis, you leave Italy behind and reach the Slovenian Riviera. Charming towns like Piran and Portorož accompany you until you reach Croatia on your final stage day. In Poreč, you can once again enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean and visit many sights, including the renowned Euphrasian Basilica.

  • Authentic Italian charm in Venice: Discover the hidden beauty of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a captivating spiral staircase offering panoramic views of the city. Stroll through Campo Santa Margherita, a lively square featuring local markets and excellent, lesser-known restaurants. Another highlight is the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of St. Mark's Square from the Campanile—without the crowds.
  • A blend of Austrian, Slovenian and Italian cultures in Trieste: Highlights include the magnificent Piazza Unità d'Italia, one of the largest seafront squares in Europe, and the striking Castello di Miramare, a romantic castle with stunning gardens. The historic Caffè San Marco offers a nostalgic atmosphere and harks back to the city’s literary past.
  • The salt pans of Sečovlje: They are a fascinating example of traditional salt production and an important cultural heritage site. Covering around 650 hectares, the salt pans are divided into two main sections. What makes the Sečovlje salt pans special is the traditional method of salt production, which has been used almost unchanged since the 13th century.

Don’t forget your swimsuit for your eight-day Adriatic vacation, where a beautiful beach or hidden bay awaits you at nearly every turn. You can select from various options for the length of your daily stages, with the landscape in Italy being mostly flat, while the route to Istria may have some hilly sections. At the start of your vacation, our team will provide you with detailed travel documents to help you navigate your journey.

The Serenissima, the enchanting Venetian Lagoon, is a must-see on your cycling tour through Veneto. Alternatively, enjoy a scenic ride around the stunning Lake Garda or explore Juliet's iconic balcony in Verona. Whatever you choose, you’re in for an unforgettable experience.

Promenade next to the Adriatic Sea
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www.wisthaler.com - Harald Wisthaler
Venice seen from the sea
Avenue with cypresses
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www.wisthaler.com - Harald Wisthaler

Itinerary at a glance

Enjoy the charm of the Rialto Bridge in the magical city of Venice, a visit to the port city of Trieste and a sightseeing tour of the coastal town of Poreč. In between, relax on the beaches around Jesolo and Caorle.

Day
01

Arrival in Venice mainland/Mestre

You start your day by cycling for the first few kilometres. Afterwards you go by ferry to Punta Sabbioni (ticket not included). You continue your bike tour along Litorale di Cavallino – a headland in the Nortwestern part of the Lagoon. On your way to Jesolo you should take the opportunity for a bath in the Sea.

If you choose the alternative through the hinterland, you cycle along the river Sile. The natural finished river always con a continual volume of water and flows quiet. That’s the reason why the name is deducted from the Latin word “silet”, which means “silence, keep quiet”. Passing the Ruins of Torre Caligo, a medieval tower which is named of the canal Caligo, you arrive directly to Jesolo or Caorle.

Along the coast you reach Caorle where you should visit the historic centre. Say goodbye to the Sea and welcome the Julian Alps! During the Venetian Republic Portogruaro was an important harbour of the “Serenissima” and nowadays people still think that Portogruaro is the most Venetian city in the heartland of Italy.

Discover roman cities, ancient churches and lonesome landscapes! From Marano Lagunare you go by boat on the verge of Aquilea which was a major city of the Roman Empire in former times. Take the opportunity to visit the excavations in the open-air ground and in two museums.

Possibility to shorten the first stage by train.

You start your tour with a tour through the hinterland of Trieste before you come back to the Sea. You follow the coastal path to suggestive villages like Duino, Sistiana, Miramare and Barcola. We recommend visiting the palace of Miramare which is located above the bay of Grignano in the midst of a beautiful park with more than 2000 different species of plants. You spend your evening above the Golf of Trieste, which was under Habsburg rule in former times. You can shorten this stage by train if you want to spend more time on sightseeing.

After a few kilometres you reach Slovenia! Enjoy your tour through the well-known villages of Koper (Capodistria), Izola (Isola d´Istria) and Piran (Pirano) until you reach the health resort of Portorož which is located at the Slovenian Riviera. We recommend doing the longer stage which leads through valley Val Rosandra in the heartland.

You pass the salt lakes of Secovlje where Sea salt is extracted through natural evaporation. You continue through the Croation part of Istria and biggest peninsula of the Adriatic Sea in slightly hilly terrain to Poreč. Take the opportunity to visit the Euphrasius basilica which is part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage.

Day
08

Departure or extension

View of a harbour and the sea
Castello di Miramare
Palazzo in Trieste
Castle at the sea
View into a canal in Venice
Porst next to Triest
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Difficulty level

Medium

The bike journey to Istria is a rather simple and flat till Trieste, the stage to Porec it is a bit hilly.       

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Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3*** and 4**** hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person up to max. 20 kilograms)
  • Best developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (GE, EN)
  • 1 Boat ride Marano Lagunare - Aquileia incl. bike
  • App for navigation and GPS data
  • Service-hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus from Porec to Venice every Wednesday, costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 39 for own bike, (minimum number of participants 4 persons). Also possible on Saturdays on request (minimum number of participants 4 persons).
  • Return transfer by boat from Porec to Venice every Thursday and Saturday, costs EUR 75 per person (19.04 - 27.06 and 01.09 - 04.10.), EUR 85 per person (28.06. - 31.08.) and EUR 15 for own bike. Only limited number of bikes possible (max. 4 bikes, e-bikes on request), reservation required at the time of booking. Departure from Porec at 06:30 am, arrival in Venice at 11:30 am. With an extra night in Porec, a return transfer by boat is possible on Thursdays, departure in Porec at 07:30 am, arrival in Venice at 10:30 am.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Mestre train station
  • Treviso, Trieste or Venice airport
  • Hotel parking garage

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train ride on Day 5 on your own
  • Boat ride Trieste - Muggia on Day 6 on your own
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • 1 boat ride Marano Lagunare - Aquileia incl. bike
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus from Porec to Venice every Wednesday, costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 45 for own bike, (minimum number of participants 4 persons). Also possible on Saturdays on request (minimum number of participants 4 persons).
  • Return transfer by boat from Porec to Venice every Thursday and Saturday, cost EUR 75 per person (19 April to 27 June and 1 September to 4 October), EUR 85 per person (28 June to 31 August) and EUR 15 for your own bike. Only a limited number of bikes can be transported (max. 4 bikes, own e-bikes not possible), reservation required at the time of booking. Departure from Porec on Saturdays at 6:30, arrival in Venice at 11:30. Departure on Thursdays with an extra night in Porec at 7:30, arrival in Venice at 10:30.
  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Mestre train station
  • Treviso, Trieste or Venice airport
  • Hotel parking garage

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train ride on Day 5 on your own
  • Boat ride Trieste - Muggia on Day 6 on your own
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.
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