8 days tour

Istrian Wine Roads Tour

Istrian Wine Roads Tour

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3 x overnight in a 3* hotel in Buje area 1 x overnight in a 3* hotel in Motovun 2 x overnight in a 3* hotel in Poreฤ 1 x overnight in a 3* hotel in Rovinj

Others

Welcome meeting Information package including detailed route description (map and road book) and vouchers Luggage transport between accommodations 24/7 emergency number

Meals

7 x breakfast

Not included:

Flights

Guide

this is self guided tour

Others

Travel and bike insurance Arrival and departure from Istria Transfer from airport to hotel and re-tour (can be organised) Lunches, dinners and drinks Bike rentals with equipment (tube repair kit, spare tube, pump, locks, bottle holder, rear rack and helmet if required) 90,00 โ‚ฌ per hybrid bike for a week and 180,00 โ‚ฌ for e-bike

Optional

Single room supplement 120,00 โ‚ฌ (March, April) 140,00 โ‚ฌ (May, June, September, October) 160,00 โ‚ฌ (July, August)

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Itinerary of your trip Istrian Wine Roads Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival

      Arrival in Poreฤ. Meeting in our office in Poreฤ (map with location of our office will be sent to you) where we will provide you with the package including hotel vouchers, bycicle with all equipment, maps and a road book. Our minivan will drive you to Buje from where you will start cycling the next day. Overnight in hotel "Casa la Parenzana". Rural house in heart of Istria, a peaceful oasis for relaxation and an ideal starting point for daily exploration of this beautiful area.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Buje - Umag - Buje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Buje - Umag - Buje

      This tour starts with easy downhill ride to the coast on the northest point of Istrian peninsula. There is a lighthouse which you can visit, according to the legend build by count Metternich as his love nest. Savudrija is one of the oldest lighthouse in the Adriatic, built in 1818. It is also the northernmost Istrian lighthouse. Its building is 36 meters tall and there is a keeper living inside it. The trail continues south to Umag. Llittle town with about 45 km of the coastline and interesting hinterland integrates special features of the whole region and might be the best introduction into a different experience of the Mediterranean. Umagโ€™s history is extremly interesting; it was founded by roman nobleman who decided to make it his summer residence. The glamour, magnificence and glare of the times can be seen today in the Venetian houses of the old town. City walls and fortification are partially preserved as well as some renaissance and baroque buildings and churches. Vineyards and olive groves will create an atmosphere of typical west Istrian landscape. Visit to wine cellar to taste the muscat, local sort of wine. Overnight in Buje area.

      Distance: 43 km / 27 miles

  • Day 3 Day 3: Buje - Brtonigla -Novigrad - Buje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Buje - Brtonigla -Novigrad - Buje

      From Buje area youโ€™re cycling through Krลกete pitoresque village and arriving to small town Brtonigla. It has churches and monasteries from XV. century. Further the trail leads through wineyards and olive groves of Brtonigla area.Wine is very popular from this area (teran). Across endless vineyards Youโ€™ll reach Novigrad where you can visit the olive oil production and taste some of the best oils, in one word taste Istria.Through Dajla and Karigador villages on the coast youโ€™re getting to Lovreฤica venetian bishops coastal village.Following the road through ล krinjari, Babiฤ‡i and Buroli village youโ€™ll see traditional istrian houses.Road by the wineyard will take you back to your hotel.

      Distance: 39 km / 24 miles

  • Day 4 Day 4: Buje - Motovun
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Buje - Motovun

      From Buje you will continue towards Groลพnjan. Typical istrian medieval town sprout high on top of a hill along the right coast of the river Mirna, renaissance loggia dating from 1585 and the beautiful St. Vitus and Modestoโ€™s baroque church. If you just occasionally rpass along its streets in which almost every door leads to art studios or galleries, and which windows from every direction echoes the sounds of different music genres, from classical to jazz, youโ€™ll understand why Groลพnjan is known as "The town of artists". Oprtalj, unchanged urban medieval style of building , 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. From Oprtalj you are going downhill enjoying the view on Mirna river and eventually arriving in Livade, the truffle center of Istria where you can visit the local truffle shop and taste it in various forms. The truffle is a underground malodorous fungus believed to be an aphrodisiac. On the hill in front of the Livade is Motovun, surely the most famous and attractive istrian medieval hilltown. Around Livade is the Motovun forest which streches along Mirna River valley is especially rich with truffles. Overnight in hotel "Kaลกtel" in Motovun.

      Distance: 35 km / 22 miles

  • Day 5 Day 5: Motovun - Poreฤ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Motovun - Poreฤ

      This part of the trail goes from inland to the coast. It follows the road to Viลกnjan where you will pass by an observatory. Its one of the 5 most famous observatories in the world. The road continues to the town of Viลกnjan which is on 246m altitude and from there youโ€™ll be able to catch a view on west Istrian coast and the coastal town of Poreฤ. In Viลกnjan surroundings is possibile to visit many wine cellars with wine from Poreฤ area, especcialy malvasia. Tour countinues to Tar, a little town on the hill above the sea and to Nova Vas village by the famous cave (which you can visit). after passing a few more villages the trail reaches Poreฤ. Overnight in Poreฤ.

      Distance: 39 km / 24 miles

  • Day 6 Day 6: Poreฤ - Vrsar - Poreฤ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Poreฤ - Vrsar - Poreฤ

      From Poreฤ the trail starts with sightseeing the Euphrasiana, the most valuable monument in Poreฤ, a church build in 6th century. Follow the road untill you reach the village of Baฤva village. Baฤva is the highest point of this stage and there is local restaurant with traditional dishes where you can enjoy tasting local food. It continues to southern villages and it comes down to coast in the town of Vrsar. With a commanding view of the coast, it was natural for Vrsar to become a defended fortress. Only parts of the fortification system, built in the 12th century, have been preserved but the fortress-castle used as summer residence of the Poreฤ bishops, is well worth a look. After Vrsar the trail passes Funtana fishing village, Zelena and Plava Laguna touristic villages are the south doorstep of Poreฤ.

      Distance: 43 km / 27 miles

  • Day 7 Day 7: Poreฤ - Kanfanar - Rovinj
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Poreฤ - Kanfanar - Rovinj

      After breakfast you can choose to be transfered to Kanfanar or reach it on your own. Kanfanar is a small town above the Lim valley. From Kanfanar starts the flattest ride of all in this tour. Passing by istrian inland villages you will see traditional Istrian toolhouses (kaลพun). After reaching Bale you can visit the Bebmbo palace, city square and museum. Continue to Rovinj and on the way youโ€™ll seed "Palud" an ornithological reserve in which you can cycle around. After village Kokuletovica you can turn in Monkodonja. Monkodonja is a prehistoric hilltown inhabited about 1800-1200 BC during the Bronze Age. After Monkodonja you will reach Rovinj, your goal of this tour, the "Pearl of Adriatic". With its church and belltower on the hill by the sea its very recognizable from all sides. Also called istrian Venice, old town which was once an island and then connected with land, famous for its traditional boat called batana. Restaurants with fresh fish combined with malvasia will complete this weekโ€™s atmosphere. It will fascinate you.Everybody can enjoy Rovinj, its charm and magic. Overnigt in hotel vila Lili in Rovinj.

      Distance: 31 km / 19 miles (optional) 31 km / 19 miles

  • Day 8 Day 8: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Departure

      Departure after breakfast.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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