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Cycling the Adriatic Coast: Istria and the Mountains Trip Notes Current as of: November 8, 2019 - 14:20 Valid for departures: From January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021 Cycling the Adriatic Coast: Istria and the mountains Trip Notes Ways to Travel: Guided Group, Tailor 8 Days Land only Trip Code: Made Adventures Min age: 16 MVG Moderate / Destinations: Croatia, Slovenia Challenging Programmes: Cycling Trip Overview Starting in the enchanting 900 year old capital city of Zagreb, this tour takes us on a pedal powered journey through vast canyons and deep river valleys, over country borders and onto the largest island in Croatia. Starting with one day cycling through Slovenia we follow the beautiful Kupa River Valley discovering hilltop castles and the impressive karst scenery of the Gorski Kotar Mountains. Once back in Croatia we traverse Krk Island and head north to the stunning Istria Peninsula. Here the scenery changes as we cycle through rolling green hills, vineyards and olive groves to the stunning UNESCO town of Poreč and Pula home to one of the best- preserved amphitheatres in Europe. At a Glance 6 days cycling with full vehicle support 100% tarmac roads Group normally 4 to 16 plus leader. Min age 16 7 nights hotels E-bikes available on request Countries visited: Croatia, Slovenia Trip Highlights Explore the 900 year old capital city of Zagreb Cycle through the Kupa River Valley into Slovenia Visit the historic UNESCO town of Porec Is This Trip for You? Activity Level: 4 (Moderate/Challenging) Av. daily distance 60km (37 miles). 6 days cycling with full vehicle support The rides mainly follow tarmac roads and where possible we use the quieter older roads, though the condition of these is not as good in places and more care needs to be taken. The route is generally undulating but there are a few challenging hills that can be tough in the warm weather. Of course if you don’t want to cycle up any of the hills you can use the support vehicle to take you to the top. At times the route will follow roads or tracks with a steep down slope to one side. Certain sections will not have a barrier so we advise that you take care for these sections (please note that these will be highlighted by the leader). You should be condent on a bike and have a reasonable level of tness for this trip. Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition. Group Normally 4 to 16, plus local leader and driver. Adult min age: 16 Min group size: 4 Max group size: 16 Itinerary Land Only Itinerary Day 1 Start Zagreb. Before dinner, we will embark on a guided tour of the capital with a local guide. Tonight we will head out for the rst group meal, tasting the traditional cuisine of north-west Croatia which is inuenced by the country's Austrian and Hungarian neighbours that ruled Croatia from the 12th-20th Century (with a brief period of Napoleonic rule). After dinner, enjoy a stroll through the 900 year old streets of the Old Town of Zagreb. Hotel Central, Zagreb Day 2 Transfer out of Zagreb; cycle through the Kupa River Valley. In the morning we transfer to Vinica, a small town in Slovenia, to start the rst day cycling along the Kupa River. We enjoy an amazing ride through the rural areas of Slovenian Kupa regional park passing lively and colourful villages and enjoying the peaceful road that winds along the banks of the river. We cycle deep into the canyon that Kupa has carved through the Gorski Kotar mountain region and end this meditative cycling day in Osilnica, a small Slovenian town on the border, near the Croatian National Park Risnjak. Optional dinner, tasting traditional meals of the area (we recommend tasting their exquisite mushroom soup! If available…). Overnight in Osilnica. Hotel Kovac or similar, Osilnica Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Distance covered: 72 km / 45 miles Altitude gain (m): 850 Altitude loss (m): 720 Day 3 Cycle from Fuzine to the Adriatic Sea. After breakfast, there is a short morning transfer to the town of Fuzine, in the Gorski Kotar region of Croatia. Getting on the bikes we have an exciting descent from the mountainous Fuzine area all the way to the Adriatic Sea with amazing views of the coastline, the islands of the North Adriatic and Kvarner Bay. Our cycling nishes in front of the impressive Krk Bridge where we stop for a photo opportunity. We then board our minibus for a short transfer to Malinska, a small town on the coast of Krk Island. Hotel Bor or similar, Krk Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Distance covered: 59 km / 37 miles Altitude gain (m): 680 Altitude loss (m): 1370 Day 4 Explore Krk Island discovering local traditions and pastimes. Today we explore Krk Island with a short visit to the small town of Vrbik. We will be cycling through the numerous vineyards famous for the local white wine called Vrbnička Žlahtina. There is the possibility for a short wine tasting just after visiting Vrbnik. We will then continue our ride back towards the town of Krk via Punat. During the day we learn about the island’s history and geography, as well as its agricultural riches. There will be plenty of time to explore the small streets of Krk, and enjoy a coffee, light lunch, ice-cream or a swim. Hotel Bor or similar, Krk Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 50 km / 31 miles Altitude gain (m): 1020 Altitude loss (m): 1020 Day 5 Cycle on the Istrian Peninsula to the mediaeval city of Motovun. After enjoying the lush scenery and traditional life of the Kupa River Valley and having traversed Krk Island, today we embark on a new adventure, a three-day road cycle through Istria. Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea and is an enchanting region that spreads across the western tip of Croatia, southern Slovenia and also shares a maritime border with Italy. Starting with a transfer to Ucka Mountain we enjoy an amazing descent from Poklon pass (922m), amazing views of rural Istria open up before us while we cycle down towards Mirna river valley. From there, we continue through green eastern Istria towards Pazin town. From here there is an optional transfer or cycle ride to the romantic, medieval city, Motovun. It sits on top of a hill, overlooking the Mirna River Valley and offers excellent views from the ramparts. Here we will have a chance to taste some of the trufe and olive oil products from the region. Late afternoon, we transfer to Vrsar, a small pleasant town on the eastern banks of the Istrian peninsula where we spend the next three nights. Hotel Vista or similar, Vrsar Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 56 km / 35 miles Altitude gain (m): 930 Altitude loss (m): 1680 Day 6 Circular ride starting in Porec. We start our circular cycling tour this morning connecting the beautiful Visnjan and the historic town of Porec. On our return to Porec there is the option of a guided tour around the Old Town of Porec including a visit to the Euphrasian Basilica – a UNESCO world heritage site dating from 6th Century. After the tour the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore Porec before cycling back to Vrsar. Hotel Vista or similar, Vrsar Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 55 km / 34 miles Altitude gain (m): 550 Altitude loss (m): 550 Day 7 Cycle from Zminj to Rovinj; Afternoon ride to Pula, home to one the best-preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the world. This morning we transfer to Zminj, a small town in central south Istria. The rst stage of the ride today leads us to Rovinj, a romantic art town boasting hidden stone cobbled streets and squares, beautiful old churches and medieval architecture of the Adriatic area. Free short visit to the Old Town. From here we take a short transfer to another interesting town of inner Istria to complete the second stage of the cycling tour; we drive from Fazana village to Pula, home of one of the biggest and best- preserved Roman Amphitheatres in Europe. Visit of the arena and the Old Town. Afternoon transfer back to Vrsar and optional farewell dinner in a local restaurant. Hotel Vista or similar, Vrsar Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 40 km / 25 miles Altitude gain (m): 350 Altitude loss (m): 650 Day 8 Tour ends in Vrsar. After breakfast, the tour ends in Vrsar. For those on the group ight, we have an early start. Following breakfast, we have a long transfer back to Zagreb (3.5hr). Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation Cycle Northern Croatia & Slovenia The hotels used throughout the trip are of a good standard. We use family-run hotels which are clean and comfortable, most have air conditioning and some have swimming pools. All hotels have wi in the lobby and most have wi in the rooms too (excluding Hotel Bor). All hotels are well located: In Zagreb, we are close to the main square and within walking distance of the Old Town where we will enjoy our rst dinner. In Osilnica village we are next to Kupa river. Our hotels in Krk and Vrsar are both close to the sea. Where a single supplement is available, paying for a single only guarantees a room for single use. It does not always mean a twin or double room will be provided for sole occupancy.
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