Itinerary
- Day 1
Lake Bled
You'll arrive at Lake Bled and have time to wade into the cool glacial waters or walk around the western shoreline where you'll get some of the best views of the surrounding area. After grabbing lunch on the eastern side, try the local cream cake (Krem\u0161nita) while the sun sets over the mountains and reflects off the water.
- Start point
- Bled, Slovenia (reception of hotel at Lake Bled, 15:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dip feet in glacial Lake Bled
- Stroll around western side of lake for views and photographs
- Lunch on eastern lakeside
- Try locally famous cream cake (Krem\u0161nita)
- Watch sunset over mountains
Landmarks Lake Bled Bled Island Church Bled Castle Karavanke Mountains - Day 1
Lake Bled
Your cycling trip begins in Bled, an alpine town on the banks of a glacial lake. If you arrive with daylight to spare, you can walk the lake or take a boat out to the island church to make a wish. End the evening with Bled's famous cream cake and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around the lake
- Take boat to island church and make a wish
- Enjoy cream cake
Landmarks Lake Bled Bled Island Church - Day 2
Lake Bled to Bohinjska Bistrica
A short car transfer takes you up to the Pokljuka plateau, then you'll cycle through alpine villages toward Lake Bohinj, the largest and deepest lake in Triglav National Park. You can detour to Savica Waterfall where the lake's water originates, or ride a cable car up Vogel Mountain for views of Mount Triglav, the highest peak in the Julian Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car transfer to Pokljuka plateau
- Cycling through alpine villages
- Visit Lake Bohinj
Optional Activities
- Cable car to Vogel Mountain for views of Mount Triglav and Bohinj Valley
- Visit Savica Waterfall (side trip, 16 km)
Landmarks Lake Bohinj Savica Waterfall Vogel Mountain Mount Triglav Triglav National Park - Day 2
Lake Bled to Bohinjska Bistrica
After a brief car transfer to Pokljuka's high plateau, you'll cycle through alpine villages down to Lake Bohinj, the largest and deepest lake in Triglav National Park. A cable car runs up Vogel Mountain where you can see Mount Triglav, the Julian Alps' highest peak. Savica Waterfall marks the source of the lake if you have time for a side trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car transfer to Pokljuka plateau
- Cycling through alpine villages
- Visit Lake Bohinj
Optional Activities
- Side trip to Savica Waterfall
- Cable car to Vogel Mountain for views of Mount Triglav
Landmarks Lake Bohinj Savica Waterfall Vogel Mountain Mount Triglav Triglav National Park - Day 3
Bohinjska Bistrica to Tolmin
You have two cycling route choices today. Either pedal over Sorica Pass through the Julian Alps, or take a train through the Bohinj Tunnel to reach Podbrdo. From there, cycling continues through a narrow valley alongside the emerald-green So\u010da River. Stop at Tolmin Gorge to see the Bear's Head, a natural formation created by a massive boulder wedged into the gorge's narrow section.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through narrow valley
- Explore Tolmin Gorge
Optional Activities
- Cycle over Sorica Pass through Julian Alps
- Train ride through Bohinj Tunnel to Podbrdo
Landmarks Sorica Pass Julian Alps Bohinj Tunnel Soča River Tolmin Gorge Bear's Head - Day 3
Bohinjska Bistrica to Tolmin
Today offers two cycling route options. You can ride over Sorica Pass through the scenic Julian Alps, or take a train through the Bohinj Tunnel to Podbrdo. After either choice, you'll cycle through a narrow valley beside the emerald-green So\u010da River with plenty to see along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through narrow valley
Optional Activities
- Cycle over Sorica Pass through Julian Alps
- Train ride through Bohinj Tunnel to Podbrdo
Landmarks Sorica Pass Julian Alps Bohinj Tunnel Soča River - Day 4
Tolmin to Solkan
A car transfer brings you to Kolovrat Saddle, where you'll cycle along a ridge offering views high above the So\u010da Valley and the Slovenia-Italy border. The ride spans about 7 kilometres between 800 to 1150 metres elevation. Visit Mrs. Josephine's old-fashioned pub in Kambres\u030cko, the first village, before descending toward Solkan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car transfer to Kolovrat Saddle
- Cycling along Kolovrat ridge
Optional Activities
- Visit Mrs. Josephine's old-fashioned pub in Kambreško
Landmarks Kolovrat Saddle Soča Valley Kambreško - Day 4
Tolmin to Solkan
After arriving at Kolovrat Saddle by car, you'll cycle the ridge with views over the So\u010da Valley and the Slovenia-Italy border. Stop at Mrs. Josephine's traditional pub in Kambres\u030cko, the first village you'll reach, then continue the descent toward Solkan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car transfer to Kolovrat Saddle
- Cycling along Kolovrat ridge
Optional Activities
- Visit Mrs. Josephine's old-fashioned pub in Kambreško
Landmarks Kolovrat Saddle Soča Valley - Day 5
Solkan to Grado
From Solkan, you'll cycle quickly to Gorizia, once the dividing point between Italy and Yugoslavia. Check out a museum covering the region's history, then continue cycling to find the world's smallest military museum housed in an old Yugoslavian outpost. Kostanjevica Monastery comes next before you head south into Italy toward the coast, passing through Friuli Venezia Giulia with its rivers, canals, and ancient Roman cities before reaching Grado, a historic lagoon island resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Gorizia
- Cycling along the border
- Cycling through Friuli Venezia Giulia region
- Arrive at Grado
Optional Activities
- Museum in Gorizia about regional history
- Visit world's smallest military museum in old Yugoslavian outpost
- Visit Kostanjevica Monastery
Landmarks Gorizia Kostanjevica Monastery Grado Friuli Venezia Giulia - Day 5
Solkan to Grado
Starting from Solkan, you'll cycle to Gorizia, once the border between Italy and Yugoslavia. Visit a museum about the region's history and locate the world's smallest military museum in an old Yugoslavian outpost. Then head south into Italy past Kostanjevica Monastery and through Friuli Venezia Giulia with its rivers, canals, and ancient Roman cities, finishing in Grado on a lagoon island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Gorizia
- Cycling along the border
- Cycling through Friuli Venezia Giulia region
- Arrive at Grado
Optional Activities
- Museum in Gorizia about regional history
- Visit world's smallest military museum in old Yugoslavian outpost
Landmarks Gorizia Grado Friuli Venezia Giulia - Day 6
Grado to Portogruaro
Today's cycling heads inland from the coast through extensive lagoons enclosed by dams that now host fish farming. You'll see 'casoni', historical structures fishermen used during season. Your destination is Portogruaro, which was important during the Venetian Republic. The city's palaces and buildings reflect that rich history and are worth exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling inland from coast
- Arrive at Portogruaro
Optional Activities
- View 'Valli da pesca' (lagoons with fish farming)
- See 'casoni' (historic fishermen constructions)
- Explore Portogruaro's palazzi and historical buildings
Landmarks Portogruaro - Day 6
Grado to Portogruaro
You'll cycle inland from the coastal area through lagoons enclosed by dams where fish farming now operates. Along the way, look for 'casoni', historical buildings where fishermen stayed during fishing season. Portogruaro, your destination, once held significance during the Venetian Republic period with palaces and buildings that tell that story.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling inland from coast
- Arrive at Portogruaro
Optional Activities
- View 'Valli da pesca' (lagoons with fish farming)
- See 'casoni' (historic fishermen constructions)
- Explore Portogruaro's palazzi and historical buildings
Landmarks Portogruaro - Day 7
Portogruaro to Lido di Jesolo
From Portogruaro, you can ride west along beautiful Adriatic beaches with lots of chances to stop for a swim or relax. Jesolo acts as your gateway to Venice or the airport, making it simple to either explore the historic city within the lagoon or continue on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along Adriatic beaches
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Adriatic beaches
- Visit Venice
- Travel to airport from Jesolo
Landmarks Lido di Jesolo Venice - Day 7
Portogruaro to Lido di Jesolo
You'll ride west from Portogruaro along beautiful Adriatic beaches with plenty of opportunities to stop and swim. Jesolo serves as your gateway to Venice or the airport, so you can either explore the historic city or arrange your departure from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along Adriatic beaches
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Adriatic beaches
- Visit Venice
- Travel to airport from Jesolo
Landmarks Lido di Jesolo Venice - Day 8
Lido di Jesolo
After breakfast, your tour concludes. If you'd like, you can extend your stay or continue on to Venice, the ancient Serenissima, for more exploration before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Venice
- Extend stay in Jesolo area
Landmarks Venice - Day 8
Lido di Jesolo
Your tour ends after breakfast today. From here, you can head to the airport or make other arrangements for your departure.
- End point
- Lido di Jesolo, Jesolo, Venice 30016, Italy (reception of hotel in Lido di Jesolo, 10:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
