Itinerary
- Day 1
Porec
You'll arrive at your 4-star hotel in Porec and get settled in. Once you're comfortable, head over to the Euphrasian Basilica, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and really the main thing to see in this coastal town. It's a short walk from most hotels and worth spending an hour or so exploring.
Optional Activities
- Visit the Euphrasian Basilica (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Euphrasian Basilica - Day 2
Porec
Your first cycling day takes you through the Porec hinterland on a round trip covering about 35 km. You'll ride along the coast toward Santa Marina di Vabriga and Vabriga, then turn inland through Visnjan before heading back to Porec. The terrain's mostly flat to rolling, so it's a good way to get your legs warmed up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour: Porec - Santa Marina di Vabriga - Vabriga - Visnjan - Porec (approximately 35 km)
- Day 3
Porec - Vrsar - Limski Channel
Today's about 40 km of cycling from Porec to the Limski Canal, which is essentially a fjord-like nature reserve where you'll see mussel and oyster farms dotting the water. After exploring the canal area, you'll cycle back through the interior on a scenic route that brings you home by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour: Porec - Vrsar - Limski Channel - Porec (approximately 40 km)
Landmarks Limski Channel - Day 4
Grozanjan - Buje - Novigrad - Porec
After a short transfer inland, you'll start cycling through Grozanjan, a village known for classical concerts and jazz festivals. From there, it's mostly downhill through Buje to reach the Adriatic coast at Novigrad. On the return trip, you'll pass by Jama Baredine stalactite cave before cycling back to Porec. This route covers around 55 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour: Grozanjan - Buje - Novigrad - Jama Baredine Cave - Porec (approximately 55 km)
Landmarks Grozanjan Novigrad Jama Baredine - Day 5
Motovun - Porec
A transfer gets you to the hinterland where you'll cycle toward Motovun, a medieval town sitting on a steep hill with great views over the Mirna Valley. From there, you'll follow the Parenzana route through Vizinada and then cycle back to Porec through the countryside. The full route is approximately 45 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour: Motovun - Vizinada - Porec via Parenzana route (approximately 45 km)
Landmarks Motovun Vizinada - Day 6
Porec
Today's a rest day to relax in Porec and enjoy the beaches. The town has various options, from pebble beaches to fine sandy areas, so you can pick whatever appeals to you and spend the day by the water without any cycling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Porec
- Day 7
Kanfanar - Rovinj - Pula - Porec
After a transfer to Kanfanar, you'll start cycling toward Rovinj, one of Istria's nicest towns with the Church of Euphemia's bell tower visible from the water. If you want, there's an optional boat excursion to the Brijuni Islands from Fazana. After that, you'll continue to Pula, the largest city in Istria, where the ancient amphitheater is the main attraction. The cycling covers roughly 60 km, and you'll take a transfer back to Porec in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour: Kanfanar - Rovinj - Pula (approximately 60 km)
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to the Brijuni Islands from Fazana
Landmarks Church of Euphemia Rovinj Pula Amphitheater Brijuni Islands - Day 8
Porec
Your departure day. Check out of your hotel and head to your next destination or airport. If you have time before your transfer, grab a coffee at a local café or take a final walk through the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
