Itinerary
- Day 1
Villach
You'll arrive at your hotel in Villach whenever works for your schedule. Parking is available right near the hotel, so getting your bike and gear sorted is straightforward.
- Day 2
Villach to Tarvisio
Your cycling starts by following the River Gail as you leave Austria and head into Italy. You'll pass through the Canal Valley border triangle where Austria, Slovenia, and Italy all meet, and you can feel the shift from Germanic to Romanic to Slavic cultures. The ride brings you to Tarvisio, the border town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour following River Gail through Canal Valley
Landmarks Tarvisio 
- Day 3
Kanaltal Valley
Starting from Tarvisio, a mountain resort town surrounded by valleys and forests, you'll cycle through the Kanaltal valley. The Friulian Alpine region has pristine nature and extensive forests throughout, making for a nice ride through quiet terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour through Kanaltal valley in Friulian Alpine region
Landmarks Tarvisio - Day 4
Kanaltal Valley to Udine
You're cycling to Gemona del Friuli, which is one of the historic towns worth seeing in the region with its impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. From there the route goes through wine country with vine-covered hills, and then you reach Udine with its Venetian influences. You'll see late Gothic and Renaissance buildings and have time to relax in the main piazza.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour through wine region to Gemona del Friuli and Udine
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Gemona del Friuli
- Explore Udine city centre
Landmarks Gemona del Friuli Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Udine - Day 5
Udine to Grado
Your cycling takes you through reed landscapes and water channels heading toward the Adriatic coast. Along the way you'll pass by Palmanova, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the ancient excavation sites of Aquilea. The day ends in Grado, a historic fishing town and seaside resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour through reed landscapes to Grado
Optional Activities
- Visit Palmanova UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore ancient excavation sites of Aquilea
Landmarks Palmanova Aquilea Grado - Day 6
Grado
This day you have flexibility built in. You can explore the ancient city of Aquilea, known as the 'Second Rome', with its Roman ruins and ancient churches. Or if you prefer a different pace, spend the day on the sandy beaches along the Adriatic coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Roman city of Aquilea with Roman ruins and ancient churches
- Enjoy sandy beaches at Grado seaside resort
Landmarks Aquilea - Day 7
Grado to Trieste
You'll cycle through the rugged Karst hinterland and along the beautiful coastal area toward Trieste. Miramare Castle is on the route before you arrive in Trieste, the former Habsburg city and historic port. If the full stage feels like too much, you can take the train from Monfalcone to shorten it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour through Karst region to Trieste
Optional Activities
- Visit Miramare Castle
Landmarks Miramare Castle Trieste - Day 8
Trieste
Today you'll depart individually. Pack up and head out whenever suits your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
