Istria by bike: early spring in Vrsar
An early-season Istria cycling tour from a 4-star hotel in Vrsar. Boarding in Dubnica nad Váhom, Trenčín and Bratislava.
At a glance
- Date
- 5 – 10 March 2027
- Country
- Croatia
- Price
- from 498 € per person
- Bikes
- Cycling tour, bikes travel with our coach where a coach is used
What the listing tells us
- Hotel Belveder****, Vrsar
- Half board with non-alcoholic drinks
- Coach with bike trailer
Programme, inclusions and hotel
Download programme as PDF (English translation)
- Hotel
- Hotel Belveder ****, Vrsar, double rooms
- Transport
- Coach with bike trailer, route Dubnica nad Váhom – Trenčín – Bratislava
- Meals
- Half board, buffet, soft drinks at dinner and breakfast included in the price
The price includes
- Transport with bike trailer
- Half board + soft drinks
- Accommodation
- WiFi, welcome drink, pool
The price does not include
- Resort tax €1.60 / day
- Seat reservation on the coach €20
- Individual expenses of the tourists
- Single room: surcharge €140
Description and programme
Istria is the largest peninsula in Croatia and at the same time one of the most picturesque regions of the whole Adriatic. It lies in the north of Croatia, between the Kvarner Gulf and the Gulf of Trieste, and also extends into Italy and Slovenia. It has a very varied character – from coastal resorts to hilly interior with vineyards and stone villages.
Istria is a fantastic destination for cycling, combining coastal scenery, hilly interior, historic towns and quieter roads. Thanks to its variety it is suitable for all types of cyclists – from recreational rides along the sea to demanding climbs through vineyards and olive groves.
Outline programme:
Day 1 – we leave Slovakia early in the morning, arrival in the afternoon and accommodation around 14:00, free programme. Dinner.
Day 2 – breakfast. Bus ride to Piran (Slovenia). Return by bike via Piran, Umag, Novigrad and Poreč to Vrsar, 70 km. Dinner.
Day 3 – breakfast. By bike: Vrsar – Lim Channel – Jural – Barat – Kontija – Vrsar, 39 km. Dinner.
Day 4 – breakfast. By bike: Vrsar – the town of Poreč (the distance between the towns is approx. 12 km) and surroundings, return to Vrsar. Dinner.
Day 5 – breakfast. Bus ride to Pula (sightseeing) and to Rovinj (sightseeing). Dinner.
Day 6 – breakfast. By bike: Buje – Grožnjan – Motovun – Višnjan – Poreč – Vrsar (the former Parenzana railway). 76 km with 1,200 m of ascent – suitable for bikes with wider tyres. Dinner.
Day 7 – breakfast. By bike in the surroundings: Vrsar – Cape – Soline – Vrsar. Dinner.
Day 8 – breakfast, loading the bikes and return to Slovakia. Arrival in the evening hours.
Insurance: please note that we need your full details for every tour (first name, surname, date of birth, ID or passport number, personal ID number, telephone contact, e-mail address). We recommend taking out annual travel insurance that includes tour cancellation cover (indicative price 150 EUR). This is an annual policy valid for all trips in the year and we can arrange it for you. Annual insurance is very advantageous and necessary for people over 70. It is important for us to know whether you already have another type of insurance.
Each participant will receive detailed instructions approx. 14 days before departure. The programme is subject to change.