Mountainbike from Trieste to Porec Northern Italy Italy The starting point for your cycling tour is Trieste, the capital town of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia. When leaving the harbour city, your adventure takes you along a former railway trail, going South, towards Slovenia. You will follow the coast until you reach the „port of roses“, Portoroz. This city has some of the best  preserved buildings from the ages of Monarchs. Soon, you will continue cycling to Croatia, land of the red soil. At your final destination, Porec, the Adriatic Sea invites you for a bath; and the historic center awaits you. The cycling tour from Trieste to Porec on the former railway trails runs on the Italian and Slovenian sides mostly on asphalted cycling paths, in Croatia partly on gravel roads. Biking Tour Meeting: Trieste Airport: Trieste Airport Transfer: Riders: Min 2 riders Max 10 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

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Transfer and Other Charges:

This is a self-guided tour, there is not an official meeting. The trip starts on Day 1 when you check in to your 1st hotel in Trieste.

Sample itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Trieste
Individual arrival to Trieste.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Trieste

Day 2: Trieste to Piran (Portoroz)
Your tour begins where the train along the Parenzana started: at the train station of Trieste. Built in 1906 you will admire the typical architecture of the Austrian-Hungarian age. You leave Trieste, cross the border, pass woods and meadows and will discover the beauties of Istria. At the end of the stage you will cycle on a long descent with a marvellous view over Piran.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Piran

Day 3: Piran (Portoroz) to Livade (Motovun)
The spa town of Piran shines even today with its well-preserved hotel architectures, which were then very rare to find. You will leave Piran and continue cycling on the traces of the former railway trails. Istria’s hinterland will offer you the geometrical Secovlje salt flats with an access to the Secovlje Salina Nature Park. The cycling path will lead you amongst untouched nature. Your second stage ends in Livade – famous for its truffle and olive oil.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Livade

Day 4: Livade (Motovun) to Porec (approx. 35 km)
On today’s stage you will explore the centrepiece of the Parenzana railway. Through lots of tunnels and viaducts, which have been built at the end of 19th century, your journey leads you towards the Adriatic Sea. On gravel roads you pass rural areas, vineyards and red soil. Reaching the end of your tour you won`t find any hint regarding the Parenzana railway anymore neither a train station nor a sign refers to this beautiful railway trail.
Biking approx. 35 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Porec

Day 5: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

                                                    Piran area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	48	51	57	64	73	80	85	85	76	67	58	50
Average Low Temperature (°F)	34	34	39	46	53	59	63	63	56	50	43	36
Average High Temperature (°C)	9	10	14	18	23	27	29	29	24	20	14	10
Average Low Temperature (°C)	1	1	4	8	12	15	17	17	14	10	6	2
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	5	6	5	7	7	6	4	5	7	8	8	6

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Due to the sub-Mediterranean climate the summers are usually very hot and dry and the winters mild and wet.

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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

Tack:		--
Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(2 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Age:		Min 14
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 10 riders

Approx. 135km total

Rental bikes:
MTB Bianchi Kuma 27.2 inch (on request, limited availability) or similar bike
E-Mountainbike HAIBIKE with 500 Watt battery - Yamaha TG (on request, limited availability) or similar version

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.