Cycling Holidays - Venice to Porec

Venice to Porec

Italy

From £599 P/P

Three countries in one week between Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The history of the ancient Republic of Venice, the so called “Serenissima” Republic, provides the background to the entire trip.

From the wonderful Venice, you will cycle through the beaches on the coastline up to the plain of Friuli and then continue with the fascinating town of Trieste, finishing with the beautiful Istrian coast, a sight which is truly to be treasured.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Mestre/Venice

Individual arrival in Mestre (the mainland of Venice). The city of Venice will captivate you with its splendour, acknowledged worldwide.

Day 2: Mestre – Jesolo/Caorle/seacoast (40/65 km)

After a few kilometres by bike, you take the ferry and then the vaporetto, passing in front of Piazza San Marco. Then you will reach Punta Sabbioni, the furthest south area of the Adriatic coast, which is north of Venice. From here you cycle along the stunning seacoast, with various opportunities for a refreshing bath in the sea. The overnight will be in one of the places along this famous coastline.

Day 3: Jesolo/Caorle/seacoast – Portogruaro (65/40 km)

Leaving the sea behind you, you will head north towards the Julian Alps. You will be passing through an area with a multitude of “Valli da pesca” (stretches of lagoon enclosed by earthen dikes where extensive fish farming is practised) and “casoni” (constructions used by fishermen in the past during the fishing season). Afterwards you will go to the town of Portogruaro, one of the main centres in the times of the “Serenissima Republic of Venice”, which is impressive even today with its glorious “Palazzi” or “palaces”.

Day 4: Portogruaro – Palmanova/Aquileia (60/70 km)

The trip can be shortened by 20 km by taking a train from Portogruaro to Latisana. You will spend the day between the region of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, passing through an area abundant in water and history, among rivers, canals and ancient Roman towns. Your destination will be Aquileia, with its Roman excavations, or Palmanova, named “the starry city” because from above the town resembles a 9-pointed star.

Day 5: Palmanova/Aquileia – Trieste (70/50 km)

The trip can be shortened by 30 km by taking a train at the end of the stage from Monfalcone to Trieste. You will once again head towards the sea: the gulf of Trieste awaits you, with many possible stops along the way, such as Duino with its two castles, Sistiana with its characteristic bay and Miramare with its famous white castle built according to the wishes of Maximilian of Augsburg, situated in a beautiful park of more than 20 hectares in size. Just a few kilometres lie between you and Trieste, the ancient port of the Asburgic Empire, which has much to offer as regards attractions and history.

Day 6: Trieste – Piran/Portorož (45 km)

After a few kilometres you will cross over into Slovenia, often cycling along cycle paths through famous holiday resorts such as Koper, first for a long time a Venetian and then Austrian town, and Piran, another important centre which was ruled over for a long time by Venice. You then finally arrive in Portorož, a town renowned for its spa and bathing facilities.

Day 7: Piran/Portorož – Porec (55 km)

Cycling southwards, you will pass through the salt mines of Secovlje, a large Slovenian town with a humid environment, which is a key area as regards ornithology. Some kms later you will cross the Croatian border down along Istria, the Adriatic sea’s largest peninsula. In the end you will reach Porec, the tourism capital of Croatia, with its Eufrasian Basilica, which was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.

Day 8: Porec

After breakfast, end of services. Possibility to return to Venice by boat.

Route Overview

You will ride the first three stages along flat roads, across the Veneto and Friuli plain, and the last three on slightly hillier sections. Easy to Moderate: some days flat, others with some hills. Suitable for everyone with some cycling experience.

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Route Map (Subject to change)

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Mestre

Route Profile:

Brief itinerary:	Route Profile
Day 2: Mestre-Lido di Jesolo/Caorle/seacoast (40/65 km, vertical up 0m)	Today’s stage, which takes you from Mestre to Lido di Jesolo and Caorle, is divided into two parts. The first part will guide you from Mestre to Tronchetto island from where by ferry boat you will reach the island of Lido. The second part describes the route from Lido San Niccolò to Lido di Jesolo or Caorle, where a second transfer by motorboat will take you to Punta Sabbioni. Navigation (included in the package tour): - about 35 minutes by public transportation from Tronchetto to Lido S.Niccolò; - about 25 minutes by public transportation from S.Maria Elisabetta to Punta Sabbioni. In this case the ferry is a smaller ship (motonave) and it is up to the captain’s decision the amount of bikes accepted on board. It may happen that you have to wait for the next ferry.

Day 3: Jesolo/Caorle/seacoast-Portogruaro (60/40 km, vertical up 0m)	The itinerary follows quiet country roads, traversing a land that is very rich in water and where dikes and isolated farms mark this wonderful landscape. After having crossed the village of Torre di Mosto, you will have to cycle for 1,8 km on a dirt road.

Day 4: Portogruaro-Palmanova/Aquileia (60/70 km, vertical up 30m)	The cycle tour continues eastward, traversing the countryside and small villages as far as the city San Michele and the Tagliamento river: its peaceful course marks the border between Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. After a break in the beautiful ancient village of Precenicco, you will cross the foot and cycle bridge over the Stella river and continue towards the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

Day 5: Palmanova/Aquileia-Trieste (70/50 km, vertical up 420m).	You will find a short part of unpaved road at Palmanova exit while you have to pay attention to the traffic in crossing Cervignano del Friuli. The route is almost entirely flat, with only two short stretches uphill near Monfalcone railway station and from Duino to Sistiana. Leaving the city of Monfalcone you have to cycle several kilometers along the busy Strada Statale 14: be very careful and cycle in single line. In Duino pay attention on the coastal road and when entering Trieste.

Day: 6: Trieste-Portoroz (45 km, vertical up 470m)	This is a more demanding stage compared to the previous ones. When leaving Trieste, you will have to face some short but demanding ascents and ride through some stretches of moderate traffic. The Porec cycle path starts in Rabuiese right before the Italian-Slovene border. The remaining part of the route is on a slightly uneven terrain, while you will have to face a 2km ascent to reach Pirano.

Day 7: Portoroz-Porec (55 km, vertical up 470 m)	When you enter Croatia, the territory becomes hilly, with small villages and vast forests. To reach the lagoon of Secovlje you have a very steep downhill on a dirt road; just beyond the Croatian border is a 2km uphill.

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Venice region airports to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

Mestre is connected with the following airports:
Venice: 10 km, Treviso: 35 km, Verona 120 Km, Trieste 120 km.
VENEZIA MARCO POLO (VCE) - www.veniceairport.it
Connection city bus:
- from airport to Venezia Mestre train station: the Fly Bus ATVO shuttle service and also the
bus ACTV line 15 leave every 30 minutes (transfer: about 20 min; ticket: 6-8 €).
TREVISO CANOVA (TSF) - www.trevisoairport.it
Connection taxi or city bus + train from Treviso:
- from airport to Treviso train station: by taxi (transfer: 15 min; cost: 15 €) or by bus line no. 6
(transfer: 15 min; ticket: 1.30 €);
- from Treviso train station to Mestre: frequent direct trains (transfer: 30 minutes, price about 4
€).
Connection shuttle bus:
- from airport to Venezia Mestre train station: the service ATVO offers every day a connection
between the airport and the station of Venezia-Mestre based on the arrivals and departures of
the low-cost flights, from 7:45 a.m. to 10:25 p.m. (transfer: 70 min; ticket: 10 €; www.atvo.it).
VERONA VILLAFRANCA CATULLO (VRN) - www.aeroportoverona.it
Connection shuttle bus + train:
- from airport to Verona train station: every day the Aerobus shuttle service leaves for the
station of Verona Porta Nuova, first departures at 5.35, 6.30, then every 20 minutes until
20:30, then 21.10, 21.50, 22.30, 23.10 (transfer: approx. 20 min; ticket: 6 €);
- from Verona Porta Nuova train station to Venice Mestre: direct train connections (transfer:
approx. 70-120 min; ticket: 9/27 € depending on the type of train).
TRIESTE RONCHI DEI LEGIONARI (TRS) - www.aeroporto.fvg.it
Connection shuttle bus + train:

How to get there:
Last updated on 16/03/2017 _ valid until October 2017 page 5 / 15
- from airport to Monfalcone train station: a bus service offers connections from the airport to
the train station: line no. 1, 26 or 51. Tickets sold directly at the airport, price 1.60 €.
- from Monfalcone train station to Venice/Mestre: frequent direct connections (transfer: approx.
2 hours, ticket: 10-21 € depending on the type of train)

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Venice to Porec cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast buffet
- Welcome briefing in English
- Travel guide, Maps, Roadbook
- Luggage transportation
- Ferry transfer on day 2 (bike not included). Except departure of 20.07.2019, when the ferry boat transfer will be replaced by a private transfer.
- Hotline service
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the bikes

Tough, stable and reliable, specially designed for you to saddle up for several days on the trot. Girolibero bikes are citybikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.

27-gear Unisex Citybike

A low entry unisex frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position. The number of gears varies by destination. In Italy, for instance, standard bikes have 27 gears, while in northern Europe they are generally fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).

27-gear Men's Citybike

Citybike with men's frame. The design and number of gears varies from country to country. As with unisex bikes, for example, bikes for our Italian tours have 21/24 gears, while in northern Europe they are usually fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).

Electric Bike Upgrades

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 755 5385.

Bosch Active Line

Low-entry frame
Bosch batteries Power Packs of top safety and long life (36 V - 13,4 Ah Capacity - 500 Wh available power).
Bosch motor Active Line, located centrally (250 Watt, engine torque 50 Nm).
Gears: Shimano Deore 9-speed.
Range: approx 90 km (flat terrain, average speed).

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

The hotel list below is subject to change and should be used as a guide. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
Venice to Porec	Sample Hotel List
Venice	Best Western Quid Hotel Venice Airport
Caorle	Hotel Garden
Portogruaro	Hotel Spessotto
Aquileia	Hotel Patriarchi
Trieste	NH Trieste
Portoroz	Remisens Preminum Casa Roza Annexe
Porec	Valamar Zagreb Hotel

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	06.04. and 28.09.2019	Saturday
Season 2:	07.04. – 17.05.2019 \| 14.09. – 27.09.2019	Saturday/Sunday
Season 3:	18.05. – 13.07.2019 \| 17.08 – 13.09.2019	Saturday/Sunday

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£659
Season 2:	£759
Season 3:	£809
Single Room Supplement:	£219
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£109

Category B Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£599
Season 2:	£689
Season 3:	£739
Single Room Supplement:	£179
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£109

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3/4*** hotels
Category B:	3*** hotels

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES ( YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Room Price SGL/BB
Mestre (Cat A):	£69	£90
Mestre (Cat B):	£59	£80
Porec:	£69	£85
Venice:	£89	£145

Reference:IT004

Date From	Date To
06 April 2019	28 September 2019

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