Our cycling Castles of Istra tour is planned to include some of the most interesting cultural sites in Istria that are not in the foreground and most tours and excursions bypass them. So, in addition to the well-known “hilltop” towns of Grožnjan and Motovun, there were also Momjan, Završje, Oprtalj, and Hum. The goal is to convey to guests the story of the life and history of Istria through places and buildings that are less known, and the newly restored Pietra Pelosa castle and the abandoned city of Dvigrad are good examples.
Gastronomy in Istria is also indispensable, so the tour includes tastings of oil, wine, oštrig, and brandy. Therefore, the trails that the tour goes on are without much traffic and are a combination of paved roads and other roads. Also, my goal was to emphasize the diversity of Istria and its citizens, history, and culture by driving through northwestern Istria, Ćićarija, and the west coast. What is unique about the tour is that it includes a short train ride of approx. 30 minutes. Even though it is a bicycle tour, the itinerary also offers a sea kayak trip around Rovinj and its archipelago.
This cycling Castles of Istra tour will include the organization of transportation, entrance fees to localities, viewpoints, necessary equipment and guides, and accommodation on a half-board basis. The program lasts 8 days. The program does not include incoming/outgoing flights. We look forward to seeing you on our cycling tour!
Arrive to Buje
OVERNIGHT 3* OPTION: Guesthouse Lovac, Guesthouse Casa la Parenzana near Buje
OVERNIGHT 4* OPTION: Hotel San Servolo, Hotel San Rocco in Brtonigla
Cycling Momjan to Motovun
NIGHT 3* OPTION: Hotel Kaštel, Villa Borgo in Motovun
OVERNIGHT 4* OPTION: Hotel Roxanich in Motovun
SIGHTS AND POINTS OF INTEREST: Momjan, Završje, Oprtalj, Šterna, Livade, Parenzana, Grožnjan, Motovun
LENGTH OF CYCLING: 55 km, +980m/-1050m
INCLUDED: lunch in an agrotourism, oil tasting
Cycling from Motovun to Buzet
OVERNIGHT 4* OPTION: Hotel Vela Vrata in Buzet
OVERNIGHT 3* OPTION: Hotel Fontana in Buzet
SIGHTS and POINTS OF INTEREST: Kaldir, Zamask, Livade, Pietra Pelosa fortress, Buzet
CYCLING LENGTH: 45 km, +800m/-900m
INCLUDED: brandy tasting
Cycling Ćićarija and Limska Draga
After a short transfer to Brest, we start cycling on the slopes of Ćićaria. We visit the last charcoal burners in Istria (charcoal producers in the traditional way). Via Lanišće and Lupoglav we reach Hum – the smallest town in the world, where we have an organized lunch in the local and only Hum tavern. After lunch we go to the train station where we take the train to Kanfanar and continue cycling along the Limski Drag, visiting the abandoned town of Dvigrad and ending the ride with a tasting of oysters at the top of the Limski Bay. After the tasting, we take a short transfer to Rovinj.
OVERNIGHT 4* OPTION: Hotel Angelo D’Oro, Villa Tuttorotto, Hotel Arupinum in Rovinj
NIGHT 3* OPTION: Guesthouse Baron GautschSIGHTS AND POINTS OF INTEREST: Brest, ĆiĆarija, Carbonari, Lanišće, Lupoglav, Hum, train ride, Dvigrad, Peak Lim, oyster tasting,
LENGTH OF CYCLING: Ćićarija 30 km, +430m/-800m; Kanfanar-Vrh Lima 15 km, +80m/-350m
INCLUDED: lunch in a tavern in Hum, oyster tasting, train ride
Free day, optional sea kayaking trip
OVERNIGHT 4* OPTION: Hotel Angelo D’Oro, Villa Tuttorotto, Hotel Arupinum in Rovinj
NIGHT 3* OPTION: Guesthouse Baron Gautsch
SIGHTS and POINTS OF INTEREST: the town of Rovinj
LENGTH OF KAYAKING: 3-5 h
INCLUDED: sea kayak excursion
Cycling from Vrsar to Rovinj
OVERNIGHT 4* OPTION: Hotel Angelo D’Oro, Villa Tuttorotto, Hotel Arupinum in Rovinj
NIGHT 3* OPTION: Guesthouse Baron Gautsch
SIGHTS and POINTS OF INTEREST: the city of Vrsar, the forest of Kotnija, the monastery of Saint Mihovil, Saint Lovreč, the story of Captain Morgan
CYCLING LENGTH: 60 km, +700m/-700m
INCLUDED: boat ride from Rovinj to Vrsar,
Cycling Kanfanar to Rovinj
After a short transfer from Rovinj to Kanfanar, we start cycling towards Savičenta, where we visit the Morosini Grimani palace. From Savičenta we head towards Bale and on the way, we stop to see the unique church of St. Peter on the rock. After a break in Bale, we descend towards the sea, pass the protected ornithological reserve Palud and continue towards Fažana, where we end the day with a wine tasting.
OVERNIGHT 3* OPTION: Villa Phasiana in Fažana, Hotel Amfiteatar in Pula
OVERNIGHT 4* OPTION: Hotel Chersin in Fažana, Hotel Oasi in
SIGHTS AND POINTS OF INTEREST: Svetvičenat, Morosini Grimani castle, the church of St. Peter on the Rock, Bale, Soardo Bembo Castle, Palud
CYCLING LENGTH: 40 km, +260m/-525m
INCLUDED: wine tasting
Departure
LOCATION | Istrian Peninsula |
INCLUDED | 7 x nights 3-4* hotel accommodation
English-speaking guide Traditional Istrian lunch in a local tavern (Hum) Presentation and lunch with truffles (Motovun) Tasting of Istrian wines and visit to the cellar (Motovun) Shellfish tasting and a boat trip to the shellfish farm in the Lim Bay Dinners and lunches as in the itinerary Transfers Olive oil, and brandy tasting Insurance |
NOT INCLUDED | Airfares
Drinks and meals per itinerary Guide gratitude |
STORY OF THE ILLYRIANS | PRICE |
Adult | 1460,00 € |
Child 11,99 year | 1230,00 € |
School groups and private trips | price on request |
Possible PRIVATE and TAILOR-MADE TRIPS, please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. |
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