Slovenia and Italy Cycling Tour

Join us on amazing cycling journey from The Julian Alps all the way down to Adriatic sea using Alpe-Adria cycling path.

Tour Highlights

  • Discover beautiful mountain lakes Bled and Bohinj by bike
  • Cycling near the crystal clear Soča River
  • Enjoy stunning views of alpine peaks from easy cycling paths
  • Visit Kranjska Gora, home of a World Cup ski area
  • Unforgettable dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant in Friulli
  • Sip superlative white wines from the Collio region of Friuli, one of Italy's best kept secrets

Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. The changing landscape is constantly surprising, time and again. You can have one eye on the sea, then look in the other direction and be surrounded by high mountains.

From $ 2999
Activity Level Recreational non-riders are welcome
Duration 6 days / 5 nights in luxury 4 star hotels
Start / End Ljubljana / Ljubljana
Daily Mileage 22 - 28 miles
Daily Biking 2 - 4 Hours
Meals 17 Meals- 5 breakfasts, 5 gourmet dinners, 5 Lunches, Wine and Cheese tasting

Itinerary Map

Day 1

ARRIVAL TO BLED BIKE FITTING AND WARM-UP RIDE AROUND LAKE BLED 6 mi.

The meeting with tour leaders and the rest of the group will take place on the hotel entrance at 3.00 P.M. We will have a bike fitting and warm-up ride around Lake Bled. There you will get detailed information about the tour and daily timetable.

Accommodation Rikli Balance Hotel

Day 2

ALPINE LAKES BLED AND BOHINJ 22mi. + OPTIONAL 9mi. Show more detail Hide more detail

After the morning transfer to Pokljuka area, we will begin our ride towards Lake Bohinj. On the way, we will pass through the alpine village of Studor, and try the famous Bohinj cheese and Štruklji.

Accommodation Rikli Balance Hotel

Day 3

TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK 26mi. + OPTIONAL 8mi. Show more detail Hide more detail

Today’s ride is through the Radovna Valley, where we will make a short stop at a local farm. We will continue along the cycling trail that crosses the mountain river over several bridges. The ride through the typical alpine landscape will bring us to Kranjska Gora, host town for the World Cup ski race.

Accommodation Hotel Ski Pass

Day 4

ALPE ADRIA CYCLE PATH 28mi. + OPTIONAL 11mi. Show more detail Hide more detail

We will take the Alpe-Adria Cycle Trail from Kranjska Gora via Tarvisio towards the town of Resiutta in Italy. The Alpe Adria Cycle Trail is an unforgettable experience. Alpine landscapes, peaceful villages and more than 20 tunnels and bridges.

Accommodation Hotel Ski Pass

Day 5

EMERALD SOČA RIVER VALLEY 25mi. + OPTIONAL 8mi. Show more detail Hide more detail

Today we have two options: challenge yourself and cycle up to Vršič Pass or take the tour by van, stopping at the Russian Prisoner’s Church, and enjoy a short hike around the Vršič Pass. After a long descent, we will come upon the turquoise waters of the Soča River and the remarkable limestone peaks of Triglav National Park. After a short transfer, we will reach our medieval castle hotel. For our farewell dinner, we will enjoy the Friulian specialties at a Michelin restaurant.
Day 6

FRIULI WINE REGION 27mi. Show more detail Hide more detail

In the morning, we start with a circular ride in the best-known wine region, called Goriška Brda, with Slovenia on one side and Italy on the other. We will stop to taste the best known red wines at one winery and superlative white wines from the Collio region at another. For a lunch, we will enjoy the San Daniele prosciutto and other Friulian specialties at a great local restaurant. After the lunch is a transfer to your Hotel in Ljubljana. On the way, we'll stop and visit the most famous Postojna Cave.

Accomodation

Hotel Ski Pass

At the very northwest side of Slovenia, in geographically confined area between the Karavanke mountains on the north and the Julian Alps in the south, lies the Upper Sava Valley.

Castello di Spessa Estate

Castello Di Spessa is a 12th-century castle providing panoramic views of the vineyards in Capriva Del Friuli. Free parking and tours of the castle's medieval wine cellars are available here.

Rikli Balance Hotel

Hotel Rikli Balance brings to life local traditions. Their focus is on sustainability, and dedicated to your health and well-being.

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What's Included

Come & Go

  • Exceptional customer service and unforgetable experience.
  • Luggage transfers.
  • Arrival and Onward transfers.

Stay & sleep

  • Welcome drink.
  • 5 nights accommodation in luxury 4 star hotels.
  • Breakfast for all 5 nights.

Wine & Dine

  • 5 gourmet dinners with drinks.
  • 5 Lunches.
  • Wine tasting in most famous winery in Collio region.
  • Cheese tasting.
  • Glass of sparkling wine on each dinner

On the road

  • One or Two Vehicle support with free WI-FI - will carry fruit, snacks and drinks, bike spares, first aid kit, and, if needed, tired cyclists.
  • Two or Three experienced local bilingual guides.
  • Choice of high quality hybrid and road bikes.
  • Unlimited fruit, snacks and drinks during the rides.
  • Water bottle and bike bag.
  • Quality helmets.
  • RideWithGPS mobile application for routes and navigation.

More

  • Entry fees to attractions and historical sites.

What's not included

Airfare

  • The price does not include flights.

Insurance

  • The price does not include travel and cancellation insurances.

Tips

  • Gratuities for your guides are not included in your trip price. Please tip your guides based on their guest care, service and level of professionalism.

Dates & Prices

June 2024
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August 2024
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September 2024
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