Coast of three countries (Italy, Slovenia, Croatia).

This tour begins with the delightful and for centuries the main port of the Habsburg monarchy – the city of Trieste. Charles VI of Habsburg declared Trieste a free imperial city in 1719. The privileges granted by the emperor marked the beginning of the rapid growth of Trieste. Trieste has grown 27 times. Two-thirds of the population at the time were Italians. Austro-Hungarian Trieste of the turn of the century is one of the largest ports of the Mediterranean, and in addition, the pearl of the so-called Austrian Riviera, where the upper strata of Viennese society spent the winter months.

Remains of ancient Roman buildings; the ancient Basilica of San Giusto with the tomb of Carlist claimants to the Spanish throne and the Church of St. Michael, the castle of San Giusto, created on the site of a small Venetian military fortress (all - XV century), the romantic castle of Miramare (mid XIX century), the house in which James Joyce wrote "Ulysses", the German concentration camp of Ricera di San Sabba and the only one in Europe still active beach, divided into male and female halves leaving into the sea wall (Pedo).

After exploring this wonderful city, you are heading south. From Italy through Slovenia to Croatia, exploring the sunny Istrian peninsula. Your route flows through picturesque, small fishing villages, small towns lying on top of karst hills and sparkling vineyards in fertile valleys. You are amazed at the diversity of the landscape with full contrast and color.

Interesting destinations: Trieste – Old Town, Luxury Promenade and Miramare Castle of the Istrian Peninsula – Quaint Villages on the Hills of Piran – Enchanting Medieval Town of Portorož – Slovenian Monte Carlo Porech - Euphraziev Basilica (VI century) Briuns is a national park of Croatia. It includes a group of islands located near the coast of Istria, Rovinj is a bilingual city located on a peninsula similar in shape to a drop, in the center of which is the cathedral. Pula is the largest city in Istria, located almost at the very tip of the peninsula.

Day 1: Arrival in Trieste / Muggia (old suburb of Trieste)

Arrival and accommodation at your hotel in Muggia / Trieste. Spend the day cycling along the beautiful promenade and visit the exquisite Miramare Castle, then have a cup of coffee in the stunning Piazza Unita d’Italia in the city centre.

Day 2: Trieste – Piran / Portorož (about 30 km or about 60 km depending on the chosen route).

Start your day with a brief visit to the coastal city of Muggia, where the borders of Italy and Slovenia cross. Enjoying a bike ride along the coast, you enter Koper and then visit the picturesque towns of Isola, Portorož and Piran. The city of Piran resembles an open-air museum with magnificent examples of medieval (mainly Venetian) architecture. You will understand why Portorož is considered a prestigious health resort in Slovenia.

Day 3: Piran - Umag (approx. 35 km.)

Today you will pedal past the largest salt park in Slovenia – Sečovlje. It was given the status of a regional park, and there is a very interesting museum of salt fisheries. It is a habitat for rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Beautiful views, for excellent photography, you are provided. From here you go to the border and enter Croatia, in the heart of Istria, in the town of Umag. The turbulent history of the city influenced its architecture - buildings of late antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages have not survived to our time. However, in the city there are numerous evidences of the Middle Ages - fortress walls, Venetian villas and, above all, picturesque narrow streets. One of the oldest towers is well preserved - the western one, which now houses the city museum. Once a Roman colony, within its city walls and across its closed drawbridge lies a city with a rich history.

Day 4: Umag - Porech (approx. 45 km.)

The road leads you through the low, holding the path to Novigrad (Cittanova). Novigrad, located on a small peninsula and possessing fertile lands, was often at the crossroads of historical events, which was reflected in the architectural monuments. Novigrad, since the time of the Habsburgs was famous for its gastronomy. Your next stop is Porec. Porec, like all Croatian Istria, is multiethnic (Croats, Slovenes, Italians, Serbs, Albanians) and is traditionally very tolerant of different cultures. Many people define their nationality as “Istrian”. Visit the Basilica of Euphrasia (VI century) is a three-nave temple with an atrium and an octagonal baptistery. In the IV century, a church was built here under Bishop Mavre, and after 539 a modern basilica was built under Bishop Euphrasia. In the basilica preserved Byzantine mosaics. The Euphrasian Basilica complex was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

Day 5: Porec (approx. 45 km or day off by the sea)

Today you can spend a day of your choice:

1) You can enjoy a well-deserved day of rest and relax while taking sun and sea baths by the sea.

2) Take a tour of the most beautiful islands of Croatia - Briuny. The territory of the Brioons, unlike most other Adriatic islands, is flat and covered with subtropical vegetation. After World War II, Grand Brioun was transformed into the luxurious summer residence of Josip Broz Tito. Tito used the island from June 1947 to August 1979 to receive foreign dignitaries.

In 1978, a safari park was created in the northern part of Grand Briun Island, covering an area of 9 hectares. The park is home to exotic animals (zebras, deer, etc.), most of which were donated to Josip Broz Tito by the heads of the member states of the Non-Aligned Movement. In 1970, Indira Gandhi gave Tito a pair of two-year-old Indian elephant cubs named Sonia and Lanka, who also lived on the island. In October 1983, a national park was established in the archipelago. (3) For avid cyclists - we have compiled a familiarization tour of the countryside of Porec.

Day 6: Porec - Rovinj (approx. 55 km)

Today you are going to the jewel of Croatian Istria town of Rovinj. The old town of Rovinja is located on a peninsula similar in shape to a drop, in the center of which is the cathedral. The archipelago of the city, which offers a magnificent panorama from the coastline of its historical center, has 22 islets, among which the largest and most picturesque are the islands of St. Andrew and St. Catherine. The new part of the city stretches along the coast to the north and south of the peninsula. It is one of the last truly Mediterranean fishing ports. There are many natural monuments in the vicinity of the city: the islands and the coast from the island of St. Ivan (Sv. Ivan) to the island of Two Sisters (Dvije sestrice); the sea and underwater parts of the Lima Canal (Limski kanal) and part of the Lima hollow (Limska draga); the forest park zone “Punta Corrente”; the swamp “Palud”; the cave “Romuald’s” on the southern side of the Lima Canal and the quarry “Monfiorenzo”.

Day 7: Rovinj - Pula (approx. 40 km)

The last day of your “expedition” takes you to the city. Pulu on the southwestern peninsula. Pula is the largest city in Istria, located almost at the very tip of the peninsula. Pula is the oldest city on the Istrian peninsula and its commercial and cultural center. Pula is named after the asteroid (142) Poulana, discovered on January 28, 1875 by Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa at the Pula Observatory, which worked in the city in 1871-1914, and where 29 asteroids were discovered. Enjoy your last day in the company of mighty architecture, including the majestic Pula Amphitheatre, a monument of ancient Roman history and architecture. It is the only remaining arena that has 4 towers and all three Roman architectural orders. At the same time, the amphitheater occupies the 6th place in the world among such structures.

Day 8: Breakfast and going home.

This is where your tour ends. You have the opportunity to extend your stay on the coast or book a transfer to the airport (transfer is paid separately).