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Istria´s Wine Roads
Buje – Rovinj
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Through Istria’s vineyards
There is something magical in Istria, the largest Croatian peninsula, immersed in the blue of the Adriatic. Its green forests, historic hilltop towns, vineyards, olive groves and gentle rivers are a perfect combination of the beauty of nature, history and culture. When you add to this the seductive tastes of excellent Istrian wines, you just know that this is an area which offers you everything you need. Enjoy an easy bike ride and explore Istria, passing through the hidden medieval towns of Grožnjan, Oprtalj, Motovun, and the former Roman colony of Poreč whose charm will leave you breathless. Passing through a landscape of hills framed by rivers, with forests, vineyards and olive groves, you’ll enjoy every moment. Take a break at the winemakers and taste indigenous wines such as Malvasia and Teran, treat yourself to tasty delicacies and experience all the charms of Istria, this exciting Croatian wine region.
Dates 2024:
Arrival: daily
Duration: 5 days
Dates:
Season 1: Mar 15.-Apr 19.
Season 2: April 20.-June 19. + Sept 20.-Nov 15.
Season 3: June 20.-Sept 19.
1st Day: Buje
Individual arrival. Info meeting with Fiore representative at 7pm at the hotel reception area where we will provide you with the package including hotel vouchers, bicycle with all equipment, maps and a road book. Overnight in Buje area.
2nd Day: Buje – Motovun, approx. 37 km
From Buje you will continue towards Grožnjan. Typical Istrian medieval town sprout high on top of a hill along the right coast of the river Mirna, renaissance loggia dating from 1585 and the beautiful St. Vitus and Modesto’s baroque church. If you just occasionally pass along its streets in which almost every door leads to art studios or galleries, and which windows from every direction echoes the sounds of different music genres, from classical to jazz, you’ll understand why Grožnjan is known as “The town of artists”. From Grožnjan you’ll ride on quiet Istrian village roads through beautiful settlement and arrive to Oprtalj. Unchanged urban medieval style of building, the narrow streets, the shops, the beautiful Venetian palaces, portals and covered passages and particularly the unique view to the Istrian peninsula from the town loggia, according to many the most beautiful of Istria. From Oprtalj you are going downhill enjoying the view on Mirna river and eventually arriving in Livade, the truffle center of Istria where you can visit the local truffle shop and taste it in various forms. The truffle is an underground malodorous fungus believed to be an aphrodisiac. On the hill in front of the Livade is Motovun, surely the most famous and attractive Istrian medieval hill-town. Around Livade is the Motovun forest which stretches along Mirna River valley is especially rich with truffles. Overnight in hotel “Kaštel” in Motovun.
3rd Day: Motovun – Poreč, approx. 39 km
This part of the trail goes from inland to the coast. It follows the road to Višnjan where you will pass by an observatory. It’s one of the 5 most famous observatories in the world. The road continues to the town of Višnjan which is on 246m altitude and from there you’ll be able to catch a view on west Istrian coast and the coastal town of Poreč. In Višnjan surroundings is possible to visit many wine cellars with wine from Poreč area, especially Malvasia. Tour continues to Tar, a little town on the hill above the sea and to Nova Vas village by the famous cave (which you can visit). After passing a few more villages the trail reaches Poreč. Overnight in Poreč.
4th Day: Poreč – Kanfanar – Rovinj, approx. 34 km
After breakfast you can choose between taking a car transfer to Kanfanar or reach it on your own on bike. Kanfanar is a small town above the Lim valley. From Kanfanar starts the flattest ride of all in this tour. Passing by Istrian inland villages you will see traditional Istrian tool-houses (kažun). After reaching Bale you can visit the Bembo palace, city square and museum. Continue to Rovinj and on the way you can visit see “Palud” an ornithological reserve where you can cycle around. After village Kokuletovica you can turn in Monkodonja. Monkodonja is a prehistoric hill-town inhabited about 1800-1200 BC during the Bronze Age. After Monkodonja you will reach Rovinj, your goal of this tour, the “Pearl of Adriatic”. With its church and bell-tower on the hill by the sea it’s very recognizable from all sides. Also called Istrian Venice, old town which was once an island and then connected with land, famous for its traditional boat called batana. Restaurants with fresh fish combined with Malvasia will complete this week’s atmosphere. It will fascinate you. Everybody can enjoy Rovinj, its charm and magic. Overnight in hotel Villa Lili in Rovinj.
5th Day: Rovinj
Individual departure after breakfast or extension.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
You will be accommodated in 3* or 4* hotels, depending on the chosen hotel category.
Please note, that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
27-speed ladies and gents
E-Bikes
- Aluminium-frame
- comfortable Selle Royal Freccia saddle
- 28 inch wheels
- fenders
- integrated rear rack
- dynamo powered lights
- cycle computer
- water bottle holder
- saddle bag containing spare tube, tyre lever and tools, hand pump, lock
- 1 side pannier waterproof 20 litre
- map holder
- helmet
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking possibilities
- It is possible to arrive in Buje by car. Guesthouses in Buje area are not charging parking places but they don’t have security cameras.
Train Station
- Station: Trieste or Rovinj
Airport
- Next Airport: Treviso (TSF) or Ljubljana (LJU)
- transfers bookable (see “Prices”)
- 4 overnights in chosen hotelcategory
- 4 x breakfasts
- Information package including detailed route description (map and road book) and vouchers, luggage tags
- luggage transport between accommodations
- 24/7 emergency number
- Use of Fiore App – offline navigation with information about POI’s
Category A (4* Hotels) | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
Double room | 780,- | 930,- | 1.070,- |
Single room | 1.190,- | 1.440,- | 1.680,- |
Category B (3* Hotels) | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
Double room | 590,- | 640,- | 670,- |
Single room | 800,- | 870,- | 900,- |
Discount children/additional bed – upon request
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
27-speed | 80,- |
E-Bike | 135,- |
GPS-device | 30,- |
Transfer | 1-3 persons | 4-8 persons |
Airport Trieste – Buje | 165,- | 185,- |
Trieste train station – Buje | 120,- | 140,- |
Airport Ljubljana – Buje | 260,- | 290,- |
Rovinj – Airport Trieste | 205,- | 225,- |
Rovinj – Airport Ljubljana | 290,- | 320,- |
Additional nights incl. breakfast – upon request |
Operator: Fiore Tours
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