Friuli and Slovenia Magnifica Tour

7 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Additional images not provided by operator
Video not provided by operator
4.9/5 Excellent
75 reviews  
99%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Group Tour
Crossing the border from Friuli to Slovenia you'll notice both the continuity and the diversity of this area that has been occupied by various European powers over the years.  There’s a lot of history involved in this cycling and multi-sport tour, with a focus on the years during and between the two World Wars. Our visit to the WWI Museum in Caporetto-Kobarid...
$5,352
From$4,695
See departure dates

Member Savings

Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Smooth easy bike paths
    • Alps as the backdrop for most of the journey
    • Scenic, quiet roads without traffic
    • Outdoor activities: cycling, river rafting, and hiking
    • Premier hotels and historical palaces
    • Wine tastings and cooking demonstration
    • Enchanted Radovna Valley and Vintgar Gorge in Slovenia
    • Lunch at Hiša Franko with chef Ana Ros
    • Ljubljana and Cividale del Friuli (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)

What's this trip about?

    Crossing the border from Friuli to Slovenia you'll notice both the continuity and the diversity of this area that has been occupied by various European powers over the years.  There’s a lot of history involved in this cycling and multi-sport tour, with a focus on the years during and between the two World Wars. Our visit to the WWI Museum in Caporetto-Kobarid is the best way to get to know the history and the geography of these two regions. Both Friuli and Slovenia are big wine producers, especially of white wines, and it’s interesting to taste the same grape varietal cultivated in different soils and climates. Friuli’s wine regions of Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli will be the backdrop of our cycling ride towards Slovenia, and in Slovenia we pass through the wine areas of Goriska Brda, Kras and Vipavska Dolina. You could witness the beginning of the grape harvest and the start of the winemaking process, with the help of some local wine producers. This Magnifica edition runs in August, and it is a great option for families with teen age kids.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGorizia
End CityLjubljana

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • All-inclusive program
    • Bikes equipped with Garmin GPS (choice Bianchi road carbon or hybrid; Ebike for an extra charge)
    • Two professional tour guides throughout the program
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts, all lunches and all dinners
    • Wine and beer with meals, coffee, cappuccino, and gelato stops
    • Support vehicle during the tour and luggage transfer
    • Shuttle at the beginning and at the end of the tour
    • All activities mentioned in the day-by-day description

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Collio Hills

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Castello di Spessa

Terrain: Rolling

Ride: 13 mi or 22 km

A private shuttle will take you to Castello di Spessa near Gorizia, where your guides will be waiting to welcome you with a light lunch. In the ...

Day 2: Cividale

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Castello di Spessa

Terrain: Hilly

Ride: 28 mi or 45 km (shorter and longer options available)

The first longer ride of the tour takes place in the morning right after more bike fitting, and ...

Day 3: Bovec

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Dobra Vila Hotel

Terrain: Rolling Hills

Ride: 46 mi or 74 km (shorter option available)

The longest ride of this tour takes us out of Friuli, heading northeast to reach the border of Sloveni...

Day 4: Triglav National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Dobra Vila Hotel

Terrain: Rolling Hills

Ride: 15 mi or 24 km (longer option available)

Bovec is known as the adventure capital of Slovenia, and we have a full day here to rest and enjoy a wi...

Day 5: Fusine Lake to Bled

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Vila Bled

Terrain: Rolling Hills

Ride: 37 mi or 59 km (shorter and longer options available)

Today we’ll go across the Alps to reach Tarvisio, a town on the border where Italy, Austria and S...

Day 6: Ljubljana

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Antiq Place Hotel & Spa

Ride:  None

Today we’ll transfer by private bus (about 1 hr) to Ljubljana. You will have free time to settle in (the hotel has a spa facility), to explore the town and d...

Day 7: Ljubljana

Meals: Breakfast

Terrain: Departure

Ride: None

After breakfast we’ll provide a transfer to the airport or to your next destination.

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $4,695
Price per day$671
Single supplement (single occupancy)$600
Last Updated: 10/10/2018

Children under 18 -25%

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Tourissimo.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Tourissimo Reviews & Ratings

4.9/5  Excellent
Excellent
64
Great
11
Average
0
Disappointing
0
Terrible
0
Write a Review

Other Tourissimo Reviews

J

Joan

Dec 2019

Provided byTourissimo

Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!

Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!

J

Joan H.

Dec 2019

Provided byTourissimo

Tour route was awesome.

Firstly, Beppe is a great tour guide. I appreciated all the stops for gelato and espresso. Tour route was awesome. The first day was on the line of being too long ...

A

Adrienne C.

Oct 2019

Provided byTourissimo

I really enjoyed the tour.

I really enjoyed the tour. The bike and cycling routes were great, loved the scenery in Slovenia and appreciated the off-bike tours. I loved the Italian lunch at the...

Write a Review

Tour Operator

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare
    • Personal expenses such as phone and hotel extras
    • Guide gratuity

Accommodation

s during your journey include castles, a five-star luxury resort, and a boutique hotel in the center of Alba. In early October, it might still be harvest time for the nebbiolo grapes and the colors make the hills and vineyards look like they are painted!

Highlights of Hotels:

  • Il Boscareto Serralunga (Piedmont)
  • Albergo dell'Agenzia Pollenzo (Piedmont)

Transportation & Flights

The international airport of Venice (airport code VCE) is the best hub to get to the starting point of the tour. Airport transfer is provided. Departure - Private transfer by Tourissimo to the airport in Ljubljana (airport code LJU).,

Transportation & flights

The international airport of Venice (airport code VCE) is the best hub to get to the starting point of the tour. Airport transfer is provided. Departure - Private transfer by Tourissimo to the airport in Ljubljana (airport code LJU).
Cancellation policy

If Days Prior to Departure is 91+, then the Cancellation Fee is Admin fee – 250 USD

If Days Prior to Departure is 61-90, then the Cancellation Fee is 25% of tour price

If Days Prior to Departure is 31-60, then the Cancellation Fee is 50% of tour price

If Days Prior to Departure is 0-30, then the Cancellation Fees is 100% of tour price

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
[object Object]
Trip ID
touris-FriSloTou

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!