Ancient Venetian Empire by Bike



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- Exploring the magical city of Venice
- Cycling along the Adriatic coast and across two European borders
- Discovering the history of the Venetian Republic
- Enjoying the culinary specialties such as marinated sardines and spicy meatballs
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Make your own way to Mestre on the mainland of Venice. From here it is easy to venture into the famous canal city on foot. The city of Venice will captivate you with its splendour and history. On arrival at your hotel you will find your luggage labels and ferry ticket...
Today you collect your bike, then after a short ride across the bridge to Tronchetto island you take the ferry to the island of Lido, passing in front of Piazza San Marco. From Lido another ferry (or motorboat, dependent on the date of travel) will take you to Punta S...
Leaving the sea behind you head north towards the Julian Alps. The route follows quiet country roads, traversing a land that is rich in water. You will be passing through an area with a multitude of 'Valli da pesca' (stretches of lagoon enclosed by earthen dikes where...
You will continue eastward, traversing the countryside and small villages as far as the city San Michele and the Tagliamento river: its peaceful course marks the border between the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions. Take a break in the beautiful ancient village...
This morning you cross the Isonzo (Soca) river, the scene of important battles during the First World War, before heading towards the sea: the Gulf of Trieste awaits you with many possible stops along the way. Visit Duino with its two castles, Sistiana with its charac...
Today is a more demanding stage than the preceding days. Leaving Trieste, you will face some short but demanding ascents and ride through some stretches of moderate traffic. After a few kilometres the Porec cycle path starts in Rabuiese right before the Italian-Sloven...
Today's cycle takes you south through the salt mines of Secovlje, a large Slovenian town with a humid environment and a key area for ornithology. To reach the lagoon of Secovlje you have a steep downhill on a dirt road. Cross the Croatian border at Istria, the Adriati...
After breakfast the trip concludes in Porec. It's possible to return to Venice by ferry or van - please ask for our rates (vary by service and season) - must be requested at time of booking. Ferry transfer details: Porec harbour to Venice (San Basilio). Only for pass...
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