Day 1 LJUBLJANA/TRIESTE/VENICE AIRPORT-BLED

Activity level: easy 15km

 

Meet your guide at Venice, Ljubljana or Trieste Airport from where you’ll be transferred to Lake Bled for one night. You´ll be accommodated in the lake front Grand Hotel Toplice or similar for two nights. In the afternoon get acquainted with your bike and explore Lake Bled area with its picturesque castle, Vintgar Gorge and the only Slovenian island. This evening enjoy a typical Slovenian dinner in a nearby medieval town of Radovljica. (D)

 

Day 2 BLED-KRANJSKA GORA-BLED

Activity level: easy 35km

 

After breakfast you’ll be transferred deeper into to Julian Alps from where you´ll bike passing by Jesenice, Kranjska Gora and Rateče to end up your beautiful day on the Italian border. After a refreshment our van will take you back to Lake Bled for free afternoon and evening. (B)

 

Day 3 BLED-LJUBLJANA

Activity level: moderate 50km

 

After breakfast get ready for a picturesque bike ride following the Sava river valley to Ljubljana. On the way admire Alpine peaks and typical Slovenian countryside. Afternoon arrival to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Your hotel for three nights is the centrally located Grand Hotel Union or similar. Later you’ll be taken for a dinner in an elegant local restaurant. (B, D)

 

Day 4 LJUBLJANA

No biking

 

Ljubljana’s Old Town is a pedestrian’s paradise that sparks the imagination of rare beauty in this romantic, baroque setting. The willow tree lined Ljubljanica River winds its way through the middle of the city under many bridges that connect both sides. Cosy restaurants and cafes sprinkle along the river and send out a friendly invitation of comfort and romance for the traveler. All that and more will be pointed out by our local guide during an included walking tour. The rest of the day is free to relax and to explore Ljubljana on your own. (B)

 

Day 5 LJUBLJANA-PTUJ-LJUBLJANA

Activity level: moderate 35km

 

You head east today to explore the Styria region, its capital Maribor and oldest Slovenian town Ptuj. Your bike route starts once you reach Maribor and world’s oldest wine grape. Today’s bike route will take you from Maribor, passing the flat Panonian plain to reach the oldest Slovenian town Ptuj on the banks of river Drava. Our guide will walk you through the street of Ptuj and reveal its glorious past. Later free time in Ptuj for lunch, before heading back to Ljubljana. Free evening. (B)

 

DAY 6 LJUBLJANA-PREDJAMA CASTLE-POSTOJNA CAVES

Activity level: easy 30km

 

This morning we leave Ljubljana and bike through Ljubljana Morse to reach the first hills of Dinaric mountains. Later you’ll continue by a van for a visit to a cliff hanging Predjama castle and stunning Postojna caves. After the cave visit drive to Vipava valley for two nights. Your lodging is the Green farm Majerija or similar. Tonight enjoy an excuisite dinner with best Slovenian wines. (B, D)

 

Day 7 VIPAVA VALLEY

Activity level: easy 30km

 

Vipava valley offers one of the best biking experiences in Slovenia. Due to its mild climate, the region is suitable for the cultivation of different fruits (especially peaches, apricots, persimmons, and figs). The Vipava Valley is also renowned for its high quality wines, especially white ones. Vipava valley meets beautiful Soca valley near Brda, a renomated wine growing region, where we´ll take you for a truly home – hosted meal with wine. (B,D)

 

Day 8 VIPAVA VALLEY-KOPER-PIRAN

Activity level: easy 45km

 

We will take our van for a short climb to a Karst Plateau to start biking towards Slovenian coast. The route takes us through vineyards and woods,bypassing stone house villages reaching the coastal town of Koper after a great descent. Here you continue on a scenic costal bike trail, following the route of the early 20^th century railroad all the way to Piran – The Pearl of Adriatic. Your lodging for two night is the waterfront Hotel Piran or similar. Why don´t you deep your toes into the Mediterranean sea? Evening free. (B)

 

Day 9 PIRAN

Activity level: easy 20km

 

Slovenian cost is only 47km long, but very diverse. It´s scenic bike trail continues from Piran and reaches the largest Salt pans in this part of the world. Later had back to Piran and enjoy your farewell dinner and the sunset over the Adriatic sea. (B, D)

 

Day 10 PIRAN-LJUBLJANA, TRIESTE or VENICE AIRPORT

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to Ljubljana, Venice or Trieste airport for your return flight home. (B)

 

Tour price

Price based on the number of people in your group:

 

• 2 pax: 8300 euro per person.
• 4 pax: 6300 euro per person.
• 6 pax: 5400 euro per person.
• 8 pax: 4300 euro per person.

Single room supplement 800 euro

 

Departure: on request

Total distance on bike: approx.260km

 

What’s included?

• Land transportation through the whole tour in luxury mini-van with extra leg room
• Airport transfer from Ljubljana, Venice or Trieste on Day 1
• Airport transfer to Ljubljana, Venice or Trieste on Day 10
• 9 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation in twin/double beds with private bathroom (single room supplements available)
• 2x Full time professional Licensed English speaking guide/biker/driver while on the tour. One guide cycles with the group as the second drives the van and provides back up service all the time during the trip.
• Local guiding in Bled, Ljubljana, Maribor, Ptuj, Piran, Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle.
• All breakfasts, 5 dinners with drinks, 1 wine tasting..
• Entrance fees to Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle
• Basic insurance and organization.
• All parking fees and motorway tolls.
• Bike equipment: All round light-weight touring bikes with 21 gears and aluminium frame, lock and lights. (electric bike available on request)

 

8 reasons for traveling on a private escorted bike tour with Us

Private travel – gives you a highly personalized and unforgettable experience that you won’t find on a large group tour. Unique itineraries Our carefully designed itineraries are a wonderful blend of the major sites and delightful places that we’ve discovered off the beaten paths.

All included – no optional hidden cost excursions.

Best value – our lower prices and high quality make us a great choice for an escorted private bike tour.

The best historic hotels, most are 4 star or 5 star, dating from previous centuries, located inside historic districts to maximize your free time on tour.

The best small restaurants with carefully chosen menus and great wines – all included, as much as you like.

Exceptional native tour guides and local guides – experienced, informative, attentive and fun! Slovenia4seasons private bike tours are escorted with a guide cyclist and one van. One guide cycles with the group as the second drives the van and provides back up service at all times during the trip.

Leisurely pace – your average day on tour begins at 9am and there is ample free time for your own explorations daily.