Sun-Soaked Cycling through Istria By e-bike through vineyards and to the Adriatic
Gently rolling and fragrant with pine and olive groves: Istria is rightly known as the "Croatian Tuscany". From your comfortable base hotel in Novigrad, you will explore medieval artists' towns, tranquil vineyards and the picturesque Adriatic coast by e-bike. Each stage brings new views, while leisurely breaks in charming villages and a wine tasting add a touch of indulgence.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 18.04. - 23.04.2027 | So. - Fr. | from CHF 1'250.- | |
| 10.10. - 15.10.2027 | So. - Fr. | from CHF 1'250.- |
Day 1: Switzerland – Istria
Journey by Comfort coach to Istria. Check-in at the hotel in Novigrad and dinner together.
Day 2: BUJE – GROŽNJAN – LIVADE
The coach takes you to Buje, from where your cycling stage leads through vineyards, olive groves and small Istrian villages. In Grožnjan, the medieval artists' town with galleries and winding stone lanes, there is time for a stroll. You then cycle along the historic Parenzana railway track through the rolling countryside of northern Istria to Livade. (30 km)
Day 3: Motovun & Poreč
From Motovun, the emblem of Istria enthroned high above the Mirna valley, today's stage leads through the green hinterland to Višnjan with its pretty old town and famous observatory. In Markovac, a wine tasting of typical Istrian Malvasia awaits you. Via charming Tar with far-reaching views of the sea, you finally reach the coastal town of Poreč with the Euphrasian Basilica. (40 km)
Day 4: Cycle tour around Poreč
Along the coast, you cycle through the holiday village of Zelena Laguna and the charming fishing village of Funtana to the Venetian-influenced town of Vrsar. A lunch of Istrian specialities in the peaceful village of Klostar fortifies you for the return journey through the green Istrian hinterland. (48 km)
Day 5: HINTERLAND & ROVINJ
From Baderna, the cycle tour leads through the hilly hinterland to Kanfanar and on to the medieval town of Bale with its tranquil Bembo Square. The coach then takes you to Rovinj, the "Pearl of the Adriatic": a guided tour of the picturesque old town with its pastel-coloured houses and the Church of St Euphemia. (38 km)
Day 6: Croatia – Switzerland
After breakfast, you begin your journey back to Switzerland.
Comfort
Der Comfort-Bus, bietet Ihnen alles, worauf Sie als Reisegast Wert legen. Besonders die grosse Beinfreiheit wird Sie überraschen. Unsere Comfort-Busse sind mit 26 – 50 Plätzen ausgestattet.
- 26–50 verstellbare Komfortsitze
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Radio / DVD / Navigationssystem
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank, Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Journey by Comfort coach with bike trailer
- Accommodation in a good 4* hotel,
based on a double room - 5x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- City tour in Rovinj
- Wine tasting near Višnjan
- 1x lunch with Croatian specialities
- 4 guided e-bike tours as per
programme
Hotels
You will stay at the 4* Hotel Vival Maestral (official national rating) in Novigrad, directly on the Istrian Adriatic coast. The 2,500 m² wellness area offers a sauna, massages and the private VIP area Lalande with whirlpool. Active guests will find a gym with Technogym equipment, the hotel's own padel court and 16 clay tennis courts nearby. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.
Good to know
You may join with your own e-bike in Windisch and Lucerne.
Wearing a helmet is compulsory. Short-notice changes to the daily stages and programme are possible.
Max. 20 guests per tour leader.
Level of difficulty
Enjoyment and relaxation are at the heart of this trip. Leisurely daily stages of 30 to 48 km and 350 to max. 450 metres of ascent, easy to ride thanks to the e-bike and requiring no special fitness. Mainly quiet minor roads and well-developed cycle paths on gently hilly terrain. A few short sections are unpaved or gravelled, but easily rideable.
