Hotel Astoria Bled
Elegance and respect for nature are the hallmarks of our hotel. In the magical setting of Lake Bled, a refined and environmentally aware clientele will find the ideal place for relaxing holidays, w
Slovenia and Italy Cycling Tour
Join us on amazing cycling journey from The Julian Alps all the way down to Adriatic sea using Alpe-Adria cycling path.
Tour Highlights
- Discover beautiful mountain lakes Bled and Bohinj by bike
- Cycling near the crystal clear Soča River
- Enjoy stunning views of alpine peaks from easy cycling paths
- Visit Kranjska Gora, home of a World Cup ski area
- Unforgettable dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant in Friulli
- Sip superlative white wines from the Collio region of Friuli, one of Italy's best kept secrets
Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. The changing landscape is constantly surprising, time and again. You can have one eye on the sea, then look in the other direction and be surrounded by high mountains.
From
$ 2700
Activity Level
Recreational
non-riders are welcome
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
in luxury 4 star hotels
Start / End
Ljubljana / Ljubljana
Daily Mileage
22 - 28 miles
Daily Biking
2 - 4 Hours
Meals
All breakfast, 5 gourmet dinners, 5 Lunches, 2 Wine tastings and Cheese tasting
Itinerary Map
Day 1
ARRIVAL TO BLED WARM-UP RIDE 10 MI.
The meeting with tour leaders and the rest of the group will take place on the hotel terrace. We will have a welcome drink, and you will receive detailed information about the tour and schedule.
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Accommodation Hotel Astoria Bled
Day 2
ALPINE LAKES BLED AND BOHINJ 24MI. + OPTIONAL 9MI. Show more detail
After the morning transfer to Bled, we will begin our ride towards Lake Bohinj. On the way, we will pass through the alpine village of Studor, and try the famous Bohinj cheese. Upon returning to the hotel, we will ride around Lake Bled.
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Accommodation Hotel Astoria Bled
Day 3
TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK 26MI. + OPTIONAL 8MI. Show more detail
Today’s ride is through the Radovna Valley, where we will make a short stop at a local farm. We will continue along the cycling trail that crosses the mountain river over several bridges. The ride through the typical alpine landscape will bring us to Kranjska Gora, host town for the World Cup ski race.
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Accommodation Hotel Ski Pass
Day 4
ALPE ADRIA CYCLE PATH 28MI. + OPTIONAL 11MI. Show more detail
We will take the Alpe-Adria cycling trail from Kranjska Gora via Tarvisio towards the town of Venzone in Italy, where the idyllic towns, imposing sights and magnificent natural landscapes will be our companions along the way! Later, we’ll shuttle to the old town of Venzone, which has been restored to its medieval splendour.
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Accommodation Hotel Ski Pass
Day 5
EMERALD SOČA RIVER VALLEY 26mi. + 8mi. optional 22MI. + OPTIONAL 15MI. Show more detail
Today we have two options: challenge yourself and cycle up to Vršič Pass or take the tour by van, stopping at the Russian Prisoner’s Church, and enjoy a short hike around the Vršič Pass. After a long descent, we will come upon the turquoise waters of the Soča River and the remarkable limestone peaks of Triglav National Park. After a short transfer, we will reach our medieval castle hotel. For our farewell dinner, we will enjoy the Friulian specialties at a Michelin star restaurant.
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Accommodation Hotel Castello di Spessa
Day 6
FRIULI WINE REGION 24MI. + OPTIONAL10 MI. Show more detail
In the morning, we start with a circular ride in the best-known wine region, called Goriška Brda, with Slovenia on one side and Italy on the other. We will stop to taste the best known red wines at one winery and superlative white wines from the Collio region at another. For a lunch, we will enjoy the San Daniele prosciutto and other Friulian specialties at a great local restaurant. After the lunch is a transfer to your Hotel in Ljubljana. On the way, we'll stop and visit the most famous Postojna Cave.
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Accomodation
Hotel Ski Pass
At the very northwest side of Slovenia, in the geographically confined area between the Karavanke mountains on the north and the Julian Alps in the south, lies the Upper Sava Valley.
Hotel Castello di Spessa
Castello Di Spessa is a 12th-century castle providing panoramic views of the vineyards in Capriva Del Friuli. Free parking and tours of the castle's medieval wine cellars are available here.
What's Included
Come & Go
- Exceptional customer service and unforgetable experience.
- Delivery of your luggage to your hotel room each day.
- Collection from Ljubljana airport.
- Arrival and Onward transfers.
Stay & sleep
- Welcome drink.
- 5 nights accommodation in luxury 4 star hotels.
- Breakfast and dinner for 5 nights.
On the road
- Unlimited fruit, snacks and drinks during the rides.
- Choice of high quality hybrid and road bikes.
- Water bottle and bike bag.
- Quality helmets.
- Vehicle support with free Wi-Fi internet - will carry fruit, snacks and drinks, bike spares, first aid kit, and, if needed, tired cyclists.
- Two experienced local bilingual guides.
Wine & Dine
- 5 gourmet dinners with drinks.
- Wine tasting at a most famous winery in Collio region.
- Cheese tasting.
- 5 Lunches with drinks.
- Glass of sparkling wine on each dinner
More
- Entry fees to attractions and historical sites.
What's not included
Airfare
- The price does not include flights.
Insurance
- The price does not include travel and cancellation insurances.
Tips
- Gratuities for your guides are not included in your trip price. Standard is 5% of your trip price for the guide team. Please tip your guides based on their guest care, service and level of professionalism.
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