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The self-guided cycling tour from Venice to Porec, Croatia is a unique opportunity to ride the Adriatic coastline all the way from Venice to Croatia. This tour offers unbeatable scenery and unforgettable experiences.

The Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour begins in Venice, Italy’s floating city. Venice is known for its beauty, and you’ll be able to explore the city by bike before starting your journey. You’ll pass old lighthouses and harbour towns before a mountain view leads the way to Portogruaro. Ride through open farmland flaking the sea before stopping off for a swim near Grado. Then, the Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour leads you through the Isonzo river delta, a protected wetland with abundant wildlife. Stop by the coastal palace of Miramare, and stroll through the gardens that house over 2000 different plant species. Ride through a corner of Slovenia and take a breather on the Slovenian Riviera before the final leg of your Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour leads you into Croatia, where you’ll explore the medieval coastal town of Porec. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Euphrasius Basilica is the perfect place for a victory photo!

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Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour

Discover Croatia's gorgeous Adriatic coastline from Venice to Porec on bike
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8 days from $1,025USD
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Duration
8 days
Season
Apr-Oct
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Self-guided, Private
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Moderate (3/5)
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The self-guided cycling tour from Venice to Porec, Croatia is a unique opportunity to ride the Adriatic coastline all the way from Venice to Croatia. This tour offers unbeatable scenery and unforgettable experiences.

The Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour begins in Venice, Italy’s floating city. Venice is known for its beauty, and you’ll be able to explore the city by bike before starting your journey. You’ll pass old lighthouses and harbour towns before a mountain view leads the way to Portogruaro. Ride through open farmland flaking the sea before stopping off for a swim near Grado. Then, the Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour leads you through the Isonzo river delta, a protected wetland with abundant wildlife. Stop by the coastal palace of Miramare, and stroll through the gardens that house over 2000 different plant species. Ride through a corner of Slovenia and take a breather on the Slovenian Riviera before the final leg of your Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour leads you into Croatia, where you’ll explore the medieval coastal town of Porec. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Euphrasius Basilica is the perfect place for a victory photo!

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Trip highlights

Begin your journey by riding through Venice, one of Italy’s most beautiful cities.

Cycle along the Adriatic coastline, flanked by the sea and the green countryside.

Explore Roman ruins in Aquileia and unique regions like Istria along the way.

End your trip with a swim in the blue sea off the coast of Porec, a charming seaside town in Croatia.

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Day 1
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Arrival in Mestre (Mainland Venice)
Check into your hotel, and then spend the rest of the day downtown enjoying this vibrant city. Your bike will be delivered to you directly, so you’re free to spend the evening seeing Venice as you like!
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Mestre (Mainland Venice)
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Cycle through Venice to Jesolo/Caorle
Today you have two possibilities: either you cycle along the dam and the lagoon to Venice or you cycle through the back-country following the river Sile to reach Jesolo/Caorle. The first few kilometres in the lagoon city are carried out by bicycle. Then you take a ferry across to Punta Sabbioni (ticket not included in the “package-price”). On the endless beaches at Litorale di Cavallino, a spit of land in the north of the lagoon, the route is lined by numerous fishing boats and souvenir stalls. Before you leave Venice through the “backdoor”, the opportunity exists for an excursion to the lighthouse at the outmost end of the island for a last view of the lagoon city and the surrounding islands. On the way to Jesolo one can hardly resist the opportunity to have a refreshing dip into the cool wet. You spend the night in Jesolo or Caorle. If you choose the alternative through the hinterland you cycle along the river Sile. This natural river carries always a constant amount of water and flows quietly; that’s why its name is derived from the Latin word “silet” what means “keep silent”. Passing the ruins of Torre Caligo, a tower from the Middle Age which is situated near the homonymous canal “Caligo”, you reach directly Jesolo. If you will spend the night in Caorle you continue cycling along. <strong>Overnight Location:</strong> Hotel in Jesolo/Caorle
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location 79 km, 113m elevation gain (can be shortened to 35km)
Included Meals
Day 3
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Cycle to Concordia Sagittaria/Portogruaro
Today you’ll ride away from the ocean for a bit as you approach the Julian Alps. The view is wonderful as you cross farmland and fields towards Portogruaro. This city feels Venetian at heart, and spending the night walking along the canals and through the palaces is perfect.
Distance 30-35 km, 40m elevation gain
Overnight Location Hotel in Concordia Sagittaria/Portogruaro
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 4
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Bike to Grado/Aquileia
Besides the beaches of the Adriatic, there is a lot to discover; ruins of former Roman cities, ancient churches and lonely landscapes on the edge of the lagoon. From Marano Lagunare you take the boat until shortly before Aquileia, once a large city of the Roman Empire, excavations of the Roman city can be seen in the open-air-site and in two museums.
Distance 65, 45 or 85 km
Overnight Location Hotel in Grado/Aquileia
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 5
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Cycle to Monfalcone and Trieste
Today’s stage continues through the hinterland of Trieste, soaked in a meagre barren landscape of rocky caverns before returning to the sea and a coastline of unique beauty. Where the elevated plateaus plunge into the deep blue water and the white precipices stand upright jutting towards the heavens; and then the coastal road follows through suggestive resorts like Duino, Sistiana, Miramare, and Barcola. You should take time to visit the romantic castle of Miramare above the Bay of Grignano situated in the middle of a beautiful park in which a multiplicity of more the 2000 plants prosper. Above the Gulf of Trieste, entrenched is a city bearing the same name, once a harbour metropolis of the Habsburgs Empire and where you will be spending the night.
Distance 37 or 65 km, 75 or 225m elevation gain
Overnight Location Hotel in Trieste
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 6
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Bike to Muggia and Portoroz
One of the most exciting days of your cycling trip from Venice to Croatia starts with a quick boat ride to Muggia, where you’ll cruise down the coast. Welcome to Slovenia! That’s right, you’ll cycle the Slovenian Riviera and spend the evening in Portoroz.
Distance 35 km, 350m elevation gain
Overnight Location Hotel in Portoroz
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 7
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Arrival at Porec
The last full day of your journey starts with a ride past the salt lakes of Secovlje and into Croatia. Here, you’ll ride along the famous Parenzana route, an old railway line that’s been converted into a cycling path. The path winds through the Istrian hills before descending into Porec. This medieval coastal town is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the trip, but make sure you enjoy some time at Euphrasius Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before you kick back.
Distance 70 km, 475m elevation gain
Overnight Location Hotel in Porec
Included Meals Breakfast
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Goodbye, Porec!
Enjoy a final breakfast in Croatia before starting your journey home. You can either take a boat back to Venice or fly out of Pula.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. The prices below are per person.

2025 Departures
The departures are available every Wednesday and Saturday, from April 16th to July 30th and from August 26th to September 27th, 2025.

  • Single room: from $1,295USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $1,025USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts are included.

Accommodations

Accommodation for 7 nights is included.

Transportation during the Tour

Luggage transfers during the biking days are included. However, you are responsible for any personal transfers or train tickets.

Also Included

  • Videobriefing
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
  • Ship transfer on Day 4
  • Well planned routes
  • Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
  • Navigation App
  • Telephone service hotline for the entire tour

Not included

  • Bike or bike supplies rental
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal transfers
  • Train tickets
  • Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
  • Tourist taxes
  • Personal equipment
  • Guide services

Optional Extras

  • Bike rental (6 days, including odometer, padlock with a key and 1 repair kit every 2 bikes)
  • Any additional nights in Venice or Porec
  • Airport transfers

Accommodation for Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour

This tour is based in 3 & 4-star hotels and B&Bs. The hotels offer pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms and excellent locations. Standard rooms are of double occupancy.

In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season and the size of the group (please check Dates and Prices for more info). However, it’s sometimes possible to match single travellers up.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You will cycle fair distances, but elevation gain is generally minimal and some routes have train or bus transfers available to shorten riding distances. Most of the trail is asphalted, but there are several gravel paths. You can also rent an e-bike if you want to make the cycling a bit easier.

Do I need a visa to travel to Italy or Croatia?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour?

7 breakfasts are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Venice to start this tour?

You can fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). From here, take the bus to Venezia Santa Lucia railway station.

Is the Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour guided?

No, you will be provided with maps, route guides, notes, and 24/7 telephone support to complete your self-guided tour.

I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?

Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. You don’t need to carry lots of things with you and can only carry your daypack, as your luggage will be picked up from your hotel daily in the morning and delivered to your destination hotel.

Where does the Venice to Croatia Cycling Tour end?

The tour ends in Porec, where you can either take the bus to Pula and depart from Pula Airport (PUY) or take the ferry and train back to Venice and depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).

Are bike rentals included?

Bike rentals are not included, but they are available as an optional extra. Bike rentals include odometers, padlocks, bags, map holders, repair kits, and lights.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy or Croatia?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Italy or Croatia?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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