15-Day Adriatic to Alps Bike Tour with Dolomites and Kornati

• A tour representative at Split Airport will give you an initial briefing about the area.
• The tour officially starts at 3:30 pm in the hotel lobby, with a briefing and some paperwork.
• You will meet the other riders and examine the motorbikes you will ride.
• The day will end at a traditional Croatian restaurant with a special welcome dinner.

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• We will start our bike tour in Split and head north, following the coastal road to Pag Island, stopping at the most seductive town on the Dalmatian coast, Trogir. It is an old town with clusters of palaces, belfries, and cobbled alleys radiating out from its medieval square.
• The scenic road continues, and you will see locals herding sheep.
• See Europe's clearest blue waters as you look towards the Adriatic islands.
• You can relax with an enjoyable evening at our hotel, with fine dining, and sample the region's best wines.

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• We will continue along the scenic Adriatic road to the ferry terminal to quickly cross the mainland.
• The initial part is a glorious winding road with breathtaking views of Kvarner Bay. Then we turn inland to enjoy the enchanting beauty of the quaint Istrian peninsula. The area is of rare and disarming beauty, with charming, crumbling villages and towns that look to be from another century, half-abandoned ancient stones poised high above rich green pastures and forests.
• You can taste the hidden treasures of Motovun, an artist colony that is perhaps the most famous of the Istrian hill towns and renowned as the center of the famous truffle industry.
• Later, we cross the border to Portorož, Slovenia's major beach resort.

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• We start the day by visiting the World Heritage Site of the famous Škocjan Caves, the largest known underground canyon in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• You will be awed by the sheer size of these underground caverns. The natural phenomenon of these caves ranks among the wonders of the world.
• After lunch, we will take a short ride to the small Slovenian town of Lipica, famous for the rare and aristocratic Lipizzaner stallions.

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• You can either rest or explore the famous Italian city of Venice, situated on a lagoon, one of the most interesting and appealing places in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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• We leave Venice behind and head north to the Italian Dolomites. The roads initially follow the lowlands before winding their way through unspoiled mountainous terrain to Arabba. This area is one of the top destinations in Europe, with bikers from all over the world coming to enjoy some of the best mountain roads Europe has to offer.

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• You can either rest today or ride as much as you want through Arabba.
• If riding is not on your itinerary, you can opt to hike the trails in the surrounding mountains and enjoy the magical atmosphere.
• Or, you may take an easy stroll and relax at the hotel spa.

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• Upon reaching the westernmost point of the tour, we will turn east to enjoy the roads you have dreamt of. You will enjoy a breathtaking bike ride through the Dolomites, into the Slovene Julian Alps, and through the incredibly beautiful Soča Valley, known globally for whitewater rafting.
• We will drive through Slovenia's highest mountain pass, Vršič, with 50 flowing switchbacks, before heading back on a small road to Lake Bled, passing fairytale villages with charming rustic architecture and crystal-clear rivers.
• Reaching Lake Bled, you will fully understand why it is called the Pearl of Slovenia.

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• Leaving Lake Bled, we will ride through the Sava Bohinjka river canyon to Lake Bohinj, witnessing breathtaking natural beauty along the way. You will be spellbound by the panoramic views, rolling hills, and fast-flowing rivers.
• We will have a pit stop at the small medieval town of Škofja Loka before reaching Slovenia's capital city, Ljubljana.

• You can either rest in Ljubljana or take one of the optional tours available, including a visit to Europe's most famous karst cave, Postojna.
• You can also explore this small, interesting city, enjoy a coffee or two, walk along the flowing river, or take the funicular to the castle for spectacular city views. Ljubljana can be explored on your own in just a few hours.

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• After leaving Ljubljana, we will head back to the mountains, stopping for coffee at a beautiful alpine lake before riding a short stretch into Austria and then back into Slovenia along the famous Logarska Valley, the largest glacial valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
• Just a few miles further on, we will ride through some of Slovenia's finest wine-producing regions. The beautiful tranquil hotel is famous in the area for its legendary hospitality and exquisite wines.

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• We will start from Jeruzalem and head towards southeastern Slovenia to Trebelno. On the way, we have the opportunity to explore the rolling landscape, medieval castles, and much more.
• We should arrive there relatively early and have enough time to take a stroll around the beautiful estate, enjoy the peaceful nature, or go for a relaxing dip in the nearby spa.

Overnight stay at one of the best luxurious and elite countryside apartment complexes in Slovenia.

• Leaving the Pule Estate behind, we head southwest back towards Croatia, and after crossing the border, we will arrive at Plitvice Lakes National Park.
• After a short break, we will go on a short walking tour. You are not expected to walk all sixteen lakes, but it is well worth the effort to see some of them, along with breathtaking waterfalls and caves in this famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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• Today, we can explore a unique combination of landscapes, ranging from mainland deciduous trees to the rocky scenery typical of the Mediterranean, which leads to Šibenik, another picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Take a boat tour to the breathtaking archipelago of Kornati National Park before riding the coastal road back to our base in Split for a farewell dinner.

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• Today, you will be transferred to the airport or to any other place in Split, from where you will continue your onward journey.