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Julian Alps to the Adriatic Cycling
11 Days Excluding Flights From
11 Days from
CAD 4440
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Cycling
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Easy & Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Ways to Travel :
Self-Guided Holidays
Activity :
Cycling
Ages :
18+
Trip Code :
C10SV
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Our 10 night holiday takes you from the turquoise waters of Lake Bled, nestled below Slovenia’s jagged Julian Alps, along the Alpe Adria Trail, passing into Italy.

This relaxed cycling holiday explores the very heart of Central Europe, beginning in Slovenia on the shores of magical Lake Bled, passing by Austria before heading south through Italy and on to the Adriatic.

Throughout, there is a very distinct and multi-cultural feel, evident in the local language, culture and cuisine. A richly preserved regional heritage reveals a complex and tumultuous past; visit colossal archaeological sites like Aquileia, with its remains of a Roman city and early Christian cathedral; mediaeval Udine, full of artistic masterpieces, and the restored fortress town of Venzone, reflecting the Renaissance Utopian ideals of a bygone era.

The area is one of outstanding natural beauty too. With the dramatic limestone peaks of the Julian Alps providing a formidable backdrop to your route, it’s picture-postcard views all the way through lush forests, rolling meadows and pretty hamlets hemmed in by well-tended vineyards and shimmering mountain streams. On your final cycling stretch, the Adriatic seascape opens before you as you make a dramatic descent across the lagoon and on to the sun-kissed island of Grado with its sandy beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters.

The places we’ve chosen for you to stay in are among the best in the region. Hotel highlights include beautiful lakeside views from the luxurious 4 star Hotel Triglav in Bled; an alpine lodge in Tarvisio, and the 4 star Grand Hotel Hannover overlooking Grado’s pretty harbour and just 200m from the Adriatic Sea.

Highlights

  • Gentle, easy-paced cycling through wonderfully scenic countryside - vines, lush forests, sun-soaked hamlets
  • Rich natural beauty: magical lakes and cobalt blue Adriatic Sea
  • Mediaeval villages, Renaissance towns, Venetian squares, historic hilltop castles
  • Rolling river valleys, dramatic limestone peaks, sweeping 360° views
  • UNESCO-listed Aquileia - immense early Roman Empire site

Key Information

  • 10 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 2 star, 3 star and 4 star hotels
  • 6 Days cycling
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
  • Countries visited: Italy, Slovenia

What's Included

  • All continental breakfasts and 4 evening meals
  • GPS Route directions and maps 
  • High Quality Bikes
  • Luggage transfers between hotels 
  • Entrance to the Slovenian Alpine Museum

What's Not Included

  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Travel insurance
  • Single supplements

6 Days of Cycling

Terrain:

The suggested cycling mainly follows tranquil lanes and traffic-free cycle trails.

Day 2

41 km / 25.5 miles

Day 3

36 km / 22.4 miles

Day 5

65 km / 40.4 miles

Day 6

50 km / 31.1 miles

Day 8

31 km / 19.3 miles

Day 9

30 km / 18.6 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Julian Alps to the Adriatic Cycling

11 Days Excluding Flights From
11 Days from
CAD 4440
Incl. taxes Excl. flights