Julian Alps to the Adriatic Self-Guided Cycling

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11 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Bled, Slovenia

Grado, Italy

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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

Itinerary

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 Park 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.

day 1Arrive in Bled

Arrive at your 4 star hotel overlooking Lake Bled. Time for a refreshing dip before a stroll along the waterfront and evening meal in a local restaurant.

day 2Lake Bled Circular Cycle

day 3Lake Bled to Tarvisio

day 4At Tarvisio

day 5Tarvisio to Venzone

day 6Venzone to Udine

day 7At Udine

day 8Udine to Palmanova

day 9Palmanova to Grado

day 10At Grado

day 11Leave Grado

What's Included

Accommodation

10 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 2 star, 3 star and 4 star hotels, Luggage transfers between hotels

Meals

All continental breakfasts

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High-quality bikes included, plus bike fitting and briefing at the start of your holidayManagement by your local Headwater-appointed agent plus the Headwater Navigation App

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