The Parenzana by Bike

Independent arrival at your selected accommodation in Muggia. For early morning arrivals, option for a short scenic warm-up ride along the coast towards Trieste to visit Piazza Unità d'Italia and Audace Pier. In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through Muggia's Venetian-style old town, exploring Piazza Marconi and the picturesque Mandracchio harbor.

Terrain & Type: Coastal paved road / arrival & prep
Activities: Accommodation check-in, self-guided tour of Muggia or Trieste, and bike setup
Recommended Food Experience: Optional dinner along Muggia’s harbor featuring Istrian-Triestine seafood (sardoni in savor, scampi busara, and a glass of Vitovska or Julian Malvasia - not included)
Logistics: Overnight stay at a handpicked accommodation in Muggia

Breakfast at the accommodation. Depart by bike following the Slovenian D-8 cycle path. Stop in Piran to admire Tartini Square and the views from St. George’s Cathedral. Cross the ancient basins of the Secovlje Salina Nature Park before entering Croatia. The trail continues along the Adriatic coast to Umag, then climbs toward the hilltop town of Buje, the "Sentinel of Istria."

Distance & Elevation Gain: ~75 km | Elevation gain: ~600 m
Terrain & Type: Paved cycle path (Slovenian D-8), compact dirt (Salt Pans), agricultural macadam (Croatian section)
Activities: Self-guided ride with GPX tracks, independent visits to Piran, Secovlje Salt Pans, Umag, and Buje
Recommended Food Experience: Coastal tasting of artisan chocolate infused with Cvijet Soli (Secovlje salt flower), and a traditional dinner at a konoba in Buje with fuži or pljukanci pasta in boškarin (Istrian ox) ragù paired with Malvazija Istarska (not included)
Logistics: Overnight stay at a handpicked accommodation in Buje

Breakfast at the accommodation. A full day along the original Croatian Parenzana railway track. Climb toward the fortified artists' village of Grožnjan and ride through historic train tunnels (including the 220m+ Motovun tunnel) and stone viaducts. Stop to explore Motovun, perched above the Mirna River Valley. Continue toward Višnjan before the final descent to coastal Porec and its UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.

Distance & Elevation Gain: ~70 km | Elevation gain: ~700 m
Terrain & Type: Railway macadam, gravel/MTB dirt tracks, cobblestones in hamlets
Activities: Self-guided ride with GPX tracks, crossing historic tunnels/viaducts, independent visits to Grožnjan, Motovun, Višnjan, and Porec
Recommended Food Experience: Panoramic lunch in Motovun, capital of Istrian truffles, with fresh truffle pasta and local EVOO tasting; dinner on the Porec seafront with grilled squid and Teran red wine (not included)
Logistics: Overnight stay at a handpicked accommodation in Porec

Final breakfast facing the harbor of Porec and accommodation check-out. Boarding operations for the scheduled passenger ferry (or dedicated bike-bus transfer) with bicycles included. Panoramic crossing of the Upper Adriatic with coastal views of Istria and the Gulf of Trieste. Arrival at Muggia Pier and end of services.

Distance & Elevation Gain: 0 km cycled (boat / bus transfer)
Terrain & Type: Sea crossing / bus transfer
Activities: Breakfast, check-out, transfer boarding, and independent departure from Muggia
Recommended Food Experience: Harbor breakfast in Porec with traditional fritters (frule) and coffee before boarding
Logistics: Bed & Breakfast stay (breakfast included). Return transfer by boat or bike-bus included in the price.