Slovenia: The emerald tour
From the capital to the mediterranean coast
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Enjoy the most beautiful sights of Slovenia during this one week tour. Great tour for your first visit in Slovenia. Cycle from the active baroque capital Ljubljana on trade roads through the untouched nature of this Karst. The emerald route is famous for it’s countless cultural highlights and culinaric specialities like goat- and fetacheese or traditional wines. You may visit the grotto of Postojna and the stud of Lipica at the romantic adriadic golf coast of Trieste.
Route
Tour profile / Level 2
Day 1: Ljubljana
Day 2: Ljubljana – Vrhnika, approx. 39 km
A beautiful, easy first day in the historic and varied plains around the capital. First you will pass through a huge, 160 square kilometer swampy plain, known for its diverse flora and fauna. Along the way, you can see the remains of the world’s highest railroad viaduct in Borovnica. In the hot summer months, you can even refresh yourself in a typical Podpec karst lake. Just before Vrhnika, you can visit the Technical Museum of the Republic of Slovenia in Bistra Castle.
Day 3: Vrhnika – Postojna, approx. 32 - 44 km
Hilly day, side roads. A slightly more demanding day over gentle hills, forest roads and a typical Carst polje (field). Accommodation in 4* hotel. On this day the roads will take you away from the main tourist routes and off the beaten track. You will experience the real Slovenian countryside as you cycle past the beautiful Slivnica Mountain and the intermittent lake of Planina, and marvel at the wonders of this vast world of limestone. You can stop for a picnic lunch in the Rakov Škocjan nature reserve, where the Rak River has carved out a stunning gorge containing some of nature’s most incredible landscape formations, including two natural bridges. Optional side trip to nature reserve Rakov Skocjan.
Day 4: Postojna – Štanjel area, approx. 42 - 48 km
Hilly, one long descend afterward. So far nearly 30 million tourists have visited this stunningly beautiful underground Postojna cave formation, carved deep into the heart of the limestone hills. This is the most extensive cave system in Slovenia, covering a total of 21 kilometers. The 1½ hour tour will take you through a fairytale world full of large and colorful stalactites and stalagmites, not forgetting the unique "human fish", a mysterious creature that lives in dark pools inside the caves. You can also take a short detour to the impenetrable fortress of Predjama castle, wedged tight into a crevasse halfway up a 123-meter cliff-face protruding dramatically into the surrounding basin. Here lived a vivacious and daring knight. Erasmus kept a whole army at bay by utilizing the secret of the Predjama Caves to sneak out for supplies, which included freshly picked cherries which he used to throw at his adversaries to taunt them. Take the tour and learn how Erasmus met his untimely demise in less than poetic circumstances, as he was literally caught with his pants down. Optional side trip to Predjama Castle.
Day 5: Štanjel area – Lipica – Divaca, approx. 48 km
First stop is perhaps at the botanical garden in Sežana, then it’s on to the stud farm of Lipica, where you can visit these beautiful thoroughbred Lipizaner horses whose glistening white coats and gentle, graceful dancing have earned them a worldwide reputation. The history of the Lipica horses is closely linked to the Vienna riding school. Take a tour in a traditional carriage, watch them perform and visit them close up in their stables. This will be a day to remember. If you have the time for a couple of side-trips, you can also visit the unusual but very interesting "War Museum" set in the village tower of Lokev.
Day 6: Divaca – Muggia, approx. 38 km
If you skiped Postojna caves – this morning you can visit Škocjan Caves – no less interesting but way less frequented Karst Caves – even listed as UNESCO natural monument! You can take a diversion into the Italian town of Trieste - once an important port with it’s worldly flair and wonderful atmosphere. Visit the castle, cathedral and Piazza Unita central square. Trieste was once part of Slovenia whilst under the rule of the Austrian monarchy. Relax with a cappuccino in the many old-fashioned cafes. The daytrip ends in Muggia - south of Trieste. After days’ cycling it is time to enjoy a gelato in old center of town or relax on one of the beaches.
Day 7: Muggia – Piran, approx. 37 km
Cycling along the coastal road on new cycling path following former railway line. Enjoy great vistas of Slovene coast and Trieste Bay. A coffee stop in fashionable resort of Portorož is a must. The trip ends in the gorgeous Venetia little harbor village of Piran. Optional side trip to saltpans Seca (+11 km).
Day 8: Piran
Leistungen
Accommodation in 3* / 4* hotels and guesthouse in room
Daily breakfast
Luggage transport between hotels (one piece per person, max. 23 kg)
Rental helmet included with bike rental
Information package including road book and corresponding maps (electronic per app)
GPS-tracks available
Backup service (hotline) during the trip
Termine & Preise
Extras
Discount | |
no discounts possible | |
Bicycles & equipment | |
21-speed-bike | 100 |
E-bike | 256 |
Upgrade 1st tour night in Lubljana 4* | |
double room | 89 |
single room | 133 |
Additional night | |
Ljubljana 4* (dbl/sgl) | 95/150 |
Ljubljana 4* historical city (dbl/sgl) | 110/190 |
Piran 4* (dbl/sgl) | 95/145 |
Transfer 1-3 person, price per transfer, one-way | |
airport Ljubljana - Ljubljana Centre | 60 |
airport Trieste - Ljubljana Centre | 180 |
Piran - airport Ljubljana | 210 |
Piran - Ljubljana Centre | 190 |
Piran - airport Trieste | 145 |
Piran - Trieste Centre | 90 |
Transfer 4-8 person, price per transfer, one-way | |
Airport Ljubljana - Ljubljana Centre | 75 |
Airport Trieste - Ljubljana Centre | 220 |
Piran - Airport Ljubljana | 260 |
Piran - Ljubljana Centre | 230 |
Piran - Airport Trieste | 180 |
Piran - Trieste Centre | 120 |
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Unterkunft
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Ljubljana (LJU)
Flights can be booked individually. For details see your final travel documents.
Arrival by car
Parking: at the hotel possible for approx. € 10,-/day or approx. 150m public parking (approx. € 3,-/day), no reservation possible, payable locally
Always enough parking possibilites, reservation therefor not necessary.
Arrival by train
Train station: Ljubljana
The actual timeable and prices you will find via www.bahn.com or www.slo-zeleznice.si.
Transfer
See via "dates and prices".
Additional information
In Slovenia it is mandatory for children until 15 years to wear helmets. We recommend to bring your own, fitting helmet.
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