Dolomites - Trieste
8 Days Starting in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco and ending in Trieste
Visiting: Niederdorf, Kötschach-Mauthen, Feistritz an der Gail, Bled, Cividale del Friuli, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Trieste
Tour operator:
Tour code:
10301
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
14-0
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
DESCRIPTION Starting from the northeastern Dolomites, the first part of the route runs along the river Drau through the valley of the same name and then on through the Gailtal valley on leisurely cycle paths. After a short detour to the Italian border town of Tarvisio you cycle on to Slovenia. At the fairy-tale Lake Bled, you will be at the foot of the Julian Alps. After a transfer to the south side of the Alps, you will return to Italy in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and in the famous wine region “Collio”. The former capital of the Lombards, Cividale del Friuli, is worth a visit. Afterwards, a spectacular end to the cycle tour on the Adriatic awaits you. On the last day you cycle along the sea to the former Habsburg port of Trieste. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROUTE The tour to Trieste is a varied tour; the last two stages are a bit hilly. The tour goes along bike paths or very quiet side roads, through small villages and picturesque landscape. The tour is suitable for children over 14 years.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa Or Toblach/Dobbiaco)
Location: Niederdorf, Niederdorf
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Day 2 : Hochpustertal – Oberdrauburg/Kötschach Mauthen (Approx. 70 - 75 Km)
Location: Kötschach-Mauthen
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Starting at the watershed of the rivers Drau and Rienz on the Toblacher Sattel, you ride alongside the Drau through
South Tyrol and on to East Tyrol and the town of Lienz. The impressive mountains of the Dolomites line the route.
Day 3 : Oberdrauburg/Kötschach Mauthen – Feistritz An Der Gail (Transfer To The Gailbergpass + Approx. 65 Km)
Location: Feistritz an der Gail
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a short transfer by minibus to the Gailbergpass (about 7 km / 350 m sea level difference), a comfortable descent to Kötschach-Mauthen awaits you. On the Gailtal cycle path at the foot of the Carnic Ridge you cycle comfortably past Hermagor. Before you reach your stage finish Feistritz an der Gail, the Pressegger See invites all gourmets to a relaxing break.
Day 4 : Feistritz An Der Gail – Bled (Approx. 55 - 65 Km)
Location: Bled
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Along your way to Bled, you reach the Italian border and then continue on the cycle path. You travel past the famous ski area of Kranjska Gora, through the wonderful and mostly unknown countryside of Slovenia. It is also possible to shorten the trip by approx. 10 km using the train. You spend the night at the romantic Lake Bled. Instead of the next stage (Bled - Cividale) you can also choose to spend two nights in Bled (see amended route
programme further down).
Day 5 : Bled – Cividale Del Friuli (Train Ride + Approx. 50 Km)
Location: Cividale del Friuli
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After the transfer by train, you will reach the Soca valley, popular with canoeists and adventurists. In Kobarid you will get a historical review of the decisive battles of the First World War, which led to a preliminary decision. At the next stop especially the lovers of good food and wine will get their money‘s worth. At the end of the day, the historic city of Cividale del Friuli invites you on a tour, eg. the Devil‘s Bridge. Goths, Lombards and Franks have shaped this city.
Day 6 : Cividale Del Friuli - Gradisca D’Isonzo (Approx. 35 Km – Longer Option Through Udine Approx. 65 Km)
Location: Gradisca d'Isonzo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
On the way through the Collio Goriziano, centre of the Friuli wine growing region, there are many wine cellars to stop at and taste the excellent wines. After tackling a few hills, you come to Gradisca d’Isonzo, where you spend the night.
There is a possibility to choose a longer tour option passing through Udine, probably the most important town in the Friuli region, which is well worth a visit.
Day 7 : Gradisca D’Isonzo – Trieste (Approx. 40 Km)
Location: Trieste
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The karst accompanies you on the way to the Adriatic Sea and the castles Duino and Miramare invite you for a last visit before you enter the former Habsburg town of Trieste.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Trieste
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
What's Included
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Personal tour information, Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel, Well planned routes, detailed documents, telephone service hotline for the entire tour.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Transfer by minibus from Oberdrauburg to the Gailberg Pass
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Transfer by train from Bled to Most na Soci/Kanal ob Soci (option with 2 nights in Bled)
What's Not Included
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Arrival to the starting point of the tour, departure at the end of the tour, drinks, tourist tax and all extras, lunch, dinner, not mentioned entries, rental bikes and travel insurance,
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
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Meals – Half Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
see included ticket
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The tour is suitable for children over 14 years.
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