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Best of Slovenia - Bike Trekking in Slovenia 2008
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7 - 11 day(s)
Group Size: 1 - 25 people
Destination(s): Slovenia Italy
Specialty Categories: Bicycle Touring
Season: April - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 740 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 865 Euro (EUR)

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival to Bled. Your chosen hotel is in the town center. Bled is known for it’s beautiful setting, lake, castle on the rock above the lake and a pilgrimage church on the island. Welcome drink, bike delivery and testing.

Day 2: Bled – Ribcev Laz (Bohinj) (32 km). Cycling downhill, at the foot of Mount Triglav. One pas of 150m/500ft. Triglav National Park, very peaceful area. You will like the stunning mountain scenery on the way from Pokljuka high plateau.

Day 3: Ribcev Laz (Bohinj) – Skofja Loka (52 km). Bus transfer to Pokljuka high plateau. From here you cycle descending down to Bohinj valley, place of unique beauty of nature and tiny villages in Alpine valley. First flat, then a slow climb up to Jelovica High plateau, pass of 750 m / 2400 ft. We liked a snack in the local pub. Sorica – tiny little village, set in the heart of hills. Birthplace of a famous Slovene painter – visit a gallery.

Day 4: Skofja Loka – Ljubljana (32 km). Long downhill biking trip, than flat crossing Sora field. We will visit Zelezniki village with remains of old high furnaces. The old center of Skofja Loka – worth a stroll. See churches with mysterious relics, Kranj – capital of Carniola. Hotel in Ljubljana is very close to the center.

Day 5: Ljubljana - Vrhnika (40 km; 58 km with a detour). Tour goes across Ljubljansko Barje, large flatland, former marsh area surrounding the capital; flat. Main attractions: in the morning time to explore the capital. A short walk into Iski Vintgar gorge nature reserve remains of the world highest railway viaduct in Borovnica, Technical Museum of republic of Slovenia – there’s a great hunting collection and an exhibition on Titos’ cars.

Day 6: Vrhnika – Postojna (34 km,44 with a detour). Hilly day, side roads. Flat sections cross typical Carst fields. Main attractions: some real Slovenia - away from main tourist routes and off beaten track. We liked: a picnic lunch in the nature reserve Rakov Skocjan - underneath some beautiful landscape forms.

Day 7: Postojna – Stanjel (45 km; 55 km with a detour). Easy routes, one long descend some hills afterwards. Main attractions: Postojna caves - world famous attraction - so far nearly 30 million visitors. Beautiful lime stone formations, not forgetting to mention the unique "human fish".There is a detour possibility to Predjama castle. The last Slovene knight once owned it. Learn about his romantic destiny.

Day 8: Day Off in Stanjel Or Round Trip (30 km). Day of rest. Main attractions: Stanjel, village - museum of well kept old houses. Wider area of World War the I fights of Isonzo front: different touching monuments. Visit of local artist – painter in a typical Carst village. We liked: food in the hotel, delicious Carts ham, and tasty wine from domestic cellar. Great vistas from Stanjel village, nice picnic area in a special garden.

Day 9: Stanjel – Lipica (37 km). Mostly flat, one longer but gradual climb. Main attractions: botanical garden in Sezana, stud farm of Lipica. Unusual but very interesting "war museum" set in a village tower of Lokev. We can see the Lipicaner horses - known from Vienna Spanish riding school. Got to see their show, or go for a ride with a carriage.

Day 10: Lipica – Trieste – Koper (60 km). Long downhill from Carst high plateau to Trieste. Main attractions: Trieste - once an important port with its worldly flair and atmosphere. All world cultures have once left a mark in this city. Visit the castle, cathedral and Piazza Unita central square. Koper – an "island" town above Adriatic. We liked the cappuccino in Trieste old-fashioned cafes. Alternatively you can skip Trieste and enjoy an afternoon on the beach.

Day 11: Departure From Koper. An easy return trip is possible by train to Ljubljana. Additional nights may be booked in Koper.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Prices:
- Half-board supplement 130 EUR
- Bike rental 90 EUR

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