Highlights
- Soaking up Slovenian culture in Ljubljana – one of Europe’s greenest capital cities
- Discovering world-famous Slovenian caves
- Relaxing on the beach in Muggia
- Pedalling along the amazing Parenzana railway line
- Marvelling at the breathtaking views of the Adriatic Coast
- Exploring the enchanting Slovenian towns of Portoroz and Piran
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Itinerary
On arriving at your hotel in Ljubljana, the vibrant capital of Slovenia, you can unpack and make yourself at home. You’ll be met by a member of the local team, who will provide your hire bikes (if hiring), as well as your route notes and maps for your upcoming trip.
Spend the rest of the day exploring the capital city. Important sights include the Ljubljana Castle, the Central Market and the National Library. Why not end your day with a chilled stroll along the river, stopping on your way at one of its many bars to enjoy a drink as you enjoy the lights and sounds of the city.


- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 110 Metres Approx.
Your first day is a gentle ride journeying across historic plains towards Vrhnika. You’ll start your day saying goodbye to the capital, as you leave the buzz of the city for the tranquil plains of the Ljubljana Marsh – or Ljubljana Barje in Slovene. The Barje was once a great lake that dried up 6000 years ago. Look out for some of Europe’s rarest birds, plants and insects!
You can also see the remains of the world’s highest railway viaduct in Borovnica, and on hot days you could cool down in the depths of the glorious Lake Podpec.
As you continue on your route, call in to the Technical Museum of the Republic of Slovenia in Bistra Castle, before arriving in Vrhnika, your base for the night. It’s a charming town, with plenty of restaurants and bars to try.
Show Profile- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 710 Metres Approx.
Today is slightly more challenging than the first, with a few cheeky climbs on an undulating route to Postojna. You’ll veer slightly off the beaten track, giving you a lovely experience taking in Slovenia’s unspoilt countryside. You’ll cycle past Lake Planina, with the option to ride up to Predjama Castle, as you make your way to Postojna.
Predjama Castle is well worth the detour! The magnificent castle, perched halfway up a 123 metre cliff face, was home to daring knight Erasmus and is listed as the largest cave castle in the world! (Entrance to the castle around 19€ per person).
Today’s ride will end in Postojna – a charming town, offering museums and galleries, as well as restaurants, cafes and bars.
Show ProfileDay 4 Postojna to Štanjel Area
- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 220 Metres Approx.
You can start your day touring the famous Postojna Cave Park, one of the largest Karst caves in the world, covering a total of 21 kilometres. The tour will take about an hour and a half, guiding you through a fairy tale world of incredible limestone caves. The Cave even has its own train and a mysterious creature said to be a dragon’s offspring. (Entrance to the Cave around 29,90€ per person.).
In the afternoon you’ll head through the Vipara region, with your first look at the rolling vineyards, as you make your way to the Štanjel Area.
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Day 5 Štanjel Area to Divaca
- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 565 Metres Approx.
After leaving your accommodation, the first stop on today’s ride will be the tranquil Sezana botanical garden, where you can hop off your bike and explore. The garden, which dates back to 1848, features plants from all over the world and is the perfect place to rest and appreciate nature. After exploring the garden you’ll head to Lipica, where you can discover the oldest Stud Farm in Europe, famed for breeding Lipizzaner horses.
Jumping back on your bike, you’ll make your way towards the quiet village of Lokev, where you’ll have time to visit the Military Museum, before making your way to the rustic village of Divaca. Here will be your resting spot for the night.
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- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 325 Metres Approx.
Leaving Divaca, you’ll make your way towards the beautiful village of Škocjan, where you can discover the awe-inspiring Škocjan Caves running under the village. Listed as a UNESCO natural and cultural world heritage site, the caves are the largest underground cavern in Europe, boasting an astonishing underground river. (Entrance to the caves around €16 per person).
Pedallin’ west you’ll cross the border into Italy with passport in hand, you’ll then cycle south to the Italian port town of Muggia, where you’ll stay for the night. The town boasts beautiful Venetian architecture and a tranquil harbour. Head to the Piazza Marconi – the town’s main square – for some delicious Italian gelato – the perfect way to end a day’s cycling!
Alternatively you can take a boat(located 300m walk from your hotel) to the enchanting town of Trieste, once part of Slovenia when it was under Austrian rule. Make the Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia your first stop – it’s the largest sea-facing piazza in Italy and is the perfect place to enjoy a cappuccino while watching the ships on the horizon.
Show ProfileDay 7 Muggia to Piran
- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 195 Metres Approx.
You’ll need to your passport again as today’s gentle ride with views of the Adriatic Sea will take you out of Italy and back into Slovenia, along the former Parenzana railway line which connected Trieste to the town of Porec in Croatia. The route will initially take you through the town of Koper, from where you’ll ride on to the cool seaside resort and spa town of Portoroz, where you can sip a coffee, stroll down the promenade, or take a dip in the sea.
If you fancy some extra pedallin’ cycle down to the Secovlje Salt Pans, where you’ll be greeted by a huge variety of bird species. At the Salt Pans – declared a monument of national importance by the Slovene Government in 2001 – you can take a guided tour and visit the Salt Making Museum. (Entrance fee to the Salt Pans around €7 per person).
Today’s cycling will end in the gorgeous Venetian harbour town of Piran, marking the end of your biking extravaganza. Piran, known as the town of salt, is said to be the most beautiful town on the Slovenian coast and is protected as a cultural and historical monument. Explore its narrow, cobbled streets, making sure to visit the main square Tartinijev trg for a relaxing drink.
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- Meals: Breakfast
Today it’s time to say adijo to Slovenia and the enchanting town of Piran as you head back to Ljubljana for flights home. If you’d like a few more days to relax in Piran please do let us know and we can help organise this for you.
Understanding Profiles
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- Distance in Km (horizontal axis)
- Ascent / Descent in metres (vertical axis)
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- Distance in Km (horizontal axis)
- % Gradient (vertical axis)
Please check the scales on both graphs, and both axes as they both may differ from day to day.
White vertical lines indicate unpaved sections or slightly rougher terrain. Using both graphs, alongside the grading and terrain information provided, will give you a full picture of how flat, bumpy or steep the climbing on your particular tour is going to be. Please keep in mind this is an indicative guide and GPS units and software produce different statistical information.
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Terrain
The route will take you along mostly paved roads (approx. 95% asphalt and 5% unpaved) from Ljubljana to the coast. You’ll be riding mainly on quiet side roads, although there are various sections that will take you on some (unavoidable!) busier / main roads, so some experience riding on the road is recommended. You may also encounter some traffic when riding in and out of the larger towns en route. Various sections make use of cycle paths, away from traffic. The terrain will change as the week goes on, starting from the flat lands surrounding Ljubljana, making your way through the Carst area along rolling / undulating terrain, and you’ll end the week riding along flat terrain as you head down to the Adriatic coast.
We recommend a hybrid bike for this tour, although as 95% of the route is on tarmac, you can bring your own road bikes if preferred. E-bikes are also available, and a great option to help ease some of those cheekier climbs and undulations along the way. For more information about riding an electric bike on our holidays please click here

Leisure Cycling Grade
Aspects of both our grade 2 and 3 trips
Suitable for those looking for some cycle friendly routes
Some modest climbs
Possibly sections of varying terrain (eg. forest tracks, gravel paths etc)
Our grading guidelines have been carefully created based on our many years of cycling experience, as well as customer feedback from our trips. Of course, if you're still struggling to figure out where you fit on the scale, do feel free to give us a quick call and we'll be more than happy to help!
For more information about our grading system click here.
Is this suitable for you?
Trips that are graded as a 2-3, will have aspects of both our grade 2 and 3 rides. These tours are still suitable for those perhaps who have recently got into cycling, and offer an array of accessible, cycle friendly routes, cycle paths and quiet roads, however there will be some days / sections where you may have to tackle some ups and downs, the occasional steeper climb and perhaps some varying terrain (forest tracks, gravel paths etc). Suitable for those with a decent level of physical fitness, looking for some leisurely rides with occasional (achievable!) challenges along the way.
For more information about the grading of this holiday in particular, please check out the terrain section which will give you some specifics of what to expect on this tour.
I loved every minute. The bikes were amazing. The routes interesting. Everyday was different. We did the extras which were well worth it. I loved Slovenia. The countryside varied and the people were most friendly.
Dates & Prices
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person, and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 12 Apr – 11 Oct.
Season 1 – $1540 12 Apr – 02 May and 05 Oct – 11 Oct
Season 2 – $1650 03 May – 14 Aug and 20 Sep – 04 Oct
Season 3 – $1740 15 Aug – 19 Sep
Please note, we are generally not able to confirm any bookings for this tour made within 3 weeks of departure. Please contact our office if you are looking to book and begin your holiday within this period and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

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Whats Included 
A) Accommodation (shared twin / double en suite rooms) in 3* and 4* hotels
B) Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
C) An English speaking local representative (with welcome meeting)
D) Detailed route notes and maps (1 per room – additional packs £40 per pack)
E) Digital navigation information
F) Luggage transfers
G) City or visitor‘s tax where applicable
H) GPX files available on request
I) Financial Protection through ABTOT
What's not Included 
A) Bike rental (available if required)
B) Flights and charges for travelling with your bike (if applicable)
C) Meals not stated in the itinerary
D) Single room (available if required)
E) Travel insurance
F) Personal clothing and equipment
G) Personal expenditure (souvenirs, bar bills, hotel facilities etc)
H) Entrance fees to museums and other attractions en route
I) Travel to first hotel on arrival day
J) Travel from final hotel on departure day
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