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Explore the northeast corner of
Slovenia with its abundance of vineyards and thermal
springs.
Cost per person:
675 UK pounds based on double. Single supplement 63
UK pounds
2010 Tour Dates: Saturdays
start May 15, June 19, July 17, August 14, Sept 18
Duration: 7 nights
Tour profile: Moderate. Daily distance 19 - 26
miles. A mixture of flat plains and undulating countryside. The
tour follows side roads, gravel paths and grass tracks with some
short stretches on main roads and some short climbs in the vineyard
areas.
Included: Seven nights accommodation (double occupancy)
in comfortable 3 and 4 star country inns with private bath. Breakfast and dinner daily, Guided cycling, Cycle Hire,
Luggage transfer, English-speaking guide who follows the group in a
back-up van meeting the guests at pre-arranged sports along the way, Wine Tasting, Entrance to
swimming pools in Moravske Topice.
Meeting point: The tour starts
in Maribor (transfer is available form Llublijana Airport).
Slovenia -
Itinerary
Day One: Arrive in Maribor (Slovenia's second largest
city). Collect bicycle and overnight.
Day Two: Follow the route of the Drava River as you
cycle to Ptuj. Visit Ptuj Castle and explore the churches,
museums and monasteries. (20 miles)
Day Three: Pass small villages and baroque castles as
you cycle along the flat plains and undulating countryside.
Your accommodation is at a country inn at Jeruzalem - set
among vineyards with stunning views and the opportunity for
wine-tasting. (27 miles)
Day Four: Cycle through
rolling countryside to Moravske Topice, stopping to visit
the floating mill of Verzej and a pottery workshop. In
the evening relax in the hotel's thermal springs. (28 or 31
miles)
Day Five: A relaxing day with the option to remain at
the hotel or to take an easy cycle ride to the Hungarian
border. (19 miles)
Day Six: Start
the day with leisurely flat cycling and on through gently
rolling landscapes to your country inn at Lenart. Today's
route involves crossing the River Mura on an old fashioned
float. (26 miles)
Day Seven: Cycle back
through rolling vineyards, past rural villages and along the
Drava River back to Marlbor to spend your final night (23
miles)
Day Eight: Tour
ends after breakfast.
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