BALKANS
BOSNIA / CROATIA / SLOVENIA
MONTENEGRO
"Mostar - Dubrovnik - Kotor -
Lake Bled"
15 Days MOTORBIKE ROAD TOUR A great tour for both rider & pillion! REF: BALKANS15-ROAD
SMALL GROUPS
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED GUIDES
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION An easy riding tour - with plenty of time to explore and relax
All riding is entirely on tarmac roads
15 days Featuring
Magnificent Alpine Passes - Furka, Gotthard, San Bernardino, Stelvio, Julian
Dolomites
Montenegro - Kotor (the jewel of the Mediterranean)
Bosnia (the ancient city of Mostar)
Croatia (Dubrovnik, Adriatic Riviera and the 'Lakes' National Park)
Kotor
Slovenia (Lake Bled, Julian Alps, National Parks)
Photo Gallery - Slovenia / Croatia / Montenegro / Bosnia Sept 2015
Photo Gallery - Bosnia / Slovenia / Croatia / Montenegro
2016 Date / Price:
Date TBA
£ 2570 rider using own bike
£ 2250 Pillion
TO SECURE YOUR PLACE:
£ 350 deposit per participant along with completed booking form is required.
The Final balance is due 90 days prior to departure
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Our journey takes us through France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria. We then ride in four of Eastern Europe's most scenic countries and visit the beautiful and historic cities of Mostar, Kotor, and Dubrovnik.
Dream destinations - Immerse yourself in the shear beauty of the landscapes and the fascinating cultures.
MONTENEGRO - We visit the old Mediterranean port of KOTOR and its impressive ancient walled city.
BOSNIA - We visit MOSTAR and its famous historical bridge.
SLOVENIA - A small country of natural wonders - spectacular peaks and valleys of the Julian Alps, ice caves, virgin forests, and cobalt blue rivers and lakes.
A land of historic towns, mountain villages, and Hungarian style houses.
CROATIA - Is renowned for its long unspoilt and spectacular Adriatic coastline.
We visit the historical old town of Dubrovnik with its beautiful architecture and stunning coastal setting.
Crystal clear seas, lush islands, fishing villages, secluded beaches, vineyards, Roman ruins, and Medieval walled cities are some of the many treasures you will enjoy on your holiday.
Riding is entirely on surfaced roads
ROUTE SUMMARY:
Distances vary from 120 miles to 200 miles per day.
Day 1 - FRANCE - Chamonix
Meet at our hotel in the centre of Chamonix @ 19:00hrs for tour briefing.
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Days 2 & 3 - SWITZERLAND - The Swiss Alps
Spectacular days winding through the valleys and high passes of the Alps.
Highlights - Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Piz Bernina
Mountain Passes - Furka, Gotthard, San Bernardino, Julian Passes.
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Day 4 - ITALY - Italian Alps
We ride the Italian Alps and the unforgettable STELVIO Pass. Our day finishes in a small town in the Dolomites.
Overnight Chalet Hotel - breakfast included
Day 5 - ITALY / SLOVENIA - Dolomites / Julian Alps
A challenging ride east on the twisting hairpin roads of the Dolomites. We enter Slovenia on a small mountain road in the north and enjoy the descent to our overnight stop in a high mountain village.
Highlights - The granite towers of the Dolomites, quaint villages, and the lush pristine wilderness of the Julian Alps.
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Day 6 - SLOVENIA - Day Ride or Rest - Lake Bled
An opportunity to enjoy a walk or ride in the mountains.
Highlights - Lake Bled, bird watching, Turquoise rivers and lakes.
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Day 7 - SLOVENIA / CROATIA
We ride south through the forested Julian Alps following the lines of turquoise rivers and lakes to our border crossing into Croatia. Our ride continues on quiet mountain roads to the Plitvicka Jezera National Park.
Highlights - wildlife, pristine wilderness
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Day 8 - CROATIA - Plitvicka Jezera (Lakes) National Park
An opportunity to explore the 16 lakes enclosed in a wooded national park amid tumbling cascades. Afternoon ride along the beautiful Adriatic Coast to our hotel in a quaint village overlooking a lake.
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Day 9 - CROATIA - Adriatic Coast / Dubrovnik
An unforgettable ride along the coast with its numerous islands and small seaside towns to Dubrovnik. Our hotel overlooks the old town of Dubrovnik - the pearl of the Adriatic - Renaissance architecture and massive walls rising from the sea.
Highlights - pine tree lined coastal roads along a long string of white pebble beaches and pristine waters.
Overnight Hotel with pool - breakfast included
Day 10 - CROATIA - Dubrovnik - Sightseeing day
An opportunity to enjoy this world famous UNESCO Heritage site.
Overnight Hotel with pool - breakfast included
Day 11 - CROATIA / MONTENEGRO - Kotor
Leaving Dubrovnik we ride along the coast to cross the border into Montenegro. The road enters the Gulf of Kotor and hugs the coastline to Kotor which lies at the foot of the majestic Lov'cen Mountain. A world heritage site Kotor is a fortified town with magnificent architecture with European, Slavonic, Ottoman influences.
Highlights - explore the many bars, restaurants, shops, museums of the wonderful medieval town
Overnight Hotel in Kotor Old Town- breakfast included
Day 12 - MONTENEGRO / BOSNIA - Mostar
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Day 13 - BOSNIA - Rest / Sightseeing in Mostar
Overnight Hotel - breakfast included
Day 14 - BOSNIA / CROATIA - Overnight Ferry
We ride out of Bosnia through the mountains into Croatia and take an evening ferry to Italy
Overnight ferry - (2 berth cabin)
Day 15 - ITALY - Early morning arrival in Ancona
Bid our farewells until next time
BIKING PROFILE:
A route designed by John Fulton from experience gained over 30 Years leading adventure tours in Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Morocco
Our route takes in some of the best motorbiking roads of central Europe, the Alps, and Dolomites enroute to Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia.
The program provides adequate time for rest and sightseeing
Distances vary from 120 miles to 200 miles per day.
Photo Gallery - Bosnia / Slovenia / Croatia / Montenegro
John & Brigitte have led many tours to the Balkans both on and off road.
We know the Balkans well and it is our favourite European destination for motorbike travel !
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