Slovenia Bike Tour

From Lake Bled to Italy along the Goriška Brda Wine Region

Trip Style

Classic Bike

Tour Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Activity Level

Level 3

Bikes

Trek Domane SL 7
Trek Electric-Assist Verve+ Gen 3
Trek Electric-Assist Checkpoint+ SL6 AXS

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Starting from

$4,499.00 per person

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Savor awe-inspiring landscapes on a bike tour in Slovenia, featuring Lake Bled, charming villages, and quiet bike paths into Italy.

Discover the endless beauty of Slovenia, a small and green European country boasting diverse and picturesque landscapes. Start your adventure at Lake Bled, a crystal-clear jewel surrounded by pine forests and the Slovenian Alps. Explore the authentic countryside and charming villages and ride along well-established bike paths to nearby Italy to witness the emerald lakes and magnificent mountains. The Slovenia-Italy border region is famous for its hospitality, verdant hills dotted with cypress trees, and delicious wine and food influenced by the Mediterranean climate. With scenic roads, stunning views, and exceptional cuisine, this cycling experience is sure to satisfy your appetite and rejuvenate your spirit.

Trip Wows
  • Experience the magic of Lake Bled with a traditional pletna boat ride to its island as the sunset paints the sky

  • Step back in time to Cividale del Friuli, a town brimming with medieval charm and UNESCO-listed Longobard monuments

  • Savor Slovenia’s undiscovered wines in the picturesque Goriška Brda region, paired with the bold flavors of Mediterranean and Balkan cuisines

  • Soak in the beauty of Slovenia's only national park—Triglav National Park—home to the pristine, glacier-fed waters of Lake Bohinj

  • Cycle across the Slovenia-Italy border and follow a scenic railway path to the crystal-clear Fusine Lakes, nestled at the foot of the Julian Alps

Island on Lake Bled with church before the storm

United colors of Slovenia

Sunset on Lake Bled

Experience by bike Slovenia's stunning landscapes, indulge in its excellent cuisine and wines, and marvel at its crown jewel—Lake Bled.


What Guests are Saying

The scenery was spectacular! Someone told us that there were 100 shades of green in Slovenia; this itinerary truly highlighted the beauty of this country! I loved that we went from the Julian Alps to wine country and were able to appreciate the diversity.

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Sara, Trek Travel Guest

Slovenia was amazing. This was my first Trek Travel trip and it exceeded any expectations I had. Our guides were incredible and made this trip one to remember. Mileage and scenery was incredible and I would definitely recommend to others.

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Sarah, Denver, CO

We couldn't have loved it more! The expert guides and spectacular bikes made this a trip of a lifetime! We were referred by friends, and it surpassed our expectations. Thank you, Trek Travel!

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Linda, Trek Travel Guest

I am excited to design this Slovenian bike tour because l love to go to the Julian Alps for outdoor adventures. Its pristine nature has always been a balm for my soul. I hope you will come to love this magical, green place as much as I do!

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Ilona, Trek Travel Trip Designer


Great Ride

Bled to Italy's Fusine Lakes

From Bled, ride the scenic Radovna Valley and take in spectacular views of the Triglav National Park before crossing the border into Italy for a delicious lunch.


Dates & Pricing

Book early for the best price

  • Guaranteed

  • Join Waitlist

  • Private

  • Limited Availability


Itinerary
Activity Information

Hotels
Bled Rose Hotel guest room suite
Bled Rose Hotel indoor pool
Bled Rose Hotel exterior look from the water view
Bled Rose Hotel lobby area
Bled Rose Hotel dining area
Bled, Slovenia
Bled Rose Hotel
Explorer

Located beside Lake Bled and its surrounding parkland, Bled Rose Hotel blends modern design with a tranquil atmosphere. Enjoy the indoor pool, wellness center, and easy access to scenic lakeside trails and views of the Julian Alps.

Castello di Spessa Resort Spa guest bathroom
Castello di Spessa Resort Spa exterior
Castello di Spessa Resort Spa guest room
Castello di Spessa Resort Spa guest room
Castello di Spessa Resort Spa lobby area
Capriva del Friuli, Italy
Castello di Spessa Resort & Spa
Explorer

This 12th-century castle, once home to Friulian nobility, offers Venetian-style rooms amid gardens and vineyards. Castello di Spessa features an 18-hole golf course, a multi-sensory spa, and medieval wine cellars, including a World War II bunker now used for aging the estate’s wines.

Hotel Gredič castle exterior
Hotel Gredič guest room suite
Hotel Gredič wine room
Hotel Room with bed
Hotel Gredič restaurant
Dobrovo, Slovenia
Hotel Gredič
Explorer Hotel Variation. See dates for details.

Hotel Gredič is a luxury boutique hotel located in a 16th century castle. It is situated in the rolling hills, surrounded by vineyards and is only 800 feet from the Italian border. It offers a notable wine cellar with knowledgeable sommeliers and a Michelin-rated restaurant serving wine-paired dishes. The terrace and pool are a great place to unwind after your day’s adventures.


Bikes & Gear
Ride the Best Bikes in the Industry
New in 2023 Domane SL 7 Road
Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the Trek Domane SL 7 Gen 4 is the best on the road. Its carbon frame with road-smoothing IsoSpeed, responsive disc brakes, and Shimano Di2 electronic shifting deliver incredible comfort without sacrificing performance. Standard carbon wheels make this bike lighter and faster than ever.

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E-Bike
Trek Electric-Assist Verve+ Gen 3

Fun from the first pedal stroke, the Trek Verve+ 3 helps you go farther with ease. Its low-step frame and upright riding position keep you comfortable, while the Bosch motor provides a natural boost up to 15 or 20 mph (region specific). Shimano hydraulic disc brakes deliver smooth, controlled stopping, so every hill and every mile feels relaxed and enjoyable.

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Electric Road
Trek Electric-Assist Checkpoint+ SL6 AXS

New in 2026! Trek’s Checkpoint+ SL6 AXS is a lightweight e-assist bike built for miles of fun. The TQ HPR60 electric-assist motor adds a quiet boost up to 15 or 28 mph (region specific), making climbs and long days easier. Carbon wheels and frame keep it quick and responsive, while 38 mm tires and IsoSpeed tech smooth rough terrain. With SRAM’s 12-speed AXS wireless shifting and disc brakes, every move is in your control.
Upgrade to the Checkpoint+ SL 6 AXS for $399 (3-6 day trips) or $599 (7+ day trips). Available in limited quantities. See specific trip dates for available bike options.

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Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.

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Additional Gear
  • Choice of Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey or technical t-shirt to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottle to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • GPS device with pre-loaded routes providing turn by turn directions
  • Trek front and rear lights
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
  • Choice of Shimano SPD-SL single sided road pedals, Shimano SPD dual sided mountain pedals, or flat pedals
  • Trek helmet
  • Trek saddle
  • For the most comfortable ride, we recommend you bring your own saddle. If you prefer, you can bring your own pedals and helmet on the trip and our guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
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Trip Inclusions

Additional Details

Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for your cycling vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

  • E-Bikes: E-bike speeds vary worldwide due to local regulations, which determine how fast you can ride with assistance. See the E-bike speed chart to see the maximum speeds allowed in each region.
  • Cash and credit cards: Your American Express credit card might not work in Slovenia. If you only have an AmEx card, please make sure to bring euros with you on your trip, just in case. All other credit cards (VISA, Mastercard) will work in most places.
  • Air conditioning: Air conditioning is not standard is Slovenia. While our trip hotels all have air conditioning, it might not be as powerful as you are used to at home and during the trip, shops or restaurants might not have it at all.
  • Dining: Settle into the local pace—relax and savor the longer dinners that are part of the culinary experience in Slovenia and Italy.

Before and After Your Trip

FAQs

Spring and fall in Slovenia are usually clear and sunny, with warm daytime temperatures (65-80ºF / 18-27ºC) and evening temperatures 10-15 degrees cooler. Dressing in layers is always recommeneded. Most days you'll be comfortable biking in a short-sleeved jersey or synthetic T-shirt. (When you head out in the morning, you might want to wear a lightweight jacket or vest, arm warmers, and knee or leg warmers.) Rain is always a possibility, however, so be prepared with wet-weather gear in order to best enjoy your vacation.
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To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space, bike, and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts vary for all Race, Cross Country, Special Edition, Ride Camp, and Self-Guided tours. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan and daily route guides.

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

or

Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour.

Read our Cancellation Policy

Our Trip Consultants are available to assist and can answer your questions. Please call us at 866-464-8735.

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us. Learn more about our Travel Protection

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Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Trek Travel guides are dedicated to making moments that last a lifetime, and we invite you to thank them with a trip gratuity. These are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we recommend between $240-$300 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow. But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

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Guaranteed Trips

Our trips are guaranteed to run once we have one confirmed booking on the trip. Click here to view our full guarantee policy.

Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel trips with zero guests, therefore you must book with Trek Travel before making travel arrangements for the trip. We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your Trek Travel Trip. Select trips are not guaranteed.

Sold Out/Waitlist

This trip is currently sold out, but you may be added to the waitlist in the case of availability.

Limited Availability

If a date is marked with Limited Availability, there are few spots left to book. We will secure additional rooms from our hotels before confirming your reservation.

Looking to travel with a small group? Ask our trip consultants about private trips and learn more.

Private

If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.

Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735

Hotel Differences

Trek Travel offers three hotel levels to match your style. Luxury hotels provide elegant, thoughtful touches with exceptional hospitality. Explorer hotels blend modern amenities with local charm in unique settings. Comfort hotels are casual and conveniently located near Trek Travel activities.

Activity Levels

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic Bike:

Explore beautiful destinations with a curated blend of guided activities, local cuisine, handpicked accommodations, and itineraries to suit every traveler, from laid-back adventures to luxurious escapes.

Gravel:

Venture off the beaten path to unforgettable places, with fully-supported routes that combine gravel and paved roads in classic Trek Travel style.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Hiking & Walking:

Step into adventure with carefully designed routes, unparalleled hospitality, and deep-routed local connections.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Self-Guided:

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself