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Half Day Vespa Countryside Tour and Tastings in Istria
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4 to 6 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Italian
Overview
Do you want to experience the authentic, local Istria, with its cuisine and countryside? Then you should join us on a vespa adventure.
We will guide you along scenic paths through vineyards and ancient olive groves, with views of the salt flats on the way. Our focus is on exploring hidden corners of the landscape and indulging in genuine local cuisine.
Our tour starts in small town of Piran with a short drive through the city to get to the countryside. Stops are frequent, so we can enjoy the view and take as many photos as you would like. A local oil farmer waits for us along the way, where we will get a degustation of extra virgin olive oil. Later on we provide a light lunch where you can take a short walk through an Istrian village.
On our way back we will take a road along the coastline with views of the ocean and seaside cities as well as surrounding countries. we finish off with a glass of local wine back at the office while sharing impressions of the tour.
What's Included
- Olive oil degustation
- First aid
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Light lunch
- English speaking guide
- Helmet
- Vespa
- Purchase of exclusive local products (local wine and olive oil)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Across the road from the Piran main bus station
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We arrange pick up if needed, with prior request.
What To Expect
Piran
Meeting point where we start our adventure. We will get to know each other and our vespas, so we can all be confident and safe on the road. You will get a helmet and water as well and it will be time to start our trip! We start off with a short drive through the city to get to the countryside with local and uncrowded roads.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Secovlje Salina Nature Park
We continue our ride through Secovlje Nature Park where a panoramic view of the salt flats opens up and we get to enjoy and its surroundings. There will be time to take photos and stop for a little break.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Padna
The drive will take us through old pine trees and through small Istrian villages. We will stop at a couple of them, and get to visit a local olive oil farmer. You will get to taste different kinds of extra virgin olive oil and ejoy the view of olive oil plantation. There will be time to take a short walk through the village and take in the views. We stop at a local Istrian konoba as well where you get to enjoy authentic Istrian food and refreshing beverages.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Nature Reserve Strunjan
On the way back we take a scenic route through the Strunjan park and enjoy views of Slovenian coast where you can see Croatia and Italy as well. There will be frequent points to take landscape photos as well.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Izola
We will drive through the coastline city of Izola and see the cliffs from Slovenian bay, while driving by the ocean.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piran
We return back to Piran - our starting point. A glass of cold local wine waits for us, so we can share our experience and finish with a nice toast.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- The reservation includes one Vespa for two people, with one guest as the driver and the other as the passenger. You will be accompanied by tour guides on a separate Vespa.
- To drive a Vespa, you need a valid driver's license and must be an adult, 18 years old or over. The reservation includes a 50cc Vespa, but more powerful models (125cc Vespa) are also available upon request; please indicate your preference in the reservation comments, and we will check availability.
- A deposit is required before the tour: €150 for the 50cc Vespa and €200 for the 125cc Vespa. This deposit will be fully refunded at the end of the tour if the Vespa and equipment are returned undamaged.
- The tour takes around 4-5 hours. The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to safety instructions and rules as well as getting ti know each other and your motorbikes. The ride itself takes approximately 1,5 - 2 hours with frequent stops to take in the scenery. Along the way there is a half an hour stop at the oil farmer and an hour stop for lunch as well.
Operated by Rolling Istra
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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