Half Day Vespa Countryside Tour and Tastings in Istria

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Half Day Vespa Countryside Tour and Tastings in Istria

★★★★★
5 (19 reviews)
🕒 4 - 6 hours (approx.)
Free Cancellation
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About This Tour

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.

Detailed Itinerary

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

We will drive through the coastline city of Izola and see the cliffs from Slovenian bay, while driving by the ocean.

6

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.

What's Included

  • Olive oil degustation
  • First aid
  • Light lunch
  • English speaking guide
  • Helmet
  • Vespa

📍What's Not Included

  • Purchase of exclusive local products (local wine and olive oil)

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.

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Half Day Vespa Countryside Tour and Tastings in Istria

$331.28
*estimated price
Book Now on Viator