Half Day Vespa Countryside Tour and Tastings in Istria

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Rolling Istra

What is included

Included

Included: Olive oil degustation
Included: Bottled water
Included: English speaking guide
Included: First aid
Included: Snacks
Included: Light lunch
Included: Helmet
Included: Vespa

Not included

Not included: Purchase of exclusive local products (local wine and olive oil)

Itinerary

Piran

30 min

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.
Secovlje Salina Nature Park

30 min

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.
Padna

2 hours

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.
Nature Reserve Strunjan

30 min

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.
Izola

20 min

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

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Follow the road from the main bus station to the main square. The meeting point is halfway between,

End point

Follow the road from the main bus station to the main square. The meeting point is halfway between,

Pickup points

Hotel Palace Portoroz
Hotel Tomi
Grand Hotel Portoroz - LifeClass Hotels & Spa
Remisens Hotel Metropol
Remisens Casa Bel Moretto, Annexe
Hotel Neptun - LifeClass Hotels & Spa
Skiper Resort
Maestral Residence
Hotel Slovenija - LifeClass Hotels & Spa
Remisens Hotel Lucija
Adriatic Istria Resort by Minor Hotels

and 10 more pickup points

We arrange pick up if needed, with prior request.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.