Hoteli
Sava Grand Hotel Primus ( * * * *)
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Ptuj Two-bed room S2 |
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City tour: Ptuj
Ptuj Sightseeing |
Day 1. Arrival: Town of Ptuj
On request Transfer: Airport (Ljubljana, Zagreb..) Ptuj town Ptuj is located on the Drava, downstream from Maribor, in the traditional region of Styria and in the natural region of the Pannonian Plain, in the district of Podravska. Ptuj is an old city where it is possible to live many new experiences. The castle overlooks the city whose oldest wine cellars overlook the streets where one of the most colorful carnivals in the world takes place with the famous characters, whose originality has also been recognized by UNESCO. Hotel & Dinner: Ptuj |
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Cycling: Ptuj & Maribor, Alongside Drava
Ptuj Active |
Day 2. Alongside Drava river & Maribor
9AM Start & Bike Pickup: Ptuj PATH: Ptuj - Maribor Our bike tour starts in the Hotel Primus, which is situated next to the river Drava. We cycle towards the Slovenian-Styrian metropolis of Maribor along the Drava cycle path. We ride back along the famous Drava cycle path towards the oldest Slovenian town of Ptuj, which lies between vineyards and on the Drava River. Break: Maribor Town of Maribor Idyllically situated on the Drava River, where you can admire beautiful squares, old defensive towers, the large cathedral church and the House of the Old Vine, where the oldest grapevine grows. Hotel & Dinner: Ptuj |
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Cycling: The heart of Pannonian Slovenia
Ptuj Active Route Grade: Distance: 0.00 km Elevation: 0 m Estimated Duration: 0.00 h |
Day 3. The Haloze Vineyards
PATH: Ptuj - Haloze Colles or Halonga - it doesn´t matter which name today´s "Haloze" is derived from. Both words mean "hilly world". Wine has been grown on the sunny slopes for 2000 years. Typical images of the Haloze hills still complement the untouched nature that gives the place a different rhythm. Wine & Tasting Wine route: Haloze We travel a unique wine route through beautiful Pannonian Slovenia, quiet villages and interesting historical locations. This allows us to learn about the history of the region and the traditional landscapes. Hotel & Dinner: Ptuj |
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Cycling: Jeruzalem vineyards
Radenci Active Route Grade: Intermediate Distance: 6.98 km Elevation: 337 m Estimated Duration: 7.00 h |
Day 4. Jeruzalem´s Vineyards
PATH: Ptuj - Ormož – Jeruzalem - Moravske Toplice We cycle along Slovenia´s largest permanent lake Ptuj where more than 230 species of bird’s nest. On the side road we cycle through the Slovenske Gorice region in the direction of the Kog/Jeruzalem wine route and to the winery. Further we go to the town of Ormož where we visit the Ormož Castle which dates back to the 13th century. Here we look at the chateau park with its own specimens of exotic trees, which are one of the most beautiful in Slovenia with their diversity. Visit: Ormož Castle, Jeruzalem winery Wine & Tasting Wine route: Jeruzalem We travel a unique wine route through beautiful Pannonian Slovenia, quiet villages and interesting historical locations. This allows us to learn about the history of the region and the traditional landscapes. Hotel & Dinner: Moravske Toplice |
Hoteli
Sava Hotel Ajda ( * * * *)
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Moravske Toplice Two-bed room S2 |
Hotel Bike friendly: Moravske Toplice
Nights: 4 Service: Half Board Free use: sauna & swimming pool complex |
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Cycling: Slovenian & Austrian country roads
Radenci Active Route Grade: Intermediate Distance: 50.54 km Elevation: 239 m Estimated Duration: 7.00 h |
Day 5. Austrian landscapes & Nature Park Goričko
PATH: Moravske toplice - Austria - NP Goričko Drive through Pannonian villages to Murska Sobota and further in the direction of Austria and Bad Radkersburg. Then further along the border with Slovenia to Goričko Nature Park and winery on the Slovenian side, with a snack if desired. Cycling on the Slovenian side through slightly hilly landscape of Goričko Nature Park and Pannonian Plain to Terme 3000 Moravske Toplice. Visit: Nature Park Goričko Wine & Tasting Hotel & Dinner: Moravske toplice |
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Cycling: Lendava landscape
Moravske Toplice Active Route Grade: Easy Distance: 42.36 km Elevation: 197 m Estimated Duration: 7.00 h |
Day 6. Croatian landscape & River Mura
PATH: Moravske toplice - Croatia - Mura Easy drive through the Pannonian plain and typical Pannonian villages to the Mura river, where we take a ferry across the Mura river in Bistrica. Continue until Razkrižje on the border with Croatia (bioenergy points and Ivanov Izvir spring) . Over the border at Gibina we come to the Croatian region called »Međimurje«. Drive to the river Mura and St. Martin on Mura river (the east-northern point of Croatia, ship mill, ferry, ethnological collection), over the bridge at Hotiza the path leads us back to Slovenian side and towards Moravske Toplice Mura river: ship mill, ferry, ethnological collection Traditional picnic Hotel & Dinner: Moravske toplice |
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Cycling: Slovenian & Hungarian landscape
Moravske Toplice Active Route Grade: Intermediate Distance: 57.81 km Elevation: 242 m Estimated Duration: 7.00 h |
Day 7. Hungarian landscape & Lake Bukovnica
PATH: Moravske toplice - Hungary- Lake Bukovnica This route leads us through the Goričko Landscape Park to Hungary, to a sparsely populated area. Opportunity to visit a pottery workshop in the village of Magyarszombatfa. Via Szentgyorgyvolgy and Nemesnep back to Slovenia. Weiwter we go to Kobilje and Lake Bukovnica with the St. Vitus water spring, a popular destination with about 50 bio-energy healing points, stay. The route takes us through the village of Filovci, known for its pottery tradition - continue to Moravske Toplice to the hotel. Visit: Lake Bukovnica, village of Filovci Traditional picnic Hotel & Dinner: Moravske toplice Day 8. Departure On request: Transfer, Airport |