Croatia - Kvarner Bay by Bike and Boat - 8 Days Services

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Croatia - Kvarner Bay by bike and boat - 8 days Services:

7 nights on a motor yacht in twin cabin with shower/toilet Countless islands in crystal clear water, deeply fissured cliffs, picturesque beaches and 4x full board 3x half board numerous small bays. That’s the Kvarner Bay in the northern Adriatic. Every island is bed linen and towels different. Each has its own history. You will spend a week discovering the landscape and transfer between airport Zagreb and Omišalj on the people of this unique island world by bike, independently and with the aid of 1st and last day knowledgeable tour guides. On a romantic motor yacht, your floating accommodation, you 6 guided cycling tours, or individual tours incl. maps English-speaking tour guide will discover the charm of Croatia and the Adriatic in your own special way. You cycle off after a hearty breakfast. At midday you meet the ship at a harbor for lunch. In the evening the ship will be waiting in the next harbor, so that you can enjoy fantastic cuisine as the sun sets, followed by a stroll through a historic harbor town. Finally, you settle down in your additional services: cabin to sleep or you stay on deck under a thousand stars... electric bike 180 € rental bike 21 gears 80 € Day 1: Omišalj - Cres Island bike insurance 10 € Today you arrive individually in Omišalj, a nice little harbor village on the island of Krk. The cabins on the motor bike insurance electric bike 20 € yacht will be ready for you from 11 am. At about 3 pm the ship will leave the harbor and take you to the island of Cres in about four hours. In the evening you can take part in a short tour through the old town of Cres. Day 2: Islands of Cres and Lošinj, ~28 km Price: After breakfast we start our tour from the city of Cres to Martinšćica. The boat awaits your arrival and lunch is served during the cruise to the island of Lošinj. If the weather is good, the captain will arrange a swim stop along the way before tying off in the harbor wellness town of Mali Lošinj. The port with its colourful facades and numerous cafes offers its visitors a welcoming atmosphere for a relaxed evening. Day 3: Islands of Losinj and Molat, ~30 km Along the seaside walk you cycle to the south of Losinj, where you will meet the ship for lunch. In the afternoon you cross over to Molat Island, where you will do one more short cycling tour. The overnight stay is in the quiet harbor of Molat. Day 4: Dugi Otok Island, ~32 km During breakfast the ship leaves Molat and takes us past many small islands to the "spice island" of Dugi Otok. Our bike tour starts in the bay of Božava which is surrounded by pine woods, agaves and tamarisk trees, and we ride on a road almost free of traffic. Our tour leads us at first to the northern most point of the island where the light house of Veli Rat stands proudly since 1849 fulfilling its duty in guiding sailors safely on their way. A ride along the islands “Road in the Sky” brings us to the peaceful harbor of Savar or Bribinj. There will be ample time for a swim break in the afternoon before continuing to the small island of Olib for the night. Day 5: Pag and Rab Island, ~34 km After a cruise until lunchtime you will reach the island of Pag. In the harsh but delightful landscape of the island you will come across many fig and olive trees. Over the centuries the inhabitants have built numerous stonewalls for protection against the wind. You will cycle on the narrow peninsula until you reach the sea, where the ship will be waiting to take you to Rab. The island of Rab is one of the sunniest places in Europe. The town of Rab, the fortified capital of the island, was built in the Middle Ages on a wedge-shaped headland, and marks one of the highlights of the trip. The four famous bell towers are the symbol of the adorned beauty of the town. After dinner you can explore the narrow alleys with numerous cosy cafés. Day 6: Rab and Krk Island, ~25 km You will ride along the coast to the east side of the island, an area with virtually no vegetation, whose rough and cliffy rocks remind of lunar landscape. The road will lead you on to a bay with a sandy beach, which is rather atypical for the Kvarner islands. At lunchtime the ship will be waiting for you in the harbor directly in front of the old town of Rab. After a swim-break the ship will take you over to the neighboring island of Krk, where you will spend the evening in the historical town of Krk. Day 7: Krk Island, ~45 km You will cycle over the ridge of the island, which is covered by fragrant macchia, to a valley of vineyards, and then onwards to the small museum town of Vrbnik in the northeast. The town, built on a 50-metre-high cliff and surrounded by vineyards is the home of the famous white wine Žlahtina. Another peculiarity that Vrbnik has to offer

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is the narrowest alley in the world. The way will lead you across the island through old villages and rich vegetation to Omišalj, from where Rijeka will be within your sight. On the way, you will have a chance to swim in the bay of Soline. You will spend the last night in Omišalj. Day 8: Omišalj (Departure) The guests are asked to check out after breakfast, i.e. by 9 am.

Your ship - LINDA Captain Damir’s Linda is a spacious wooden motor yacht. It was built in 1955 and renovated in 2004/2005 to meet the requirements of island-hopping. 31 meters long and 6 meters wide the MY Linda is among the bigger ships in our Croatian fleet. The spacious saloon can accommodate 32 guests, and the middle sundeck is constructed in a way that meals can also be served outside. The upper deck measures 40 m² and is big enough for sunbathing. The three cozy cabins below deck are equipped with French beds and two portholes each. On deck there are twelve double cabins. Four of them have a French bed with an additional bunk bed above the large bed, so that they can also be booked by three people. Five double cabins are equipped with separate beds.