Itinerary

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival in Opatija - Cres Island, approx. 24 km / 14 miles of cycling

The cruise begins in Opatija. The boat leaves for the island of Cres at 13.00. During the approx. 2 hour journey you have an opportunity to get to know the ship and the crew. The island of Cres is the second largest of the Kvarner islands. Our cycle tour begins in the historical town of Cres and goes on to the small village of Predoscica with its whitewashed church. We spend the night on board the ship in Cres harbour.

Day 2: Cres Island and Losinj, approx. 56 km / 33 miles of cycling

You cycle to the east side of the island through pine, fig and laurel trees to the picturesque village of Osor, by the freshwater Vraner Sea. Here we meet the boat and have lunch aboard, perhaps after a swim in the crystal clear water. You can also stroll through the village with its old buildings and beautiful sculptures from many different artists. In the afternoon you leave Osor and reach the island of Losinj by means of a turning bridge. You then proceed through panoramic surroundings to the old seafaring and health resort of Mali Losinj where the ship waits in the harbour. The harbour area contains numerous cafes and many colourfully painted houses. Here you can explore the streets of the old town, travel the 9km further to the idyllic fishing village of Veli Losinj or visit one of the numerous swimming areas on the Cikat peninsula. The night is spent in Mali Losinj harbour.

Day 3: Dugi Otok Island, approx. 45 km / 27 miles of cycling

During breakfast the ship sets sail and takes you past many small islands to the spice island of Dugi Otok. Our cycle tour starts at Bocava Bay, surrounded by pine forests and takes you along almost car-free roads. Along the way lies the village of Brbinj, with its wide tower and church, where you can enjoy pancakes/crepes, fresh figs and espresso. You then continue to the fishing village of Sali where the ship awaits you. Along the way you can enjoy the wonderful view of the sea and the surrounding islands. The ship then takes you to Telascica Nature Park. The ship anchors for the night in the largest natural harbour of the Adriatic islands, among uninhabited islands. After dinner onboard you can enjoy the view of the 60m high cliffs on the west coast of the island.

Day 4: Pag Peninsula, approx. 15 km / 9 miles of cycling

The day begins with a half-day long journey through the north of Kornati, a beautiful world of islands and ocean. Nowhere in the world is there a higher density of islands than in this region, and some say that the sea here is the most beautiful in the world. Perhaps this explains why there are so many dolphins in this particular area.
After stopping for a swim you reach a remote bay on the Pag peninsula, around which you spend the afternoon cycling. You can even find a farm where the island’s famous Pag Cheese is made and where you can sample this delicacy. The night is spent in Mandre harbour.

Day 5: Pag Peninsula, approx. 32 km / 19 miles of cycling

Along this jagged but picturesque peninsula grow many fig and olive trees. Numerous stone walls stand here also, built over the centuries by the inhabitants for protection against the wind. Lunchtime is spent in Novalja. Afterwards you cycle along the narrowing peninsula to the sea. The ship awaits you to take you on to Rab. The island of Rab is one of the sunniest spots in Europe, and the main town of the same name dates from the Middle Ages and is probably the highpoint of the whole tour. This ancient fortified town with its four famous bell towers is situated on an arrow-shaped strip of land. There are many delightful cafés on its streets which can be visited after dinner.

Day 6: Rab Island, approx. 42 km / 25 miles of cycling

You can cycle today along the island’s coast to its eastern side where virtually no vegetation grows. The bare rock of the area makes it look like an almost lunar landscape. The tour then brings you to a bay with a sandy beach, something rather untypical of the Kvarner islands. For lunch you are onboard the boat, in the harbour just off the old town of Rad. Afterwards you cycle on a lush green peninsula to the north of the island, and to Lopar where you meet the ship. After a break for a relaxing swim, you travel to the neighbouring island of Krk, where you spend the night in the town of the same name.

Day 7: Krk Island, approx. 36 km / 21 miles of cycling

You cycle over the ridge of the island to a valley of vineyards and then onwards to the small museum town of Vrbnik in the northeast. Built on a 50m high cliff and surrounded by vineyards, Vrbnik is the home of the golden Zlahtina wines. These should definitely be tried after a stroll through the narrow streets and a visit to the ancient glagolitic stone writings. In Vrbnik also you will see the narrowest street in the world. Can you actually go through it? Then the journey leads over the island to Malinska through chestnut and fig trees. Here you can once more enjoy a relaxing peaceful swim before the ship takes you overnight towards Opatija.

Day 8: Opatija

Breakfast at 9.00 am and then disembarkation.