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Highlights of Istria Plus

Duration
8 days
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$1,845 USD

Explore the stunning Istrian coastline on an 8-day e-bike and boat tour. Ride through charming villages, olive groves and vineyards, before boarding a boat to sail to your next stunning destination. Spend your time onboard admiring the crystal-clear waters or better yet, jumping in and swim to your heart's content. Indulge yourself on holiday with local cuisine, wine tasting, strolling amidst beautiful architecture and enjoying life at a slower pace. Discover the beauty of Istria in a special way!

  • Category
    Easy-going & Leisurely
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Culture Level
    Adventurous
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    146 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    24.2 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end? How do I get to the port of embarkation?

    The tour starts and ends in Omišalj, Croatia.

    The embarkation harbour for the tour is in the Kvarner Bay is Omišalj, situated on the island of Krk, which is connected to the Croatian mainland by a bridge.

    Embarkation, will take place between 2:00 and 2:30 pm. The boat will leave from
    Omišalj at 3 pm. Please do not book a flight that arrives after 2 pm without first
    consulting with us.

    Arrival by car
    A secure parking space can be arranged in advance on a private property in Omišalj for an additional fee.

    Arrival by plane
    Arrival to journeys in the Kvarner Bay is possible via the Rijeka Airport (RJK), which like your port of embarkation Omišalj, is on the island of Krk. Please keep in mind, that your ship leaves the port at about 3 pm for the first cruise.

    Another arrival alternative is to fly to Zagreb (ZAG) (transfer time to Omišalj: 2 hours). On embarkation and disembarkation day, a collective transfer from/to Zagreb airport or Zagreb cityi s available.

    Arrival by Train
    There is no train connection to Omisalj. The closest station is in Rijeka where on embarkation and disembarkation days, collective transfers are available to and from the train station. Transfers are by request and note that bikes are not allowed onboard.

  • How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

    The tour is 8 days long with 6 days of biking. Most days are spent cycling in the mornings with a cruise in the afternoon. See the itinerary for specifics.

  • What's the tour like? What sort of ability should I have?

    E-Bike Level 1

    This is an e-bike tour for guests with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and the elevation meters can be completed comfortably by e-bike (30-60km and 400-700 elevation meters per day).

    Around 30% of the tours take place on natural paths and gravel roads.

  • Are helmets compulsory?

    Helmets are mandatory on the bike tour. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as the rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).

  • Can I bring my own e-bike?

    The tour operator does not allow private e-bikes on board of the boats. This decision has been made due to health and safety regulations.


  • Are meals provided?

    Special dietary requirements (lactose free/gluten free/vegan) can be accommodated for an additional fee of EUR70. This must be communicated in advance and payable on board the ship.

    The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day.The catering consists of 2x full board and 5x  half board. Catering starts with dinner on the arrival day and ends with breakfast on the departure day.