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Itineraries
Day 1

Omisalj (Embarkation) - Cres
Individual arrival to Omisalj, a charming pirates nest on the island of Krk. If you decide to arrive by car, we can gladly organize a secure parking space for your car for the week. If you are arriving from Zagreb, we can also arrange a transfer for you to the harbor of Omisalj. Check-in on board is possible from around 2pm. The first cruise to the Island and city of Cres takes place shortly after. If the weather permits we will stop for a refreshing swim stop along the way. In the evening your guide will take you for a walk through the charming old town, characterized by its Venetian heritage. The night is spent in Cres.
Day 2

Cres – Liznjan – Pula (aprx. 29 mi./47 km by bike)
Enjoy breakfast in the morning with a longer cruise from Cres to the south-west coast of Istria to Liznjan. The old fisher village with its small harbor is the starting point of your first bike tour on the istrian peninsula. Enjoy quiet country roads and picturesque towns as you make your way to Pula, the secretive main town of Istria. You will have time to explore this enticing city characterized by decades of Roman rule. Explore the mighty amphitheater, the Augustus Temple and the Golden Gate. The night is spent in Pula.
Day 3

Pula – Vrsar – Porec (24 mi./39km by bike)
Before breakfast the boat will depart Pula so that you arrive in Vrsar just after breakfast. Vrsar is the town where the famous seducer, Casanova took refuge from the furious husbands of his lovers. From Vrsar your bike tour will take you along the Limski Channel to Klostar in the hinterlands. After a strengthening afternoon break, and the possibility to try a delicious suckling pig for lunch, we continue by bike to Porec. We will have a chance to indulge in the multifaceted history of Porec in the company of our city tour guide in the afternoon on a walk through this enchanting town. The shopping streets are vibrant with life. A visit to the Euphrasian-Basilica with its intricate pre-Christian mosaics is highly recommended. The night is spent in Porec.
Day 4

Porec –Novigrad – Vrsar (aprx. 40 mi/65 km by bike)
During breakfast, the boat will bring you to Novigrad, where your cycling tour today will begin. You cycle through vast vineyards and olive groves to the picturesque hill top village of Buje, overlooking the fertile pastures surrounding it. From here you follow the “Parenzana”, an decommissioned railway line, which will bring you to the artists town of Groznjan. You will have time to visit the numerous galleries, situated in quaint stone houses. Back on our bikes we continue through the neighboring villages and rural Istria all the way to Vrsar. Here the boat awaits you in a protected harbor for the night.
Day 5

Rovinj (aprx. 10 mi/17 km)
After a short crossing by boat we will enjoy a cycle tour along the coastal promenade from Rovinj to the outskirts of this wonderful seaside village. We taking time for a lengthy swim in the Adriatic before returning back to the boat. In the afternoon we enjoy a guided city tour through this picture perfect town squeezed on a small peninsula surrounded by blue sea. It is not without reason why this idyllic city is a haven for artists from all over the world whose work can be admired in the numerous galleries in town. This night is also spent in Rovinj.
Day 6

Rovinj – Fazana - Rabac (aprx. 21 mi/35 km)
Today’s bike tour takes us along the coast mainly on natural paths and through forests to Fazana with its delightful harbour and splendid promenade lines with the colorful facades of the local houses. The ship awaits us here and once on board, takes us around the southernmost point of the Istrian Peninsula to the city of Rabac. Undoubtedly one of the most popular holiday towns in Istria. The night is spent in Rabac.
Day 7

Rabac - Omisalj (aprx. 22 mi/37 km)
Today starts with a longer climb from Rabac, to the hilltop village of Labin where we can enjoy a coffee break with an incredible view over the bay of Rabac. We continue by bike through the incredibly diverse scenic landscapes and villages of the Istrian hinterlands before returning back to Rabac. We board the boat and enjoy an afternoon cruise back to Omisalj where we enjoy a festive evening meal in the company of our feloow travelers, crew and guides.
- 7 nights on the ship with a crew
- Twin cabin with shower/toilet
- 2x full board, 5x half board
- Bed linen & towels
- Guide cycling with the group
- Tourist taxes
- Maps and daily route details (on board)
- Not included
- €80.00 Hybrid Bike
- €180.00 Electric Bike
- Optional: bike insurance can be organised: €10 ( €20 for e bike )
- Flat rate for bottled water, €25 euro for adults / €15 for children up to age of 16 (to be paid to captain)
- Entrance fees for sights are not included in the tour price
- Tips for crew and tour guide
On this tour, you will be staying on a boat for the full duration of the trip. There is a crew consisting of the captain, cabin crew, the cook and tour guides who will make sure everything on the tour goes smoothly. Every morning after breakfast, your guide will go through the route with the group.
On each tour, there are 2 tour guides on the boat.
Normally the group cycles together but this doesn’t mean that the group will always be one after the other with no space in between. Often the group stretches long and everyone can cycle in his/her own pace.
If a guest really wants to cycle individually he/she has to be very punctual and has to have some skills in repairing a bike, since the tour guides will always be with the group.
Bike rental is not included in the basic tour cost:
However bike rental is of course possible to arrange!
Bike hire rate is €80
Frames - Bicycles are available in four different frame sizes; 2 ladies (for up to 160cms (5 ft. 3 in.), and above that) and 2 men's (up to 6 ft., and above) to cater for all body heights.
• Wheels - Very stable 28 inch hollow chamber rims with Top Touring tyre (easy turning and solid).
• Gear change - 27-gear derailleur, Shimano
• Further Equipment - Tektro alloy brakes with strong "bite", partly inclination-adjustable stern, carrier, comfortable touring saddle of Bontrager H1, and safety mudguards with releasing mechanism. Rear Ortlieb pannier bag rear rack, kickstand, and water bottle cage.
• Please Note: You can bring your own saddle (without the post) or your own click pedals, and the tour guide will attach them to your rental bicycle.
It is also possible to rent an E-Bikes for €180
The cycle tours require at least basic level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of 200 to 650 m above sea-level. The day tours from 12 mi. to 37.5 mi. (20 to 60 km) will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, during which they are, however, also permitted to push their bicycles. We traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled on outside the holiday seasons. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike tours in Croatia. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well fitted) helmet. Rental Helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested).
On a scale from 1 - 10 (1 being the easiest and 10 being the hardest) we are giving this tour 6 points
Children
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and with a minimum age of 10 and previous cycling tour experience are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1,20 m (4 ft). There is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16 in Croatia.
The cycle tours require at least basic level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of 300 m above sea-level. The day tours from 9 mi. to 20 mi. (15 km to 33 km) will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. We traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled on outside the holiday seasons. Unpaved or gravel roads will be cycled at times, during which participants are, however, also permitted to push their bicycles. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.
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 2 x full board and 5 x half board. Catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
Specialised cycle clothing may be handy but not strictly necessary. What you do need (among other things) is the
following:
• shorts/ long trousers/ track suit/ leggings
• shirts/ sweater/ rain clothing
• good shoes plus shoes for use on deck only
• sunglasses/ cap/ swimming costume
• extra towel for swimming
• soap/ insect repellent
• own helmet
ISTRIA 2023 (Friday start)
Comfort Linda:
€1090 per person sharing below deck cabin low season
€1140 per person sharing below deck cabin mid season
€1190 per person sharing below deck cabin high season
+€150 per person supplement above deck cabin
+€400 single supplement below deck cabin
+€500 single supplement above deck cabin
May 5, 26
June 16
July 7, 21
August 4, 18
September 1, 15, 29
October 13
Deluxe Ship Andela Lora:
€1490 per person sharing below deck cabin low season
€1590 per person sharing below deck cabin mid season
€1690 per person sharing below deck cabin high season
+€150 per person supplement above deck cabin
+€400 single supplement below deck cabin
+€500 single supplement above deck cabin
April 28
May 19
June 9, 23
July 14, 28
August 11, 25
September 22
October 6
Self Guided Tour Information
A self guided option is not available on this tour.
How to get to the start point in Istria:
Our Istria tour start and end in Omisalj, nearest airport is Rijeka
*The embarkation will take place between 2 and 2.30 pm. The first cycling tour will start at 3pm.
Transfer from/to Rijeka airport (on embarkation and disembarkation days only). Price on request
Collective transfers between Zagreb and Omisalj on day of embarkation/disembarkation only (11:30am from Zagreb Centre or 12:15pm from Zagreb Airport / return transfer from Omisalj to Zagreb Airport starts at 8:00am: €65 one way (reservation required two weeks in advance)
To investigate and book a suitable flight you can for example use the website www.opodo.com
Exclusive transfers can be booked on request.
For more details please have a look at the tour dossier. Or please contact us in the office for more information (info@cyclingsafaris.com).
Comfort Ship LINDA (all cabins with shower/toilet)
At 31 x 6 m, the Linda is a sleek wooden motor yacht rebuilt as an Islandhopping passenger ship in 2006. There are 14 friendly guest cabins each with a private shower and WC. The spacious and tastefully fuished salon with its wooden tables and upholstered benches provides a welcoming atmosphere. The large sundeck and the two shaded decks at the ste are fuished with sun mats and comfortable lounge fuiture. Perfect to unwind for a relaxing cruise.
Deluxe Ship ANDELA LORA (all cabins with shower/toilet)
At 40 x 8.5 m the Andela Lora is an extraordinary, elegant steel ship, built in 2012. With its impressive length it is one of the largest ships in our Croatian fleet. The 17 spacious guest cabins are air-conditioned and include a shower and WC. The Andela Lora also offers a cozy salon on the top deck and numerous comfortable spaces on deck to relax. At the ste of the ship, a swimming platform provides effortless access to the sea.
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