 Day 1 (Sat): Arrival in Opatija; ship departs at 1.00pm to Cres, 15 miles (24km)
Make your own way to Opatija and check in to your cabin. At 1.00pm the boat leaves for the island of Cres. During the two-hour journey to Cres 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. Your cycle tour begins in the historical town of Cres and goes on to the small village of Predoscica with its whitewashed church. You spend the night on board the ship in Cres harbour.
Day 2 (Sun): The islands of Cres and Losinj, 35 miles (56km)
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 you 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 swing 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 house fronts. 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 on Mali Losinj harbour. Day 3 (Mon): Dugi Otok Island, 28 miles (45km)
 During breakfast the ship sets sail and, passing many small islands, brings you to the spice island of Dugi Otok. Your cycle tour starts at Bocava Bay, surrounded by pine forests and leads you along almost traffic-free roads. Along the way lies the village of Brbinj with a thick tower for a church, and where you can enjoy pancakes/crepes, fresh figs and espresso. You then continue to the fishing village of Sali where the ship awaits. 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, among uninhabited islands. After dinner on board you can enjoy the view of the 60m high cliffs on the west coast of the island.
Day 4 (Tue): Pag Peninsula, 10 miles (15km)
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 this region, and astronauts 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 islands Pag-Cheese is made, and where you can sample this delicacy. The night is spent in Mandre harbour.
Day 5 (Wed): Pag Peninsula, 20 miles (32km)
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 this narrowing peninsula to the sea. The ship waits to take you to Rab. The island of Rab is one of the sunniest spots in Europe, and the main town with the same name is medieval and probably the highpoint of the whole tour. This ancient fortified town with its four famous bell towers is situated on an arrow-shaped spit of land. There are many delightful cafés on its streets that should be visited after dinner.
Day 6 (Thu): Rab Island, 26 miles (42km)
Today you can cycle along the islands coast to its east 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 on board the ship, in the harbour, just off the old town of Rab. 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 (Fri): Krk Island, 23 miles (36km)
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 you will also see the narrowest street in the world. Can you actually walk 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 (Sat): Depart from Opatija
Guests are asked to check out after breakfast, i.e. by 9 am.
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