Light Bike & Hike

Day 1: SATURDAY OPATIJA - KRK (L)

Check in at Opatija harbor between 11:00 till 12:00 with departure at 13:00h. Lunch on journey to Krk island and meet your fellow passengers and the crew. Krk is the largest of the Kvarner islands with immense variety of villages, gentle green promenades, bare rocky wilderness, tiny isles and hundreds od hidden bays and beaches. Walk through the old city centre, dominated by cathedral complex. Overnight in town of Krk.

Day 2: SUNDAY KRK - RAB (B,D)

BIKE:

• Length: 30 km
• Total ascend: 650 m
• Highest point: 210 m
• Surface: 95% paved road, 5% macadam
• Difficulty level: 3/5

Cycling tour through the Mediterranean scented vegetation, olive groves and dry-stone walls to the biggest field on the island - Vrbnik's field with its famous golden-yellow wine - the Žlahtina. Vrbnik is situated at almost 50 meters high rock and has a rich history. Here you will rest while tasting wine, cheese, and prosciutto. Continue to Punat valley with a spectacular view of the small island of Košljun. Return to Krk and sailing to Rab island, known as the 'island of love'. Here we spend the night in the harbor encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches and palaces, stone streets and ancient facades.

Day 3: MONDAY RAB ISLAND (B,L)

HIKE: Rab - Kamenjak – Rab

• Length: 11 km
• Total ascend: 560 m
• Highest point: 401 m
• Difficulty level: 4/5
• Duration: 3 h

BIKE: Rab - Sv. Mara – Rab

• Length: 16 km
• Total ascend: 80 m
• Highest point: 20 m
• Surface: 95 % paved road,
• 5% macadam
• Difficulty level: 1/5

Breakfast in the town situated under four church towers. Hike tour to the highest point of the island - Kamenjak hill and Straža peak (409 m) to enjoy the stunning views of the Velebit mountain to the east and Kvarner Bay on the west. You will just love it. Descend to the ship for lunch. Afternoon bike tour to the greenest part of the island and the largest forest area named Dundo. Swimming break in the picturesque bay St.Mara. Overnight in Rab.

Day 4: TUESDAY RAB - PAG - ILOVIK (B,L,CD)

BIKE: Lun – Novalja

• Length: 21 km
• Total ascend: 300 m
• Highest point: 130 m
• Surface: 100 % paved road
• Difficulty level: 2/5

HIKE: Ilovik island

• Length: 6 km
• Total ascend: 180 m
• Highest point: 90 m
• Difficulty level: 2/5
• Duration: 1,5 h

Sailing to the neighboring island of Pag. Bike tour from small fishing village Tovarnele to Novalja. Cycling through a thousand years old olive trees and many stone walls that were built by the residents as protection against the wind. Be careful when cycling due to many wandering sheep. This island is world-famous for its cheese so we highly recommend to taste it. Upon arrival in Novalja, we continue our cruise to the island of flowers - Ilovik. Afternoon walks through the island absorbing scents of oleander, eucalyptus, palms, roses, and other flowers. Optional Captain's dinner party on board with an overnight in Ilovik.

Day 5: WEDNESDAY ILOVIK - LOŠINJ ISLAND (B,L)

HIKE: M. Lošinj - Sveti Ivan - V. Lošinj - M. Lošinj

• Length: 11 km
• Total ascend: 340 m
• Highest point: 225 m
• Difficulty level: 3/5
• Duration: 3 h

BIKE: Čikat peninsula

• Length: 15 km
• Total ascend: 100 m
• Highest point: 45 m
• Surface: 100 % paved road
• Difficulty level: 1/5

After breakfast, we leave for Mali Lošinj. Hike tour from Mali Lošinj to Sveti Ivan (250 m) hill where you can enjoy a fantastic view to the southern part of the Lošinj archipelago. After relax, descend in the direction of Veli Lošinj, the picturesque village with colored houses and gardens. Return to Mali Lošinj to have lunch on board. Afternoon easy bike tour and visit one of the many bays surrounded by pine trees on the lovely Čikat peninsula. Overnight in Mali Lošinj with its famous waterfront and visit the Museum of Apoxyomenos - the bronze statue of a young athlete. Free evening to explore the flavors and fragrances of traditional cuisine.

Day 6: THURSDAY MALI LOŠINJ - OSOR - CRES (B,L)

BIKE: Mali Lošinj – Osor

• Length: 22 km
• Total ascend: 200 m
• Highest point: 80 m
• Surface: 95 % paved road, 5% macadam
• Difficulty level: 2/5

Cycling to the small villages of Ćunski and Nerezine below the dominant highest peak of Lošinj - Osoršćica. After we continue to the old town of Osor situated at a narrow channel between Mali Lošinj and Cres islands. In Roman times, Osor was an important center of trade on the route to the ports of Northern Adriatic. Departure to the town of Cres during lunch. Free afternoon in Cres with overnight.

Day 7: FRIDAY CRES - LOVRAN - OPATIJA (B,L)

BIKE: Cres Bay

• Length: 15 km
• Total ascend: 130 m
• Highest point: 30 m
• Surface: 100 % paved road
• Difficulty level: 1/5

HIKE: Lovran – Opatija

• Length: 8 km
• Total ascend: 80 m
• Highest point: 15 m
• Difficulty level: 1/5
• Duration: 2 h

Enjoy morning cycling around Cres town. Time at leisure at the numerous seaside cafes and small shops in Cres. Buying souvenirs and olive oil. Lunch is served as we depart towards the mainland and stop at Lovran for a lovely walking tour on the famous Franz Joseph promenade, better known as the Lungomare. Enjoy the numerous cafes and restaurants in Opatija or at the nearby fisherman's village of Volosko. Overnight in Opatija.

Day 8: SATURDAY OPATIJA (B)

Disembark after breakfast.