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E-Bike & Boat

Highlights of Istria Plus · Croatia

From 1490 €
New Plustour
Route
from Omišalj / to Omišalj
Duration
8 days /
7 nights
Distance
aprox.
240 km
Level 1 (E-Bike)
Level 1 (E-Bike)
Exclusive e-bike tours suitable for islandhoppers with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and the elevation meters are very manageable with an e-bike (30-60km and 400-700 elevation meters per day).
Level 2 (E-Bike)
Exclusive e-bike tours suitable for islandhoppers with endurance. The tours are long, but both the length and elevation can be easily mastered with an e-bike (60-130km and 400-1,000 elevation meters per day).

Istria Deluxe: to the highlights of the peninsula by e-bike and boat

The largest peninsula in Croatia offers an incredible backdrop for our e-bike tour Istria Highlights Plus. Situated between the Kvarner Bay and the Gulf of Triest, Istria is an oasis of superlatives. The 500 km long coastline offers countless picture perfect beaches and fascinating historical harbor towns such as Pula, Porec and Rovinj. The fertile hinterlands in contrast, are characterized by their medieval hilltop villages and colorful vineyards and the silver-green olive groves.

Discover the vast diversity of this delightful region on board your deluxe ship, your floating accommodation for the week, and a reliable e-bike as your means of transport on land.

TO NOTE: The itinerary of this PLUS tour is the same as the itinerary of the Istria Highlights tour with our comfort ship linda, making them both great alternatives to each other should you have difficulties finding availability on this trip.

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Highlights

Culture: The impressive amphitheatre in Pula and the the charming artists' village Grožnjan
Nature: The beautiful Limski-Canal
Activity: Visit to the famous Baredine Cave with its underground lake
Culinary: The famous white truffles from Istria
Souvenir: Bukaleta - typical hand painted clay jugs for wine

Itinerary

ISTRIEN Pula Fažana Višnjan Poreč Vrsar Rovinj Rabac Labin Novigrad Grožnjan Brijuni Cres Krk MITTELMEER Bosnien- Herzegowina Kroatien Slowenien Monte- negro Flughafen Rijeka ISTRIEN SLOWENIEN MEDITERRANEAN Bosnia- Hercegovina Croatia Slovenia Monte- negro Airport Rijeka ISTRIA Omišalj Cres Vodnjan Liznjan SLOVENIA Bosnia-Hercegovina
1st Day 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.
2nd Day Cres – Liznjan – Pula
(aprx. 29 mi./47 km)
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.
3rd Day Pula – Vrsar – Poreč (24 mi./39km)
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.
4th Day Poreč –Novigrad – Vrsar
(aprx. 40 mi/65 km)
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.
5th Day 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.
6th Day Rovinj – Fazana - Rabac
(aprx. 18 mi/30 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.
7th Day 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.
8th Day Omišalj (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am followed by an individual trip home or an extended stay in Croatia.

Accommodation

Andela Lora (Deluxe)

The Andela Lora is an elegant steel ship and one of the larger vessels in our Croatian fleet. Her spacious guest cabins have quality furnishings and include an A/C as well as a private bathroom and WC.

The elegantly furnished saloon on the top deck and the countless comfortable sitting and sunbathing areas on deck provide an ideal place to relax. At the stern of the ship a swimming platform provides easy access in and out of the sea making it possible to swim directly from the ship when anchored in a secluded bay. The friendly crew and amenities on board the Andela Lora are the perfect…

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Rental Bikes

Our E-Bikes

All our e-bikes are high quality pedelecs, most of which are fitted with Bosch motors with extra battery range. They are characterized by their relatively light weight and great components. Some of our fleet are equipped with other motor systems. With an Islandhopping e-bike, you will be able to climb almost any hill with ease. They are a true set of wings for anyone who needs a little ‘tail wind’ to make their ride that little bit more enjoyable.  …

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Our Hybrid Bikes

For our hybrid bike tours, we use reliable, low maintenance hybrid bikes with aluminum frames in various sizes. Twenty years of experience in bike tourism has given us the knowledge and confidence to select the right components for the requirements of an Islandhopping tour. Our bikes ensure a carefree riding experience for our cycling enthusiasts.…

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Islandhopping Pannier

For the duration of the tour we supply you with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb, a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera etc. To ensure that bike panniers remain water proof they have to be closed tight. Although panniers are manufactured from waterproof material Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH cannot be held liable for any damage that might be caused to any personal belongings.The use of our Islandhopping panniers is free of charge.…

  • Our E-Bikes
  • Our Hybrid Bikes
  • Pannier

Services, Dates & Prices

 

The below calendar lists the basic cruise price per person. The final cruise price depends on cabin type, cabin occupancy and any additional optional services. The prices for additional optional services are listed below the travel calendar. The green checkmark indicates that the trip is secured.

Time Period Tour Country Accommodation Route Availability Price from
The final price is dependent on the type of cabin, the number of guests staying in the cabin and any additional services booked.

June 2023

16.06.
Comfirmed departure
16.06. –
23.06.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Linda Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1190,00 € To Booking
23.06.
Comfirmed departure
23.06. –
30.06.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Andela Lora Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1690,00 € To Booking

July 2023

14.07.
Comfirmed departure
14.07. –
21.07.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Andela Lora Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1590,00 € To Booking
21.07.
Comfirmed departure
21.07. –
28.07.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Linda Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1140,00 € To Booking

August 2023

25.08.
Comfirmed departure
25.08. –
01.09.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Andela Lora Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1690,00 € To Booking
11.08.
Comfirmed departure
11.08. –
18.08.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Andela Lora Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1590,00 € To Booking
18.08.
Comfirmed departure
18.08. –
25.08.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Linda Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1190,00 € To Booking

September 2023

01.09.
Comfirmed departure
01.09. –
08.09.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Linda Omisalj bis Omisalj fully booked 1190,00 € on waiting list
15.09.
Comfirmed departure
15.09. –
22.09.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Linda Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1190,00 € To Booking
22.09.
Comfirmed departure
22.09. –
29.09.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Andela Lora Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1690,00 € To Booking
29.09.
Comfirmed departure
29.09. –
06.10.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Linda Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1140,00 € To Booking

October 2023

06.10.
Comfirmed departure
06.10. –
13.10.
E-Bike & Boat
Highlights of Istria Plus
Croatia Andela Lora Omisalj bis Omisalj available 1490,00 € To Booking
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Included services
  • 8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew
  • 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
  • 2 x full board and 5 x half board
  • Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
  • Overview-maps for the daily cycling tours (on board)
  • Bed linen and towels
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Tourist taxes
Not included in the basic tour price
  • Journey to Omišalj
  • Flat rate for bottled water, 25 euro or 15 euro for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
  • Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
  • Meals and beverages ashore
  • Entrance fee for sights are not included in the tour price
  • Tips for crew and tour guides
Prices for Additional Optional Services
Shared twin cabin
(limited)
Available on request
Surcharge for a cabin above deck
(per person)
250 euro/person (Andela Lora)
Surcharge for a double cabin for single use above deck
(limited)
800 euro (Andela Lora)
Surcharge for a double cabin for single use below deck
(limited)
600 euro (Andela Lora)
Rental bike with Ortlieb pannier Hybrid bicycle: 80 euro/week
E-bike: 180 euro/week
Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike
(not insured: grossly negligent damages)
Hybrid bicycle: 10 euro/week
E-bike: 20 euro/week
A safe parking space
(to be paid on-site to the tour guide)
Motorcycle: 40 euro/week;
Car up to 6 m in length: 60 euro/week;
Vehicle longer than 6 m: 120 euro/week
Collecting transfer between Rijeka train station and Omisalj
(on embarkation and disembarkation days only. Please note that it is not possible to take own bikes in trains.)
30 euro per person/way
Transfer between Rijeka airport and Omisalj
(on embarkation and disembarkation days only)
20 euro per person/way
Transfer between Njivice and Omisalj
(on embarkation and disembarkation days only)
20 euro per person/way
Collective transfers between Zagreb and Omisalj on day of embarkation/disembarkation only 60 euro per person/way and 60 euro bicycle/way
(reservation required two weeks in advance)
Exclusive transfers Prices on request
Additional night (B&B) on the island of Krk Prices see ‘Additional Nights Omišalj’
2-day extension module Zagreb Prices see 'Extension Program Zagreb'
Discounts
  • Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 25 % on the basic tour price (not combinable with any other discount / does not apply for single occupancies).

  • If you place your booking for a tour in 2024 by the 31.12.2023 you will receive a 5% Early-Bird discount on the tour base price (can be used in combination with the SEA-YOU-AGAIN discount).

  • If this is your third or more Islandhopping tour booked directly with us, you will receive our 5% SEA-YOU-AGAIN discount for a tour in 2024 if you book it before the 31.12.2023 (can be used in combination with the Early-Bird discount).

Arrival - How to get there

Port of Embarkation Omišalj

The embarkation harbour for our tours 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 one of our office team members.

 

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Citymap of Omisalj, island Krk

Arrival by car

Address for Navigation System:

Riva Pape Ivana Pavla II, 51513 Omišalj, Kroatien

 

We are happy to organise a secure parking place for your vehicle on private property in Omišalj. This must be arranged in advanced. Prices can be found under “additional bookable services”.

 

If you have booked a parking place, please inform one of the Islandhopping tour guides on arrival. They will show you the parking place after unloading your car.

Arrival by plane

Arrival to our 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 we offer a collective transfer from/to Zagreb airport or Zagreb city. Prices can be found under “additional bookable services”.

Arrival by train

Please note that there is no train connection to Omišalj. The nearest bigger railway station is in Rijeka.

On embarkation and disembarkation day we also offer a collective transfer from/to Rijeka railway station. See "Transfer Options".

Transfer Options

Collective transfers must be reserved with our office team in advance (incl. transmission of your complete flight details).

 

Airport of Zagreb (ZAG) - Port of Embarkation

Departure times from Zagreb to Omišalj on embarkation day: 12:15 pm or 11:30 am from Zagreb Center

Departure times from Omišalj on disembarkation day: 08:00 am - Please make sure, that your return flight does not depart from Zagreb before 12:00 pm.

 

Airport of Rijeka (RJK) – Port of Embarkation

We can organize (taxi) transfers between Rijeka airport and the boat in Omišalj (on the day of embarkation/disembarkation only, reservation required two weeks in advance, incl. transmission of complete flight details).

 

Railway Station Rijeka - Port of Embarkation

We offer a collective transfer from Rijeka Station to Omišalj at 9.30 am on the day of embarkation. We also offer a collective transfer from Omišalj back to Rijeka in the early morning on the day of disembarkation (approx. 45 minutes travel time).

  • Embarkation
  • by car
  • by plane
  • By train
  • Transfer Options

If you would like to extend your trip

Extension program Trakošćan & Varaždin

Would you like to spend a few days in the green, hilly landscape of northern Croatia before or after your Islandhopping tour? Are you looking for a program that offers you both organised activities as well as enough free time to explore the Croatian hinterland? Then we recommend our three-day extension program in Trakošćan and Varaždin which includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast, a guided tour of Trakošćan Castle, a guided tour of the baroque town of Varaždin including an organ concert and transfers between your two hotels.

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Aerial view of Trakošćan Castle and surroundings

Additional nights on the island of Krk

Would you like to spend a few more days in Croatia before or after your Islandhopping tour? Then we recommend extending your stay on the island of Krk, which is one of the most diverse islands in the Mediterranean. Vineyards, olive groves, extensive forests and ancient stone walls characterize the landscape. There are many beautiful beaches and in Rudine you can visit an interesting stalactite cave. The town of Baška with its surrounding lunar landscape is also worth a visit.

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Beautiful village on the island of Krk, Croatia

Extension program in Zagreb

Are you intrigued to see more of Croatia? We recommend extending your stay with our 2-day extension program in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. The old town, built by the Imperial and Royal Monarchy, boasts many impressive buildings. The additional program includes transfers, hotel accommodation, a city tour and dinner in a typical konoba.

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View over the city of Zagreb
  • Extension program Trakošćan
  • Additional nights Island of Krk
  • Extension program Zagreb

Important information

Spoken language

Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.

Itinerary changes

We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be conducted in reverse order. You will find further details in your booking information package.

Requirements

E-Bike Level 1

E-bike tours suitable for Islandhoppers with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and the elevation gain are very manageable with an e-bike (30-60km and 400-700 m of elevation per day).

 

Hybrid Bike Level 1 - 2

The cycle tours require a 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 16 mi./25 km will take us through hilly terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. We cycle mainly on asphalt roads, which are rarely frequented by cars outside of the holiday seasons. Unpaved or gravel roads will be cycled at times, during which participants are permitted to push their bicycles if necessary.

Guided group pace

On our e-bike tour programs, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on these tours on a regular bicycle should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace. Thank you for your understanding.

Requirement to wear a helmet

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

Bringing children

We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours ith their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.30 m (4.3 ft.) for hybrid bikes.

 

For the best tour experience with children, we recommend our Multi-Adventure tours in Croatia or Greece. We are convinced that these itineraries provide the best all-round experience for each individual family member when travelling as a family.  

Bringing private bikes & exclusion of private e-bikes

The tour which you have booked requires a bike with a fully functional set of gears. Islandhopping can offer you high quality, fully serviced rental bikes perfect for the terrain of this tour.

 

Should you however wish to bring your own hybrid bicycle with you, please make sure to check the condition of your breaks, gears, and tires and don’t forget to bring along a puncture repair kit and the essential spare parts for your bike (e.g. brake pads and spare tubes). Your bike should be in prefect mechanical working order.

 

We do not allow private e-bikes on board of our boats. This decision has been made due to health and safety regulations. If you wish to ride an e-bike for the duration of your tour, please get in touch with us about the rental options.

 

We do not recommend bringing along private road bikes, as the thin tires are not suitable for some of the road surfaces encountered on the tours.

 

Liability disclaimer: Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH. Will not be held liable for any damages caused to private bikes during loading, unloading or other logistical handling thereof.

Noise on board

Please do not forget that the ship is your hotel as well as a machine, which has to be maintained and operated – day and night. A certain level of noise is therefore inevitable.

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