Deluxe National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike Cruise Trogir-Trogir 7nts MS Magellan (Fridays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Open age cruise. Double/twin cabins on Upper, Main and Lower Deck. Most triple cabins are a double bed with a single bunk bed above. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use with a solo use supplement.

E-Bike Level 1 / Hybrid Bike Level 2
Our cycle tours fit for both: hybrid and e-bikers. You have to decide beforehand which bicycle you would like to rent. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or to spend time on board the boat, instead of taking the planned cycle tour. Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet. Rental helmets are available in limited numbers (reservation required at time of booking). Height measurement is required when booking rental all rental bikes.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/magellan/

#Optional extras:
• Rental bike: Bicycle (hybrid mountain/road bike)
• Rental bike: E-bike (on request)
(Insurance included with bikes is against theft and damage of the rental bike. Negligent damage is NOT insured)
You are strongly encouraged to BYO HELMET. If you can, please bring your own (well-fitted) helmet.
Rental helmets are available in limited numbers (reservation required at time of booking, you cannot hire one on the day).

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Trogir, Rogoznica, Slanica, Dugi Otok, Zadar, Vodice, Skradin, Krka, Sibenik, Primosten and back to Trogir

INCLUDED:
• 8-day trip on a cruise vessel with crew
• 7 nights in a double cabin with shower/toilet
• 7 Breakfasts
• 5 x Lunch or Dinner
• Guided bike tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Overview-maps for the daily bike tours (onboard)
• Bed linen and towels
• English speaking Tour Guide
• Tourist / Port Taxes

NOT INCLUDED:
• Obligatory; Bottled Water/per person/week: 25 EURpp adults. 15 EURpp for children up to age 16
• Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
• Entrance fees to sights such as museums and churches
• Meals and beverages ashore
• Transfers by bus or taxi during the trip
• Tips for crew and tour guides
• Please bring a beach towel, if needed


#Optional Bicycle Hire:
• Rental bike: Bicycle (hybrid): 90 euro/week including insurance
• Rental bike: E-bike (on request): 200 euro/week including insurance


ITINERARY:

Embarkation from 14:00hrs. Passengers who arrive earlier can leave their bags on board until their cabin is ready. SHIP LEAVES PORT AT 3PM DO NOT BE LATE.

1st Day (Fri) Trogir (Embarkation) – Rogoznica (D)
Individual arrival either by car to Trogir or by plane to Split Airport, located approximately 6km from Trogir Harbour. After checking in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm in Trogir we head off on our first cruise at 3 pm to Rogoznica - a village on a small island that is connected to the mainland by a dam. In the late afternoon, we adjust the bikes ready for cycling the next day. Dinner and first night in Rogoznica.

2nd Day (Sat) Rogoznica – Vodice – Slanica – nature park Telašćica (aprx. 17 mi./27 km) (B, L or D)
In the morning, we sail to Vodice, a popular holiday resort. It is here that we begin our first cycling tour, crossing the bridge to the island of Murter before continuing on to the Slanica on the northwest of the island. Here we board the ship once more and sail towards Dugi Otok. On the way we pass through the Kornati National Park, an archipelago in crystal clear water, known for its rich marine life. Our destination is Telašćica Bay in the Telašćica Nature Park. In the late afternoon there is the opportunity to go for a short hike up to the impressive, white cliffs that fall steeply into the blue sea below. In the bay of Telascica we can spend the evening swimming from the boat and the night is spent in the peaceful setting of the Telascica Nature Park.

3rd Day (Sun) Island of Dugi Otok – Zadar (aprx. 28 mi./45 km) (B, L or D)
After breakfast we start our bike tour from the Telascica Nature Park, along the almost car-free island of Dugi Otok to the bay of Božava, surrounded by pine forests, agaves, and tamarisks. Along the way we can enjoy the spectacular panoramic views across the stunningly blue sea. We meet the ship in Božava and board for a crossing to Zadar, a city which for centuries was the political, cultural, and spiritual centre of Dalmatia. Once we arrive, there is the opportunity to take part in a walking tour during which you will find out all about this fascinating city while strolling through the winding alleys and the lively old town, characterised by 3,000 years of history. The night is spent in Zadar.

4th Day (Mon) Zadar – islands Ugljan and Pašman – Vodice (aprx. 21 mi./33 km) (B, L or D)
During breakfast we sail to Preko on the island of Ugljan. From here we cycle to Tkon on the island of Pašman, connected to Ugljan by a bridge. Today’s cycle leads along the east coast offering beautiful views of the sea and the mainland. We then board the ship once more and sail from Tkon to Vodice, the famous seaside resort on the Dalmatian mainland. Here we spend the night.

5th Day (Tue) Vodice – Skradin (aprx. 22 mi./35 km) (B, L or D)
Today’s cycling tour leads along varied roads through remote villages in the Dalmatian inland to the beautiful port of Skradin, located at the foot of the Krka Canyon. In the afternoon, the guides organise a tasting of local Dalmatian specialities, of which there are plenty. The night is spent in Skradin.

6th Day (Wed) Krka Waterfalls – Šibenik – Primošten (B, L or D)
After breakfast we take a small boat to the Krka National Park where have plenty of time to explore the unique and truly spectacular Krka Waterfalls by foot. Afterwards, we board the ship once more and sail to Šibenik, located at the mouth of the Krka River. Here we have time to explore the city, home to the Cathedral of St. Jacob, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the most beautiful sacral building on the Adriatic coast. The old town of Šibenik is also full of charm and is well worth exploring. In the late afternoon, we sail to Primošten where we spend the night.

7th Day (Thu) Primošten – Trogir (aprx. 28 mi./45 km) (B, L or D)
In the morning we hop on our bikes for the final cycling tour of the week from Primošten to Trogir. The route leads inland through small villages and, towards the end, offers wonderful views of Trogir and the island Čiovo. In the afternoon, there is plenty of time to explore the medieval old town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, our last dinner gives us time to reminisce on the week that past and to say goodbye to fellow travellers, the crew, and tour guides.

8th Day (Fri) Trogir (Disembarkation) (B)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am followed by individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.

Catering (B, L or D):
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. You will be informed in advance on each which meals will be prepared onboard for you.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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