The Island of Krk and Croatian Lakes

The Island of Krk and Croatian Lakes

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The Island of Krk and Croatian Lakes

12 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Bavaria, Malinska, Krk, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Cres, Golden Bay Beach, Rijeka, Opatija, Munich

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

ikcl

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Photography

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Tour Overview

Stay on Croatia’s Krk Island, with time to relax and enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery, as well as venturing further afield to explore the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Highlights

  • Stay on Croatia’s Krk Island, with time to relax and enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery, as well as venturing further afield to explore the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park

  • Take in the wonderful scenery of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a magnificent nature reserve, home to terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls

  • Visit the Croatian port city of Rijeka, set on the northern part of the Adriatic Sea and overlooking Kvarner Bay. Take a stroll along Korzo, the main promenade, where you can admire the traditional buildings and discover the many cafes and shops.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotel

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to our overnight hotel in Belgium.

Day 2 : Travelling Southwards Into Bavaria

Location: Bavaria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We continue through Germany, travelling southwards into Bavaria, where we stay tonight.

Day 3 : Arrive In Croatia And Krk Island

Location: Malinska

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Malin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our journey takes us through the scenery of Austria and Slovenia, as we reach Croatia and Krk Island, where we stay for seven nights in Malinska.

Day 4 : Krk Island Tour

Location: Krk

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Malin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore the lovely island of Krk, the largest island in the Adriatic, as our local guide shows us some of interesting key sights. During the day, we include a boat ride to Košljun Island with a visit to the monastery. We continue to Vrbnik, where we sample some of the local wines.

Day 5 : Malinska

Location: Malinska

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Malin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Relax in our resort today.

Day 6 : Plitvice Lakes With Guide

Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Malin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take in the wonderful scenery of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a magnificent nature reserve, home to terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls. Our local guide tells us more about this area and we also take to the water to enjoy the views on a relaxing boat trip.

Day 7 : Boat Cruise

Location: Cres, Golden Bay Beach

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Malin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join our optional panoramic boat cruise along the coast of Krk to the island of Cres. See the neighbouring islands of Plavnik and Kormat and we make a stop at Golden Bay/Fox Beach.

Day 8 : Rijeka

Location: Rijeka

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Malin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We visit the Croatian port city of Rijeka, set on the northern part of the Adriatic Sea and overlooking Kvarner Bay. Take a stroll along Korzo, the main promenade, where you can admire the traditional buildings and discover the many cafes and shops.

Day 9 : Opatija

Location: Opatija

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Malin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Just a short way along the coast, also nestled on the banks of the Adriatic Sea, is the lovely resort of Opatija, which we’ll visit today on our optional excursion. Enjoy time at your leisure to soak up the beautiful architecture, seafront promenade and colourful parks. Opatija has a number of attractions that are worth visiting, such as the Benedictine Abbey of Saint James and the famous statue titled ‘Maiden with the Seagull’.

Day 10 : Make Our Way Back Up Through Austria To Munich Area

Location: Munich

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We make our way back up through Austria and stay in the Munich area.

Day 11 : Travel Northwards Through Germany, To Reach Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

We travel northwards through Germany, to reach Belgium, where we stay overnight.

Day 12 : Return Home

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

  • Porterage at Hotels

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Insurance

Accommodation

You will stay seven nights at the 4-star Hotel Malin on the island of Krk. Within easy walking distance to reach the sea and the quaint village port of Malinska, the hotel is perfect for a relaxing break, with a beautiful swimming pool and lounging areas. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and terrace. 

Overnight stays in Belgium and Germany will be in city-style hotels. 

 

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 8 years or above

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Do I have to do the excursions?

    Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

  • How much are the optional excursions?

    This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.

  • Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?

    All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.

  • Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?

    Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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