Cetina Canyon 2019 CROATIA PREMIUM PLUS: SOUTHERN DALMATIA ISLANDS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS BY BIKE & BOAT

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1 Cetina Canyn 2019 CROATIA PREMIUM PLUS: SOUTHERN DALMATIA ISLANDS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS BY BIKE & BOAT

2 This tur is ne f three Premium ship turs in Cratia. These turs ffer ur guests a cmfrtable deluxe mtr sailr, the availability f electric-bike hire and pleasant surprises thrughut the duratin f the jurney. On ur Suthern Dalmatia Islands Premium Ship Tur we will shw yu the beauty f the Suth Dalmatian castline and island wrld n ur deluxe ships Princeza Diana, and the three year ld Meldy. Highlights f the tur such as the Dicletian Palace in Split, the picturesque ld twn f Krcula and the lavender island f Hvar alng with many ther scenic islands make this jurney an unfrgettable experience. Culture des nt fall by the wayside. This tur is in many ways similar t ur regular Suth Dalmatia tur, making the Plus Tur a great alternative shuld yur dream tur date in Suth Dalmatia already be bked ut. Depending n wind and weather cnditins, we reserve the right t run this tur in reverse. All cycle turs are ptinal yu can relax n the bat & swim instead, r walk arund the prt twns. ITINERARY Day 1 (Saturday): Barding in Trgir (cruise Trgir -Hvar) Check in frm 2 pm 2.30 pm. At 3 pm the crew cast ff t the lvely prt f Stari Grad n the island f Hvar. Stari Grad is ne f Cratia s ldest twns, dating back t 358BC when it was a Greek clny called Fars. After dinner take a strll thrugh this fabulus twn. Tnight will be spent in Stari Grad. Split Airprt (SPU) is nly 5 km frm Trgir: A taxi will cst apprx. 20 Eurs. Day 2 (Sunday): Islands f Hvar and Vis (cycling apprx. 25km) The first ride after breakfast is an enjyable wander alng quiet lanes and minr rads thrugh small island settlements t the picturesque harburs f Jelsa and Vrbska. Return t the bat fr a well earned lunch. Cruise t island f Hvar. Secnd ride is t the Island s capital Hvar where yu will encunter breath-taking landscapes and magnificent lavender fields (in full blm between July and August). Dn t frget t try the lavender hney. Time allws yu t explre Hvar where we visit the magnificent Renaissance square and enjy the view frm the Spanish Frtress high abve the city. Re-bard the bat alt afternn and cruise t the island f Vis. Overnight in Vis. Day 3 (Mnday) Vis Island (cycling apprx. 32 km) Vis is the island that is lcated farthest frm the mainland. Over 2,000 years ag there was a Greek clny called Issa n the island. Due t its strategic lcatin, it was a military zne until 1995 and turism was prhibited. Tday, yu have the pprtunity t explre the lvely island by bicycle. OPTION: take a 3 hur jeep tur rund the island (pay direct apprx. 35). In the afternn depart Vis and enjy a leisurely cruise t the nearby island f Krcula. Enrute we ll stp in a quiet bay fr a swim, befre mring in the pleasant prt twn f Vela Luka n Krcula fr the night. Day 4 (Tuesday ) Krčula Island (cycling apprx. 60 km) Tday s ride leads yu alng the length f what is widely cnsidered t be Dalmatia s mst beautiful island. The rute leads us thrugh armatic pine frests and alng the island s incredibly scenic suth cast where a string f tiny islands dt the surface f the cral blue sea. We ll stp at a stunning taverna where lunch is at yur wn expense befre pedalling n alng a scenic castal rad enjying mre fabulus sea views. The last sectin leads us via the village f Blat, like Rme built n seven hills, alng a pass rad, acrss Pupnat Bay and finally t Krčula twn, where we have time t take a walk thrugh the wnderful ld twn with its narrw fishbne like alleys. We stay vernight in Krčula twn. Krčula still vies with Venice fr the title f birth place f Marc Pl. Day 5 (Wednesday) Brac Island (27 km) Cruise t the island f Brac, famus fr its shining white marble that was used fr the White Huse and the Reichstag in Berlin. We mr in the pleasant little prt twn f Sumartin n the island s eastern tip. After lunch cmmence a bike tur with an initial climb up t the twn f Selca, and nt the picturesque harbur twn f Pucisca. The village is famus fr its masnry schls

3 and the students wrks are displayed in the village. Enjy the night in the atmspheric little twn with its inviting square and serene setting. Pucisca Day 6 (Thursday) Omiš - Split (cycling apprx. 25 r 44 km) A shrt cruise t Omis this mrning. Cycle frm Omis int the valley f the Cetina River, which is surrunded by steep cliff faces. After 18 km yu have the ptin f taking part in a 4-hur rafting tur (nt included in tur price) n the Cetina River fllwed by a shrt 7 km ride back t the ship. Thse nt pting fr the rafting trip will cntinue alng small side rads and varied landscapes t Omis with its pirate castles. In the afternn ur ship takes us t Split. The Old Twn f Split, built adjining the famus palace f the Rman Emperr Dicletian, is a Wrld Heritage site. Overnight stay in Split. Day 7: (Friday) Šlta - Trgir (cycling apprx. 19km) During breakfast yu cruise t Rgac n the island f Slta fr the last bicycle tur. Walled fields, numerus live grves, carb and fig trees line the rad. The spicy smell f lavender and rsemary accmpany us during ur tur arund the island. Frm Rgac enjy the last crssing back t Trgir where we have enugh time t visit the ld city, a Wrld Heritage site. Traditinally the last evening s dinner befre disembarkatin is spent with guests, crew and guides. Day 8: (Saturday) Cruise ends in Trgir After breakfast disembark by 9 am, fr yur trip hme, r extend yur stay in Cratia.

4 CHANGES We reserve the right t make changes t the planned rute due t changing wind and weather cnditins, and where required by rganizatinal necessities. Fr example, if prts are vercrwded, the tur will be perated in reverse. LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED: Mderate Challenging: It is hilly - cycle turs require a gd level f fitness, acquired frm steady cycling and lng uphill climbs if yu wish t use a 21-speed Hybrid bike. Electric bikes will allw anyne f average fitness t manage the hills. The turs will take us up t a height f m abve sea-level. We traverse rarely frequented asphalted rads as well as pathways, unpaved r gravel. The day-turs (frm 19 t 48 km) will take us thrugh hilly and muntainus terrain and will be cmpleted withut any time-cnstraints. Participants with 21-speed bikes als need t master lng and steep climbs these climbs are fllwed by lng dwnhill runs. Helmet use is mandatry n all cycle turs. Yu are free t set aside a half r full day t swim r spend time n bard the bat, instead f taking a planned cycle-tur. HELMETS: Helmets are cmpulsry and must be requested in advance because numbers are limited. Yu are encuraged t bring yur wn well fitted helmet. MEALS ONBOARD: 4 days have full bard (3 meals) and 3 days with half bard (2 meals/day). Catering begins with dinner n the first night and ends with breakfast n day f departure. CHILDREN We believe that nly children in a gd physical cnditin and with a minimum age f 10 and previus bicycle tur experience are able t master the bike-turs n their wn strength. Please nte that the minimum height fr a hybrid rental bike is 120 cm, and Electric bike 150 cm.

5 Premium Plus Bat Princeza Diana Everyne s favurite!!! The Princeza Diana is a 3-masted deluxe mtr yacht that was launched in June m in length & 8.50m wide, the ship was especially built fr ur hybrid & e-bike turs. There are 16 spacius guest cabins all with air cnditining, wn ensuites and hairdryer. A big saln as well as a canpied quarterdeck with uphlstered seating is situated n the tp deck. There are deck chairs and mats n the sun deck and the tp deck jacuzzi is a highlight with its panramic view. Cabins: 7 belw deck with French bed (small duble bed 200 x 140 cm). 5 abve deck cabins with twin beds (200 x 90 cm each). 4 abve deck cabins with French Bed and additinal single bunk bed (200 x 90cm).

6 Premium Plus Bat Meldy cabins, 1 cabin 3 single beds. Launched in 2015, 42m lng and 8.50m wide Meldy is a flating luxurius htel. Eight highly experienced crew are registered under the Captain t cater fr the wellbeing f the passengers n bard. The upper deck has cmfrtable lunges t sak up the warmth f the sun. Pick a ccktail frm the bar and enjy a 360 cean view frm the whirlpl. Meldy has 15 air cnditined cabins with ensuites. Cabins: Abve deck: 2 cabins have a duble bed, 8 Twin cabins (2 single beds). Belw deck: 2 cabins with duble bed, 2 twin bedded

7 2019 DATES & COSTS PER PERSON IN EUROS (DOUBLE/TWIN CABIN LOWER DECK) Saturday departures frm Trgir: (We als have turs departing frm Dubrvnik and Split n alternate Sundays). 30 Mar - 06 Apr 1,550 Meldy April 1,550 Meldy 27 April 04 May 1,550 Princeza Diana May 1,550 Meldy May 1,550 Princeza Diana May 1,650 Meldy 25 May 01 June 1,650 Princeza Diana June 1,650 Meldy June 1,650 Princeza Diana June 1,650 Meldy June 1,650 Princeza Diana 29 June-06 July 1,650 Meldy July 1,650 Princeza Diana July 1,650 Meldy July 1,650 Meldy August 1,650 Meldy August 1,650 Meldy August 1,650 Princeza Diana 31 Aug-07 Sept 1,650 Meldy Sept 1650 Princeza Diana Sept 1650 Meldy Sept 1,650 Princeza Diana 28 Sep 05 Oct 1,650 Meldy Oct 1,550 Princeza Diana Oct 1,550 Meldy Oct 1,550 Princeza Diana Surcharge Cabin n Upper Deck: Twin/duble 200 per persn - Princeza Diana & Meldy Single Cabin Supplements Lwer deck /Upper Deck Princeza Diana & Meldy ½ Twin cabin can be requested, subject t availability BIKE RENTAL 21 Speed trekking bike & pannier 80 Optinal Bike Insurance 10 fr theft & damage, please request when bking Electric bike with 8 gears & pannier 160 Optinal Bike Insurance 20 fr theft & damage, please request when bking Helmets are cmpulsry: Limited number f helmets are available fr n charge and must be requested at time f bking. TOUR COST INCLUDES 7 nights in duble r twin cabin with wn shwer/tilet 4 days full bard (3 meals/day) & 3 days half bard (2 meals/day) 6 guided cycling turs as per itinerary Daily cycling rute maps Bed linen and twels in cabin English-speaking tur guide Overview maps fr the daily turs n bard

8 NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST Visitr s tax & unlimited bttled water 40 per adult, r 20 per child (up t 16) t be paid n bard in cash Flights t Trgir/Split Airprt Transfer frm the Split Airprt t the ship. It is nly 5km. A taxi frm Split Airprt will cst apprx. 20 Eur) Drinks n bard (tally sheet, paid t the captain) Entrance fees fr sights Jeep tur n Vis Island (pay n the spt) Meals ashre Beach twels (easy t buy ne in Trgir) Bike rental Tips fr crew and tur guides DISCOUNTS: Princeza Diana - Triple Cabin: Yu can request a triple cabin abve deck (upper deck), r n lwer deck with a 50 % discunt fr the third persn (regardless f age). The upper deck surcharge f 200 will nt apply t the third passenger. These cabins are furnished with a duble bed and a single bunk bed abve. Meldy - Triple cabin: 1 cabin belw deck has 3 single beds; a 50 % price reductin applies fr the 3 rd persn in a triple cabin (regardless f age) Children under 16 years ccupying their wn cabin receive a 25% discunt n tur price (nt cmbinable with 50% discunt). They will need t pay single cabin supplement. Getting there: Fly int Split Airprt (SPU), it is nly a 5km/8 minute taxi ride t the prt f Trgir. A taxi frm the Airprt will cst apprx 20 Eurs. We can als request a custmised transfer at the time f reservatin fr 15 per persn. PRE & POST TOUR HOTELS - can be requested in Trgir. Apprx csts: Htel Cncrdia: 3-star n waterfrnt: cst included breakfast Duble Sea View rm 70 per persn, Standard Duble rm: 60 per persn, Single Rm/Single bed 95, Duble Bed fr 1 persn 99 Htel Pasike: 3-star Butique Htel, in a quiet area f ld city: April & Octber: Duble rm 60 per persn / Duble rm fr 1 persn 90 May, June & September: Duble rm 70 per persn / Duble rm fr 1 persn July 30 August: Duble rm 80 per persn / Duble rm fr 1 persn 120 POST TOUR OPTION: 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS PLITVICE LAKES & ZAGREB Please advise if yu wuld like t bk the fllwing pst tur ptin and fly ut f Zagreb. (We may als be able t bk this befre the tur frm Zagreb Airprt): 3 Day/2 night Package includes: 3 hr Transfer frm bat in Trgir t Plitvice Lakes 1 night in htel clse t Plitvice Lakes Natinal Park breakfast included Entrance Fee t Plitvice Lakes Natinal Park 2 ½ hur transfer frm Plitvice Lakes t Zagreb 1 night in Zagreb htel with breakfast, and a 3 hur sightseeing tur f Zagreb Dinner at a specially selected restaurant in Zagreb Transfer t Zagreb Airprt Package cst in 3 Star Htels: Duble Rm, 750per persn / Single 850 Package cst in 4 Star Htels: Duble Rm, 790 per persn / Single 890 Minimum 2 peple GROUP SIZE Minimum Participants: 14 passengers must bk n each tur t guarantee departure. Maximum Participants: 31 n Meldy, 36 n Princeza Diana The fllwing infrmatin is required at time f bking: First and last name as per passprt Passprt type (Natinality)

9 Birthdate & height Type f Bike (21-speed r E-bike) D yu wish t prepay bike insurance (ptinal) Helmet must be requested at time f bking Mbile number while travelling. Arrival flight details (Split) Special meal requirements Bk thrugh: Dn t just see the wrld. Experience it. Ph Fax inf@walkwrld.c.nz