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8-Day Family Getaway to Lošinj and Cres

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Overview

Embark on this Croatia family holiday to the vitality islands of Lošinj and Cres!

The beautiful landscapes of both islands, the enchanting scents of rich flora and the crystal-clear sea have incredible healing powers. Combined with great experiences and delicious food, you will have a dream eight-day trip!

You will be eating locally and seasonally, something that is taken for granted here in Croatia but is a coveted concept these days. You will explore magical places, hidden beaches and coves, and completely de-stress on the islands of both Lošinj and Cres!
Beach & Sea
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Adventure
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Lošinj Island!

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Welcome to Lošinj Island!

Upon arrival, your host will take you to the house where you will be staying. Here, you'll enjoy a welcome drink, a chat about your itinerary and a light lunch or dinner (depending on your arrival time). In the evening, you'll climb up to the Providenca Viewpoint at the very top of Mali Lošinj. Here, you'll grab a drink from the bar and taste some local delicacies. There is also a short educational trail that you can take –Apsyrtides– coupled with a story about the island.

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    Accommodation

    Casa Aromatica Maria3 star

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    Activities

    Providenca Viewpoint

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mali Losinj Airport to Casa Aromatica Maria

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Mali Losinj

Day 2

Garden of Fine Scents, Aromatherapy Workshop & Guided Tour of Mali Lošinj

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Garden of Fine Scents, Aromatherapy Workshop & Guided Tour of Mali Lošinj

You'll spend your morning exploring the beaches. In the afternoon, you will visit the Garden of Fine Scents and accompanied by a guide, you will get a chance to learn about the diversity of floral aromas followed by an aromatherapy workshop. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a meal prepared on the grill in the garden and a magnificent view of Valdarke Bay. Then, you'll enjoy a one-hour guided tour of Mali Lošinj, ending in front of the Museum of Apoxyomenos. The rest of the day will be free to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Casa Aromatica Maria3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Mali LosinjOptional Activity

    Garden of Fine Scents & Aromatherapy Workshop

    Mali Losinj Tour

    Museum of ApoxyomenosOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Mali Losinj

Day 3

Visit the Blue World Institute & Relax on the beach in Veli Lošinj

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Visit the Blue World Institute & Relax on the beach in Veli Lošinj

For today's tour, you will need to put your swimsuit on and take your favourite beach towel and other summer accessories you might need. You'll drive to Veli Lošinj where you will visit the Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation (BWI). You will participate in one of the educational programmes organised and conducted by the staff of the centre including a workshop and boat tour. Afterwards, you can stay in Veli Lošinj and spend your day at the beach in Rovenska Bay.

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    Accommodation

    Casa Aromatica Maria3 star

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    Activities

    Blue World Institute Tour: Workshop & Cruise

    Rovenska BayOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mali Losinj to Veli Lošinj

    Private Driver from Veli Lošinj to Mali Losinj

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    Destinations

    Mali Losinj

    Veli Lošinj

Day 4

Cikat Aquapark & Travel from Lošinj to Cres via Osor

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Cikat Aquapark & Travel from Lošinj to Cres via Osor

This morning, you'll check out and head to Čikat Aquapark. After a morning of fun, you'll hop in the car and head to the town of Beli on Cres Island. En route, you'll stop at the small town of Osor for a short tour. The town sits at the point at which Losinj and Cres almost join together and has many historic buildings to explore. In the afternoon, you'll check in to your accommodation in Beli and enjoy a traditional fish or meat dinner in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Pansion Tramontana3 star

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    Activities

    Čikat AquaparkOptional Activity

    Osor

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Čikat to Beli

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Mali Losinj

    Osor

    Cres

Day 5

Optional Ziplining & Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures Tour

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Optional Ziplining & Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures Tour

After breakfast, you can take a morning stroll to the pebbled beach. On the way back, you can take advantage of the tourist train that will take you back up the hill. You can spice up your beach time by gathering your courage and trying out the zipline flight. In the late afternoon, you'll visit the Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures. By visiting the centre, you will deepen your knowledge of the island of Cres and help to preserve the population of griffon vultures in Croatia!

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    Accommodation

    Pansion Tramontana3 star

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    Activities

    Zipline BeliOptional Activity

    Rescue Center for Griffon Vultures

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cres

    Beli

Day 6

Griffon Watching Boat Tour, Olive Oil Tasting & Cres Walking Tour

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Griffon Watching Boat Tour, Olive Oil Tasting & Cres Walking Tour

After breakfast, a short boat drive from the Beli port will take you to the griffon's natural habitat, which is a unique colony in the world. A guide will give a short lecture on the vultures and you will participate in their protection and rescue programme. You'll then take a panoramic cruise back to Beli and drive to Cres. Upon arrival, you will proceed to the Oil Mill for a guided tour and olive oil tasting. Then, you'll meet your guide for a walking tour of Cres.

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    Accommodation

    Pansion Tramontana3 star

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    Activities

    Griffon Watching Boat Tour

    Oil Mill and Olive Oil Tasting

    Cres Walking Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cres

Day 7

Full-Day Sailing on Cres Island

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Full-Day Sailing on Cres Island

After breakfast, get ready for a full day of sailing along the uninhabited Adriatic coast. You will sail away with a licenced and experienced skipper on a sailboat which is a perfect combination of comfort and performance. You can choose your destination, i.e., a beach, such as Koromačna or Lubenice, or you can explore many other isolated beaches along the hidden coves. You will be free to lay back and relax, or steer the boat and learn to sail with a little help from your skipper.

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    Accommodation

    Pansion Tramontana3 star

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    Activities

    Full-Day Sailing Tour of Cres Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cres

Day 8

Departure from Cres

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Departure from Cres

After breakfast, it's time to check out and finish this Croatia family holiday. To leave the island, you can use the ferry from Valbiska village to the island of Krk, or you can go from Porozina village to the Brestova ferry port situated on the eastern coast of Istria.

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Valbiska to KrkOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cres

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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