Pearl of the Adriatic

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Bay of Kvarner and Istria
Plitvice Lakes and Island Hopping

Opatija, the pearl on the Adriatic, is the starting point for some wonderful days on which we will get to know a part of Croatia on joint excursions. Look forward to cruising on one of the most beautiful
Coastal roads of the world!

The country we are visiting has many special features to offer us: Croatia is not a large country, yet it is simultaneously Mediterranean and Central European, mountainous and flat, maritime and continental. In a relatively small area, you can find landscapes here that you would otherwise have to look for in distant regions of Europe and the world: Croatia has a forested, indented coastline with a multitude of islands, well-preserved old Mediterranean towns with narrow streets and stone houses, but also green pastureland with dry stone walls along the coast. The mountain regions are characterised by extensive woodlands, romantic lakes and picturesque villages like in the Alps, but also rough, bare limestone cliffs with deep gorges. The hill country is crowned by vineyards, medieval castles and fortresses. And we will see some of it......!

Tour dates:
Approx. 1,240 km from/to Graz area

Tour Characteristics:

Difficulty level medium to difficult, with mountain passes, serpentines, coastal roads, city crossings and ferry crossings, not suitable for beginners or riders with little experience in alpine terrain.

Day 1 - Graz - Slovenia - Opatija

350km

Meeting at the agreed starting point near Graz. After getting to know each other briefly, we set off on our
journey together. We cross southern Styria and Slovenia on selected, beautiful country roads, cross the border into Croatia and arrive in Opatija in the late afternoon. Even during the Danube Monarchy, the "spa town of Abbazia" was one of the most fashionable seaside resorts on the Adriatic and still delights visitors today
due to its beautiful parks and Art Nouveau houses. We move into our hotel near the
centre of Opatija, which will serve as our base for our rallies over the next few days. We are sure to find a nice bar around the centre for a cosy nightcap. First of 5 overnight stays in Opatija on the Kvarner Bay.

TIP: There is a hotel at the starting point of the tour. For participants travelling further to Graz, we recommend arriving the day before and spending the night there. We also recommend this extra night for participants with one of our hire motorbikes! And if you want to come to the start of the tour with your car and motorbike trailer, you can park your car at the hotel during the tour.

Day 2 - Plitvice Lakes and
Croatian coastal road

390 km

Today we get up early, because there is a lot to see: Croatia shows us some of its most beautiful sides!
We leave the pleasant Opatija and drive along the Croatian coastal road "Jadranska Magistrala"
past Rijeka in a southerly direction. Our destination is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Plitvice National Park
Lakes. We visit the park and follow in the footsteps of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand
(large parts of Karl May's "Der Schatz im Silbersee" and of course "Winnetou I - III" were
filmed here). The return journey is either over the mountains or via a stretch of motorway, depending on how we feel after the visit and how long we have stayed in the park. Excursion subject to weather conditions, entrance fees not included. Second overnight stay in Opatija.

Day 3 - Rest day / short tour

After two long days, today is all about relaxation. For example with a
leisurely stroll along the 12-kilometre-long Lungomare coastal promenade or through the
the enchanting parks of Opatija. The beautiful architecture, fragrances from lush
Gardens and the flavours of the region's many delicacies invite you to enjoy. And who knows?
Perhaps one or two of you will discover the legendary maiden with the seagull. If we
can't stand it without a motorbike, we can of course also organise a small, or even larger
Turn round. Third night in Opatija.

Day 4 - Island hopping Cres - Lošinj - Cres - Krk     

200km

Have you ever been island hopping by motorbike? Today we will visit 3 islands and
Travelling by car ferry 2 times! We set off from Istria, the large peninsula in western Croatia,
by car ferry to the longest island in Kvarner Bay, Cres (1). Afterwards we stop at a
small fishing village on the island of Lošinj (2). Back on Cres we visit a small, hidden harbour.
village before we take the car ferry towards Krk (3). After a coffee break in a
picturesque harbour, we drive across the bridge - originally named in honour of the Yugoslav president Tito
- large arched bridge and leave the island. Back on the mainland, we roll back past Rijeka
to Opatja. Fourth overnight stay in Opatija.

Day 5 - Istria - Hinterland and culinary delights

160km

Ever done island hopping by motorbike? Today we will visit 3 islands and take the car ferry 2 times! We will take the car ferry from Istria, the large peninsula in the west of Croatia, to the longest island of the Kvarner Bay, Cres (1). Then we stop in a small fishing village on the island of Lošinj (2). Back on Cres, we visit a small, hidden village before taking the car ferry towards Krk (3). After a coffee break in the picturesque harbour of Krk, we drive over the large arched bridge - originally named in honour of Yugoslav President Tito - and leave the island. Back on the mainland we roll past Rijeka back to Opatja. Overnight in Opatija, dinner, breakfast.

Day 6 - Opatija - Slovenia - Graz

330 km

The last day of driving has it all once again and once more presents the beauty and diversity of the region.
the landscape between the Adriatic Sea and the foothills of the Alps. The return journey takes you along beautiful motorbike routes
Heading north, depending on our mood it will be 240 or 360 kilometres until we reach the
Reach the starting point of the journey near Graz. Unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye here, with many beautiful
With memories in our luggage, we make our way home. End of the tour.

TIP for the journey home: If you still have a longer journey home ahead of you, you can book an extra cosy night at the hotel near Graz and start the next morning relaxed and refreshed on your way home.

We expressly reserve the right to change routes and programmes, especially due to weather conditions!

Minimum number of participants: 10 persons.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to four weeks before the start of the tour. The number of participants is limited! Registrations will be considered in the order of arrival.

• 6-day guided motorbike tour to Croatia from/to the Graz / Styria region
• Experienced motorbike guide on motorbike
• 5 nights in a 4* hotel with sea view in Opatija
• Catering Half board with
  • Breakfast and
  • Dinner (menu or buffet)
• Rest day at leisure in Opatija
• Customer Money Protection in accordance with the European Package Travel Regulation
•  When booking incl. rental motorbike additionally: Rental motorbike BMW F 750/800 GS or BMW R1250/1300 GS (model depending on availability) incl.

- Third party liability and fully comprehensive insurance

(Deductible = deposit € 2,000)
- free kilometre and
- Pick-up and return on the day the tour starts
on the day the tour ends in A-8502 Lannach

Non-included services: Journey to/return journey from the Graz area; all expenses connected with the operation of the motorbike,
such as: petrol; oil, parking fees at the hotel (approx. € 40) € ferry crossings (approx. € 15 per trip for driver incl. motorbike); any tolls. Expenses for personal use; entrance fees (e.g. € 40 per person for Plitvice Lakes); tips; furthermore, all services that are not expressly included as included services.
services are listed.

Also not included, but strongly recommended:
Travel insurance with cancellation cover.

Motorrad und Urlaub recommends motorbike protective clothing from KLIM and for this journey the Continental tyres ContiTrailAttack 3.

 Our trip is not a riding course, but a challenging and varied motorbike tour. On guided motorbike tours with your own motorbike, riders and passengers from different countries of origin and with different motorbikes meet up for a trip together. As different as the participants are, as different will usually be the motorbikes, which makes for a fun and interesting journey. As with all group activities, these tours also require a certain team spirit and a certain degree of individual adaptation to the group. If you get involved, you are sure to "experience" a great tour, make new friends and have a lot of fun, because the shared experience of driving dynamics and the magic of curves in a charming landscape is a unifying experience. And on this trip, motorcycling in the unique and sensational landscape takes centre stage.