Istria: boat & bike, MS Morena

Individual arrival to Poreč. Embarkation on the MS Morena takes place between 11:00 and 12:00. Immediately after that it's time to "cast off" and the ship will take you to Novigrad. During the crossing the crew will welcome you with a welcome drink on board. Afterwards you will board your bike for the first time and cycle along the sea via Sveti Ivan, Lovrecica and Dajla to Umag. Back on board a delicious dinner awaits you.

Today you will visit two countries: after breakfast you will first cycle along the coast to Karigador and further to Savudrija in Slovenia. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Portorož. Afterwards, you can take a detour to the small town of Piran, 5 km away. The way back to Umag will take you through the Slovenian and Istrian hinterland. Back on board the ship will take you to Novigrad.

In the morning your ship will take you to Porec. After a swim break and lunch you will get back on your bikes. The bike tour leads along the sea past the resorts Plava Laguna and Zelena Laguna to Funtana. After that you will cycle first to the sculpture park Dušan Džamonja and further to Vrsar. In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit one of the numerous restaurants in Vrsar. In this town, the heartbreaker Casanova sought temporary refuge from jealous pursuers.

Look forward to the green hinterland of Istria. First you will cycle through the Kontija forest to Danijeli and then on through the ruined town of Dvigrad to the fertile valley of Limska Draga. After a short time you will reach the Limfjord nature reserve, a narrow fjord-like bay that stretches for about 10 km into the mainland. After the bike ride you will return to the ship that will take you to Rovinj. The town is dominated by the Baroque church of St. Euphemia and the 60-meter bell tower. After dinner, enjoy a short walk through the winding streets of one of the most beautiful old towns in Istria.

Die heutige Radetappe führt Sie wieder am Meer entlang durch das Vogelreservat Palud nach Pula. In Pula erwartet Sie Ihr Schiff und Sie schippern gemütlich zu einer nahegelegenen Bucht, um eine Badepause einzulegen und das Mittagessen an Bord zu genießen. Am Nachmittag kehren Sie zurück nach Pula. Hier erfahren Sie bei einer Stadtführung alles über das römische Amphitheater und weitere historische Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Am Abend wird Ihnen das Captain's Dinner an Bord serviert.

In the morning you will first cycle to the Cape Kamenjak Nature Park, located on the southernmost tip of Istria. Marvel at the unique flora and fauna. After returning to Pula, get back on board and head to the Brijuni Islands National Park during lunch. Enjoy the views of the ancient remains and the flora and fauna of the islands during a one-hour tour by mini-train. 680 species of plants, over 250 species of birds, as well as free-roaming deer and mouflon are waiting to be discovered by you. The island's own safari park is also home to an elephant, llamas, zebras and many other animal species. At the end of the day you will visit the museum "interactive boathouse" and the exhibition "Tito on Brijuni".

After breakfast you will set off to explore the island of Veliki Brijun, which you will circle once. Afterwards, the bikes will be loaded onto the ship for the last time before you sail back to the mainland. During the crossing you will take a bathing break. Once in Porec, you will have enough time to climb the Round Tower or visit the Euphrasius Basilica. In the evening you will enjoy the last evening of the trip at dinner in one of the many restaurants in Porec.

After breakfast the trip ends with disembarkation until 09:00.

The planned route is always subject to possible changes due to nautical, meteorological or organisational reasons. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water, bad weather or construction work, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a legally valid reason for cancelling the trip free of charge. The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock or bridge repairs or in the event of engine or propulsion damage to the ship through no fault of the captain.

As your ship usually sails to the next harbour on the same day, your time frame for your own activities and sightseeing is limited. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety.