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love... Kids will ing k " Sea kaya w to windsurf ho " Learning nd an island rou " Cycling a Cycling from an Oldtimer/Coral Westlake FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Dubrovnik; board Oldtimer. 2 Sea-kayaking trip; cruise to Lopud Island. 3 Walk to Sunj Bay for swimming; cruise to Sipan Island; cycle to Supanska Luka. 4 Cruise to Mljet; free for swimming, cycling or walking; optional cabriolet car hire. 5 Cruise to Korcula Channel for afternoon windsurfing lesson with instructor. 6 Cruise to Trstenik Town. 7 Travel by taxi to Lumbarda then cruise to Dubrovnik, city tour. 8 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts shared cabin on Oldtimer; 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners included. See p83. Swimming: Available every day from the Oldtimer. Mode of Travel: Bus, Motorised Croatian Oldtimer, built in traditional wooden-style with simple twin-bedded cabins and a small number of separate shower/toilet cabins. Comment: A week of gentle exercise and relaxation as we cruise slowly between islands. All activities are easy and suitable for the whole family. Sea breezes help temper the summer heat. Bring a cycle helmet for the bike rides, and trainers for the walks. Buoyancy aids are included when windsurfing and kayaking. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver, local instructors/guides and Oldtimer crew. Group Size: Approx. 16 to 20. Minimum Age: 6 years. Croatia Cruise Croatia 8 DAYS OLDTIMER  ACTIVITIES ON THE DALMATIAN COAST The Dalmation Coast/Coral Westlake Sea kayaking around Dubrovnik Ref FDC DATES & PRICES IN £ 8 Days from London 2008 Sun to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 27 Jul-03 Aug 949 899 03 Aug-10 Aug 949 899 10 Aug-17 Aug 949 899 17 Aug-24 Aug 949 899 2009 Sun to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 26 Jul-02 Aug 979 929 02 Aug-09 Aug 979 929 09 Aug-16 Aug 979 929 23 Aug-30 Aug 979 929 FDC Land Only Adult Child* 799 799 799 799 799 799 799 799 Land Only Adult Child* 819 819 819 819 819 819 819 819 There is no better way to unwind amongst the gem-like islands of the wonderful Dalmatian Coast than to spend a week aboard our very own chartered Oldtimer boat. With equal measure of activity and relaxation in mind, we cruise from Dubrovnik to cycle on tiny Sipan, explore Mljet National Park, have a windsurfing lesson off the coast of historic Korcula, and kayak beneath Dubrovniks city walls. A week of fun, relaxation, great food and friendly people in a wonderful corner of Europe only now being rediscovered. DUBROVNIK Grabbing our paddles we head straight out onto the water for the first time for a gentle sea-kayaking trip below the 2km long city walls of stunning Dubrovnik. The pace is easy and it doesnt take long to get the hang of things as we paddle, but be warned Mum and Dad  theres bound to be some splashing as the kids gang up on you  prepare to get wet! Later we cruise on our chartered Oldtimer to the fishing PELJEØ AC S PENINSULA village of Lopud, where we have a free afternoon to relax and enjoy the surroundings of this picturesque little town. Land Only tour: 8 days - start Dubrovnik day 1 (Sun), end Dubrovnik day 8 (Sun) * Aged 6-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. Flight Details: Direct non-stop flights to Dubrovnik with Croatian Airways from London Heathrow, flight time approx. 2.5 hours. Note: flight details may change - see p.80 for information. LOVELY LOPUD & SUPER SIPAN After cruising for a couple of hours we dock in tiny Lopud Town  the whole islands population being less than 350! Here we visit the 15th century St Marys Church and walk through wild flowers and herbs to lovely Sunj Bay, where we can swim and enjoy a cold drink at one of the beachside tavernas. Next we cruise to neighbouring Sipan island and take to two wheels to cycle 5 km to Supanska Luka, where the palm-lined seafront is backed by a number of historic buildings. Most days a delicious lunch and/or dinner will be cooked by our crew, or youll be free to go ashore to enjoy some of the local cuisine in a local restaurant. WINDSURFING & KORCULA Cruise Croatia Ref FDC BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA TRSTENIK Ø KORCULA Windsurfing Ø KORCULA CROATIA POMENA Mljet NP Cycling Walking Swimming Sipanska Luka Go Independent! GO Create your own private group or itinerary. See p7 for details or call 0844 499 0601 INDEPENDENT! km 0 25 MLJET S E A SIPAN SUDURAD St Marys LOPUD DUBROVNIK City tour Sea kayaking A D R I A T I C After wandering around the pretty redroofed Venetian town of Korcula well known for its high quality wine, a perfect place to take lunch within the compact walls of this historical and famous town. In the afternoon you will cruise to the Korcula Channel where we take to the water with a windsurfing instructor for a hilarious lesson thats guaranteed to blow away the cobwebs! Finally we cruise to Trstenik where we spend some time on nearby beaches. Finally we return to Dubrovnik for a guided city tour around this wonderful UNESCO world-heritage city. 30 Request a tour dossier for comprehensive tour information