Sailing Italy to Croatia
Experience Overview
With so many peaceful coves, hidden inlets, and secluded beaches to visit in the northern Adriatic, this flexible 10-day sailing tour is the best way to discover the region's hidden gems. Begin in Venice then visit the ancient basilicas and eclectic bars of Grado. Voyage through the Gulf of Trieste and hit Izola, a charming Slovenian coastal city, before sailing along sun-soaked islands and tranquil beaches in the Kvarner Gulf. With the comfort of on-board conveniences and a time-efficient itinerary, this Italy-to-Croatia sailing tour balances moments of relaxation with opportunities to discover the unknown.
Highlights
- Taste Croatian wine in historic Pula
- Visit the Slovenian sister towns of Piran and Portorož
- Witness majestic cliffs in the sun-soaked Kvarner islands
- Feast on fresh seafood from the Adriatic Sea
- Lounge on secluded beaches in Dugi
Trip Details
Product Code: 2306
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: 16m (52 ft) Mediterranean Sailing Yacht.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EIVZ
Starts: Venice, Italy
Finishes: Zadar, Croatia
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Sailing the Adriatic Coast
- Fully licensed Skipper
- Snorkelling equipment
Accommodation
- 4 twin/double bed cabins, 3 bathrooms, 2 showers (9nts).
- No meals included
Transport
- 16m (52 ft) Mediterranean Sailing Yacht.
Group Leader
- Skipper/CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,151 ($215 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Venice
Arrival day. Join the group at 4pm for an important group meeting where you will meet the Chief Experience Officer (CEO), Skipper, and the other group members.
Spend the night in the marina in Venice, then hit the waters the next morning.
Day 2: Venice/Grado
Embark from Venice as we hug the Adriatic coastline all the way to Grado.
Flexible itineraries give your experienced Skippers the opportunity to showcase all the hidden gems you're looking for. We follow the desires of the group and tailor the sailing experience to provide each group a quality journey while on board.
As we begin our epic seafaring voyage through the gorgeous Adriatic Sea, keep an eye out for the various ancient villages, towns and ruins that will make up the first part of our trip.
Our first stop is the island settlement of Grado, where we can sample the charming Italian culture, before we embark for the seaside towns of Slovenia and Croatia.
Day 3-4: Gulf of Trieste & Slovenia
Depart Grado as we begin the second section of our voyage through the Gulf of Trieste.
The second leg of our voyage takes us along the storied coastline of Slovenia. Depending on weather and desire, visit the seaside towns of Koper, Piran, and Portoroz.
Day 5-6: Istrian Peninsula
Traverse the coastline of Croatia's Istrian peninsula, with the possibility of visiting the seaside towns of Rovinj and Pula.
Glide past the many villages of Croatia's sunny coastline. Depending on weather, visit the fishing village of Rovinj for spectacular fresh seafood, or tour the various architectural styles and Roman ruins of Pula.
Day 7-9: Kvarner Bay Islands
As we enter the Kvarner island chain, spend the next few days touring the archipelago as we feast on fresh seafood and lounge on the areas many secluded beaches.
With so many islands to visit, talk with your Skipper about the best places to land. Tour the many islands, or relax on the boat as the world drifts by.
Day 10: Zadar
Say farewell to your sailing partners, and depart after breakfast.
If you would like extra time in Zadar after the sailing journey is finished, we recommend asking your CEO about booking accommodations and activities.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Mindy G. - Traveled, September 2023
Love being on the water, seeing new places, having someone else do the driving.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Merete K. - Traveled, September 2023
I already talk to friends and travellers about G Adventures, since I enjoy the trips so much
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Seveena B. - Traveled, September 2023
I've had such a great experience with G on every trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Linda W. - Traveled, September 2023
The trip was excellent. Very interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Sarah C. - Traveled, September 2023
Loved evrything about our adventure and got to see many places / islands that I would never get to see had I not been on this adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Debra M. - Traveled, September 2023
Great way to see little places off the beaten track
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Julie M. - Traveled, September 2023
Great itineraries, affordable, meeting new amazing people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Kimberley K. - Traveled, September 2023
I loved the boat, our captain, the itinerary, and our fellow guests.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Michaela M. - Traveled, September 2023
I've done a lot of sailing trips with G but this one still has kinks to work out compared to the other sailing trips I've done. Issues with meeting points, info in the itinerary being misleading or incorrect or simply not updated when a season has been avoiding an area totally, the route is super ambitious in the itinerary and not realistic for the coast line for an essentially 7-8 day trip. it's a long journey so rejigging the itinerary to be more realistic would be helpful. Stopping in some places was just not feasible due to distances needed to be achieved vs weather. See further notes at end of surgery.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Vivian G. - Traveled, September 2023
New adventure with great experience on a sailing trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Danielle C. - Traveled, August 2023
It was a good trip for the style of travel offered
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Danna M. - Traveled, August 2023
Had a great time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Luisella B. - Traveled, July 2023
Boat not confortable for 8 people to live together. Informations extremely inaccurate
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Gareth L. - Traveled, July 2023
Self organised tour with the structure and free time. You get to see the real aspects of the country as well as what tourists see
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Cameron F. - Traveled, July 2023
Fun group. You usually find a few people you end up hanging out with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Helen O. - Traveled, July 2023
Really interesting holiday, expertly led and well organised with something for everyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Jill L. - Traveled, July 2023
I think they would really need to understand what it's like to be on a boat for 10 days
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2023
Desmond Y. - Traveled, July 2023
Itinerary is incorrect. Meeting location was wrong and confusing. Gdidnt deal with airline, even though we booked through G. Had significant issues
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2023
Susan B. - Traveled, June 2023
The poor experience with this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2023
Florentine K. - Traveled, June 2023
This trip was different than the others before. There has been a great Solution in the very end But in some parts it did Not feel good
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2023
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