Southern Dalmatia
Location:
Distance: 203 km (31 km/day)
Type: guided
Interest:
Type of Biking: Hybrid
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
About your bike tour
Our bike-tours in Southern Dalmatia, the smallest and most sparsely populated region of Croatia, will take us past unique little towns and the beautiful island countryside. These tours will let us experience the beautiful island of Korčula with its picturesquely situated old township, the wine growing peninsula of Pelješac and, to the south of the peninsula, the island of Mljet, with its impressive national park. Our tour guide explains us the towns of Trogir, Hvar, Stari Grad and Korčula, which are almost all protected under UNESCO‘s World Heritage list.
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20 km Day 1: Split (Splitsko-Dalmatinska)
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 5 km/3 mi. away from the harbor of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht the first short cruise starts at 1 pm from Trogir to Split. Here we undertake our first cycle tour to the Marjan Mountain, a popular relaxation destination for the inhabitants of Split. After this tour our guide accompanies us on a walk through the old town of Split, which is built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian and is a world heritage site.
43 km Day 2: Omiš (Splitsko-Dalmatinska)
After breakfast we cycle into the valley of the Cetina River, which has buried itself deep into the cliff faces. We return to Omiš with its pirate castles by way of small side roads through a varied landscape. There is also the option of taking part in a 2 hour rafting tour on the Cetina River. In the afternoon we cross over to Brač Island with a swim break. The island of Brač is very famous for its white marble which has been used for the White House in Washington and the Reichstag in Berlin.
22 km Day 3: Račišće (Dubrovačko-Neretvanska)
Today's route begins in Pučišća with a long but moderate ascent to the mountain ridge of the island past mulberry, kiwi and fig trees, olive groves and vineyards. The following descent to Bol rewards us for our earlier climb with amazing panoramic views of the neighboring island Hvar. Right before lunch we cross to the island of Korčula. Overnight stay in the picturesque harbor of Račišće
12 km Day 4: Korčula (Dubrovačko-Neretvanska)
Early in the morning the ship takes us to Mljet, which is also known as the honey island. In the 12th century Benedictine monks founded a beautifully situated monastery, which we will see on our short bike trip. The local pine forest is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the entire Mediterranean region; Odysseus is said to have spent 7 years here. Today this region is a National park and one of the highlights of every Dalmatian journey.
At noon we continue our journey to Pelješac Peninsula. It impresses visitors even from afar with its Sv. Ilja Mountain, which rises almost 1000 meters from the sea. After arrival in Trstenik we make a cycle tour into the inland of the island, past the most famous wine growing region of Dalmatia (the excellent Plavac und Dingac wines come from here), to Orebić.
After arrival we cross to Korčula Island whose capital town vies with Venice for the title of the birth place of Marco Polo. There is enough time for us for an extensive stroll through the alleys of this beautiful town.
55 km Day 5: Vela Luka (Dubrovačko-Neretvanska)
Today we explore the Island of Korčula by bicycle. The peacefulness and remoteness of luscious gardens with large cypresses dominate the appearance of perhaps the most beautiful Dalmatian island. First we cycle along the coastal road for a short while. After a short period of pushing our bike to Pupnat we’ll reach the old 200m/660 ft. high pass road above the magnificent bay of Pupnat and later the village of Blato which, like Rome, was built on 7 hills. Overnight stay in the harbor of Vela Luka.
45 km Day 6: Stari Grad (Zadarska)
After arriving in Hvar we make an interesting tour around the town, across the large Renaissance square, which is lined with the cathedral and many late gothic palaces. Our first bike tour for today leads us along the almost traffic free pass road through small villages. After lunch in Stari Grad we make a second cycle tour. The destinations for the tour are the harbors of Jelsa and Vrboska, which invite us to an extended break. We stay overnight in Stari Grad, which has become a Mecca for artists and art lovers in the past few years.
19 km Day 7: Trogir (Splitsko-Dalmatinska)
After crossing over to Stomorska on the island of Solta we commence our last cycle tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herb smells of lavender and rosemary accompany us along our tour of this island. In Maslinica we’ll load the bikes onto the ship and enjoy our last crossing back to Trogir where, if time permits, we can take a tour of the old town which is a world heritage site
— Day 8: Trogir (Splitsko-Dalmatinska)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home.
Arrival Info
to Split airport, which is about 5 km/3 mi. away from the harbor of Trogir
21-Gear-Trekking-Bike, female
$105.00
21-Gear-Trekking-Bike, male
$105.00
30-Gear-Aluminium-Roadbike
$210.00
Included
- 8- day-journey on a motor yacht with crew
- 7 nights on a motor yacht in a double cabin with shower/toilet
- 7 x half board
- 7 guided and individual bike-tours as described in the program
- Bed linen and towels
- Overview maps for the bike-tours on board
- English and German speaking tour guide
Not included
- Visitor’s tax and local charges 20 euro (to be paid to the captain)
- Drinks on board (tally sheet)
- International banking fees 50 euro
- Tips for crew and tour-guides
- Flight to Split airport
- Taxi transfer from the airport of Split to the ship in Trogir (one way ca. 20 euro)
Description of Accomodation during the bike tour
Premium Ship ROMANTICA (all cabins with shower/toilet) The Romantica of captain Jure was launched in May 2007. The ship is 105 ft./ 32 m long and 25 ft./ 7,6 m wide and it possesses a solid structural steelwork, which, as the name says, connects romance with modern trend and functionally. To the elegant appearance of his ship captain Jure pays a lot of attention: 17 comfortably equipped cabins with a size of 30-32 sq ft. (9-10 m2) also offer sufficient area to larger groups to accommodation. The generous cabins feature elevated equipment. The far sundeck offers couch mats for sunbathing and relaxing. A characteristic of the ship is a platform at the stern of the boat, from which you can take a bath in the sea in a very comfortable way.
Accommodation & Rates
- $1,530: Double Room (1 bed)
- $1,530: Double Room (2 beds)
- $1,980: Single Room
Photos of Accommodation
Photos are examples, actual hotel & room may vary.
Tour Season
April 28th – October 6th 2012
Tour Dates
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