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Bike Tour of Croatia – Dalmatia Coast
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Discover ancient Greek, Roman, and Venetian architecture and their influence perfectly molded in one of the most beautiful areas in Europe, which proudly markets itself as “Mediterranean as it once was.” From Split to Dubrovnik, cycle on the islands of Brač, Hvar, and Korčula and the Pelješac peninsula. Discover charming medieval villages, enjoy spectacular views, and swim in the crystal-clear sea. This cycling holiday is designed for those who prefer casual accommodation but still expect a high level of service. Individual approach, local expertise, and small group tours are important elements of our cycling tours!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Carefully designed trips for small groups
Local, professional and experienced tour guides
UNESCO sites: Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Stari Grad ager, Dubrovnik – the pearl of Adriatic
Accommodation in Split, Hvar and Korčula
Lavender roads of Hvar, Wine area of Korčula and Pelješac, picturesque villages and towns
Mediterranean cuisine
Van support, drinks, refreshments and snacks
Unique Croatian travel experience and immersion in local culture
GENERAL TOUR INFO:
Number of nights: 5
Tour commences: Split, Croatia. Start between 9 and 11 AM
Tour ends: Dubrovnik, Croatia. End between 4 and 5 PM
Average daily cycling distance: 35 km
Road Surface: paved
Suitable for families: yes
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Day 1: Split – Diocletian’s Palace
The tour starts in Split in the morning hours with bike fitting. Our first ride will take us to the top of the Park-forest Marjan, with a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding islands. When we return to the town center, you will have time for lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Adriatic Sea. As the sun sets, discover the ancient Diocletian’s Palace during a private guided tour. Split is two millennia-old pulsating urban oases where one of the greatest things about the palace is that there are still real homes existing in the old walls and you can see old ladies stringing their laundry at places where once state affairs of the entire Roman Empire were discussed. We will have an introductory dinner tonight in a family-owned “Konoba”.
Meals: Dinner
Distance biked: 17 km - Moderate option: 35 km - Long option: 75 km
Overnight: Hotel Slavija, 3*, Split
Highlights: bike ride Split, guided tour of Split and Diocletian’s palace, Marjan hill 2
Day 2: Brač
Today we discover our first island - Brač. We are cycling through ancient villages built of stone, surrounded by olive groves and small vineyards. Brač is famous for its limestone and tradition of stone cutting and carving. Several famous world buildings, like the White House in Washington D.C., The Hungarian Parliament Building, and the Diocletian’s Palace, were built from this stone. We will visit a unique family-owned art gallery, where sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and ancient stonemason workshops can be seen. Following the visit, we will stop for lunch and continue cycling to the coast where (time permitting) we might enjoy a short swimming break, before returning to Split.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance biked: 35 km - Short option: 28 km - Long option: 60 km
Overnight: Hotel Slavija, 3*, Split
Highlights: Island Brač, art gallery, coastal and inland towns 3
Day 3: Hvar
Welcome to the island of Hvar - one of the world’s most beautiful islands, according to Traveler Magazine! We start the day with an easy ride around UNESCO’s site of Stari Grad, an ancient Greek colony dating back to 400 BC. We will enjoy a light Mediterranean-style lunch before the second part of the ride toward Hvar town. The afternoon bike ride takes us along one of the most beautiful roads, passing next to lavender fields offering amazing views of the Dalmatian archipelago of islands Vis, Korčula, Lastovo, Brač, and Pakleni islands.
For the afternoon activity in Hvar, we suggest visiting the oldest municipal theatre in Europe, the cathedral of Hvar, museums, and strolling along the alleys in the old town with lots of Venetian heritage.
Later in the evening, we will have dinner together - a taste of ancient Hvar flavors mixed with innovative cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance biked: 45 km - Easy option: 25km - Long option: 60km
Overnight: Hotel Vila Nora, 4*, the town of Hvar
Highlights: lavender fields, coastal rides, inland rural villages, the town of Hvar with its sights 4
Day 4: Korčula
Today we continue our island-hopping adventure and leave for our fourth island - the island of Korčula, an ancient Greek colony dating back to the 4th century BC. The island is famous for its white wines Pošip, Rukatac, and Grk, beautiful old towns, villages, and dark pine forests that cover the island, whose quality wood was used for shipbuilding. We will be biking along sleepy stone villages, family vineyards, and gardens, and discover Korčula’s hidden coves. We will stop by one of those families, to taste the culinary delights of traditional lunch! Marinated eggplants, goat cheese, prosciutto, local olives, and homemade gnocchi with pesto and almond sauce are just some of the specialties served for today’s lunch! The rest of the day is planned for exploring the medieval town of Korčula and getting into the sleepy, laid-back lifestyle!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance biked: 45 km - Short option: 36 km - Long option: 60 km.
Overnight: Hotel Korčula de Ville, 4*, the town of Korčula
Highlights: ancient towns and villages, quiet roads, the town of Korčula and its sights 5
Day 5: Korčula
Today you will have the option to do a loop ride on the island or just relax and do some sightseeing in the town of Korčula - a Venetian fortified town, irresistible to today's visitor, just as it used to impress medieval travel writers like Marco Polo, who began his life journey in this town. Today’s experience ranges from riding along coastal roads leading to secluded beaches to biking through the vineyards surrounding small, picturesque towns. Did we mention an optional swim break at the beaches on the east side of the island? The afternoon is planned to be spent in the town of Korčula. Our farewell dinner will be served in one of the most interesting restaurants in Dalmatia, included in the Michelin Guide.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance biked: 40 km - Short option: 24 km - Long option: 85 km.
Overnight: Hotel Korčula de Ville, 4*, the town of Korčula
Highlights: the town of Korčula, wine tasting, dinner, coastal rides, laid-back villages, and amazing views 6
Day 6: Peljesac Peninsula – Dubrovnik - Departure day!
On our way to Dubrovnik, you will have a chance to discover Pelješac Peninsula - home of the Croatian best-known red wines Dingač and Postup, made from Plavac Mali vines, a close cousin to Californian Zinfandel. Pelješac will offer you great views - on the right, you will see the islands of Mljet and Korčula and the mainland coastal line on your left. Today’s ride takes us up the hills, along the coast, and through huge vineyard areas. We will visit Ston - a salt-producing village, built in the 14th century and famous for the longest (5,5 km) fortified walls in Europe. Ston was a very important town in the period of the Dubrovnik Republic, being the most powerful and prosperous city in the 14th century. You can discover the secrets of this powerful republic before transferring to the pearl of the Adriatic - Dubrovnik, where your tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance biked: 35 km - Short option: 20 km - Long option: 60 km
Overnight: -
Highlights: Pelješac peninsula and vine areas, Mali Ston, coastal ride to Dubrovnik
NOTE: If you plan to fly out from Dubrovnik, please do not book flights departing before 5 PM as this is the time when we arrive at Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik airport.
The price includes:
- Carefully designed trip for small groups
- Accommodation in the small and charming boutique hotels (located in the historic town areas)
- 5 overnights in the most beautiful towns of the Dalmatian coast – Split, Hvar and Korčula
- Local, professional and experienced tour guides
- Exclusive guided visit of 1,700 years old Diocletian’s Palace in Split
- Great custom build hybrid or road bikes and professional bike fitting
- Daily maps (with detailed route instructions in case you prefer to bike on your own) + additional cycling options
- Mobile offline navigation application - (please note we do not provide mobile phone or phone adapter for the bike)
- Bike water bottles (to be kept as a souvenir), small bike bag and a helmet
- All entrance fees, organized special events, visits to unique sites and boat transfers as per itinerary
- Breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners at exclusive and authentic venues
- Daily refreshments, various soft drinks and snacks
- Van support and luggage transfers
- Pick up from adequate location or airport on the tour start day
- Travel planning assistance, pre-tour information, pre-post tour hotel/travel reservations or suggestions
- Unique Croatian travel experience and immersion in local culture
- Carefree holidays experienced with the best adventure company in Croatia
- Accommodation in Dubrovnik (On Day 6)
- Departure transfers from Dubrovnik
- Tips or gratuities for tour leaders
- Meals and drinks not mentioned above
- Airfare, Travel Insurance
- Gratuities, Personal expenses
- Additional excursions and/or services not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses (internet, telephone, mini bar, etc.)
- E-bike hire (supplement)
- Carbon road bike hire (supplement)
- Airport transfers in Dubrovnik
- Accommodation in Dubrovnik
Dalmatia Coast Bike Tour – Split to Dubrovnik – 6 Days
- Subject to availability:
- April 30 - May 5, 2023
- May 13 - 18, 2023
- June 4 - 9, 2023
- September 17 - 22, 2023
- Group Journey (Ask me how to make it private!)
- Prices are based on the number of passengers traveling and dates of travel
- Tour and hotels are not guaranteed until confirmed