THE BEST DALMATIA CYCLING TOUR

Tour Highlights

Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian.
Historic island town of Hvar - one of the world’s most beautiful islands.
The island of Korcula, famous for its white wines and beautiful old towns.
Explore Dalmatian Coast by bike, with breathtaking sapphire sea views.
Discover Dubrovnik, an architectural masterpiece with turrets, spires and tiled roofs.

From it's roman time until today Dalmatian nature and heritage remained well preserved and unspoiled. Dalmatian islands are the true pearls in the crown of Dalmatia. Dalmatian islands will strike you with their cultural heritage and natural beauty - on our aromatic cycling journey, we’ll take you from Split to the islands of Korčula, Brač, Hvar and Penninsula Pelješac by exploring its little roads, vineyards,crystal blue bays, unspoiled nature and rich tradition.

From $ 2250 pp. dbl. occ.
(+US$ 350 for sgl. occ.)

Duration 7 days / 6 nights in luxury 4 star hotels

Meals All breakfast, 6 Gourmet dinners, 5 lunches, 2 Wine tastings with snacks, Oyster and mussel tasting

Activity Level Recreational / Active non-riders are welcome

Start / End Split / Dubrovnik

Daily Mileage 17 - 31 miles

Daily Biking 3 - 4.5 hours

Meals All breakfast, 6 Gourmet dinners, 5 lunches, 2 Wine tastings with snacks, Oyster and mussel tasting

Daily Mileage 17 - 31 miles

Daily Biking 3 - 4.5 hours

Dates 2017 Aug Sep Oct 2018 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

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Arrival Split

Upon arriving you will have some time to discover Diocletian's Palace, dating back to the Roman era. The meeting with tour leaders and the rest of the group will take place on the hotel terrace. We will have a welcome drink, and you will receive detailed information about the tour and schedule. This will be followed by dinner together at the hotel restaurant.

Daily highlights

Split Old Town

Diocletian's palace

Gradele – fresh grilled fish

Accommodation Luxury Hotel Jupiter

Island of Brac 23 mi. + 8 mi. optional Split - Supetar – Sutivan - Nerezišća

We start our ride from Supetar along the coast, following a quieter road passing through the olive trees and ancient villages. We’ll stop at the Škrip olive oil museum where will have lunch featuring local island products and watch a demonstration of the traditional way of producing olive oil. After lunch, we’ll continue on our loop ride downhill and along the turquoise bays back to Supetar. While waiting for the ferry back to Split, you’ll have time to enjoy a swim or take a coffee break.

Daily highlights

Island of Brač

Olive Oil Museum

Pršut – dry-cured ham

Lime stone from Island of Brač

Accommodation Luxury Hotel Jupiter

Island of Hvar 19 mi. + 12 mi. optional Split - Stari Grad - Jelsa - Hvar

Today’s ride begins at Stari Grad, and passes through the towns of Vrbanj and Svirče to reach the town of Jelsa, where we will enjoy wine tasting and a snack in one of Hvar’s best wineries. After lunch, we will continue along the coastal road for Vrboska. This is one of the loveliest coastal roads on our tour. We return to Stari Grad, passing through the 2400-year old Stari Grad fields (under UNESCO protection). This is followed by a climb to Brusje and a descent overlooking the surrounding islands as we enter into the town of Hvar and reach our hotel.

Daily highlights

Island of Hvar

Stari Grad plain

Red wine Plavac Mali

Hvar town

Accommodation Amfora Grand Beach Resort

Island of Hvar and Korčula town 31 mi. Jelsa - Sućuraj - Trpanj - Korčula

Today’s ride is through the stunning and wilder part of the island of Hvar. We will ride along the island ridge, overlooking the islands of Korčula and Brač and with a view of Mt. Biokovo. We will pass through several old villages, where you can stop to buy lavender, olive oil and wine from the locals. After lunch, we will descend into Sućuraj and take a private boat transfer to the Island of Korčula.

Daily highlights

Town Jelsa

Lavender fields

Boat Transfer

Croatian Picnic Lunch

Accommodation Hotel Marco Polo

Island of Korčula 24 mi. + 9 mi. optional Korčula - Kneze - Lumbarda - Korčula

Today’s ride starts a little later to give you the chance to enjoy a morning coffee with a view of the Korčula Old Town. The ride starts from the hotel, and we have two options: a circular tour with climbs and stunning views over the Pelješac Channel, or an easier coastal tour without climbs.

Daily highlights

Korčula old town

Pošip - white wine from Korčula

Pelješac channel

Island lamb under the bell

Accommodation Hotel Marco Polo

Peninsula Pelješac and Dubrovnik 17 mi. + 15 mi. optional Korčula - Orebić - Ston - Dubrovnik

We have left the best day for last, so today we’ll take a van transfer to the steep hills of Pelješac and begin riding inland through the “Plavac mali” wine roads. We’ll finish our cycling adventure in Žuljana Bay, have a swim and then take a van transfer to Ston to enjoy oyster and mussel tasting. After the meal, we will travel by van to Dubrovnik, the drive is about 45 minutes.

Daily highlights

Peninsula Pelješac

Ston salt factory

Dingač vineyards

Oysters from Ston bay

Accommodation Hotel Adria

Dubrovnik Departure

Breakfast and then check out. We recommend you spend a few extra days in Dubrovnik, to take in all its amazing sights.

Daily highlights

Come & Go

Exceptional customer service and unforgetable experience.
Collection from Split airport.
Delivery of your luggage to your hotel room each day.
All private boat and ferry transfers (3 boat transfers).

On the road

Two vans support with free Wi-Fi internet - will carry fruit, snacks and drinks, bike spares, first aid kit, and, if needed, tired cyclists.
Three or four tour leaders per departure.
Choice of high quality hybrid and road bikes.
Water bottle and bike bag.
Quality helmets.
Unlimited fruit, snacks and drinks during the rides.

Wine & Dine

6 gourmet dinners with drinks.
Home hosted dinner with drinks.
5 lunches
2 Wine tastings in most famous wineries in Dalmatia.
Oyster and Mussel tasting with drinks.

Stay & Sleep

Welcome drink.
6 nights accommodation in luxury 4 star hotels.
Breakfast and dinner for 6 nights.

Entry fees to attractions and historical sites.

What's not included

Flights

The price does not include flights.

Insurance

The price does not include travel and cancellation insurances.

Tips

Gratuities for your guides are not included in your trip price. Standard is 5% of your trip price for the guide team. Please tip your guides based on their guest care, service and level of professionalism.