Cycling Croatia

Dalmatia Cycling Tour

With 1778 km of coastline and 1185 offshore islands, the Dalmatian Coast is one of the true wonders of Europe.

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 $ 2450
Activity Level Recreational / Active non-riders are welcome
Duration 7 days / 6 nights in luxury 4 star hotels
Start / End Split / Dubrovnik
Daily Mileage 17 - 31 mi
Daily Biking 3 - 4.5 hours
Meals 18 Meals - 6 Breakfasts, 5 Gourmet dinners with drinks, 5 lunches with drinks, Wine tasting with snacks, Oyster and mussel tasting
Dates 2019 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

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Arrival Split
Day 1

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
Day 2

Island of Brac 23 mi. + 8 mi. optional Split - Supetar – Sutivan - Nerezišća Show more detail Hide more detail

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
Day 3

Island of Hvar 19 mi. + 12 mi. optional Split - Stari Grad - Jelsa - Hvar Show more detail Hide more detail

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 Beach Resort

Island of Hvar and Korčula town 31 mi. Jelsa - Sućuraj - Trpanj - Korčula
Day 4

Island of Hvar and Korčula town 31 mi. Jelsa - Sućuraj - Trpanj - Korčula Show more detail Hide more detail

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
Day 5

Island of Korčula 24 mi. + 9 mi. optional Korčula - Kneze - Lumbarda - Korčula Show more detail Hide more detail

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
Day 6

Peninsula Pelješac and Dubrovnik 17 mi. + 15 mi. optional Korčula - Orebić - Ston - Dubrovnik Show more detail Hide more detail

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
Day 7

Dubrovnik Departure Show more detail Hide more detail

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

Daily highlights

Dubrovnik's Old City walls
Dubrovnik’s cable car
Island of Lokrum

Accomodation

Luxury Hotel Jupiter

This small lifestyle hotel with 24 tastefully decorated rooms is situated in the heart of 1700 years old Diocletian's Palace.

Amfora Beach Resort

Tucked away in a tranquil bay, surrounded by a lush pine grove, and only a short ten minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.

Hotel Marco Polo

Hotel Marco Polo is a completely renovated hotel located directly on the coast, in a small bay across the old town of Korčula, a town of the most famous world traveler, diplomat and explorer of the

Hotel Adria

Hotel Adria will undoubtedly meet your expectations. New, modern, decorated hotel, is situated in an excellent location and has a view on Elafiti islands, the coast of Gruž and bay of Lapad.

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What's Included

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 (4 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

  • 5 gourmet dinners with drinks.
  • Home hosted dinner with drinks.
  • 5 lunches with drinks.
  • 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.

More

  • 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 trip cancellation insurances.

Tips

  • Gratuities for your guides are not included in your trip price. Please tip your guides based on their guest care, service and level of professionalism.

Dates & Prices

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