Guided Bike and Boat holiday in Croatia

Holiday Itinerary

This holiday follows quiet roads over hilly terrain. Guests can cycle with the group or independently, or you may spend half or a full day relaxing on board if you choose. This tour is harder than our other tour in Croatia, Dalmatian National Parks & Islands.

Day 1: Board the yacht in Trogir in time for the first cruise to Split at 13:00. Enjoy a cycle to Split’s Marjan mountain and then a walking tour of the old town before sailing to your overnight harbour (12 miles).

Day 2: Start the day with a cycle into the Cetina River valley, with the option of a rafting tour, before returning to Omis. In the afternoon, sail to Brac Island and enjoy a swim in the crystal blue water (27 miles).

Day 3: Explore Brac Island, starting at Pucisca and ascending to the mountain ridge through olive groves and vineyards. Descend down to Bol with panoramic views over Hvar Island and then sail to Racisce on the island of Korčula (14 miles).

Day 4: Spend the morning cycling around the island of Mljet with its Benedictine monastery and beautiful pine forests in the island’s national park. Cycle along the Pelješac Peninsula through its famous wine growing region (23 miles).

Day 5: Cycle along the coastal road to Racisce. Push your bicycle to Pupnat and the 660ft high pass road where you will be rewarded with views over the bay of Pupnat. Spend the night in Vela Luka’s harbour (34 miles).

Day 6: Discover the island of Hvar. Start with a tour of Hvar’s town before cycling through small villages to Stari Grad. In the afternoon, pedal to the harbours of Jelsa and Vrboska before returning to Stari Grad (15 & 20 miles).

Day 7: Sail to Stomorska on the island of Solta before cycling past olive groves and fig trees. Here you will smell the abundant lavender and rosemary as you cycle to Maslinica before boarding the ship and enjoying the last crossing to Trogir. If time permits a tour of the old town is a must (12 miles).

Day 8: Departure after breakfast.

Bicycles

You will be provided with a 21-gear trekking bicycle with bicycle bag. Your tour guide will carry a repair kit.

Your guide

This holiday is guided. The guide will usually be German-speaking but will translate into English for non-German speaking participants. The guide will lead the daily rides and will carry a first-aid kit, tools and replacement parts for bicycles with them.

Flexibility

If you choose, you can also cycle independently on this holiday. If you decide to do this, you will be provided with maps of the cycling routes and the guide can also assist in your planning.