This itinerary combines a great mix of cruising and cycling through Croatia! With your bike guide, you will experience different aspects of the islands that only a bike can get you to in this time. Explore medieval towns and old villages, ride through vineyards and pine woods, along cliffs and beaches, and take in the views at picturesque bays. You will not miss visiting some must see towns of Croatia such as Hvar and Korcula plus a chance to explore Mljet National Park and without a doubt, the best way to explore it is by bike!
DAY 1 Split - Supetar - Pucisca
Length: 25km I Total Ascend: 380m I Surface: Paved
Welcome to Split and be prepare to create wonderful memories through this Bike tour! Depart at 13.00hrs followed by lunch onboard while meeting your fellow travellers. This afternoon, cruise to Supetar where you will cycle the coastal road to the northern part of the Island of Brac. Pass by the fishing villages of Splitska and Postira before you arrive in one of the most beautiful small settlements in Europe - Pucisca. Free time to explore this beautiful bay surrounded by stone quarries that yield some of the whitest and best quality limestone in the world.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 2 Pucisca - Pokrivenik/Jelsa - Sucuraj - Kuciste
Length: 32km I Total Ascend: 450m I Surface: Paved
After breakfast cruise towards the longest Croatian island - Hvar. Your starting point is a small picturesque bay Pokrivenik. Bike upwards to the highest point of the route and then descend to the eastern point of Hvar Island - Sucuraj to meet up with your vessel. After lunch on board, cruise towards the Peljesac Peninsula and the charming little settlement of Kuciste. This evening enjoy Captain's dinner onboard.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 3 Kuciste - Trstenik
Length: 30km I Total Ascend: 800 / 580m I Surface: Paved
After breakfast get ready to cycle towards Orebic, what is called the wine-panoramic route; the city of seafarers and captains. The first few kilometres of ascending and then descending with the unique viewpoints of the Korcula archipelago. After Orebic, ascend to the vineyard area with the most famous varieties of Croatian wine. Then continue riding through vineyards to Trstenik.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 4 Trstenik - Mljet - Korcula
Length: 18km I Total Ascend: 120m I Surface: 80% Paved, 20% macadam road
Spend breakfast cruising towards Mljet Island, a lush green island that abounds with stunning natural beauty. Mljet National Park is a beautiful area of distinctive charm featuring two connected salt water lakes, lush flora and a unique appearance of indented coastline, cliffs and numerous islets. Enjoy your surroundings by cycling around the lakes, perhaps stopping off to visit the 12th-century Benedictine Monastery on one of the lake's islands. Return onboard for lunch and cruise towards Korcula where you will spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 5 Korcula - Vela Luka
Length: 55km I Total Ascend: 750m I Surface: Paved
This morning, prepare for the longest route of the cruise where you'll bike around the entire island of Korcula. Ascend to Zrnovo village and to the oldest settlement on the island - Pupnat, which is the highest point of the route. Descend to the south side of Korcula and ride between one of the most beautiful bays of the island and the steep cliffs above it. Continue riding through numerous olive groves and vineyards before taking a short break in the charming Smokvica. Afterwards, descend to the sea and refresh on one of the numerous hidden pebbly beaches. After, ascend towards the viewpoint above town Blato and finally descend to your final destination of the day - Vela Luka.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 6 Vela Luka - Hvar - Stari Grad
Length: 23km I Total Ascend: 450m I Surface: Paved
Length: 22km I Total Ascend: 110m I Surface: 85% Paved, 15% macadam
Early morning departure towards the town of Hvar where you have time to explore this fairy tale city with its architecture, beautiful nature, and mild climate. Cycle from Hvar Town to the other side of the island to Stari Grad. Pass by numerous lavender plants and enjoy the views of neighbouring islands and the mainland arrving in time for lunch on board. In the afternoon, enjoy a ride up to two of Hvar's pearls - Jelsa and Vrboska and through the Stari Grad Plain where the system of ancient Greek land division has been reserved to this day.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 7 Stari Grad - Stomorska - Split
Length: 36km I Total Ascend: 450m I Surface: Paved
Morning cruise to the island of Solta where you will ride from Stomorska to the highest point of the island, Gornje Selo, enjoying the views on both sides of the islands and the Mediterranean nature and scents from all around you. Continue to Maslinica on the west part of the island. After a short break, cycle back to Stormorska where lunch is served on board as you cruise towards Split. The afternoon is free to spend exploring Split at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 8 Split
After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow cyclists and crew as you disembark in Split.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Affordable comfort and value: A great option if you seek a great value comfortable Croatian cruise. These cruises are popular with a range of travellers from for young to old, couples, friends and families. The boats in this category are steel hulled, and all the cabins have a private en-suite. Air conditioning is available in the public areas at a minimum. In this category the exact ship for each cruise is not allocated until approximately one to two weeks prior to departure. The vessels allocated are all similar and usually launched 12-15 years ago or refurbished. Expect simple but very comfortable cabins and public areas and a relaxed atmosphere on-board. The images below are representative of various boats used in this category.