CROATIA: 8-DAY BIKE & BOAT TOUR (AUGUST 20-27, 2022)

Head to Split’s stunning harbour. Check in / departure at 13:00 followed by lunch on board on a journey to the island of Brač. Upon arrival at the port of Supetar, you will cycle the coastal road to the northern part of the island of Brač while spinning along the azure waters and picture-perfect fishing villages of Splitska and Postira. Then arrive at one of the jewels of the Adriatic – Pučišća (population 2000). Free afternoon to explore the village, well-known its traditional stone architecture. Delectable captain’s dinner onboard and overnight in Pučišća.

Sunrise sail to one of the Adriatic’s largest islands – Hvar (link).  Starting point is the small picturesque bay of Pokrivenik. The ride begins with an ascent to the highest point of the route followed by a descent to a village on the eastern point of Hvar island – Sućuraj. Your yacht will be waiting there. After onboard lunch, sail towards the second biggest Croatian peninsula Pelješac and a charming settlement Lovišta. Free night for dinner in Lovišta. Followed by an overnight in port.

Your day three ride is nicknamed  wine-o-rama. After onboard breakfast, strike out for the port city of Orebić, a town of seafarers and captains. Spend your first few kilometres  ascending and then, naturally, descending with stunning views of the Korčulan archipelago. Then spin through endless valleys of  Croatian vineyards. Pass through the final tunnel of Dingač to the south side of a village called Pelješac and continue riding through vineyards to Trstenik. Overnight in picture-perfect Trstenik.

Breakfast cruise from Trstenik to Mljet island, the lush green island also known as “honey island” in Croatian. Mljet is a national park, with two crystal-clear saltwater lakes, lush flora,  a rugged coastline, cliffs and numerous islets. The group will cycle around the saltwater lakes, inside which there is another island with the Benedictine monastery from the 12th century. After a spin around the lakes, lunch on board, followed by sailing to Korčula with a swim stop along the way. Free afternoon for exploring the town of Marco Polo. Overnight and free dinner in Korčula.

After breakfast, get ready for your longest route to ride the length of Korčula – a beautiful island near Dubrovnik. Ascend to Žrnovo village and then to the oldest settlement on the island – Pupnat, also the highest point of the route. Then descend to the south side of Korčula along one of the most beautiful bays in Croatia. Then spin through countless olive groves and vineyards. Quick stop to taste one of the most famous grape varieties called Pošip. Short mid-route lunch break in the charming village of Smokvica. Then descend to the sea with water stops along one of the island’s most remote beaches. Ascend towards the viewpoint above town Blato and finally descend towards our goal – Vela Luka. Dinner on board and overnight in Vela Luka.

Early morning sail from Vela Luka to the town of Hvar with breakfast onboard. Short sightseeing tour of of Hvar, a fairy tale city featured in the “Game of Thrones” series. Then cycle from Hvar to the other side of the island and our destination for the day: Stari Grad. Bike along lavender fields, not unlike Provence (France). Lunch on board in Stari Grad followed by a relaxed afternoon ride up to two pearls of Hvar – Jelsa and Vrboska. At the summit, ride through Stari Grad Plain seeing the ancient Greek roads and plots which remain to this day. Overnight in Stari Grad with free night for dinner.

Your last day starts with a morning cruise from Stari Grad to the island of Šolta. After breakfast, start cycling from Stomorska to the highest point of the island – Gornje Selo, enjoying the views on both sides of the island and the semi-tropical scents of Mediterranean plants. Continue to Maslinica on the island’s western coast. Short stop in Maslinica then and return to Stomorska. Lunch on board followed by return sail to Split. Final send off dinner in Split, overnight on the boat.

Departure Day/Split. An early breakfast before departure. Everyone disembarks at 10:00 a.m. The perfect holiday!