Split South Bike Cruise 8 Days
8 Days : SPLIT – BRAČ – HVAR – PELJEŠAC – MLJET – KORČULA – HVAR - ŠOLTA – SPLIT
Tour overview:
This guided cycling tour in Dalmatia starts and ends in Split exploring amazing coastlines, medieval towns, old villages, and picturesque bays. Highlights include great beaches, vineyards, pine woods, cycling across the historic islands, and exploring Mljet National Park. Croatia is a land of stunning islands, rich history, Mediterranean vegetation, and a mild climate. Without a doubt, the best way to explore it is by bike.
Day 1 - SPLIT – SUPETAR – PUČIŠĆA
Arrival in Split and check-in from 11:00. Departure at 13:00 followed by lunch on board on the journey to the island of Brač. Upon arrival in Supetar, cycle tour through the coastal road to the northern part of the island. Pass by the fishing villages Splitska and Postira and arrive in one of the most beautiful small settlements in Europe - Pučišća. Free afternoon for sightseeing of this charming village, well known for its long stonemason tradition. Overnight in Pučišća. (L)
Bike Course: Supetar – Pučišća | Length: 25 km | Total ascend: 380 m | Highest point: 90 m | Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 2/5
Day 2 - PUČIŠĆA – POKRIVENIK / JELSA – SUĆURAJ – KUĆIŠTE
Breakfast and morning cruise towards the longest Croatian island - Hvar with the view on Biokovo mountain. Cycling tour starts in a small picturesque bay Pokrivenik. It starts with ascending to the highest point of the route and then descends to the eastern point of Hvar island - Sućuraj, where the ship will be waiting. After lunch on board, cruise towards the second biggest Croatian peninsula - Pelješac and a charming settlement Kućište. Captain's dinner onboard (included on Premium). Overnight in Kućište. (BLCD)
Bike Course: Pokrivenik – Sućuraj | Length: 32 km | Total ascend: 450 m | Highest point: 350 m | Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 3/5
Day 3 - KUĆIŠTE – TRSTENIK
Today’s ride could be called the wine-panoramic route. After breakfast, start riding towards Orebić, the city of seafarers and captains. The first few kilometres of ascending and then descending with the unique viewpoints of Korčula archipelago. After Orebić, ascend to the vineyard area with the most famous varieties of Croatian wine. Cross the tunnel Dingač to the south side of Pelješac and continue riding through vineyards to Trstenik. Overnight in Trstenik. (BD)
Bike Course: Kućište – Trstenik | Length: 30 km | Total ascend: 800 m / 580 m | Highest point: 540 m |Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 4/5
Day 4 - TRSTENIK – MLJET – KORČULA
Cruise during breakfast from Trstenik to Mljet island, the lush green island also known as Honey-island. Mljet National Park (entrance fee to be paid on the spot, 28USD) is a beautiful area of unique charm, featuring two connected saltwater lakes, a lush flora, a unique appearance of indented coastline, cliffs and numerous islets as well as always green plants of the surrounding hills. Cycle around the saltwater-lake, inside which there is another island with the Benedictine monastery from the 12th century. Refreshment in saltwater lakes and return to the vessel for lunch on board. Afternoon cruise towards Korčula and upon arrival, time at leisure to explore the town of Marco Polo. Overnight in Korčula. (BL)
Bike Course: National Park Mljet | Length: 18 km | Total ascend: 120 m | Highest point: 45 m | Surface: 80% paved, 20% macadam road | Difficulty level: 1/5
Day 5 - KORČULA – VELA LUKA
After breakfast, start with the longest route of the week passing through the entire island of Korčula. Ascend to Žrnovo village and then to the oldest settlement on the island - Pupnat, the highest point of the route. Descend to the south side of Korčula and road ride between one of the most beautiful bays of the island with steep cliffs above it. Continue the ride through numerous olive groves and vineyards of one of the most famous grape varieties, Pošip. Short break in the charming village Smokvica. Descend to the sea and refresh on one of the numerous hidden pebbly beaches. Ascend towards the viewpoint above town Blato and finally descend towards Vela Luka. Lunch or dinner on board. Overnight in Vela Luka. (BLorD)
Bike Course: Korčula – Pupnat – Smokvica – Prižba – Blato – Vela Luka | Length: 55 km Total ascend: 750 m | Highest point: 340 m | Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 4/5
Day 6 - VELA LUKA – HVAR – STARI GRAD
Early morning cruise from Vela Luka to the town of Hvar, with breakfast on board. Short sightseeing of Hvar, a fairy tale city with great architecture, beautiful nature and mild climate. Cycle from Hvar to the other side of the island - Stari Grad. Pass through numerous lavender fields and enjoy the view towards neighbouring islands and mainland. Lunch on board in Stari Grad. Easy afternoon ride up to two Hvar's pearls - Jelsa and Vrboska and through Stari Grad Plain where the ancient Greek land division has been preserved to these days with the system of roads and plots equally divided. Overnight in Stari Grad. (BL)
Bike Course 1: Hvar – Stari Grad | Length: 23 km | Total ascend: 450 m | Highest point: 410 m | Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 3/5 // Bike Course 2: Stari Grad – Jelsa – Vrboska – Stari Grad | Length: 22 km | Total ascend: 110 m | Highest point: 85 m |Surface: 85% paved, 15% macadam road | Difficulty level: 1/5
Day 7 - STARI GRAD – STOMORSKA – SPLIT
The 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 scents of Medditerranean plants. Continue to Maslinica on the west part of the island. Short break and return to Stomorska. Lunch on board and cruse towards Split. Free afternoon for sightseeing and enjoying the Diocletian's city. Overnight in Split. (BL)
Bike Course: Stomorska – Maslinica | Length: 36 km | Total ascend: 450 m | Highest point: 135 m | Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 2/5
Day 8 - Departure
An early breakfast, followed by check-out and farewell to the crew. (B)