Self guiding cycling countryside and islands – 8 days/ 7 nights

Tour length: 8 days (7 nights) Tour dates: start any date between April 1 and October 31 Level of activity: Easy and Moderate (15 – 55 km cycling per day) Terrain: Moderate with some hills

This tour starts in the beautiful Dubrovnik countryside area of and ends the Korcula island. During 7 days you will explore the amazing islands, medieval towns, old villages and lovely bays. is country of 1000 islands, rich history, Mediterranean vegetation and mild climate, one of the best way to explore it is without any doubt on a bike. The duration of the tour is 8 days (7 nights) and tour is 3 destination based: beginning on the Konavle where you spend 2 days, then you continue traveling over Pelješac peninsula towards Korčula where you spend 2 days, after that you cruise to beautiful island and return to Dubrovnik area where you spend one day of cycling on island of Šipan.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DUBROVNIK, TRANSFER TO KONAVLE Meet at Dubrovnik airport and short shuttle to Konavle, fitting the bikes, brief with our representative and depends of the time warm up ride in Konavle valley. Overnight in Konavle countryside. Accommodation: Guesthouse 3* in Konavle, Konavle countryside Meals: Breakfast included Distance: bike fitting and warm up ride

DAY 2 CYCLING IN KONAVLE COUNTRYSIDE This day you will spend cycling in farming area of Dubrovnik, cycling route follows the valley and river Ljuta, villages of Zvekovica (with eventually visit town ) and group of the villages in Gornja Banda. Overnight in Konavle countryside. Accommodation: Guesthouse 3* in Konavle Meals: Breakfast included Distance: 35-65 km / 21-40 miles

Konavle loop – 35 km, +500/-500 meters (21.6 miles, +1650/-1650 ft)

Konavle loop LONG – 65 km, +1140/-1140 meters (40 miles, +3730/-3730 ft)

DAY 3 KONAVLE OVER PENINSULA PELJEŠAC TO KORČULA On day 3rd we do ca shuttle from Konavle to Peljesac peninsula and Korcula island. All those who like longer bike rides can cycle Peljesac peninsula bike route (up to 50 km), this route is very scenic but with some demanding parts. If not cycling along peninsula then it is possible shuttle to Korcula and shorter bike ride on the island. Overnight , Korcula island Accommodation: Guesthouse 3* in Lumbarda, Island of Korčula Meals: Breakfast included Distance: 45 km / 33 miles

Pelješac peninsula from Putnikovići to Orebić – 40 km, +900/-1070 meters (29.4 miles, +2930/-3510 ft)

Pelješac peninsula from Korčula ferry port to Lumbarda – 5 km, +75/-65 meters (3.1 miles, +250/-215 ft)

DAY 4 KORCULA LOOP RIDE Second day on Korcula we suggest a circular ride from the village Lumbarda to Korcula town where in the old town you can visit Cathedral, house of Marco Polo,...after town sightseeing you will bike along coastal road to picturesque bay of Racisce and back the same road to Lumbarda. Overnight in Lumbarda. Accommodation: Guesthouse 3* in Lumbarda, Island of Korčula Meals: Breakfast included Distance: from 37 km / 23 miles

Korčula loop – 37 km, +600/-600 meters (23 miles, +1980/-1980 ft)

Korčula extension from Račišće to Lumbarda – 42 km, +800/-800 meters (26.2 miles, +2640/-2640 ft)

DAY 5 KORČULA TO MLJET NATIONAL PARK After breakfast head to port Korcula where you take ferry to Mljet, journey time about 30 min. Your cycle ride starts in village Pomena or Polace (a two small towns just outside national park territory) and your route will take you around the salt lakes, through villages Babine Kuće and Soline, around lakes back to town Polace or Pomena. Today you visit delightful island of Mljet, famous by its natural protected area where are two salt lakes and many historical monuments that date from ancient times. Overnight in Polače/Pomena. Accommodation: Guesthouse 3* in Polace/Pomena Meals: Breakfast included Distance: 17 km / 10 miles

Mljet loop from Pomena – 17 km, +380/-380 meters (10.3 miles, +1230/-1230 ft)

DAY 6 MLJET TO DUBROVNIK Today we depart from Mljet to Dubrovnik, taking a ferry (or combine with car shuttle, transfer from the island depends of the available ferries and season). Upon arrival in Dubrovnik you will be taken to your accommodation. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Accommodation: Guesthouse 3* in Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast included Distance: 0 km / 0 miles

DAY 7 ISLAND ŠIPAN After the breakfast you leave a Dubrovnik for a day trip to Elafite island Sipan. From your Dubrovnik accommodation you will cycle to port Gruz where bikes are put on board for the crossing to island Sipan. Today’s ride on the island is very easy, relax, a short biking distance can combine with sightseeing, swimming and relax on this quite island. Island Sipan was the residential place of Dubrovnik's patricians but today is calm and well-preserved typical Dalmatian island. Following the road from Sudjuradj past vineyards and olive groves to Luka, a small harbor on the west of the island. Here you will find many interesting sights to explore: including old churches, summer residential palaces, beautiful pine forests and hidden bays. This is ideal day for easy cycling, swimming and relax from the city crowds. During afternoon you take a ferry back to Dubrovnik (there are several times that you can choose for return to Dubrovnik). Overnight in Dubrovnik. Route: from port Sudjuradj Pakljena to port Luka and back to Sudjuradj Accommodation: Guesthouse 3* in Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast included

Island Šipan loop – 15 km, +250/-250 meters (9.1 miles, +810/-810 ft)

DAY 8 DEPARTURE After the breakfast transfer back to Dubrovnik airport according to your flight times, or transfer to some other address in Dubrovnik town if you extend your holidays for a few more days there Accommodation: none Meals: Breakfast included

Distance: 0 km / 0 miles

PRICES PER PERSON IN EUR:

Periods Arrival Double/twin room Supplement single room Supplement solo traveler 2021 01.03.-30.04. Daily 820 180 220 01.10.-30.11. 01.05.-31.05. Daily 890 180 220 01.06.-30.06. Daily 930 180 220 01.09.-30.09. 01.07.-31.08. Daily 950 180 220

PRICE INCLUDES: info meeting, 2 x overnights in Konavle in guesthouse 2 x overnights in Korčula in guesthouse 1 x overnight in Mljet in guesthouse 2 x overnights in Dubrovnik in guesthouse 7 x breakfasts, Information package including detailed route description (map and road book) and vouchers, luggage tags Single time transfer on arrival day from Dubrovnik airport to accommodation in Konavle Single time transfer on departure day from accommodation in Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik airport Transfer from Konavle to Peljesac peninsula luggage transport between accommodations, ferry tickets for passengers and bikes 24/7 emergency number

NOT INCLUDED: travel and bike insurance, flights lunches, dinners and drinks, bike rentals with equipment Entrance fee to national park Mljet – to be paid on the spot EUR 15-20 per person depending on the season. Supplement for 2 hours guided walking tour in Dubrovnik – EUR 100 per guide

BIKE RENTAL

HybridCube SL Road

Specifications:

Frame: Aluminium Superlite Crossroad, Triple Butted Fork: Aluminium Rigid Fork Headset: FSA No.10, Semi- Integrated Wheels: CUBE SX24 Tires: Schwalbe CX Comp, 40x622 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M591 Shifters: Shimano Claris SL-2400 Derailleur: Shimano Claris FD-2400BL, 34.9mm, Shimano Claris RD-2400SS, 8-Speed Crank: Shimano Claris FC-2450, 50x34T, BB-ES300

Cassette: Shimano CS-HG200, 12-32 Pedals: CUBE PP MTB Saddle: CUBE Active 1.1 Seatpost: Level 9 Post, 31.6mm Handlebar: Level 9 Flatbar, 660mm Stem: Level 9, 31.8mm Brakeset: Tektro 857AL V-Brake

All bikes come equipped with: small bag, lock, tire repair kit (patch kit, spare tube), pump, rack for the panniers, small set of the tools.

Price: Hybrid bike rental EUR 120 per tour

Cube CUBE CROSS HYBRID ONE 400

Specifications: Frame: Aluminium Superlite, Comfort, Full Integrated Battery, Double Butted Fork: SR Suntour NEX-E25, 63mm Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS-1-R, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm) Handlebar: CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm Grips: CUBE Performance Grip Shifters: Shimano SL-M2000, Rapidfire-Plus Brake System: Shimano BR-MT200, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160) Crankset: FSA Metropolis Comfort, 38T, 165mm Gear Teath: Shimano CS-HG200, 11-34T Chain KMC: X9 Rims CUBE: ZX20, 36H, Disc Front Hub: Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock Rear Hub: Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock Tires: Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 44x622 Pedals: CUBE PP MTB Saddle: CUBE Active 1.1 Seat Post: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm Seatclamp: CUBE Varioclose, 31.8mm Engine: Bosch Drive Unit Active Plus (50Nm) Cruise (250Watt) Battery: Bosch PowerPack 400 Display: Bosch Purion Weight: 20,7 kg

All bikes come equipped with: small bag, lock, tire repair kit (patch kit, spare tube), pump, rack for the panniers, small set of the tools.

Price: E-bike rental EUR 180 per tour

ARRIVAL TO DESTINATION

DUBROVNIK AIRPORT Closesest airport is Dubrovnik airport which is approx 5 minutes of drive to your first destination in Konavle region. https://airport-dubrovnik.hr/index.php/en/

SPLIT AIRPORT from Split aiport you can take a shuttle to Split and from Split you can arrive to Dubrovnik with catamarans or bus lines Split airport: http://www.split-airport.hr/index.php?lang=en Split bus: https://www.ak-split.hr/en/ Split to Dubrovnik catamaran companies:  https://www.krilo.hr/en/  https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en/ferry-croatia

LIST OF THE PREFFERD ACCOMMODATION WE WILL USE ON THIS TOUR:

Guesthouse Bokarica The first evidence of the existence of Casa Bokarica ("Bňcarizza" bed) dates back to the 15th century and today's appearance da- tes back to the early 19th century. The farmhouse is an example of Konavle's traditional architecture and consists of a series of bu- ildings that form a circle, in the context of which there is a small Mediterranean botanical garden with 200 different species of plants, as well as a museum of the traditional life of Konavle, which today has already become of regional relevance. The building offers all the comforts of today's lifestyle, but is furnished with rural furniture from the first half of the 20th century. Guests can use three rooms with private bathroom, the spacious dining room, the laundry room and the kitchen which opens onto the vege- table garden and the small square of the farmhouse. The distance from the nearest beach, located in Radovčići, is about 4 km. The Dubrovnik-Čilipi airport is 10 km away from the farmhouse, while the historic cultural heritage site of humanity under UNESCO protection of Ragusa (Dubrovnik) is 25 km away from the farmhouse. Guesthouse Koraćeva kuća Koraćeva kuća features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Gruda. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. At the guesthouse, each room comes with a closet. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms at Koraćeva kuća also offer a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Dubrovnik is 20 mi / 32 km from Koraćeva kuća, while Cavtat is 10,5 mi / 17 km away. The nearest airport is Dubrovnik Airport, 7 mi / 11 km from the guesthouse. Guesthouse Lovrić Just 50 m from the rocky beach, Pension Lovrić features an on-site restaurant serving traditional dishes. Located 400 m from Lum- barda’s center on Korčula Island, it offers accommodations with air conditioning and free WiFi. All rooms feature a fridge and a private bathroom. Apartments and studios also consist of satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. Some units come with a furnished balcony or a terrace. A common terrace is at guests’ disposal. The property also features a winery on site. A bus stop is just 150 m from the Pension Lovrić. Bars and restaurants can be reached within 984 feet, while the nearest grocery store is 350 m away. The historic center of Korčula is at a distance of 3.7 mi / 6 km. Guesthouse Grozdan Located in the heart of Mljet National Park, Guest house Pomena is surrounded by sea and nature and set in a quiet area without traffic. There is a bar and restaurant on site, while a spacious shared terrace with a seating area is available for all guests. Free Wi- Fi and free parking are provided. The accommodations units are air-conditioned and fitted with a sofa, a TV and a private bathro- om with a shower. The Island of Mljet offers numerous rocky wild beaches and secluded bays all around. The nearest beach can be found just 50 m away and features various facilities, pools for kids and a beach bar. There is a grocery store 50 m from Guest house Pomena, while a bus station is just 21 m away. Sobra Ferry Port can be reached in 16 mi / 25 km. Guesthouse Stražičić Located in the heart of Mljet National Park, this house is situated in a quiet Bay of Polače. It is surrounded by pine woods and be- autiful gardens full of flowers. Beside the pure nature of the National Park Mljet do indulge in the delicacies of this region. Surpri-

se your senses with the tastes of homemade food prepared according to traditional recipes. Even the most fastidious guests will be satisfied with all the ingredients which have been grown and produced at this household. Pansion Mljet has rooms which provi- de peace, comfort and quality for your leisure at ease. All the rooms are double-bed rooms with a bathroom. You can use the sha- red living room and a large terrace where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the nature and the sea.The easiest way to reach Mljet is to take a plane to Dubrovnik first, then take a taxi or bus to the Port of Gruž, and there you take a ferry to Sobra, or a catamaran to the Port of Ploče. Guesthouse Ivana Formerly used as a summer residence by Dubrovnik’s aristocratic family Getaldic-Gundulic, Apartments Batala is on the Lapad Pe- ninsula just 10 m from the . All rooms are spacious and have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Several bathro- oms have a spa bathtub or washing machine. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace with views of Gruz Bay or the garden. A com- munal living room and kitchen can be used by all guests and Wi-Fi is available free of charge. Apartments Batala’s restaurant ser- ves regional food which can be enjoyed on the terrace. Built in the 16th century, the property is conveniently located just 10 m from the nearest restaurant and a 2 minute walk from the closest market. The local bus station is just 51 m from the house and provides easy connections to Dubrovnik’s Old Town one kilometer away. Dubrovnik Airport can be reached by car in 30 minutes. Guesthouse/rooms villa Amfora Just 100 m from the Ferry Port, Rooms Villa Amfora Dubrovnik features a locally popular restaurant and offers air-conditioned ro- oms with free Wi-Fi and TV. This family-run guest house is 50 m from a bus stop and a 10-minute bus ride from the UNESCO-pro- tected Old City. A fridge and a small seating area are standard facilities in all rooms at the Amfora. The private bathroom comes with shower and a hairdryer. Mediterranean and international cuisine is offered at the on-site restaurant, and a selection of local drinks is available at the bar. Guests can relax with a drink or a meal on the terrace. A green market, a cash machine and tourist agencies can be found within a 3-minute walk from the guest house. All beaches in the town can be reached in a 15-minute bus ride. Rooms Villa Amfora Dubrovnik is 1.2 mi / 2 km from the Old Town and 11 mi / 17,8 km from the airport.

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