Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia: from Split to Dubrovnik Tour Facts Sheet

Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia:

From Split to Dubrovnik
Self-guided tour

Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia: From Split to Dubrovnik

Tour Facts Sheet

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast has been a favorite seaside destination among central Europeans for over a century. Explore this spectacular limestone coastline by bicycle! You'll begin in Split where you'll see Diocletian's 3rd century palace still inhabited by descendants of the Romans who settled this area. On your ride you'll pedal three of the Mediterranean's most picturesque islands -Brač, Hvar and Korčula - spending time in the picturesque rural areas, ports, and fishing villages. We'll explore the Medieval and Renaissance cities that were so important to the Greeks, Romans, Venetians, Austrians, Hungarians, and Croats. You'll also pedal to the remote interior of coastal Croatia before reaching the beautiful walled city of Dubrovnik, long considered the jewel of the Adriatic.
The Dalmatian Coast, Islands of Brac, Hvar and

Highlights Korčula, Medieval and Renaissance villages of Split,
Stari Grad, Hvar, Korčula, Ston, Mali Ston, Dubrovnik

April 1-28: €1935 (Single supplement €520) April 29-May 28: €2185 (Single supplement €700) May 29-June 28: €2325 (Single supplement €825) June 29-August 31: €2450 (Single supplement €895)

September €2390 (Single supplement €780) October €2075 (Single supplement €570)

Solo travelers: please inquire

Price

7 nights in 3 or 4-star hotels; 7 breakfasts; use of a
Visit our website for tour dates, price

and full itinerary description at

Cycleeurope.com .

quality 24-27 speed racing or hybrid bicycle; ferry tickets and private boat transfers; map; route descriptions; gps with pre-loaded tracks; suggestions for meals; luggage transfers

Includes Countries Croatia

Do you need more information? Read our Self Guided Tour FAQ Sheet here.

Begin/End Split/Dubrovnik Arrive/ Depart Total

Split Airport (SPU) / Dubrovnik airport (DBV) 130-700 km (81-437 miles)

Distance

0-60 km (0-37.5 miles) additional mileage is available

Daily Distance

Beautiful hilly rides with great views on the coast. Local ferries and private boat transfers for island hopping.

What to Expect

2-3 View Tour Rating Descriptions

The Dalmatian islands are known for its hills. Each day, if you are doing loops longer than 30km you will have a climb over approximately 400 meters.

Terms & Conditions

Rating Terms

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Tour Dates:

Tour can depart any day of the week. We highly suggest Spring and Autumn.

Self-guided tours Collections Program:

This tour is part of our Self-Guided Collections program

Great cycling experiences abound throughout Europe! Since we cannot directly operate self-guided tours everywhere, we have used our vast experience and network in the continent to curate and offer self-guided tours on our website that are operated by select partners that we know and trust. These tours are similar in quality to those we operate directly in many ways – for example, the tour begins with an in-person briefing (in English); bicycles are provided in optimal condition, and each customer goes through a personal bike fitting at the tour start; the roadbook and step-by-step navigation instructions, as well as lodging/accommodations are of similar quality. If you have any question regarding this type of tours, please feel free to ask us!

Your Itinerary

Mileage: 0-20 km
(0-12.5 miles)

Day 1: Arrive in Split, bike fitting and briefing

Highlights: Split, Diocletian's Palace

Arrive in Split today and take time to visit Diocletian's Palace, now recognized on UNESCO's World heritage list. The locals have their real homes molded in the old walls of the Palace and inside of it you will find numerous cafes and restaurants serving fresh Mediterranean food! We'll meet for bike fitting and briefing in the afternoon. If you have time we'll suggest a loop ride in the surroundings.

Accommodation:

Hotel Slavija or Hotel
Peristil

Mileage: 0-35 km
(0-22 miles).

Day 2: Solta Island

Highlights: Quite and picturesque roads of Island Solta, olive groves

Possible extra ride 30 km (20 miles)

A one-hour ferry ride will take you to Solta, your first Dalmatian island. Pedal along rural and quiet roads, on this island you will step back in time, as there are no big hotels, no modern building, just traditional life. Ride along olive groves and vineyards. Optional visits to honey production site. You'll be back in Split tonight.

Accommodation:

Peristil

Mileage: 0-35 km (0-

Day 3: Brac Island

Highlights: Island Brac, coastal ride and towns, ancient inland villages, stone sculptures, art galleries

22 miles). Possible extra ride 80 km (50 miles)

Today you'll visit island Brac, Croatia's third largest and the highest island in the Adriatic Sea. Brac is famous for fishing and agriculture, especially vines and olives, as well as its precious limestone which was used to build Diocletian's Palace in Split and the White house in Washington. This island will give you plenty of riding choices. Coastal roads, climbs to 780 meters, coastal or inland villages and towns, art galleries, local restaurants, stone masons workshops or even visit to the stone mason school. You'll be back in Split tonight.

Accommodation:

Peristil

Opt 1: Brac island west side loop / 36km Opt 2: Supetar-Sutivan-Postira-Supetar

Mileage: 20-40 km
(12-25 miles).
Possible extra ride 30 km (20 miles).

Day 4: Hvar Island

Highlights: Stari Grad, UNESCO site of Stari Grad plain, museums, beaches, lavender fields, Hvar town

Discover ancient villages and coastal roads of island Hvar, UNESCO world heritage site of Stari Grad. Stari Grad (Old town) is an ancient Greek colony dating back to 400 B.C. Besides historical sites you will discover charming towns and roads where you will be biking, passing next to private gardens, along the coast and olive groves. For the afternoon bike ride, take the famous and probably most beautiful road along the lavender fields to reach Hvar.

Accommodation:

Villa Nora or Hotel
Pharos

Optional ride: Stari Grad loop
Mileage: 46-66 km
(29-41 miles)

Day 5: Cruise to and cycle on Korcula Island

Highlights: Private boat ride, Korcula town and island

A private boat will take you in the morning to Korcula, where you'll start your bike ride. Korcula was very early populated; even before Greek times and evidences can bee see on you ride! During the history it was chosen by Venetians as a spot to build their important walled city on the northern shores of the island. Therefore, nowadays, we have most magnificent Korcula Old Town still preserved and almost intact for centuries where you'll sleep for the next 2 nights. Enjoy the scenic south side of the island, with amazing views on beautiful hidden beaches and coves, ride along the small villages and hamlets and stop in some of the few great local Konoba (taverns) for most amazing locally prepared food!

Accommodation:

Hotel Marko Polo

Mileage: 0-36 km
(0-22 miles)

Day 6: Coastal riding and vineyards of Korcula

Highlights: Charming little villages, vineyards, local restaurants

Possible extra ride 20 km

Explore more the island of Korcula: its hidden coves, beautiful old towns, unique small villages and dark pine forests that cover the island. There are few loop options today. Whatever you choose, you will be making your way past vineyards, olive groves and along beautiful coast of the island. Taste the traditional food like pasticada and others, which have been traditionally prepared by the locals for centuries.... Some of the best Croatian white wines are produced on this island.

(14 miles)
Opt 1: Korcula town-Lumbarda loop

Accommodation:

H. Marko Polo

Opt 2: Korcula town-Racisce loop / 26km
Opt 3: Korcula town-Pupnat loop

Mileage: 60 km (37 miles)

Day 7: Cycle Peljesac Peninsula and arrive in Dubrovnik

Highlights: Peninsula Peljesac, Ston

Today, for your final ride, you will be cruising along Peljesac peninsula. Discover vineyards of Dingac and Postup, made from the Plavac Mali vines, close cousin to Zinfandel of California, and Primitivo from Calabria. There are many vineries, which can be visited along the ride. Enjoy the great views Peljesac is offering you, Mljet and Korcula Island on your right and mainland on your left. Your final bike destination is Ston, from where you will be transferred to Dubrovnik. Ston, salt producing village on Peljesac peninsula was built in the 14th century town and has with the longest fortified walls in Europe - 5.5km. Ston was an important town during the Dubrovnik Republic, which was the strongest and most prosperous in the 14th century.

Accommodation:

Hotel Tirena or Hotel
Perla

Day 8: Dubrovnik

Highlights: Dubrovnik

Today after breakfast the tour ends. You might want to extend your stay in Dubrovnik (the Pearl of the Adriatic) and explore the historical sites along with the magnificent wall that surrounds the old town!

NOTE: This hotel itinerary is subjected to changes according to availability.

GTA: How to get there and away

Starting point:

Hotel Slavija or Hotel Peristil in Split We recommend flying into Split Airport. Split Airport is 20 km away from Split. There is a shuttle bus to/from Split.

We offer a private transfer from Split’s Airport to your hotel (ask for prices)

Ending point:

Hotel Tirena or Hotel Perla in Dubrovnik

We recommend flying out of Dubrovnik Z.Luka Airport. Airport shuttle bus leaves from Main bus station 2 hours before every international flight.

Luggage Transfers

Luggage transfer is included in your package. Normally, luggage down time is 30 minutes before suggested

ferry or till 9 AM on regular days and it will be delivered to the next hotel before you will get there. No limits regarding luggage.

Every luggage must be marked with a visible luggage tag. Please make sure yours have correct tags. If your luggage is not ready by the time the driver comes to collect it, you may need to have to pay directly a local taxi for the service.

Please consider that the luggage is not insured during the transport. You need to have your own insurance. Do not leave valuables or fragile items in your luggage.

Normally you cannot use the luggage transport service to skip the stage. In case you need help to skip the stage, please contact our emergency number.

Services available at an additional cost (ask for prices and availability)

Walking tour and cooking class: pre-tour full-day (6-7 hours) activity in Split. Minimum 2 participants. Price per person:

€250 if 2 people book; € 185 if 3 to 5 people book; €150 if 6 or more people book.

Lodging upgrade:

Room upgrades are possible in some hotels. Ask for availability. Extra nights are available in Split or Dubrovnik. Ask for details

Electric bikes available for an extra charge of €140.

Bicycle Specification

All bikes come with a, pump, rear rack, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit. We can provide flat pedals, with cage but no straps or with cage and straps: you can choose the type you prefer during the bike fitting. We don't provide clipless pedals as there are different kinds, so you'll have to bring your own pedals with you and we'll mount them on your rented bike. The bikes come also with a rear rack bag for carrying personal items.

The GPS devices we supply on tour are: “Wahoo Elemnt Bolt”, “Garmin 800” or “Garmin explorer”.

Road bikes - custom built by Musing

Frame Color Fork

Musing Crozzroad Lite (Aluminum) Matt Black w/o decals Carbon with aluminum steer (Columbus) Ritchey semi integration Zoom adjustable

Tires Inner tube Mavic

Mavic Aksion 25-622

Rim tape Crank Bottom Bracket Cassette Chain Front derailleur Rear derailleur Shifter

Mavic FSA Gossamer 3x10 Speed FSA

Headset Stem Handlebar Ritchey Comp

Shimano 105 10‐speed 12‐30 Shimano 4600 Shimano 105 3x10 speed

Grips

Cork Richtey

Seat post Saddle Brakes Hubs Spokes Rims

Ritchey New Comp Tektro Mini V‐Brake Mavic Aksium Mavic Aksium Mavic Aksium
Shimano 105 3x10 speed Shimano 105 3x10 speed

Rear rack Tranz X black

Hybrid bikes - custom built by Musing

Frame Color Fork Spacer Headset Stem Handlebar Grips Seat post Saddle Hubs Spokes Rims

Twinroad Sport 2013 Blue Steelfork in framecolor Alu black Acros AI 03 Ritchey adjustable Truvativ Ritchey TGV or Ergogrip Richtey Comp Selle Royal RVL Shimano Deore DT Competition 2,0 sw Mavic A 119 sw

Tires

Continental Contact Ritchey Shimano Alivio Shimano Deore V‐Brake Shimano Alivio Shimano Alivio

Rim tape Brakelever Brakes Crankset Bottom Bracket Sprocket Chain Front derailleur Rear derailleur Shimano Alivio Shifter

Shimano Alivio Shimano Alivio Shimano Alivio

Shimano Alivio Trans X alloy black

Rear rack

Cannondale Road Tandem L/S

Frame Fork Hubs Rims

Road Tandem USA handmade SIZE: L/S SI Fatty Ultrastrong Tandem 28" White industries Mavic A719 Disc 40h 28"

Spokes Tires Crank

DT Swiss black/black Schwalbe Marathon Racer Light 622 x 35 FSA Gossamer Tandem triple front/rear

Bottom Bracket MegaExo Chain Rear cogs

Shimano 105/Z51 silver Shimano 10 cog – 10 gears

Front derailleur Shimano Deore XT ‐ 3 gears Rear derailleur Shimano Deore XT ‐ 10 gears Shifter

Shimano 105 STI

Headset Stem Handlebar Seatpost Saddle Brakes Brakelevers Rear carrier

Cane Creek S1 black/black Cannondale C3 / Cannondale Stoker Cannondale C3 front/rear Cannondale C3/Suspension Seatpost/black Fizik Pave front/Fizik Vitesse rear Avid BB7 mechanical Disc Brake Shimano 105 STI Trans X alloy black

E-bikes

Frame

Aluminium Superlite Trekking Hybrid Comfort Double Butted

Front Derailleur Gear lever Cassette Braking system Fork

Shimano RD-M370, 9-Speed Shimano Altus SL-M370, Rapidfire-Plus Shimano CS-HG300, 12-36 Shimano BR-M355, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160) SR Suntour NEX

Saddle

Selle Royal Freccia

Pedals

CUBE PP MTB

Tire Accumulator Motor

Schwalbe Spicer, Active, 40x622 Bosch Power Pack 400 Bosch Drive Unit Active Cruise (250Watt) 23.4 kg

Weight

Child seats

The front seat can carry children up to 18 kg; the rear seat can carry children up to 20-25 kg.

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