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) Price June 29-August 31: €2450 (Single supplement €895) September €2390 (Single supplement €780) October €2075 (Single supplement €570) Solo travelers: please inquire 7 nights in 3 or 4-star hotels; 7 breakfasts; use of a quality 24-27 speed racing or hybrid bicycle; ferry Visit our website for tour dates, price Includes tickets and private boat transfers; map; route and full itinerary description at descriptions; gps with pre-loaded tracks; Cycleeurope.com. suggestions for meals; luggage transfers Countries Croatia Do you need more information? Read Begin/End Split/Dubrovnik our Self Guided Tour FAQ Sheet here. Arrive/ Split Airport (SPU) / Dubrovnik airport (DBV) Depart Total 130-700 km (81-437 miles) Distance Daily 0-60 km (0-37.5 miles) additional mileage is Distance available Beautiful hilly rides with great views on the coast. What to Local ferries and private boat transfers for island Expect hopping. 2-3 View Tour Rating Descriptions The Dalmatian islands are known for its hills. Each Rating day, if you are doing loops longer than 30km you will have a climb over approximately 400 meters. Terms Terms & Conditions © 2020 Cycle Europe +39.0543.75.34.05 www.cycleeurope.com Property of Cycle Europe Do not reproduce without permission. Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia: From Split to Dubrovnik Self-guided tour 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 Day 1: Arrive in Split, bike fitting and briefing Mileage: 0-20 km Highlights: Split, Diocletian's Palace (0-12.5 miles) 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 Accommodation: of the Palace and inside of it you will find numerous cafes and restaurants serving fresh Hotel Slavija or Hotel Mediterranean food! We'll meet for bike fitting and briefing in the afternoon. If you have Peristil time we'll suggest a loop ride in the surroundings. Day 2: Solta Island Mileage: 0-35 km Highlights: Quite and picturesque roads of Island Solta, olive groves (0-22 miles). Possible extra ride 30 A one-hour ferry ride will take you to Solta, your first Dalmatian island. Pedal along km (20 miles) 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: © 2020 Cycle Europe +39.0543.75.34.05 www.cycleeurope.com Property of Cycle Europe Do not reproduce without permission. Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia: From Split to Dubrovnik Self-guided tour Hotel Slavija or Hotel Peristil Day 3: Brac Island Mileage: 0-35 km (0- Highlights: Island Brac, coastal ride and towns, ancient inland villages, stone 22 miles). Possible sculptures, art galleries 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 Accommodation: 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, Hotel Slavija or Hotel stone masons workshops or even visit to the stone mason school. You'll be back in Split Peristil tonight. Opt 1: Brac island west side loop / 36km Opt 2: Supetar-Sutivan-Postira-Supetar Day 4: Hvar Island Mileage: 20-40 km Highlights: Stari Grad, UNESCO site of Stari Grad plain, museums, beaches, lavender (12-25 miles). fields, Hvar town Possible extra ride 30 km (20 miles). 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 Accommodation: biking, passing next to private gardens, along the coast and olive groves. For the Villa Nora or Hotel afternoon bike ride, take the famous and probably most beautiful road along the lavender Pharos fields to reach Hvar. © 2020 Cycle Europe +39.0543.75.34.05 www.cycleeurope.com Property of Cycle Europe Do not reproduce without permission. Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia: From Split to Dubrovnik Self-guided tour Optional ride: Stari Grad loop Day 5: Cruise to and cycle on Korcula Island Mileage: 46-66 km Highlights: Private boat ride, Korcula town and island (29-41 miles) 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 Accommodation: most magnificent Korcula Old Town still preserved and almost intact for centuries where Hotel Marko Polo 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! Day 6: Coastal riding and vineyards of Korcula Mileage: 0-36 km Highlights: Charming little villages, vineyards, local restaurants (0-22 miles) Possible extra ride 20 Explore more the island of Korcula: its hidden coves, beautiful old towns, unique small km 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 (14 miles) 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. Opt 1: Korcula town-Lumbarda loop © 2020 Cycle Europe +39.0543.75.34.05 www.cycleeurope.com Property of Cycle Europe Do not reproduce without permission. Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia: From Split to Dubrovnik Self-guided tour Accommodation: H. Marko Polo Opt 2: Korcula town-Racisce loop / 26km Opt 3: Korcula town-Pupnat loop Day 7: Cycle Peljesac Peninsula and arrive in Dubrovnik Mileage: 60 km (37 Highlights: Peninsula Peljesac, Ston miles) 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 Accommodation: can be visited along the ride. Enjoy the great views Peljesac is offering you, Mljet and Hotel Tirena or Hotel Korcula Island on your right and mainland on your left. Your final bike destination is Perla 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. © 2020 Cycle Europe +39.0543.75.34.05 www.cycleeurope.com Property of Cycle Europe Do not reproduce without permission. Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Croatia: From Split to Dubrovnik Self-guided tour Day 8: Dubrovnik Highlights: Dubrovnik Today after breakfast the tour ends.