Dalmatia Island Cruising & Biking - KL2
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Bike cruise is combination of sailing and cycling, active holiday and sunbathing on the deck of the boat, passing through unknown roads and overnighting in attractive tourist places.
There is approximately 30 kilometers of cycling every day, from one point of the island to another, but if you are not in the mood for cycling you can just stay on the boat and sail from that place to another. Dalmatian islands are hilly and therefore certain level of physical ability is needed.
Boats are traditional Croatian wooden or newer steel boats with average capacity of 30 passengers. Usually there are 5 members of crew: captain, cook, waiter and two sailors or deckhands. Accommodation is in 2 bedded cabins with private or sharing toilette and bathroom. Boats serve continental breakfast and set menu lunch which is included in price. Drinks are not included in price and there is bar on boat which serves all kinds of drinks.
- Duration: 7 day(s)
- Location: SPLIT-ŠOLTA-BRAČ-HVAR-KORČULA-MLJET-PELJEŠAC-MAKARSKA-OMIŠ-SPLIT
Saturday: Split-Šolta (approx. 25 km / 15 miles of cycling)
Departure from Split port after introduction to ship rules, your crew and your guide. We go to island of Šolta and cycle between fields of olive groves, fig trees, and carob trees. Lavander and rosemary plants give the island the scent you will remember. In the evening we will go with our boat to island of Brač and spend evening in Milna, a bay perfectly protected from winds to ensure good night of sleep.
Sunday: Island of Brač (approx. 45 km / 28 miles of cycling)
We start cycling from Milna and first part is mostly climbing to the crest of a hill, through roads past mulberry and fig trees, pine forests and vineyards. The second part is descending to the Bol and its famous beach Golden Horn and enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the neighboring island of Hvar. After a break for swimming and a stroll through Bol, the ship goes to Hvar and we overnight in Jelsa on the boat.
Monday: Island of Hvar
Today we cycle from Jelsa to town of Hvar through picturesque small villages with stone houses and passing by lavender fields The tour stops at the historical city of Hvar where you will have enough time to visits its monuments and cathedral. Overnight on the boat.
Tuesday: Island of Korčula (approx. 45 km / 28 miles of cycling)
We cycle through Korčula which is one of the most beautiful of the Adriatic islands. The tour travels to Blato, a city built on seven hills. We continue over a 300m / 980 ft high street to Smokvica and finishes in medieval town of Korčula with its narrow winding streets. Here we spend the night on board the ship.
Wednesday: National Park Mljet (approx. 20 km / 12 miles)
Today we will cycle through National Park and around the saltwater-lake located inside of the Park. The ship brings us this evening to the Peljesac peninsula.
Thursday: Pelješac - Makarska (approx. 30 km / 18 miles)
In the morning the cycle-tour leads you into the backcountry and past the most famous wine growing area in Dalmatia and on to Orebic. We cycle on until we get to a climb that brings us up to almost 1,000 ft above sea-level. From here we will enjoy a magnificent view to island Korcula. A downhill of almost 4 miles leads to Loviste, a small town in the north of the island, where lunch will be served on the ship. Our boat brings us to popular holiday resort Makarska where we overnight.
Friday: Omiš- Split (ca. 58 km / 36 miles)
Today we cycle on the mainland from Omiš along the valley of the Cetina river right underneath the Mosor Mountains. We will pedal through different landscapes while small and quiet roads lead us back to the important city of Split, where you can make a tour of the Diocletian-Palace. After a relaxed city walk in this world-wide unique historic town we go back on our boat where we spend our last night.
Saturday: Split
Time to say goodbye to your new friends and crew after the breakfast is finished. Hope to see you soon!
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