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Bike Tour Dalmatian Coast From Split to Dubrovnik (8-days)
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.
Level 2 to 3 cycling.
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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. Daily mileage: 0-20 km (0-12.5 miles).
Solta Island
Highlights: Quiet and picturesque roads of Island Solta, olive groves
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. Daily mileage: 0-35 km (0-22 miles).Possible extra ride 30 km.
Brac Island
Highlights: Island Brac, coastal ride and towns, ancient inland villages, stone sculptures, art galleries
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. Daily mileage: 0-35 km (0-22 miles).Possible extra ride 80 km.
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 town Hvar. Daily mileage: 20-40 km (12-25 miles).Possible extra ride 30 km.
Cruise to and cycle on Korcula Island
Highlights: Private boat ride, Korcula town, Island Korcula,
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! Daily mileage: 46-66 km (29-41 miles)
Coastal riding and vineyards of Korcula
Highlights: Charming little villages, vineyards, local restaurants
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. Daily mileage: 0-36 km (0-22 miles). Possible extra ride 20 km.
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. Daily mileage: 60 km (37 miles)
Dubrovnik
Highlights: Dubrovnik
Today after breakfast the tour ends. You might want to extend your stay in Dubrovnik (the Pearl of Adriatic) and explore the historical sites along with magnificent wall that surrounds the old town!
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As always the hotels are well placed and interesting. All the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful about the bikes. Among the tour favorites: the island life, nature, quietness away from towns and provincial food and market goods such as honey.- June 2017