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Dalmatia Highlights 8-day Bike & Boat Tour Dubrovnik-Split (HA)
If you would like to experience the region of South Dalmatia thoroughly, not wanting to do without Dubrovnik and its amazing city walls, this sail and cycle trip is an excellent choice. Accompanied by a charming motor yacht, we get to know this sparsely populated part of Croatia. Breathtaking scenic experiences and cultural highlights await you. The highlights of the trip are the town centre of Split and Dubrovnik which are listed as UNESCO’s world heritage sites. We cycle the islands of Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet and Šipan and experience the interaction of sea and land, culture and nature close up and personally.
This tour matches activity with comfort in a motor yacht, your home for an amazing week. Welcoming roomy cabins with private bathrooms, a comfortable sundeck as well as a stylish salon await your visit. The direction of this tour alternates each week.
E-bike tours suitable for Islandhoppers with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and the elevation gain are very manageable with an e-bike (25-60 km and 400-700 m of elevation per day).
Guided group pace: On the e-bike tour programs, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on these tours on a gravel bike should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace. We thank you for your understanding.
We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours with their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m (4.9 ft.). Follow-me bikes, bike seats and bike Bungees can also be hired for accompanying children. Our reservation experts are happy to provide you with more detailed information on request. It is mandaorty for all participants on our tours to wear a bicycle helmet.
Deluxe Ship- All cabins with shower/toilet. At 38 x 8.3 m the ship is an elegant, pearly-white motor yacht. This two masted beauty meets the highest expectations with her 16 luxurious guest cabins including tiled bathrooms with shower cabins/WC. The salon and numerous sun mats and beds on deck are at the guest’s disposal. With the bathing platform at the stern, taking a dip in the sea is uncomplicated – unrestricted bathing fun is guaranteed. The experienced crew and the captain offer a warm-hearted and considerate service, leaving no wish unattended to.
The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The catering consists of 2 x full board and 5 x half board. It starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
This tour is conducted bilingually, in English and German.
If you would like to rent a Gravel/ Road bike (200 EUR) or e-bike (245 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Bike & Boat Tours in Europe
Dubrovnik (Embarkation)
Individual journey to Dubrovnik. Check-in on board starts between 2 and 2.30 pm at Gruž, the town port. At about 4.30 pm, a guided tour through Dubrovnik is offered, where we hear some interesting details of the town’s history and visit the most impressive sites. The boat will spend the night in Gruž providing the opportunity to experience Dubrovnik’s nightlife.
Dubrovnik – Island Šipan (aprx. 7 mi./11 km)
Today is the perfect day to acclimatise to your holiday. In the morning we enjoy breakfast and a cruise towards the Island of Sipan with the possibility along the way for a swim directly from the boat. Šipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands, yet still humble in size. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in charm. The perfect place for our first bike tour and to get used to riding in a group. After a lot of firsts, the evening can be enjoyed in the peaceful island atmosphere. The night is spent on Sipan.
Island Mljet – Island Korčula (aprx. 20 mi./33 km)
A short morning cruise brings us to Sobra on the green Island of Mljet. Green because 70 % of its landmass is covered by woodland making it the most forested island in the Mediterranean region. Homer mentioned this lovely island in his epic poem “Odyssey”. He made it a home for the Nymph Calypso and the legendary Greek king Odysseus, who could not resist Calypso and stayed on Mljet for seven years. Our tour stretches almost the entire length of the Island from Sobra to Pomena where our ship awaits. We hop on board and enjoy a relaxing cruise to the picturesque town of Korčula with its fishbone alleyways. This small town competes with Venice for the honor of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. It is here that we spend the night and enjoy a guided city tour packed with fascinating anecdotes concerning the history of the city and the island.
Korčula Island: Korčula town - Vela Luka (aprx. 37.5 mi./60 km)
Today’s cycling tour leads us across the charming island of Korčula. A mild Mediterranean climate and a vast variety of different landscapes await us on this spectacular island. Take your time and don’t forget to take a break to enjoy the view over the deep blue sea and neighbouring islands. We enjoy lunch at one of the island’s local restaurants before arriving in the harbour town of Vela Luka. Dinner is served on board to recharge after a day full of activity. The night is spent in Vela Luka.
Island Vis (aprx. 20 mi./32 km)
In the morning we leave the island of Korčula behind and enjoy a breakfast cruise to the island of Vis with a possible swim stop from the boat before arrival. Vis is the furthermost inhabited island from mainland Croatia. A Greek colony called Issa settled on the island 2,300 years ago. Due to its strategic location it was a military zone until 1995 and prohibited for foreign tourists. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to explore the lovely island by bicycle. From the town of Vis we cycle once around the entire island with a coffee stop in the harbour of Komiža . The night is spent in the harbour of Vis.
Island Hvar: Hvar Town – Stari Grad (aprx. 12 mi./20 km + 12 mi./20 km)
The day starts with a relaxing cruise to Hvar town on the island of the same name. Make use of the time before the bike tour begins to go for a little stroll through the city. Standing on the magnificent Renaissance Square you can enjoy a view up to the Spanish Fortress towering high above the city. Today's bike tour takes us from the Hvar town up a steady climb through small villages and lavender fields to the harbour town of Stari Grad on the opposite side of the island. The descent down to Stari Grad offers breath-taking views. After Lunch on the boat, we have the opportunity for a second, more leisurely ride to the town of Jelsa and back. Here we have time for an Ice cream and coffee before our ride continues through the picturesque town of Vrboska and through the ancient Greek plains, now a protected UNESCO heritage site, back to the artistic village of Stari Grad. The night is spent in Stari Grad.
Brač Island: Milna – Postira (aprx. 18 mi./30 km)
In the morning we cruise to the island of Brač, famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was used in part for the White House in Washington as well as for the construction of the German Reichstag building in Berlin. Once on Brač, we start our bike tour from Milna to the picturesque harbour town of Postira. Our boat awaits us for lunch and the final cruise of the week to the UNESCO world heritage city of Split. On a guided city tour, we get the opportunity to see inside the former Palace of Emperor Diocletian and learn about its transformation into the city it is today. A cheerful evening meal on board the boat gives us plenty of time to celebrate the wonderful week with fellow travellers and tour guides.
Split (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.
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| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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| Apr 25 2025 | May 02 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,699€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,799€ | |||||
| May 09 2025 | May 16 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,999€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,999€ | |||||
| May 23 2025 | May 30 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,999€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,999€ | |||||
| Jun 06 2025 | Jun 13 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 0€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,199€ | |||||
| Jun 20 2025 | Jun 27 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 3,299€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,199€ | |||||
| Jul 04 2025 | Jul 11 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 3,299€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,199€ | |||||
| Jul 18 2025 | Jul 25 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,699€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,799€ | |||||
| Aug 01 2025 | Aug 08 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,699€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,799€ | |||||
| Aug 15 2025 | Aug 22 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,999€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,999€ | |||||
| Aug 29 2025 | Sep 05 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 3,299€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,199€ | |||||
| Sep 12 2025 | Sep 19 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 3,299€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,199€ | |||||
| Sep 26 2025 | Oct 03 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 0€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,199€ | |||||
| Oct 10 2025 | Oct 17 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,999€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,999€ | |||||
| Oct 24 2025 | Oct 31 2025 | 36 | Single rooms | 2,699€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,799€ |
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We have been on several biking/ boating tours, and this was by far the best! I recommend the Pearls of Dalmatia. We filled all 14 cabins with our friends, which made it more special. The best part of the trip, other than the stunningly beautiful southern Croatian islands, was the crew. The ships crew and guides could not have been better. They were all friendly, informative, very customer- oriented, but mostly they were FUN! I recommend going Dubrovnik to Split, south to north, as well. Islands are definitely challenging so consider ebikes. Incredible views, food, biking, swimming, tours of history and mostly… Fun!