EXPerience DALMATIAN COAST AND ISLANDS

E-Bike & Boat Highlights of Dalmatia from Split to Dubrovnik
(8 days/7 nights, approx. 125 mi/200 km by bike)

If you would like to experience the region of South Dalmatia thoroughly by boat & bike, not wanting to do without Dubrovnik and its amazing city walls, this bicycle cruise is an excellent choice.

Accompanied by our 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 expands our Islandhopping-Plus-Program and matches activity with comfort. Our proud motor yacht Harmonia is 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.

For more and updated info please visit: www.islandhopping.com/en/sdp-dup

SPLIT – DUBROVNIK:

1st Day (Fri) Split (Embarkation) 

Individual journey to Split. Check-in on board starts between 2 and 2:30 pm at Split harbour. On a guided city tour at 4:30 pm, we get the opportunity to see inside the former Palace of Emperor Diocletian and learn about its transformation into the city it is today. The boat overnights in Split offering the guests an opportunity to experience Split’s nightlife.

2nd Day (Sat) Split – Island Brač: Pučišća – Bol – Island Hvar: Jelsa (aprx. 14 mi./23 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 cycle from the picturesque harbour town of Pučišća, known internationally for its stone masonry college, across the island to Bol. In Bol we board the boat and navigate to the city of Stari Grad on the Island of Hvar where we spend the night.

3rd Day (Sun) Hvar Island: Stari Grad – Hvar – Island Vis (aprx. 12 mi./20 km)

Today’s cycling tour on the Island of Hvar leads us from Stari Grad through lavender fields and small villages to the island’s capital, Hvar, on the opposite side of the island. Marvel at the magnificent Renaissance Square and enjoy a view up to the Spanish Fortress, towering high above the town. Make sure to take the time to go for a little stroll through Hvar town before boarding the boat for the next crossing. From Hvar we continue by boat to the island of Vis where we spend the night. 

4th Day (Mon) Island Vis – Island Korčula (aprx. 20 mi./32 km)
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. Today 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 and a possibility for a traditional lunch along the way before returning to the boat. After the tour, the boat takes us to the harbour of Vela Luka on the Island of Korčula where we spend the night. 

5th (Tues) Day Korčula Island: Vela Luka – Korčula town (aprx. 37.5 mi./60 km)
Today’s cycle tour leads us across the charming island of Korčula all the way to Korčula town. 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. The picturesque town of Korčula competes with Venice for the honour of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Spend the evening wandering through the fishbone alleyways and soak up the atmosphere of this stylish town. A guided city tour will give you an overview of the city and its history. 

6th Day (Wed) Island Korčula – Island Mljet (aprx. 20 mi./33 km)

A relaxing morning cruise brings us to the harbour of Pomena on the Island of Mljet. With 70% of its landmass being covered by woodland it is the most forested island in the Mediterranean region. Homer mentioned this lovely island in his epic poem the “Odyssey”, making it the home of the Nymph Calypso and the legendary Greek king Odysseus, who, unable to resist Calypso, stayed on Mljet for seven years. Today’s ride takes place in the afternoon and stretches almost the entire length of the Island. We meet the boat in Sobra and cruise to the island of Sipan for the night. 

7th Day (Thurs) Sipan Island – Dubrovnik (aprx. 7 mi./11 km) 

Sipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands, yet still humble in size. What it lacks in size, it compensates in charm. A great place for our last bike tour of the week. After returning to the boat we can look back on an eventful week whilst enjoying our last cruise to our final highlight of the week: the city of Dubrovnik! After our arrival in Dubrovnik there is plenty of time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city and to take part on a guided city tour. A cheerful evening meal on board the boat provides plenty of time to celebrate the wonderful week with fellow travellers and tour guides.

8th Day (Fri) Dubrovnik (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.

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DUBROVNIK – SPLIT:

1st Day (Fri) 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.

2nd Day (Sat) Dubrovnik – Island Šipan (aprx. 7 mi./11 km)
Today is the perfect day to acclimatize 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. 

3rd Day (Sun) 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.

4th Day (Mon) 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.

5th Day (Tue) 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.

6th Day (Wed) 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.

7th Day (Thur) 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.

8th Day (Fri) Split (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.

GOOD TO KNOW

Itinerary changes
We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements.

Requirements for e-bikers (level 1): 
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 (12 – 37 mi. / 20 – 60 km and 1312 – 2296 ft. / 400 – 700 m of elevation per day). All bike tours require participants to have a certain basic level of fitness and be able to ride their bikes safely. There is always enough time to complete the tours. Our tour guides will inform you in detail each day about the level of difficulty of the planned daily tour. These are primarily designed as guided e-bike tours. In general, nothing stands in the way of individual e-bike tours after prior consultation with our tour guides and the selection of a suitable route.

Guided group pace: 

On our 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.

Children
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and with a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.30 m (4.3 ft.) for hybrid bicycles and 1.50 m (4.5 ft.) for e-bikes. Helmets must be worn by all children up to age 16 in Croatia.

Catering
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 4 x full board and 3 x half board.  It starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.

Language
Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.

Deluxe Ship Harmonia (shower/toilet in each cabin)

At 38 x 8.3 m the MY Harmonia 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.

For more detailed information about the Harmonia please visit: https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/harmonia/

Bellezza (First Class)

The Bellezza is a luxury yacht built in the classic motor sailer style with a lot of charm, which impresses with its elegance and incomparable comfort. The 17 spacious guest cabins, which are spread over the main and lower decks, can also comfortably accommodate larger groups. The cabins, decorated in maritime white and blue, are equipped with comfortable beds at ground level, air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with shower cubicle and WC. The bright and spacious salon invites you to enjoy sophisticated meals in convivial company. The Bellezza’s partially shaded outdoor area with its comfortable lounge chairs and sun loungers offers plenty of space to relax and enjoy the 360° view of the Dalmatian islands.

A real highlight is the jacuzzi on the upper deck, where you can relax to your heart’s content. The bathing platform at the stern guarantees easy access to the sea. Every detail of the ship reflects the great love of seafaring of its owner and captain Ante, who has fulfilled a childhood dream with his “beauty”, which is what the name Bellezza translates as. Together with his crew of nine, he personally ensures that you can experience an unforgettable week of island hopping in Croatia on the Bellezza.

For more information about the Bellezza please visit: www.inselhuepfen.com/en/bellezza

If you would like to book this trip directly, please follow this booking link:

Direct booking of the E-Bike & Boat Highlights of Dalmatia Plus Tour

If you have any questions about this trip before booking, please contact us by email at:
info@islandhopping.com