8 days / 7 nights, approx. 230 km ( 143 mi .) by bicycle
Itinerary - Course of the Tour:
Day 1 (Sat) Split (approx. 20 km / 12 mi . by bicycle)
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 5 km/3 mi. away from the boarding harbour of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht the first small cruise begins at 1 pm from Trogir to Split. Here you will undertake your first cycle tour to the Marjan mountain, a popular relaxation destination for the inhabitants of Split. After dinner your guide will accompany you on a walk through the old town of Split , which is built into the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diokletian and is a world heritage site. Overnight stay in Split .
Day 2 (Sun) Cetina Canyon (approx. 43 km / 27 mi . by bicycle)
After a short crossing to Omis you will cycle into the valley of the Cetina River, which has buried itself deep into the cliff faces. You will return to Omis with its pirate castles by way of small side roads through varied landscape. You also have the option of taking part in a 2 hour rafting tour on the Cetina River . In the afternoon you will cross over to Brac Island with a swimming break. The island of Brac is very famous for its white marble which has been used for the White House in Washington and in the Reichstag in Berlin .
Day 3 (Mon) Brac Island (approx. 30 km / 19 mi . by bicycle)
Today's route begins in Povlja with a long but moderate ascent to the mountain ridge of the island, past mulberry, kiwi and fig trees, olive groves and vineyards. The following descent to Bol rewards you for your steep climb with amazing panoramic views of the neighbouring island Hvar. After lunch you will crossover to the island of Korcula whose capital town vies with Venice for the title of the birth place of Marco Polo
Day 4 (Tues) Pelješac Peninsula and Mljet (approx. 26 km / 16 mi . + 12 km / 7 mi . by bicycle)
Peljesac impresses visitors even from afar with its Sv. Ilja mountain, which rises almost 1000 metres from the sea. After a short cruise in the morning you will take a cycle tour into the inland of the island, past the most famous winegrowing region of Dalmatia (the excellent Plavac und Dingac, Mljet, which is also known as the honey island. In the 12th century Benedictine monks founded a beautifully situated monastery, which you will see on your short cycle trip. The local pine forest is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the entire Mediterranean region; Odysseus is said to have spent 7 years here. Today this region is a National park and the highlight of every Dalmatian journey.
Day 5 (Wed) Korcula Island (approx. 55 km / 34 mi . by bicycle)
Crossover during breakfast to Korcula Island . The peacefulness and remoteness of luscious gardens with large cypresses dominate the appearance of perhaps the most beautiful Dalmatian island. You will cycle along the 12km/7 mi. long coastal road to Racisce for lunch. After a short period of pushing your bike to Pupnat you will reach the old 200m/660 ft. high pass road above the magnificent bay of Pupnat and later the village of Blato , which like Rome , was built on 7 hills. Overight stay in the harbour Vela Luka.
Day 6 (Thu) Hvar Island (approx. 20 + 25 km / 12,5 + 15 mi . by bicycle)
After arriving in Hvar you will take an interesting tour around the town, across the large Renaissance square, which is lined with the cathedral and many late gothic palaces. Your first cycle tour for today leads you along the almost traffic free pass road through small villages. After lunch in Stari Grad you will make a second cycle tour. The destinations for the tour are the harbours of Jelsa and Vrboska, which invite you to have an extended break there. You will overnight in Stari Grad, which has become a Mecca for artists and art lovers in the past few years
Day 7 (Fri) Solta Island (approx. 19 km / 12 mi . by bicycle)
After crossing over to Stomorska on the island of Solta you will commence your last cycle tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herby smells of lavender and rosemary will accompany you along your tour of this island. In Maslinica you can load the bikes onto the ship and enjoy your last crossing back to Trogir, where if time permits, you can take a tour of the old town which is a world heritage site.
Day 8 (Sat) Disembarkment at Trogir
Disembarkment until 9am and individual departure
General Information:
We reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organisational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be conducted in inverse order.
DATES AND PRICES (1) PER WEEK
11.04. - 18.04.09 |
870 Euro |
18.04. - 25.04.09 |
870 Euro |
02.05. - 09.05.09 |
990 Euro (premium ship Romantica) |
09.05. - 16.05.09 |
870 Euro |
16.05. - 23.05.09 |
870 Euro |
23.05. - 30.05.09 |
870 Euro |
30.05. - 06.06.09 |
870 Euro |
06.06. - 13.06.09 |
870 Euro |
13.06. - 20.06.09 |
870 Euro |
13.06. - 20.06.09 |
990 Euro (premium ship Romantica) |
20.06. - 27.06.09 |
870 Euro |
27.06. - 04.07.09 |
870 Euro |
27.06. - 04.07.09 |
990 Euro (premium ship Romantica) |
04.07. - 11.07.09 |
990 Euro (premium ship Romantica) |
18.07. - 25.07.09 |
990 Euro (premium ship Romantica) |
15.08. - 22.08.09 |
990 Euro (premium ship Romantica) |
22.08. - 29.08.09 |
870 Euro |
22.08. - 29.08.09 |
990 Euro (premium ship Romantica) |
29.08. - 05.09.09 |
870 Euro |
05.09. - 12.09.09 |
870 Euro |
12.09. - 19.09.09 |
870 Euro |
19.09. - 26.09.09 |
870 Euro |
26.09. - 03.10.09 |
870 Euro |
03.10. - 10.10.09 |
870 Euro |
10.10. - 17.10.09 |
870 Euro |
17.10. - 24.10.09 |
870 Euro |
(1) Price per person in a double cabin below deck.
Services included: 8-day-trip on a motor yacht with a crew of four, 7 nights on a motor yacht in a double cabin with shower/toilet, 7 x full board on the ship, English-speaking tour guide, 7 guided cycling tours as described in itinerary, Bed linen and towels, Entrance fees for National Park of Mljet, Overview-maps for the daily tours on board.
Additional optional services: charge for a cabin on deck: 50 Euro/person (on request), charge for a single cabin below deck: 300 Euro (on request), charge for a single cabin on deck: 400 Euro (on request), a 1 double cabin can be booked, 21-speed trekking bike rental with bicycle bag: 70 Euro, a safe parking space: 40 Euro (to be paid on-site), additional night (B&B) near Trogir: from 40 Euro /Person in double room and 50 Euro in single room
Additional costs: visitor's tax and local charges 20 Euro (to be paid to the captain), drinks on board (tally sheet), international banking fees 50 Euro, flight to Split airport, taxi transfer from the airport of Split to the ship in Trogir (one way 20 Euro), tips for crew and tour-guides.
Embarkation harbour Trogir
How to come to Trogir
To our journeys in Dalmatia it is possible to fly to the airport of Split which is about 6 km from your port of embarkation Trogir. From the airport you can take a taxi to the ship (harbour Trogir, approx. 6km/20 euro).
Other possible airports are :
- Dubrovnik (distance to Trogir: 4,5 hours by car)
MAP OF THE TOUR
