 Day 1 (Sat): Split, 12 miles (20km)
Individual arrival to the picturesque port of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht the first small cruise begins at 2.00pm 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, 27 miles (43 km)
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 and a cycle tour to Pucisca. The famous white marble of Brac which can be seen here has been used in the White House in Washington.
Day 3 (Mon): Brac Island, 14 miles (22 km)
Today's route begins in Pucišca 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 earlier climb with amazing panoramic views of the neighbouring island Hvar. Right before lunch you cross to the island of Korcula. Overnight stay in the picturesque harbor of Racišce.
 Day 4 (Tue): Peljesac Peninsula and Mljet, 16 and 7 miles (26 and 12 km)
Early in the morning the ship takes you to 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 bike trip. Today this region is a National park and one of the highlights of every Dalmatian journey. At noon you continue your journey to Pelješac Peninsula. After arrival in Trstenik you make a cycle tour inland, past the most famous wine growing region of Dalmatia (the excellent Plavac und Dingac wines come from here), to Orebic. After arrival you cross to Korcula Island whose capital town vies with Venice for the title of the birth place of Marco Polo. There is enough time for an extensive stroll through the alleys of this beautiful town.
Day 5 (Wed): Korcula Island, 34 miles (55 km)
Crossover during breakfast to Korcula Island. The tranquillity and isolated nature of the lush gardens, with their large cyprus trees, dominate what is perhaps Dalmatia‘s most beautiful island. First you will cycle along the 12km long coastal road to Racisce for lunch. After a short uphill, and possibly pushing stint, to Pupnat and a trip along the old 200m high mountain road to the Bay of Pupnat you will arrive in Blate, a town, which just like Rome was built on seven hills. You will stay the night in the port of Vela Luka.
Day 6 (Thu):
Hvar Island, 12.5 + 15 miles (20 + 25 km)
After arriving at the port of Hvar you will enjoy a tour of the large Renaissance square, which is surrounded by the cathedral and many late-gothic palaces, from where you will climb up to the Spanish fort with its legendary panoramic views across the sea to the Paklenica Islands. The cycle route will take you past row upon row of small island villages whose picturesque stone houses are stacked up next to each other just like the pearls on a necklace. Today you will finish in the historical town of Stari Grad, which has become a magnet for artists and art lovers in the last few years.
Day 7 (Fri): Šolta Island, 12 miles (19 km)
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 scent 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): Depart from Trogir
The guests are asked to check out after breakfast, i.e. by 9 am. |
Cruise & Cycle
panoramic views of the neighbouring island of Hvar makes the ascent worthwhile. Every island has its own specific character: Šolta the island of spices, Mjet the island of honey, Pelješac offers excellent wine and oysters to its visitors, Brac harbours marble and the Golden Horn, Hvar the fields of lavender and on Korcula one can still stroll in the areas where Marco Polo dreamt of far off places. There is enough time to master the climbs and walking your bike is always allowed.
The tour starts and ends in Trogir, which can be reached by aeroplane from Split airport.
"Kapetan Jure" is one of the boats used on this tour and is a 27 metre long and 7 metre wide comfortable and spacious wooden motor yacht that was built in 2000. 11 of the 15 cabins are on deck. 10 of these are furnished with two beds, arranged side by side, while one cabin has bunk beds. The remaining 4 cabins are below deck, and are furnished with a french bed (140 cm wide) and a porthole. Captain Anton and his crew form an experienced team, which offers delicious specialties to their guests.
A number of these trips will be on The Romantica, a luxurious boat that was only launched in May 2007. The ship is 32 m long and 7.6 m wide with a solid steel structure and, as the name suggests, connects romance with all the latest in equipment, technology and comfort. The captain pays a lot of attention to the elegant appearance of his ship. It boasts 17 comfortably equipped cabins 9-10 square metres each. The far sundeck offers couch mats for sunbathing and relaxing. A characteristic of the ship is a bathing platform at the stern.