start any date between April 1 and October 31, but because of the high summer temperatures we suggest months and seasons in Spring and Autumn
CYCLING THE ADRIATIC ISLANDS IN CROATIA
price from 584 €
Croatia - Leisure cycling - Family holiday - 8 days
This tour starts on the Korcula Island and ends in the beautiful Dubrovnik countryside of Konavle. During 8 days you will explore the amazing islands' coasts, medieval towns, old villages and lovely pebble bays… Croatia is counting 1000 islands, rich history, Mediterranean vegetation and mild climate and the best way to explore it is without any doubt on a bike.
Day 1 Arrive in Dubrovnik, transfer to Korcula, Lumbarda On arrival at Dubrovnik airport, you will be meet by our agency representative and then transferred by
minivan or minibus to port of Orebic on Peljesac peninsula. On arrival in Korcula port you will meet our
representative for Korcula who will take care of you for next 2 days.
On Korcula island you will be transferred to Lumbarda and after you get-fitted on you bikes first day you can enjoy a short warm up ride to couple nearby villages.
Day 2 Korcula cycling Second day on Korcula we suggest a circular ride from the village Lumbarda to Korcula town where in the old town you can visit Cathedral, house of Marco Polo,...after town sightseeing you will bike along coastal road to picturesque bay of Racisce, after eventually lunch there, you return same road to Lumbarda.
Day 3 Travel to Dubrovnik, old town sightseeing walking tour Today we depart Korcula taking a ferry from Domince to the port of Gruz in Dubrovnik (journey time approximately 3 hours) but in case that there is not any ferry line on depart day from Korcula to Dubrovnik, then we transfer you from Orebic, along peninsula of Peljesac to Dubrovnik. On our way back we stop in small town of Ston for refreshment and stretch our legs, old town Ston is famous by largest European city walls. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik you will be taken to your accommodation, afternoon is arranged sightseeing walking tour in the historical center with local guide. Night stop: Dubrovnik
Day 4 Island Sipan Cycling After the breakfast you leave a Dubrovnik for a day trip to Elafite island Sipan. From your Dubrovnik
accommodation you will cycle to port Gruz where bikes are put on board for the crossing to island Sipan. Island Sipan was the residential place of Dubrovnik's patricians but today is calm and well preserved typical Dalmatian island. Following the road from Sudjuradj past vineyards and olive groves to Luka, a small harbor on the west of the island. Here you will find many interesting sights to explore: including old churches, summer residential palaces, beautiful pine forests and hidden bays. On arrival in Luka enjoy lunch in one of excellent taverna. You will return to the port of Sudjuradj in the late afternoon and take the ferry back to Dubrovnik.
Night stop: Dubrovnik
Day 5 Travel to island Mljet, Mljet biking Today you visit delightful island of Mljet, famous by its natural protected area where are two salt lakes and
many historical monuments that date from ancient times. After breakfast head to port Gruz where you take ferry to Mljet, journey time about 2 hours. Your cycle ride starts in village Polace (famous by ruined Roman Palace) and your route will take you around the salt lakes, through villages, vineyards and pine forest.
Night Stop: Mljet, Polace
Day 6 Mljet National Park Second day on Mljet you will have chance to explore much more of this green island. If there is a season
of nice weather you can enjoy swimming in salt lakes (the sea temperature there is always couple degrees higher then in the open sea), or you can visit St. Mary island where Benedictine founded monastery in 12 century. This island you can reach by small excursion boat. For the rest of the day there are plenty opportunities for cycling inland of the island or to the other side of
the island where village Pomena is.
Night Stop: Mljet, Polace
Day 7 Return to Dubrovnik During a day you will take a ferry back to Dubrovnik, in Dubrovnik port you meet our agent who will take you
to your Dubrovnik (or Cavtat) accommodation address, rest of the day is on your own, on foot or bike stroll
trough the historical parts of the town.
Night Stop: Dubrovnik or Cavtat
Day 8 Tour end After the breakfast your cycling tour ends in Dubrovnik or Cavtat, we take you back to Dubrovnik airport according to your flight times.
Starting point Dubrovnik airport, port or bus terminal depending on your arrival time.
End Dubrovnik airport, port or bus terminal depending on your arrival time.
Accommodation Nights in pensions with private apartments with ensuite bathroom.
Number of people Minimum of 2 persons
Level of difficulty Open to everyone able to ride from 15 to 30 Kms a day.
Carrying The transfers of your luggage is ensured by vehicle. Thus you only have to carry your things needed for the day (picnic, camera...).
Options - Single room : 95€
- July and August departure : 89€
- Bike rental : 105€
- Dubrovnik sightseeing tour with a guide : 40€
- Additional night in Dubrovnik : 45€
- Triple room reduction (per person) : -39€
Included The transfer of the luggage, local assistance, route notes and maps, boat transfers, nights in double rooms, all breakfasts.
Not included Transfer to the meeting point and to the drop off point, the transfer not planned in the program,bikes, lunches and dinners, insurances, drinks, visits of sites, bike rental, optional activities and personal expenses.
