Itinerary
South Dalamatia: Islandhopping with bike and boat
8 days / 7 nights | from / to Trogir | Guided bike tours
Our cycle-tours in Southern Dalmatia, which is the smallest and most sparsely populated region of Croatia, will take us past unique little towns and the beautiful island countryside. These tours will let us experience the beautiful island of Korčula with its picturesquely situated old township, the island Vis- situated far outside at the sea- and the beautiful lavender island of Hvar. Stroll around Hvar town with its mighty fortress and enjoy the calmness of the artist's town Stari Grad. Our tour guide explains us the towns of Trogir, Hvar, Stari Grad and Korčula, which are almost all protected under UNESCO's World Heritage list. This tour is occasionally offered parallel to the mountain bike cruise in Southern Dalmatia on the same boat. In this case one tour guide will cycle with the mountain bikers while the other will accompany the hybrid cyclists. Due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements the tour could be conducted in reverse order.
Day 1 (Sat): Embarkation in Trogir – Island Brac
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 3mi./ 5 km away from the harbor of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm the first cruise starts about 3 pm from Trogir to Brac Island. Overnight stay in the sedate harbour of Milna.
Day 2 (Sun): Islands of Solta and Hvar (Cycling 20 km / 13 miles)
After crossing over to Stomorska on the island of Šolta we commence our first tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herbal scent of lavender and rosemary accompanies us along our tour across the island. Our visit to a local beekeeper offers an interesting impression into the production of local honey. After cycling around the island we return to our ship in Stomorska and cross over to the lovely natural harbour of Stari Grad. Our afternoon cycling tour on the Island of Hvar leads us through the quaint harbours of Jelsa and Vrboska. Afterwards we return to Stari Grad, which has become a Mecca for artists and art lovers in the past few years.
Day 3 (Mon): Islands Hvar and Korčula (Cycling 22 km / 14 miles)
Today’s tour leads us along the almost traffic free pass road through nicely set small villages to the islands capital, Hvar, where we visit the magnificent Renaissance Square and enjoy the view from the Spanish Fortress, situated high above the city. After today’s tour the boat takes us to the Island of Korčula. Overnight stay in Vela Luka.
Day 4 (Tues): Korčula Island (Cycling 62 km / 38 miles)
Today we discover the island of Korčula by bicycle and enjoy our lunch break in one of the local restaurants. The calmness and remoteness of the vast vegetation and cypress gardens have given the shape to the probably most beautiful Dalmatian island. Our cycle tour leads us via the village of Blato, like Rome build on seven hills, along a pass road across Pupnat bay and finally to Korčula town, where we have time to take a walk through the wonderful old town with its narrow "fishbone like" alleys. We stay overnight in Korčula town.
Day 5 (Wed): Brač Island (cycling 27 km / 17 miles)
We cruise to the island of Brač, which is famous for its shining white marble which was also used for the White House and the Reichstag building in Berlin. After an extended swim break followed by lunch, we start our cycling trip in Sumartin, leading us to Selca and on to the picturesque harbour town Pučišća.
Day 6 (Thu): Omiš – Cetina Canyon – Split (Cycling 26 or 44 km / 16 or 27 miles)
After a morning crossing to Omiš we cycle through the valley of the Cetina River which is surrounded by steep rocks. After 12.5 mi./20 km we have the choice to take part on a four hours rafting tour on the Cetina River (not included in the tour price) and afterwards a small cycle tour of about 6.2 mi./ 10 km back to the boat - or to expand the cycling tour (no rafting) to 27 mi./43 km along small side roads and versatile landscapes until reaching Omiš and its pirate castles. In the afternoon our ship takes us to Split. The old town of Split, built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, is a world heritage site. Overnight stay in Split.
Day 7 (Fri): Split Marjan (Cycling 15 km / 9 miles)
In the morning we prepare for our last bike ride to Mount Marjan. A popular recreational site for the residents of Split, which offers fantastic views of the city and the surrounding islands. Afterwards we board the ship and enjoy the last crossing to Trogir past the cliffs of the Čiovo peninsula. There is still plenty of time to visit the Old Town of Trogir, listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. The last evening aboard our ship is celebrated in traditional fashion. While enjoying the communal dinner in a celebrative atmosphere we will have the chance for a last get-together with our crew and tour guides.
Day 8 (Sat): Trogir (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Dalmatia/Croatia.
Please note: All cycling distances stated above are approximate only.
Map

MS San Snova
MS San Snova
The MS San Snova is a new wooden motor sailer that was launched in spring 2009 and made exclusively for Islandhopping cruises. The ship, constructed entirely of oak, was built in three years by the Scherka family in their own carpentry workshop as family project. The ship, 100 ft./31 m long and 26 ft./8 m wide, meets the highest expectations in regard to comfort, elegance and style, combining romantic seafaring with modernity and functionalism.
Young captain Tonci, his brother Josip and ever-cheerful Jelena pride themselves in the meticulous appearance of the ship and the cordiality on board. The San Snova has five double cabins (with double beds 6,5 ft./200 cm x 5,2 ft./160 cm) and five triple cabins above deck (with double beds 6,5 ft./200 cm x 5,2 ft./160 cm and single bunk beds 6,5 ft./200 cm x 2,6 ft./80 cm) as well as four spacious triple cabins below deck. All cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with shower and toilet. The fittings of the cabins as well as the saloon and the outside area are of superior quality with many carefully created details.
The roomy sun deck offers comfortable mats for relaxing and lounge chairs are found on the afterdeck. So let yourself be pampered and enjoy the “Dream of Dreams” (San Snova), as the Scherka family – whom speaks German and English fluently - named their ship!
MS Romantica
MS Romantica
The Romantica of captain Jure was launched in May 2007. The ship is 105 ft./32 m long and 25 ft./7,6 m wide and it possesses a solid structural steelwork, which, as the name says, connects romance with modern trend and functionally.
To the elegant appearance of his ship captain Jure pays a lot of attention: 17 comfortably equipped cabins with a size of 30 - 32 sq ft. (9 - 10 m²) also offer sufficient area to larger groups’ accommodation. The generous cabins as well as the saloon feature elevated equipment: e. g. tables in the saloon are made with inlaid work referring to seafaring icons.
The far sundeck offers couch mats for sunbathing and relaxing. A characteristic of the ship is a platform at the stern of the boat, from which you can take a bath in the sea in a very comfortable way.
MS Kapetan Jure
MS Kapetan Jure
The Kapetan Jure is an 88 ft. /27-meter-long and 23 ft. / 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 the two beds arranged side by side, while one cabin has bunk beds. The remaining 4 cabins are below deck, and are furnished with a double bed (4, 6 ft./ 140 cm wide) and a porthole.
Captain Anton and his crew form an experienced team, which knows how to pamper their guests with delicious specialties. The cabins have functional equipment and are furnished with beds and a small wardrobe or an open shelf.
Travel Dates & Prices
Travel Dates and Prices 2021 per Person
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Route: Trogir - Trogir
Price per person in a cabin below deck
990 €
Kapetan Jure
1.190 €
San Snova
1.190 €
Romantica
1.090 €
Kapetan Jure
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
San Snova
1.090 €
Kapetan Jure
1.290 €
San Snova
1.290 €
Romantica
1.090 €
Kapetan Jure
1.290 €
San Snova
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
San Snova
1.090 €
Kapetan Jure
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
Romantica
1.090 €
Kapetan Jure
1.390 €
San Snova
1.390 €
Romantica
1.390 €
San Snova
1.090 €
Kapetan Jure
1.390 €
Romantica
1.090 €
Kapetan Jure
1.390 €
Romantica
990 €
Kapetan Jure
1.190 €
Romantica
1.190 €
San Snova
1.190 €
San Snova
Additional costs
- Visitors tax and local charges 40 for adults or 20 for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain).
Optional services / Notes
Surcharge single cabin below deck (Kapetan Jure)
300,- €
Surcharge single cabin below deck (S.Snova/Romantica)
500,- €
Surcharge single cabin upper deck (Kapetan Jure)
400,- €
Surcharge single cabin upper deck (S.Snova/Romantica)
700,- €
Bicycle rental, 21-speed hybrid/week
80,- €
E-Bike, 8-gear/week
160,- €
Bike insurance/week
10,- €
Bike insurance e-bike/week
20,- €
Parking spot (cars up to 6 m)
50,- €
Parking spot (cars more than 6 m)
100,- €
- Minimum number of participants: 14
Services included
- 8-day-trip on a motor yacht with crew
- 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with shower/toilet
- 4 x full board and 3 x half board (option to have picnic for lunch)
- Bed linen and towels
- Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in itinerary
- Overview-maps for the daily tours on board
- German and English-speaking tour guide
Not included in the tour price:
- Journey to Trogir
- Water flat rate, visitor's tax and local charges 50 euro or 25 euro for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
- Drinks on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain), meals ashore, tips for crew and tour guides.
Rental bikes
E-Bikes: Clients who wish to be supported by a tail-wind and seek to hire an e-bike will receive a high-quality pedelec, powered mainly by a Bosch motor capable of covering long distances, and characterized by their light weight and great components. Alternative drive systems may also be used. Standard components of our e-bikes in varying frame sizes include, 28 inch hollow chamber rims with puncture-proof touring tires, high-quality derailleur gears and break systems, a carrier and a sturdy bike stand, touring saddle as well as mudguards and a pannier rack. Unfortunately there is no possibility to reserve one particular bike-brand in advance.
Hybrid Bikes: Those choosing to rent a hybrid bike will receive a reliable, low maintenance, aluminum frame bike in the suitable size. Our hybrid bikes are equipped with 28 inch hollow chamber rims with puncture-proof touring tires, high-quality derailleur gears and break systems, a carrier and a sturdy bike stand, touring saddle as well as mudguards and a pannier rack. Unfortunately there is no possibility to reserve one particular bike-brand in advance.
Pannier: For the duration of the tour we supply you with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb, a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera etc. The use of our the panniers is free of charge.
Requirements (level 2 - 3 / on a scale from 1 - 3):
The cycling routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by steady cycling. The routes can reach an altitude of 200 to 500 meters. The daily routes, of 20 - 45 km, cover hilly and mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs, where walking your bike is of course permitted. The tour guides will inform you about the course of the tour in due time. You can also choose to skip a bike tour and spend a day sunbathing on the ship instead. The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holiday periods. You can decide every day for yourself, whether you would like to cycle individually using the maps provided, or join one of the tour guides (or other individual participants).
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike rides. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested).
Cycling with children on this tour
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.20 m (4 ft.). In Croatia there is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16.
Catering
The cook on board 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. Catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
Guided tour
The tour will generally be guided in German language. One of the guides will translate into English for non-German-speaking participants.
Discounts
You can book a cabin for three (not possible on Kapetan Jure) persons and get a 50 % price reduction for the third person (regardless of age). Three-bed-cabins are furnished with one double and a single bed. Further the third person doesn’t have to pay the on deck charge. Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 25 % on the basic tour price (not combinable with the 50 % discount); Surcharge for single cabin use will be added.