Itinerary
South Dalamatia: Islandhopping with bike and boat
8 days / 7 nights | from / to Trogir | Guided bike tours
Highlights of this bike and boat trip
✔ The Diocletan Palace of Split
✔ The vast lavender fields of Hvar
✔ The islands Brač, Korčula and Šolta
✔ The bike cruise ships MS Romantica, MS San Snova and MS Kapetan Jure
This Bike & Boat tour in Southern Dalmatia leads through unique, small towns and beautiful island landscapes. Experience the islands of Brač, Korčula, und Šolta as well as the beautiful lavender island of Hvar. Stroll around Hvar town with its mighty fortress and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the artist town of Stari Grad. The UNESCO World Heritage cities of Trogir and Split are two more highlights this tour has to offer and will inspire with their beauty and incredible history. Be sure to taste a variety of the Dalmatian specialties, especially the regional wines, referred to locally as ‘gods droplet’.
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.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Fri): Trogir (Embarkation) – Split
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split Airport, located about 3.5 mi./6 km away from the harbour of Trogir. After checking in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm, the first cruise from Trogir to Split begins at about 3 pm. The old town of Split, adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Split.
Day 2 (Sat): Island Hvar (Cycling 20 km / 13 miles)
In the morning, we cruise to the lovely natural harbour of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar. Our afternoon cycling tour on the Island of Hvar leads first through the vineyards on the famous ‘Stari Grad Plain’ before continuing on along a picturesque coastal road through the town of Vrboska, ‘small Venice’, to the charming harbour town of Jelsa. Afterwards we return to Stari Grad for the night.
Day 3 (Sun): Islands Hvar and Korčula (Cycling 22 km / 14 miles)
Today’s cycling tour leads us across the island, along an almost traffic free road and through charming villages to the island’s capital, Hvar. Here there will be time to explore 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 (Mon): Korčula Island – Makarska (Cycling 37 km / 23 miles)
Today we discover the island of Korčula by bicycle. The tranquillity of the island along with its vast vegetation and cypress gardens have given shape to one of the most beautiful Dalmatian islands. Our cycle tour leads us via the village of Blato, situated like Rome on seven hills, and on to the harbour of Prigradica. Here the boat awaits our arrival and we set off for Makarska. If the weather permits, there will be the opportunity for a swim stop in a quiet bay on the way. The evening can be enjoyed strolling along the famous Makarska Riviera. .
Day 5 (Tue): Makarska – Omiš (cycling 44 km / 27 miles)
The day begins with a short cruise during breakfast to the town of Omiš. Today you may choose between taking part on a bike tour around the Cetina Canyon or participating in a rafting excursion down the Cetina River (not included in the tour price). The bike tour leads around the canyon offering spectacular views over the river and back down towards the sea. The rafting group are picked up by a bus from the boat and taken upriver to the starting point of the rafting tour. Paddling downstream in the rafts gives a totally unique perspective of the canyon and its flora and fauna. Once the rafting trip is over, participants are brought back to the boat by bus. In the afternoon, there is plenty of time to explore Omiš or to go for a swim at the nearby beach. The night is spent in Omiš.
Day 6 (Wed): Islands Brač and Šolta (Cycling 32 km / 20 miles)
Today we cruise to the island of Brač, famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was used for sections of the White House in Washington and for the Reichstag building in Berlin. Our cycling tour leads from the picturesque harbour town of Pučišća, home to one of the most famous masonry schools in Croatia, to the neighbouring town of Postira. Here, we board the boat and cruise to the island of Šolta, where there will be the opportunity to take part in a 4.5km hike with a visit to the local beekeeper Goran. Goran has a true passion for bees and has worked with them his whole life. He teaches about the importance of bees allows all his guests to try the delicious bee products. We spend the night in the harbour of Rogač on Šolta.
Day 7 (Thu): Šolta Island - Trogir (Cycling 20 km / 12,5 miles)
In the morning, we enjoy our last bike tour on Šolta. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean, and fig trees line the roads. The scent of rosemary accompanies us along our tour around the island. After our bike ride, we return to the ship to enjoy our last crossing, past the cliffs of the Čiovo peninsula and back to Trogir. Once we arrive, there will be plenty of time to visit the Old Town of Trogir, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The last evening aboard is celebrated in traditional fashion in the company of our fellow travellers and guides.
Day 8 (Fri): Trogir (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Dalmatia/Croatia.
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. Our tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend time on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour.
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.
Travel Dates & Prices 2022
Travel Dates and Prices 2022 per Person
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Route: Trogir - Trogir
Price per person in a cabin below deck
1.290 €
San Snova
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
Romantica
1.390 €
San Snova
1.390 €
Romantica
1.390 €
Romantica
1.390 €
San Snova
1.390 €
Romantica
1.390 €
San Snova
1.390 €
Romantica
1.390 €
Romantica
1.490 €
San Snova
1.490 €
Romantica
1.490 €
San Snova
1.490 €
Romantica
1.490 €
Romantica
1.290 €
Romantica
1.290 €
San Snova
1.290 €
San Snova
Optional services / Notes
Surcharge single cabin below deck
500,- €
Surcharge single cabin upper deck
700,- €
Surcharge cabin above deck
150,- €
Bicycle rental, 21-speed hybrid/week
80,- €
E-Bike, 8-gear/week
180,- €
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
On Apr 22, Mai 13, Jun 03 + 17, Aug 19, Sep 02, Oct 14 + 21 hybrid-and MTB tours will be operated parallel on the same boat, one tour guide will lead the hybrid bike group, the other one the mountain bike group. Only one level of difficulty will be offered to the mountain bikers. We gladly send you the itinerary for the MTB & Boat tour upon request.
Parallel to most of our Southern Dalmatia tour dates we are also offering our Southern Dalmatia PLUS tour with one of our first class ships Princeza Diana or Melody. On this tour E-bike- and hybrid bike rides are conducted parallel - the itinerary is similar. Therefore the PLUS tours would be the perfect alternative if the desired tour date on the regular tour is already fully booked or if you are looking for a tour on an even more luxury boat.
Services included
- 8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew
- 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
- 4 x full board and 3 x half board (option to have a picnic for lunch)
- Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Overview-maps for the daily tours (on board)
- Bed linen and towels
- English speaking tour guide
Not included in the tour price:
- Journey to Trogir
- Flat rate for bottled water, Visitor’s tax and local charges 50 euro for adults or 25 euro for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
- Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
- Meals and beverages ashore
- Entrance fee for sights are not included in the tour price
- Cetina river rafting (to be paid on site)
- Tips for crew and tour guides
Vaccination and health requirements for this tour:
For participation in this trip, the 3-G rule (vaccinated, recovered or tested) applies until further notice. In addition, the entry requirements and official rules of the destination country apply.
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.
Own e-bikes are not allowed
Level 2–3
The cycle tours require a basic level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from regular cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of 200 to 650 m above sea-level. The day-tours from 12 to 37.5 mi./20 to 60 km will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and can be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, during which they are, however, also permitted to push their bicycles. We traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely frequented outside the holiday seasons.
Group riding pace
On our regular cycling tours, the cyclists on regular bicycles determine the pace. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that the regular cyclists need time to rest and take longer to climb the hills. We thank you for your understanding.
Requirement to wear a helmet
Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).
Cycling with children on this tour
We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours with their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.30 m (4.3 ft.) for hybrid bikes. There is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16 in Croatia.
Catering
The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and and 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
With three persons sharing a cabin (not possible on Kapetan Jure), we allow a 50 % discount on the basic tour price for the third person, regardless of age, and do neither charge the above-deck surcharge for the third person. Three-bed-cabins are furnished with one double and a single bed.
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.
Transfer
Exclusive transfers between Split airport and Trogir harbour: 15 euro per person/way (day of embarkation/disembarkation only)
Parking
A safe parking space: motorcycle: 30 euro/week; car up to 6 m in length: 50 euro/week, vehicle longer than 6 m: 100 euro/week (to be paid on-site to the tour guide)
