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Guided
Shimoda, Croatia Bike Tour
Croatia’s Dalmation Coast is one of the most dramatic shorelines in Europe where coastal mountains sweep down to the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea. This bike tour starts in Split, a bustling coastal city and home to Diocletian’s Palace, one of the most spectacular Roman structures still standing today. On this bike tour we island hop, with overnights on two of Croatia’s most spectacular islands, Hvar and Korcula. The Croatian culture is ancient and rich, with Greek, Roman, Venetian, and Austro-Hungarian influences. We dive into this culture headfirst, with a cooking class, an olive mill visit, a wine tasting, an oyster farm excursion, and a walking tour of Old Town Dubrovnik. On this trip you will cycle through fragrant fields of rosemary and lavender. You will roll through fishing villages and stroll cobblestone streets. You will unwind on a private charter boat excursion. The tour ends in Dubrovnik, the Dalmation coast’s most captivating city. Dubrovnik’s Old Town is one of the world’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities.
Highlights
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Old towns of Split, Hvar, Korcula, and Dubrovnik
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Seaside hotels in Hvar and Korcula
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Hands-on cooking class
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Oyster boat excursion and tasting
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Charter boat day tour
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Old Town Dubrovnik guided tour
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Olive oil mill visit
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Winery wine tasting
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Diocletian's Palace visit (in Split)
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Beautiful coastal scenery
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Cycling on two islands, Hvar and Korcula
Price
US$ 4,900 per person, double occupancy
Dates
Sep. 17-27, 2025, Private Tour
Single Supplement
+ US$ 1,200 for single room occupancy
Length
11 Days, 10 Nights
Meet / Finish
Split / Dubrovnik
Route Rating
Moderate: 6-28 miles (10-46 km) per day over hilly terrain.
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Daily Itinerary
Day 6 and 7: Korcula Island
A speedy catamaran takes you from Hvar to the island of Korcula. Our hotel has a lovely beachfront location in the old town of Korcula. Like a mini-Dubrovnik, the old town is tucked behind massive walls on a small peninsula. Inside the walls you will find 13th Century buildings separated by narrow winding streets. You cycle down the coast following a quiet road on the water’s edge, stopping for lunch in Račišće, a picturesque port spread around a broad bay. The following day you ride to a family-run winery and sample their white wines made with a Grk grapes, a native Croatian grape that thrives on the island’s sandy shores. After the winery we visit a scenic beach and enjoy refreshments at a beachside café.
Day 8: Zuljana
A short ferry ride takes us back to the mainland. You climb the Pelisac hill and cross a high valley. A gorgeous descent leads through coastal vineyards with breathtaking sea and mountain views. We stop for lunch in Trstenik where you can eat outdoors at a seaside table. Our ride ends in Žuljana a small fishing village with a pebble beach that faces a bright turquoise sea. There are no hotels in this village of 300 people so we stay in apartments owned and run by a local family. In the evening you can eat local cuisine at a mom-and-pop seaside restaurant. Walking around the village at night you are likely to hear cicadas or coyotes.
Day 9: Dubrovnik
You ride to Mali Ston, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mali Ston is an amazing place. It has a 5.5 km stone wall, Europe’s longest, dating from the 14th Century. It has salt flats that have been in use for two millennia, and it has a sea channel where world class oysters are produced. Forty families have licenses to harvest oysters in the pristine waters. The patriarch of one of these families takes us out on his old wooden boat. He pulls fresh oysters and mussels from the sea and prepares them before our eyes. If you like oysters and mussels, these will most likely be the best you have ever had. Our day ends with a shuttle to our hotel in Old Town Dubrovnik.
Day 10 and 11: Dubrovnik
You will have a full day to explore Old Town Dubrovnik. In the morning we join a local guide for a 2-hour, private walking tour. After lunch stroll the ancient walls of Dubrovnik or relax at the nearby beach. The following day the bike tour ends after breakfast. You can fly out of Dubrovnik or return to the Split Airport which offers more international connections. You can travel from Dubrovnik to Split by private shuttle, bus or ferry, with the trip taking about 5 hours.
Day 1 and 2: Split
We rendezvous in the late afternoon at our hotel in Split. Our hotel is just a short walk from Split’s main attraction, Diocletian’s Palace, a palace built in the third century AD for a Roman Emperor. We stroll along the waterfront before a group dinner within the walls of the palace. The next day we make lunch at a cooking class. We meet a Croatian chef who takes us to the local produce and fish markets. During a hands-on cooking class, we create a traditional meal washed down with local wines. After lunch a warm-up ride takes us to a large park next to the city center. We cycle uphill and are rewarded with spectacular coastal views. Before leaving the park, we stop at a hillside café for some cold refreshments on a scenic terrace.
Day 3: Brac Island
A ferry takes us to the island of Brac. We cycle to Skrip, the island’s oldest village dating back 3,000 years. Skrip has a 16th century fortress and a delightful olive oil museum. We tour the museum and see an ancient olive mill at work. After our tour we have lunch al fresco at the museum. Lunch is a smorgasbord including olive spreads, local cheeses, cold cuts and homemade marmalades. Leaving Skrip a coastal ride takes us to a pristine beach for a refreshing swim. The day ends with a ferry ride back to Split.
Day 4 and 5: Hvar Island
We take a ferry to the island of Hvar. A pretty ride on quiet backroads leads to two picturesque harbor villages. The second village is called Vrboska, and resembles a tiny Venice. We have lunch next to a canal in Vrboska. In the afternoon a long slow climb takes us to the other side of the island and to the town of Hvar. Our hotel is nestled in a cove above a sandy beach. Every one of our rooms faces the sea and the hotel’s lovely infinity pools. The following day we won’t be cycling as we have booked an excursion on a chartered boat. The boat will take us to a cave, a lagoon, a beach, and a bay. Bring your bathing suit for swimming and snorkeling.
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Lodging
Priska Heritage Rooms
Split (3 nights)
Priska Heritage Rooms is located in the center of Split, a 4-minute walk from Diocletian's Palace. The modern rooms are located in a beautiful old building.
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort, Hvar (2 nights)
Located on a secluded bay, this luxury hotel has multi-level freshwater infinity pools. Rooms have views of the Paklinski Islands or the well-groomed gardens.
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Hotel San Teodoro
Korcula (2 nights)
Centrally located in Korcula Old Town, the Fabris is set in a traditional stone house with traditional and modern décor. The hotel is just steps from the sea.
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Leko Apartments
Žuljana (1 night)
The Leko Apartments are 5-minute walk from Žuljana Beach. Each apartment has strong A/C, a patio and WIFI. The apartments are managed by a kind family.
Bed and Breakfast Andio
Dubrovnik (2 nights)
Located in the UNESCO-protected Old City of Dubrovnik next to the popular Stradun Promenade, Bed and Breakfast Andio is housed in a 16th century palace.
What's Included
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10 nights in 4 hotels and 1 apartment (including 1 spa hotel)
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All breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 2 dinners
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Cooking class
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Oyster boat excursion with oyster and mussel tasting
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Full-day charter boat excursion
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Olive oil mill visit with lunch
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Dubrovnik private guided walking tour
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Wine bar visit with guided tasting
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2 friendly guides
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Van support
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Use of bicycle (normal bike or ebike at no extra charge)
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Helmet and water bottle
Departure from Dubrovnik, End of Tour
The bike tour ends in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik has an airport with international connections. The Split airport has more international connections. Busses for Split depart every hour (travel time 4-5 hrs). A ferry for Split departs twice per day (travel time 4.5 hrs). We will be happy to assist you with your post-tour travel plans.
Want to Save?
Consider one of our self-guided bike trips. We can schedule a self-guided bike tour whenever you want March 1 to October 31.
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