South Dalmatia Plus - Bike Cruise with first class ship MS Yolo

South Dalmatia: Bike cuise with first class boat

On this South Dalmatia bike & boat tour, you will explore the uniquely beautiful South Dalmatian islands and coasts, accompanied by our First Class ship. Highlights such as Diocletian's Palace in Split, the picturesque old town of Korčula and the lavender island of Hvar are combined with visits to very pristine islands to create an unforgettable journey. Culture is not neglected. This first class bike & boat tour offers you various highlights: a comfortable motor yacht in the first class category, unlimited e-bike rental options and little surprises along the way.

First Class Boat Melody

The elegant first class ship MS Yolo is 48.50 m long and 8.50 m wide and was built in 2019. The 18 spacious guest cabins (13-18 m²) are air-conditioned and furnished to a high standard. Enjoy meals with the other guests in the stylish salon. For relaxation there are sun loungers on the sun deck and comfortable lounge furniture on the upper deck. The focal point of the sun deck is the whirlpool. At the stern of the Yolo there is a bathing platform that invites you to take a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea.

1. day Trogir - Hvar Island

The journey takes place individually either by car to Trogir or by plane to Split Airport, which is about 5 km from Trogir embarkation port. After checking in on your motor yacht between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., the first longer crossing begins at around 3 p.m., which takes you from Trogir to the island of Hvar in the beautiful natural harbor of Stari Grad, where you spend the night.

2. day Islands of Hvar and Vis, approx. 20 km

After breakfast, take a bike ride from Stari Grad to the island's capital, Hvar. Here you still have enough time to visit the magnificent Renaissance Square and enjoy the view of the Spanish Fortress enthroned high above the city. Your ship will then take you to the next island on a 1.5-hour crossing. Overnight on Vis.

3. day Island of Vis, approx. 32 km

Vis is the Croatian island farthest from the mainland. Already more than 2,300 years ago it was known as a Greek colony called Issa. In the further course of history, Vis was a military restricted area due to its strategically favorable location and was not accessible to foreign tourists until 1995. Today you have the opportunity to explore this lovely island from the saddle of your bike. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to take part in an exciting three-hour jeep tour of the island (not included in the tour price). After the bike ride, your ship will take you to the island of Korčula. Overnight in Vela Luka.

4. day Island of Korčula, approx. 60 km

Today you will explore the beautiful island of Korčula by bike and enjoy your lunch break in one of the numerous local restaurants. The tranquility and seclusion of the lush gardens with their large cypresses characterize what is perhaps the most beautiful Dalmatian island. Today's bike tour takes you through the village of Blato, which like Rome was built on seven hills, over the pass road to the beautiful bay of Pupnat and finally to Korčula town, whose beautiful old town with its herringbone-like alleys invites you to roam. Overnight in Korčula town.

5. day Island of Brač, approx. 27 km

You cross over to the island of Brač, which is famous for its brilliant white limestone, which was used for the White House in Washington and the Reichstag in Berlin, among other things. After a long swim stop and a lunch break, you start your bike tour from Sumartin, which takes you to the pretty fishing village of Povlja and on to the picturesque Pučišća. The picturesque harbor is home to one of the most famous sculpture schools in Croatia, and the graduates' masterpieces decorate the whole place. Overnight in Pučišća.

6. day Split, approx. 17 km or rafting on the Cetina

Short crossing to Split. Today you have the choice between a bike tour or rafting on the Cetina. If you choose the bike tour, take a short but panoramic tour to the green heart of the city of Split - Marjan Hill. If you decide to do the rafting tour, a transfer bus will pick you up from the ship. If you decide to do the rafting tour, a transfer bus will pick you up from the ship. The rafting tour (not included in the travel price) is a special nature experience and takes place with trained guides. After this adventure, the transfer will take you back to the ship. In the afternoon you will explore Split, whose old town, which was built into the famous palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, is a World Heritage Site.

7. day Island of Solta, approx. 20 km

After the short crossing to Rogač on the island of Šolta, you will set off on your last bike tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, carob and fig trees line the road. The spicy scent of lavender and rosemary accompanies you as you drive across this tranquil island. Your ship is waiting for you in Rogač for the last crossing back to Trogir, where there is still enough time to visit the old town, which is a World Heritage Site. Afterwards, let your eventful journey come to an end with a cozy dinner and final evening on board.

8. day Trogir disembarkation

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m. and individual journey home.

Worth knowing about the South Dalmatia bike cruise with the first class ship Yolo

Below you will find specific information about the journey to southern Dalmatia with the first class ship Yolo. If you have any further questions about this trip, simply give us a call: Tel.: +49 (0)6421 - 886890.

Arrival by plane

Arriving by plane is the fastest, cheapest and most comfortable way to get to Trogir. The nearest airport is Split (SPU). It is only 6 km away from the port in Trogir. To get from Split airport to the port in Trogir, we recommend using a taxi. A taxi ride costs around 20 euros. You can also use the regular bus number 37, which leaves right in front of the airport building towards Trogir and takes about 15 minutes. A bus ticket costs about 2.50 euros per person.

You can find flight offers, for example, at:

Opodo

Skyscanner

Arrival by car

Munich - Salzburg (130 km), Salzburg - Villach (180 km), Villach - Ljubljana (100 km), Ljubljana - Rijeka (130 km): Motorway behind Ljubljana to the Kozina exit, then continue on the country road to Rijeka. From Rijeka to Trogir: along the main road to Senj, there turn towards the motorway to Split (300 km, approx. 5 hours).

Parking options in Trogir:

In Trogir, we will be happy to organize a secure parking space for you on a private property near the port upon prior notification. Parking costs 60 euros per week, payable locally upon arrival. Please reserve the parking space in good time before you start your journey. Please note: There is no insurance in Croatia that insures your vehicle against theft and burglary in the parking spaces provided by us. Damage of this kind is only covered by the local comprehensive insurance. If you have booked a parking space, ask one of the tour guides at the ships when you arrive. He will guide you to a guide who will drive ahead of your car, guiding you safely to the parking lot. After you have parked your car, the pilot will take you back to the ship in his car.

Requirements

The tours are equally suitable for trekking cyclists and e-bike riders. When using a rental bike, the decision for an e-bike or trekking bike must be made before the start of the journey. The cycling stages require participants to be in good basic condition, which regular cyclists should have acquired. The tours go up to an altitude of between 200 and 650 meters. The cycling stages of 20 - 60 km in length lead through hilly and mountainous terrain (approx. 400 - 700 m ascent per day) and are cycled without time pressure. Steeper or longer gradients can also be mastered. The roads are mostly paved and rarely used outside of the holiday season. Instead of a bike tour, you can also spend half or a whole day bathing on the ship. Decide for yourself every day whether you want to cycle individually according to information and maps or join your travel companions. Helmets are compulsory on our bike tours. Please bring your own well fitting helmet. A limited number of rental helmets are available on the ships (pre-registration required).

Available rental bikes

There are 11-gear women's/ unisex e-bikes with a low entry available (please state your preference in the comments and questions box when booking).

The bikes are each equipped with an Ortlieb pannier.

The trip is advertised as an e-bike tour and can therefore only be booked with an e-bike. If you arrive with your own bike, we ask you to bring an e-bike with you.

Catering

The accompanying cook is a member of the crew and prepares an extensive breakfast and one or two warm meals daily. It begins with dinner on embarkation day and ends with breakfast on disembarkation day.

Children

Basically, we are of the opinion that only children with good stamina and a minimum age of 10 years can complete the bike tours on their own. Please note that electric bikes can only be provided from a height of 1.50 m. For children under the age of 16 there is also a legal obligation to wear a helmet in Croatia.

Subject to modification

Separate cancellation conditions apply. Due to different wind and weather conditions as well as organizational necessities, we reserve the right to change the course of the route.

Bringing your own electric bike

It is not possible to bring your own e-bike on the ship as a safety measure and to protect the health of the guides. If you want to ride an e-bike, we can offer this for booking.

Extra costs which are not included in the tour price

Lump sum for local fees and drinking water on board and for the bike trips: 50 euros per adult, 25 Euro per child up to 16 years of age, (Payable to the captain on site).
A fuel surcharge, which may apply due to the sharp rise in fuel prices, is not included in the cruise price and must be paid in cash on arrival on board the ship. We will inform you of the amount of the surcharge, if any, in the travel documents approx. 3-4 weeks before arrival.

7 days hotline service

Just in case the bike chain is broken, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: you can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.

Passport and visa requirements, health regulations

For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.

Corona travel information:
Before booking your trip, please inform yourself about the measures in place to contain the Corona pandemic.

An up-to-date overview of applicable measures and travel and safety advice regarding Covid-19 for all countries in the EU and Switzerland can be found here:
https://reopen.europa.eu/en/

You can also find more information on our website at:
Corona virus and holiday planning

Travel insurance

The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.

Trogir

rogir - a true pearl on the Dalmatian coast! In the historic city center there are many historic buildings and the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Trogir

Island of Korcula

The island of Korcula has numerous small, secluded beaches and bays and is rich in culture and art. The capital of the island is a typical medieval city. The famous globetrotter Marco Polo is said to have been born in the old part of Korcula.

Korcula

Green cave

Not far from the island of Vis there is an untouched natural attraction, the Green Cave. The sun's rays enter through a small opening in the vaulted ceiling, giving the sea a magical green color. You can enter the grotto by boat or simply swim in.

Green cave

Split

Split is the largest city in southern Croatia and is popularly known as the "capital of Dalmatia". The range of sights is large, so the city center including Diocletian's Palace has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The heart of the city is the Old Town, which lies on the south coast of the Split peninsula. The Riva promenade, a well-known landmark of the city, is located right by the sea.

Split