Split - Dubrovnik: bike & boat

Island hopping in South Dalmatia

Look forward to this special bike and boat trip. It offers a variety of landscapes, countless natural beauties, which can be seen in the high mountain ranges, the island world and the strongly indented coast, Mediterranean charm, picturesque towns with countless historical buildings, dreamlike, wildly romantic bays and at the beginning and end two wonderful towns. A true open-air museum awaits you with the 1,700-year-old city of Split. Marvel at Diocletian's Palace, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, and stroll along the vibrant Riva waterfront. Look forward to the romantic city of Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic". One of the most enchanting old town complexes in Europe awaits you, surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean natural landscapes and offshore islands, some of which you can explore by bike!

Deluxe boat Harmonia

The Harmonia is an elegant, bright white motor yacht, 38 m long, 8.30 m wide with 16 spacious cabins with shower/toilet and air conditioning. The spacious saloon and the wide sun deck equipped with a sunbathing area and bathing platform invite you to linger. At the bar you always get a rich selection of chilled drinks. Access to the sea is uncomplicated via a bathing platform at the stern of the ship - unlimited bathing pleasure is guaranteed. The experienced crew ensures a warm and extremely attentive service on board. A cruise on the Harmonia means enjoyment, relaxation and the full all-round pampering package at the same time!

1. day Split arrival

Individual arrival in Split. Embarkation between 2 PM. and 2:30 PM. in the port of Split. Around 4:30 PM. we offer you a guided city tour of Split, whose old town, which is a World Heritage Site, was built directly into the famous palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Learn interesting details about the city's history and visit the most important sights. The ship remains in the port of embarkation overnight.

2. day Island of Brač & Island of Hvar, approx. 23 km

The island of Brač is famous for its brilliant white limestone, which was used in the construction of the White House in Washington and the Reichstag in Berlin, among other things. You will cycle from picturesque Pučišća, home to one of Croatia's most famous sculpture schools, to Bol. The famous "Golden Horn", one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia, is very close by. If you wish, you can take a refreshing dip here before the MS Harmonia takes you to the island of Hvar in the port of Jelsa, where you spend the night.

3. day Island of Hvar & Island of Korčula, approx. 35 km

Today you cycle across the island of Hvar. Enjoy wonderful views, the vast lavender fields and small villages before you reach the island's capital, Hvar. Marvel at the magnificent Renaissance Square and the Spanish Fortress towering over the city. In the late afternoon crossing to the island of Korčula, one of the most beautiful islands in Dalmatia. Enjoy dinner on board and end the active day relaxing in the bay of Vela Luka.

4. day Island of Korčula, approx. 60 km

On your bike tour today you will explore the entire island. A Mediterranean climate and a breathtaking landscape await you. Marvel at the beautiful views and the deep blue water on your bike tour that takes you to the picturesque island capital Korčula, which competes with Venice for the honor of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo.

5. day Lastovo Island - Mljet Island, approx. 28 km

A morning crossing takes you to the beautiful island of Lastovo, one of the smaller inhabited islands in the Adriatic. The just over 1,000 inhabitants still live mainly from fishing, agriculture and viticulture. Today's bike tour takes you across this enchanting island, which is known beyond the borders of Croatia, not least because of the golden yellow white wine "Marastina" that is grown here. With a late lunch on board, your ship lifts anchor again and you cross over to Pomena on Mljet.

6. day Mljet Island and Šipan, approx. 28 km

From Pomena you cycle today after breakfast at the Mljet National Park, starting over the entire Honey Island, which is one of the most densely wooded islands in the entire Mediterranean Sea with 70 percent forest. Homer also mentioned the island of Mljet in his Odyssey, making it the home of the nymph Calypso, who imprisoned the famous hero here for seven years. Your ship will pick you up in Sobra and take you to the island of Šipan in the afternoon, where you will spend the night.

7. day Šipan Island – Dubrovnik, approx. 11 km

The island of Šipan is the largest of the Elafiti Islands. Explore the island by bike with a guide and cycle through a fertile valley nestled between two limestone ridges past some villas. After your bike tour, it's time to cast off again for the last crossing of this eventful week. After your arrival in Dubrovnik there is enough time to visit the fascinating old town, which is also a World Heritage Site, and to take part in a guided tour. Afterwards, let your eventful journey come to an end with a cozy dinner and final evening on board.

8. day Dubrovnik departure

After breakfast disembarkation until 9 AM and individual trip home.

This tour operates in two directions, either from Split to Dubrovnik or from Dubrovnik to Split.

Starting dates Split - Dubrovnik 2022: 21.10.

Starting dates Dubrovnik-Split 2022: 28.10.

Starting dates Split – Dubrovnik 2023: 21.04. / 19.05. / 02.06. / 16.06. / 14.07. / 28.07. / 11.08. / 25.08. / 08.09. / 06.10.

Starting dates Dubrovnik – Split 2023: 12.05. / 09.06. / 23.06. / 07.07. / 21.07. / 04.08. / 18.08. / 13.10.

Worth knowing about the bike tour "Split - Dubrovnik boat & bike"

Please find more information about the  the bike tour "Split - Dubrovnik boat & bike" below. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421 - 886890.

Arrival by plane

Arriving by plane is the fastest, cheapest and most convenient way to get to Dubrovnik or Split.

If your trip starts from Dubrovnik, the nearest airport is that of Dubrovnik. It is approx. 16 km from the Gruž city harbor. If you would like to take part in the guided city tour in Dubrovnik (4:30 PM) on the day of arrival, your flight should not land in Dubrovnik after 2:30 PM. If your trip starts in Split, Split Airport (SPU) is in the immediate vicinity (23km).

Flight offers can be researched and booked e.g. at:

Opodo

Swoodoo

Arrival by car

Munich – Salzburg (130 km), Salzburg – Villach (180 km), Villach – Ljubljana (100 km), Ljubljana – Rijeka (130 km): Autobahn after Ljubljana until exit Kozina, further on the road to Rijeka. From Rijeka to Split or Dubrovnik: along the main road to Senj, there turn towards the Autobahn to Split. Depending on the port of embarkation, follow the Autobahn to Split or Dubrovnik (360km or 550 km, approx. 4 hours or 6.5 hours).

Parking: You can park your car in one of the public guarded parking lots. In Dubrovnik you will find a long-term parking space at the city harbor Gruz, at the ferry terminal, approx, 28,00 EUR per day / car.

Flughafentransfer

Individual transfer between Split airport and Split port, as well as between Gruž port in Dibrovnik and Dubrovnik airport on request.

Requirements

The cycling stages require the participants to have a certain level of fitness, which regular cyclists usually have. The routes go up between 400 - 700 meters. The daily stages of 30 - 60 km lead through hilly and mountainous terrain and are cycled without time pressure. Steeper or longer gradients can also be mastered, but pushing is definitely allowed. Instead of a bike tour, you can also spend half a day or a whole day on the ship. Please note that helmets are compulsory on the bike tours! Please bring your own well fitting helmet. A limited number of rental helmets are available on board, but must be reserved in advance.

Basically, on our e-bike & boat trips there is also the possibility to take part in the day tours with a trekking bike. However, the guided group pace is based on the e-bike riders. Anyone who rides a trekking bike on an e-bike trip should not be surprised at the faster basic speed. Trekking cyclists should also have the necessary condition to ride at this speed. Thank you for your understanding.

Available rental bikes

There are 11-gear women's e-bikes with a low entry, as well as 9-gear unisex hybrid touring bikes available (please state your preference in the comments and questions box when booking). Likewise 24-speed trekking bikes as women's and men's bikes. Since the trip is an e-bike tour, the group pace is adapted to the e-bike riders, so we recommend renting e-bikes.

The bikes are each equipped with an Ortlieb pannier.

Catering

The accompanying cook is a member of the crew and prepares an extensive breakfast and one or two warm meals every day. Meals include 2 x full board and 5 x half board. Meals begin with dinner on the day of embarkation and end with breakfast on the day of disembarkation.

Discounts

If the cabins are occupied by three, we grant a third person (e.g. a child) a 50% discount on the basic tour price. Children up to and including 16 years of age receive a discount of 25% on the basic tour price (cannot be combined with the 50% discount).

Children

We believe that only children in a good physical condition and with a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.20 m (4 ft.) for hybrid bicycles and 1.50 m (4.5 ft.) for e-bikes. There is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16 in 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. If necessary the tour will be operated in reverse.

MS Harmonia

Rear deck

Sun deck

Lounge/salon

Double cabin

Bathroom

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

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.

Split

Split is the largest city in southern Croatia and is popularly known as the "capital of Dalmatia". The offer of sights is large. The city center including the Diocletian's Palace is a World Heritage Site since 1979. The heart of the city is the old town, which lies on the southern coast of the peninsula of Split. Right by the sea is the boulevard Riva, a famous landmark.

Split

Island of Brač

The island of Brac is the largest island in Dalmatia and known for its marble-like limestone, which was also used in the construction of the "White House". It offers many swimming and leisure activities.

Brac

Island of Korčula

The island of Korcula has many small, secluded beaches and coves. It is rich in culture and art. The capital of the island is a typical medieval-looking city. Allegedly the famous globetrotter Marco Polo was born in the old district of Korcula. 

Korcula

Mljet Island

The island of Mljet is a true paradise of nature, which will delight you with a huge national park, dense forests, beautiful bays and beaches. The national park is located in the northwestern part of the island and offers a contrasting landscape. Due to the lush vegetation in the area of the National Park, the island is often referred to as "the green island". Another attraction is the salt lakes, which are more than 10,000 years old, unique phenomena with some Dalmatian plants, which you will find only on the rocky coast of the island.

Mljet Island

Dubrovnik

The "Pearl of the Adriatic Sea", located in the south of Croatia, with its rich historical heritage is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The entire historic city center is surrounded by a 2-kilometer-long, completely accessible city wall and fascinates with its medieval architecture. The entire old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be enthusiastic! On offshore islands you will find beautiful beaches and coves to linger.

Dubrovnik