Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast - Deluxe

Individual arrival in Split and check-in from 2.00pm to 2.30pm* at Split harbour. A taxi transfer can be booked on request from Split airport or hotel to the harbour (additional cost). Around 4:30pm a guided walking tour offers the opportunity to see inside the former Palace of Emperor Diocletian and to learn about Split's history. The boat will spend the night in Split, allowing you to experience the local nightlife. * Split Harbour is undergoing reconstruction. Some departures will now board 1.00pm to 1.30pm followed by a guided walking tour at 2.00pm. The vessel will depart the harbour at 3.00pm moving further down the coast to the port of Omis where you will overnight. Details will be provided in your joining instructions.

In the morning we cruise to the island of Brac, famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was used in part for the White House in Washington as well as for the construction of the German Reichstag building in Berlin. Once on Brac, we cycle from the picturesque harbour town of Pucišca, known internationally for its stone masonry college, across the island to Bol. In Bol we board the boat and navigate to the city of Stari Grad on the Island of Hvar where we spend the night.

Today’s cycling tour on the Island of Hvar leads us from Stari Grad through lavender fields and small villages to the island’s capital, Hvar, on the opposite side of the island. Marvel at the magnificent Renaissance Square and enjoy a view up to the Spanish Fortress, towering high above the town. Make sure to take the time to go for a little stroll through Hvar town before boarding the boat for the next crossing. From Hvar we continue by boat to the island of Vis where we spend the night.

Vis is the furthermost inhabited island from mainland Croatia. A Greek colony called Issa settled on the island 2300 years ago. Due to its strategic location it was a military zone until 1995 and prohibited for foreign tourists. Today we have the opportunity to explore the lovely island by bike. From the town of Vis we cycle around the entire island, with a coffee stop in the harbour of Komiža and the possibility of a traditional lunch along the way, before returning to the boat. After our cycling tour the boat takes us to the harbour of Vela Luka on the island of Korcula, where we spend the night.

Today’s cycle tour leads us across the charming island of Korcula. A mild Mediterranean climate and a vast variety of different landscapes await us on this spectacular island. Take your time and don’t forget to take a break to enjoy the views over the deep blue sea and neighbouring islands. The picturesque town of Korcula competes with Venice for the honour of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Spend the evening wandering through the fishbone alleyways and soak up the atmosphere of this stylish town. A guided walking tour this evening gives an overview of the city and its history.

A relaxing morning cruise brings us to the harbour of Pomena on the Island of Mljet. With 70% of its landmass being covered by woodland it is the most forested island in the Mediterranean region. Homer mentioned this lovely island in his epic poem the “Odyssey”, making it the home of the Nymph Calypso and the legendary Greek king Odysseus, who, unable to resist Calypso, stayed on Mljet for seven years. Today’s ride takes place in the afternoon and stretches almost the entire length of the Island. We meet the boat in Sobra and cruise to the island of Sipan for the night.

Sipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands, yet still humble in size. What it lacks in size, it compensates in charm. A great place for our last bike tour of the week. After returning to the boat we can look back on an eventful week whilst enjoying our last cruise to our final highlight of the week: the city of Dubrovnik! After our arrival in Dubrovnik there is plenty of time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city and to take part on a guided city tour. A cheerful evening meal on board the boat provides plenty of time to celebrate the wonderful week with fellow travellers and tour guides.

Disembark after breakfast around 9am and individual departure, or taxi transfer can be booked on request for an additional cost from the boat to Dubrovnik airport or hotel.