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UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat

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7 nights

21 miles/day

Guided from EUR € 1690
Bike and Boat Tour aboard Harmonia
Countries: Croatia

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Explore Southern Dalmatia from Split to Dubrovnik by E bike

This bike and boat tour allows you to experience the region of South Dalmatia thoroughly, including Dubrovnik and its amazing city walls.

Accompanied by our charming motor yacht, we get to know this sparsely populated part of Croatia. Breathtaking scenic experiences and cultural highlights await you! The highlights of the trip are the town centers of Split and Dubrovnik, which are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. We cycle the islands of Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet, and Šipan. Experience the interaction of sea and land, culture and nature up close and personal.

The direction of this tour alternates each week. Minimum 14 participants.
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Highlights
- Town centers of Split and Dubrovnik
- Guided tours of Split, Korčula, and Dubrovnik
- Cycling on the islands of Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet, and Šipan
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Tour Description Daily Program
Daily program

The direction of this tour alternates each week. Both itineraries are detailed below.

Split to Dubrovnik

Day 1: Split
Individual arrival in Split. Meet the crew at Split Harbour on board; check-in starts between 2:00-2:30pm. About 4:30pm, a guided city tour offers you the opportunity to visit the former Palace of Emperor Diocletian and learn about Split's transformation into the city it has become. The boat will stay the night in Split, providing you with a chance to experience Split’s nightlife.

Day 2: Split – Island of Brač: Pučišća – Bol – Island of Hvar: Jelsa (14 miles/23 km)
We cruise to the island of Brač, which is world-renowned for it's limestone. Used in the construction of parts of the White Huse and the German Reichstaf building in Berlin. radiant, precious limestone that was, among others, used for the White House in Washington D.C. and in the construction of the German Reichstag building in Berlin. Once we have arrived on Brač we cycle from the picturesque harbor town of Pučišća, known internationally for its stone masonry college, across the island to Bol. Close by lies the famous‚ Golden Horn‘, a popular Croatian beach famous for its unique shape. Keen swimmers can take a swim here before continuing on by boat to Jelsa on the island of Hvar.

Day 3: Hvar Island: Jelsa – Stari Grad – Hvar – Island of Vis (22 miles/35 km)
Today’s cycling tour leads us to Stari Grad and later on to the opposite side of the Island of Hvar. After a short break, we cycle through lavender fields and small villages till we get to the island's capital.

Make use of the time and go for a little stroll through the city of Hvar before boarding the boat. Standing on the magnificent Renaissance Square you can enjoy a view up to the Spanish fortress towering high above the city.

Continue by boat to the evening's final destination, the Island of Vis.

Day 4: Island of Vis– Korčula Island (20 miles/32 km)
Although the Island of Vis is the farthest inhabited island from Mainland Croatia, it still carries a rich history. Over 2300 years ago, the island was home to the Greek colony of Issa. Due to its location, the island has long served as a military zone and was prohibited to tourism until the dissolution of its military use in 1995. The island is now filled with plenty of beautiful landscapes that you will enjoy cycling through.

Today's cycling route will start in the town of Vis and cycle around the entirety of the Island. Visiting the harbour of Komiža, you will have the opportunity to stop for coffee and possible a traditional lunch before cycling back to the boat. This evening, the boat sets off toward the harbor of Vela Luka where the boat will dock for the night.

Day 5: Korčula Island: Vela Luka - Korčula town (37.5 miles/60 km)

Today you will tour the island of Korčula all the way to Korčula city. A mild Mediterranean climate and a broad variety of different landscapes await us here. Take your time, and remember to take a break to enjoy the view over the deep blue sea and neighboring islands.

The picturesque town of Korčula competes with Venice for the honor of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Use the evening to wander through the fishbone alleyways and soak up the vibes of this stylish town. A guided city tour will give you an overview of the city and its features.

Day 6: Korčula Island – Pelješac Peninsula: Orebić – Trstenik – Mljet Island (16-18 miles/25-30 km)

While enjoying breakfast, the boat will cruise to the Pelješac Peninsula. Enjoy the view of the Sv. Ilija mountains from a distance as the boat makes its way to the harbor of Orebić. As you approach the peninsula you will also be able to see the vineyards along the steep mountainside. This unique wine region is home to the famous Plavac and Dingač wines.

From the harbor, you will follow the coast to Trstenik, where we board the boat for lunch as you set sail to the lush Island of Mljet for another cycle tour or opt for a hike through the serene Mljet National Park. This evening is spent in Pomena on the Island of Mljet.

Day 7: Mljet Island – Dubrovnik (17.5 miles/28 km)
The abundant woodlands of Mljet provides such a lovely environment it is thought that Homer chose it as the set of his epic poem the "Odyssey". The Island of Mljet is considered by many to be Ogygia, the home of the Nymph Calypso, by whom the legendary Greek king Odysseus was held for seven years as she tried to convince him to marry her and obtain immortality.

With this beautiful, forested island as your backdrop you will start the tour from Pomena and cycle to the city of Sobra. After arriving in Sobra, return to the boat and enjoy the last crossing after an adventurous week. After arrival in Dubrovnik, there is plenty of time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city and to take part in a guided city tour.

A cheerful evening meal on board the boat gives you time to celebrate the success of the week with fellow travelers and tour guides.

Day 8: Dubrovnik
After breakfast, disembarkation takes place until 9:00am.

Dubrovnik to Split

Day 1: Dubrovnik

Day 2: Dubrovnik – Island Šipan – Island Mlje (7-15.5 miles/11-25km)

Day 3: Pelješac Peninsula: Trstenik – Orebić – Island Korčula (15.5 miles/25km)

Day 4: Korčula Island: Korčula town – Vela Luka (38 miles/60km)

Day 5: Island Vis (20 miles/32km)

Day 6: Island Hvar: Hvar Town – Jelsa – Stari Grad (24 miles/40km)

Day 7: Brač Island: Milna – Pučišća (24 miles/40km)

Day 8: Disembarkation in Split

We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements.
Surface and terrain

The tours will take us up to a height of 200-500 m above sea-level. The day-tours up to 28 miles/45km will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will need to be able to master long and steep climbs. 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 cycle-tour.

Guided group pace: On this program, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on these tours on a regular bicycle should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace.

Boats
- Harmonia
Harmonia
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How to get there

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Split or Dubrovnik, Croatia
Nearest train station: Split or Dubrovnik, Croatia

Another possibility is Zadar airport. A taxi ride from Split airport to the ship is approximately €20; a taxi from Dubrovnik airport to the ship is approximately €40.

Private transfer between Split Airport and Split harbor or Dubrovnik Airport and Gruž harbor is available for €30 per person/per direction (minimum 2 participants).

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UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat

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Dates

From Split: Apr 12; May 10, 24; Jun 7*, 21; Jul 5; Aug 2, 16, 30, 2024 (*indicates fully booked)
From Dubrovnik: Apr 19; May 3*, 17, 31*; Jun 14*, 28*; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Oct 4, 2024 (*indicates fully booked)

Season 1: Apr 12, 2024 - May 9, 2024

Season 2: June 28, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024

Season 3: May 10, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024

Season 4: Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024

Prices

Harmonia

Per person, double occupancy	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3	Season 4
Main deck cabin	€1690	€1790	€1890	€1990
Upper deck cabin	€1940	€2040	€2140	€2240
Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin)
Main deck, Standard cabin	€2290	€2390	€2490	€2590
Upper deck, Standard cabin	€2490	€2590	€2690	€2790

Bike Rentals

Gravel bike	€180
Road bike	€180
Electrically assisted bike	€225

Discounts

Children up to age of 16 (on base package price) (if in their own cabin, single surcharge still applies)

25%

Included services

7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with private facilities (including bed linens and towels)
8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew
2 x full board and 5 x half board
Overview-maps for the daily tours (on board)
Guided cycling tours as described in the itinerary
English speaking tour guide
City tour in Split, Korčula and Dubrovnik

Please note a required bottled water flat rate and visitor's tax of approximately €60 per adult and €30 per child is not included in this tour package. These fees are paid directly to the captain upon arrival. Credit and debit cards are not accepted on board; ATMs are available at stops along the tour route.

Bike rentals

Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:

21-speed standard touring bike
Electrically assisted bike (CUBE)*

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All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:

Ortlieb pannier

Additional specifications on the Standard touring bikes:

21-gear derailleur, Alivio
Shimano V-brakes
Comfortable Selle Royal saddles

Please note that the bikes are deliberately not equipped with water bottle holders. There is room in the saddle bag to carry a bottle of water, along with everything else you need for the daily rides.

Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.

Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals. The guide on board the boat can assist you in attaching them to your rental bike.

Helmets:
It is required to wear helmets on this tour. In order to guarantee optimum protection, we request that you bring your own helmet and - for your own safety - wear it on all bike tours. A limited number of helmets are available on board to rent, at the time of booking, though it is highly recommended to bring your own helmet.

Please note: Clients are more than welcome to bring their own bike along. However, be aware that we are not insured for the private bikes on board and that all maintenance of private bikes are the responsibility of the owner. Additionally, it is important for us to know if the private bikes are standard models, MTBs or e-bikes. Onboard of our boats we have a weight restriction of 22 kg for all private bikes (excluding batteries) for health and safety reasons. Bikes above this weight will not be accepted onboard.

Please note: Guests are more than welcome to bring their own bike along. However, be aware that we are not insured for the private bikes on board and that all maintenance of private bikes are the responsibility of the owner. Additionally, it is important for us to know if the private bikes are standard models, MTBs or e-bikes. Onboard of our boats we have a weight restriction of 22 kg for all private bikes (excluding batteries) for health and safety reasons. Bikes above this weight will not be accepted on board for daily use!

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UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat

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Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.

UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat

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- ★★★★★ Lorinda Troppmann 4 months ago
  
  Trip of a lifetime
  
  The trip exceeded all of my expectations. Coming from Alaska, it was refreshing to see the people of Croatia to be set apart from what we see in the USA. I did not see anyone passed out on the streets or strung out on drugs. You could walk freely in the evening on the islands and feel safe. The beauty was breathtaking and the crew was generous in their hospitality. My friend that joined me on the trip talked me into doing an E-bike, and I am so grateful that I did! I was able to enjoy the entire trip that way and still got a great work out. I would do this trip again!
- ★★★★★ Puiyee Tse November 7, 2022
  
  Too short of the bike ride
  
  The bike ride was too short. I would like to have double the bike ride time instead of staying on the boat. The island are great but not enough time to explore each place. The boat food was terrible.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  October 2022
  How many tours have you completed?
  0
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Much easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists
  Do you recommend this tour?
  No
  - 4/5 Value
  - 3/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Richard Hoffmann October 8, 2022
  
  Beautiful Croatian cities and islands
  
  We had a wonderful time on this tour. The Harmonia is a beautiful boat and well provisioned. There are some signs of wear and maintenance needs to be checked carefully room by room. The staff was terrific if not experienced—- seems like this US problem exists everywhere.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  September 30, 2022
  How many tours have you completed?
  6
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat harder
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 3/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Diana Terrell August 27, 2022
  
  Most beautiful biking in Wurope
  
  There are so many things to evaluate: The Boat Harmonia: comfortable and attractive. The staff on the Harmonia: helpful and upbeat. The bike Rides: the most beautiful we have seen in Europe. The quality of the bikes: excellent. Numbers of people on a ride: too many. All thirty of us rode as a group. Some experienced with regular bikes and some weaker bikers with Ebikes. Too many people in a cluster on the road and too much waiting to regroup. Two guides and thirty people did not work so well. Food was adequate, but large full course hot meals at lunch were not so great.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  August 2022
  How many tours have you completed?
  15
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 3/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 2/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ John Foster August 8, 2022
  
  The tour that I am reviewing was a 2 week tour in the islands of Croatia which I couldn't find on your list (20th anniversary tour affiliated with Jim Johnson) nonetheless my title would be: Excellent Guides!
  
  Two weeks in the mainland and islands of Croatia was a great way to get to see this beautiful country and the trip was enhanced greatly by two over the top tour guides, Senad and Luka!
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  July 2022
  How many tours have you completed?
  first
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Badger79 October 27, 2019
  
  Croatia Islands
  
  Excellent in every way! Ideal way to see Croatia. Guides were very knowledgeable and super friendly. There was a lead and sweep guide on every ride, so there was no way to get lost. Food was plentiful and good with nice variety. Only two meals not on board - one lunch, one dinner. Bikes in good condition and guides were prepared if repairs needed. Cabins were very clean. Be aware, no soap or shampoo provided. Hilly, but no problem with ebikes.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  October 12-20, 2019
  How many tours have you completed?
  2
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Andrew or Richard August 17, 2019
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  28/7 to 4/8
  How many tours have you completed?
  2
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Cory June 14, 2019
  
  Dubrovnik to Split on bikes
  
  This is the way to travel! Board your sailboat and unpack once! We enjoyed our stay on the Harmonia. The Bike Tours/Inselhupfen guides went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good time, that we were safe, and that any needs were addressed.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  May 2019
  How many tours have you completed?
  4
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 2/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
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