Croatia – Island Hopping Short Bike Tour

Welcome to the ancient Mediterranean town of Split! Explore the 1700 year old Palace of Diocletian, inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list, the Peristyle, Diocletian’s mausoleum, Jupiter’s temple, Romanesque houses, and experience everyday life by visiting the ancient fish market and watching the fishermen hard at work. Split is located in the middle of Croatian coast and is the cultural centre of the Dalmatian Coast. Cycle along the beautiful Marjan Hill, which is the main recreational area for the citizens of Split. Depending on your arrival time, we will meet at your hotel today (or tomorrow,) fit your bike and have a welcome orientation regarding your upcoming cycling holiday!

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 17 km / 11 mi +/-283m, or 60 km / 37 mi +/-958m
Highlights: Split, Marjan Hill
Overnight: Split

After a leisurely ferry cruise, you arrive to the largest island of the Central Dalmatian group of islands, the third largest among the Adriatic islands – Island Brac. This island is rich with historic sites dating back to Ancient Greece, Middle Ages and Modern times. Today, there are around twenty settlements on the island. Pedal to Sutivan, a small fishing village on the northern coast of Brac. After Sutivan, there is a climb and you will pass through the picturesque village of Lozisca. Continue through the settlements in the interior, which are older, richer in cultural and historical monuments, and much more interesting architecturally than the coastal ones. If you are interested in the arts, we can suggest some galleries and workshops to visit, where you can see the stone masons working on their sculptures. Return to Split for a nice swim or leisurely stroll!

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 35 km / 22 mi, +/-596m; extra ride 35 km / 22 mi, +/-411m
Highlights: island Brac, Supetar, coastal ride and towns, ancient inland villages, wine cellar, art galleries
Overnight: Split

After your morning coffee at Split’s waterfront promenade, you will take a 1-hour ferry ride to the quiet island of Šolta. Discover and bike the beautiful and quiet island of Šolta. The biking is mostly along narrow back roads in small rural villages, found in the heart of the island. Visit a few more coastal villages, ride along olive groves and zoom past vineyards. Optional visits are to a honey production site. Return to Split at the end of the ride for another night out in Split.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 40 km / 25 mi, +/-568m
Highlights: quiet and picturesque landscape
Overnight: Split

Today you can choose just how much or little you would like to ride! Welcome to the fishing village of Jelsa, located on the northern side of Island Hvar. Our route takes you along lavender fields, olive groves, and vineyards. You will be riding along a scenic and mostly flat road on the north side of the island, passing Vrboska and Stari Grad, (which literally translates to “Old Town”) the oldest settlement on the island. One of the first settlements in Europe, Stari Grad was founded by the Ancient Greeks (Pharos). Discover and cycle along Ager – a cultured landscape created 24 centuries ago by Greek colonists. Return to Split for one last evening of relaxation in Croatia!

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 26 km / 16 mi, +/-296m; longer routes exist up to 90 km
Highlights: island Hvar, Jelsa, Vrboska, Stari Grad
Overnight: Split

Your Island Hopping Croatia Bike Tour comes to a close today, but not before one last delicious breakfast to savor the experience. If you’re continuing your travels, we’d be happy to assist with other tours and excursions in Croatia to make your journey even more memorable.

Meals: breakfast