CROATIA: bike & SOUTH cruise from split 8 DAYS
SPLIT – BRAČ– HVAR – PELJEŠAC – MLJET – KORČULA – ŠOLTA – SPLIT

itinerarY, prices & Inclusions

Day 1 SPLIT - SUPETAR - PUČIŠĆA  (L)
Bike Course: Supetar - Pučišća
Length: 25 km
Total ascend: 380 m
Highest point: 90 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 2/5

Arrival in Split and check-in from 11:00.  Departure at 1ppm followed by lunch on board on a journey to the island of Brač. Upon arrival in Supetar, you will cycle the coastal road to the northern part of the island of Brač. You are passing the fishing villages Splitska and Postira and arrive in one of the most beautiful small settlements in Europe - Pučišća. Free afternoon for sightseeing this charming place, well known for its long stonemason tradition. Overnight in Pučišća.

Day 2 PUČIŠĆA - POKRIVENIK/ JELSA - SUĆURAJ - LOVIŠTA (BLCD) 
Bike Course: Pokrivenik - Sućuraj
Length: 32 km
Total ascend: 450 m
Highest point: 350 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 3/5
Breakfast and morning sail towards the longest Croatian island - Hvar with the view on Biokovo mountain. Out starting point is a small picturesque bay Pokrivenik. Starting with ascending to the highest point of the route and descend to the eastern point of Hvar island - Sućuraj, where the ship is waiting. After lunch on board, sail towards the second biggest Croatian peninsula Pelješac and a charming settlement Lovišta. Captain's dinner onboard (included on Premium category). Overnight in Lovišta.

Day 3 LOVIŠTA / KUČIŠTA - TRSTENIK  (BD) 
Bike Course: Lovišta / Kučišta – Trstenik
Length: 45 km  / 31 km      
Total ascend: 800 m / 580 m
Highest point: 411 m              
Surface: 100% paved road            
Difficulty level: 4/5
The third-day ride could be called the wine-panoramic route. After breakfast, you start riding towards Orebić, the city of seafarers and captains. First few kilometres of ascending and then descending with the unique viewpoints on Korčula archipelago. After Orebić, ascend to the area where the most famous varieties of Croatian wine succeed. You cross the tunnel Dingač to the south side of Pelješac and continue riding through vineyards to Trstenik. Overnight in Trstenik.

Day 4 TRSTENIK - MLJET - KORČULA  (BL)
Bike Course: National park Mljet
Length: 18 km
Total ascend: 120 m
Highest point: 45 m
Surface: 80% paved, 20% macadam road
Difficulty level: 1/5
Cruise during breakfast from Trstenik to Mljet island, the lush green island also known as Honey-island. Mljet National park (entrance fee to be paid on the spot approx. 17 EUR per person) is a beautiful area of unique charm, featuring two connected saltwater lakes, a lush flora, a unique appearance of indented coastline, cliffs and numerous islets as well as always green plants of the surrounding hills. You cycle around the saltwater lake, inside which there is another island with the Benedictine monastery from the 12th century. Refreshment in saltwater lakes and return to lunch on board. Sail to Korčula. Free afternoon for exploring the town of Marco Polo. Overnight in Korčula.

Day 5 KORČULA - VELA LUKA (BD)
Bike Course: Korčula - Pupnat - Smokvica - Prižba - Blato - Vela Luka
Length: 55 km
Total ascend: 750 m
Highest point: 340 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 4/5
After breakfast, you start with the longest route of the week in which you will cycle the whole island of Korčula. Ascend to Žrnovo village and then to the oldest settlement on the island - Pupnat, where is the highest point of the route. Descend to the south side of Korčula and road ride between one of the most beautiful bay on the island and the steep cliffs above it. You continue the ride through numerous olive groves and vineyards, one of the most famous grapes variety Pošip. Short break in the charming place Smokvica on half the way. Descend to the sea and refreshment in one of the numerous pebble hidden beaches. Ascend towards the viewpoint above town Blato and finally descend towards our goal - Vela Luka. Dinner on board and overnight in Vela Luka.

Day 6 VELA LUKA - HVAR - STARI GRAD (BL)
Bike Course: 1. Hvar - Stari Grad
Length: 23 km
Total ascend: 450m
Highest point:410m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 3/5 

Bike Course: 2. Stari Grad-Jelsa-Vrboska-Stari Grad
Length: 22 km
Total ascend: 110m
Highest point: 85m
Surface: 85% paved 15% macadam road
Difficulty level: 1/5
Early morning sail from Vela Luka to the town of Hvar, breakfast. Short sightseeing of Hvar, a fairy tale city with its architecture, beautiful nature and mild climate. Cycle from Hvar to the other side of the island - Stari Grad. You pass through numerous lavender plants and enjoy the view towards the neighbouring islands and mainland. Lunch on board in Stari Grad. Easy afternoon ride up to two Hvar's pearls - Jelsa and Vrboska and through Stari Grad Plain where the ancient Greek land division has been preserved to these days like the system of road and plots. Overnight in Stari Grad.

Day 7 STARI GRAD - STOMORSKA - SPLIT  (BL)
Bike Course: Stomorska - Maslinica
Length: 36 km
Total ascend: 450 m
Highest point: 135 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 2/5
The last day starts with a morning cruise from Stari Grad to the island of Šolta. After breakfast, you start cycling from Stomorska to the highest point of the island - Gornje Selo, enjoying the views on both sides of the island and the scents of Mediterranean plants. Continue to Maslinica on the west part of the island. Short break and return to Stomorska. Lunch on board and sail to Split. Free afternoon for sightseeing in the Diocletian's city. Overnight in Split.

Day 8 SPLIT  (B)
An early breakfast before your final goodbyes to new friends and the crew.
Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, T – tasting, CD – Captain`s dinner

Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.
Note: Upgrade to higher category cabins available upon request.

INCLUSIONS

- Arrival and departure transfers
- 7 night cruise in deluxe air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Daily buffet breakfast
- 8 meals - Three course lunches daily + cheese and salad bar
- Captain's dinner with live entertainment
- A drink with lunch onboard
- Complimentary water
- Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day
- Olive oil and wine tasting on board
- Abundant fresh fruit
- Professional Tour manager
- Visitors' taxes & port fees
- Luggage handling
- Daily cabin service and towel change
- Complimentary wi-fi onboard
- Guided tours as listed.
- Entrance fee

Bike rental charges are extra !

SPECIAL NOTES:
SWIMMING BREAKS: In good weather and depending on timings we will have regular swim stops while the vessel anchors in secluded bays or after the cycling before departure to the next island.

CYCLING ROUTE: The length of the daily cycling routes is estimated and depends on local information and various detours or short cuts that can be done en route. Sailing and cycling routes may be changed on the spot due to weather conditions and the capacity of the respective cyclists on board. Departure is during the morning hours, mostly after breakfast.

BICYCLES: bike rental possible on request; Katarina Line is not responsible for any damage which may occur to personal bicycles during bike tours and transportation from land to the vessel and vice versa. Repair kit for personal bikes obligatory.

FOOD: Continental breakfast and either lunch or dinner. During our cycling routes, we recommend stops at local restaurants where you can sample the local specialties. These meals are not included in the price of the trip and are paid for by the customers. There is a possibility to book a captain's dinner, which is paid directly on the spot and is offered by the captain and your tour guide.

EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.