Dalmatian Islands Gravel biking

Upon your arrival in Split you will meet our representative and get familiar with the area, the most important sites and dining areas. You will get your bike fitted and a briefing on all bike routes and options.
The most important site of Split is Diocletian’s Palace, inscribed on UNESCO’s World heritage list. Locals have lived and still live in their homes, which are moulded into the old walls of the Palace. Within the walls you will find numerous cafes and restaurants serving fresh Mediterranean food! In front of the Palace you might enjoy evening walks along its beautiful waterfront promenade.
Depending on your arrival, you can enjoy an easy, car-free 20 km bike ride or take a longer loop into the interior of the land.

Meals: –
Distance biked: 22 km  –  Elevation gain: 336 m  –   Paved roads: 88%
Overnight: Split
Highlights: Diocletian’s palace, Marjan hill, Split

Today you depart for island Brač, the biggest and highest of all central Dalmatian islands.
We suggest ride along the northwest side of the island, discovering coastal trails, fisherman villages and museums. Island Brac is famous for its stone – the White house in Washington and Diocletian’s palace are just some sites that were built with that stone! All the ancient villages and towns on Brac are kind of an exhibition of fine stone work!
Whatever you choose you will have great views on the mainland and ride along olive groves and vineyards!
Return to Split with the late afternoon ferry.

Distance biked: 46 km  –  Elevation gain: 800 m  – Paved roads: 40%
Overnight: Split
Highlights: Island Brač, ancient inland villages and coastal towns, art galleries and museums, laid back island lifestyle

After the ferry ride from Split to Hvar, we suggest an easy morning ride around the UNESCO site of Stari Grad. Stari Grad (Old town) is an ancient Greek colony dating back to 400 B.C. Besides historical sites, you will discover quiet, charming towns and roads where you will bike along beautiful gardens, the coast and olive groves. For the afternoon bike ride, take the famous and probably most beautiful road along lavender fields to reach town Hvar.

Distance biked: 60 km  –  Elevation gain: 930 m –  Paved roads: 61%
Overnight: Hvar town
Highlights: Jelsa, Vrboska and many small villages, Stari Grad, UNESCO site of Stari Grad plain, museums, beaches, lavender fields, Hvar town

Start the day with another boat transfer. This time you depart for Island Korcula. Your bike ride on island Korčula is about 50 kilometres away from the town of Korčula. The island was very early populated, even before Greek times and evidences can be seen on your ride! During its history the Venetians chose the northern shores of the island to build a walled city that was of high importance to their power in that area. Thanks to them, we have now the most magnificent walled old town of Korčula that is still preserved and almost architecturally untouched for centuries, which will be your place to stay for the next 2 nights. Enjoy the scenic northern side of the island, with amazing views on beautiful hidden beaches and coves, ride along small villages and hamlets.

Distance biked: 52 km km  –  Elevation gain: 761 m  –  Paved roads: 67%
Overnight: Korčula town
Highlights: private boat ride, Korčula town, island Korčula, coastal ride, charming little villages, vineyards, local restaurants

As you stay for another day in Korčula take a chance to explore the island of Korčula; its hidden coves, beautiful old towns, unique small villages and dark pine forests that cover the island. There are a few loop options today. Whatever you choose, you will be making your way past vineyards, olive groves and along the beautiful coast of the island. Taste traditional food like homemade gnocchi, homemade macaroni, pašticada….and other meals which have been traditionally prepared by the locals for centuries…. Some of the best Croatian white wines are produced on this island, which will just add flavour to your lunch or dinner. Did we mention Marco Polo was born here and has started his life journey from Korčula?

Distance biked: 41 km  –  Elevation gain: 828 m  –  Paved roads: 51% –  Easier options available
Overnight:  Korčula town
Highlights: Korčula town, island Korčula, coastal ride, charming little villages, vineyards, local restaurants and wineries

Today after breakfast we will transfer you to Dubrovnik, where the tour ends. You might want to extend your stay in Dubrovnik and explore the historical sites along the magnificent walls that surround the old town!

Meals: Breakfast
Distance biked: 0 km
Overnight: on your own in Dubrovnik
Highlights: Dubrovnik