Location:

KL: SPLIT- ROGOZNICA / PRIMOŠTEN - VODICE / MURTER / DUGI OTOK – ZADAR – VODICE – SKRADIN / ŠIBENIK – TROGIR – SPLIT

Accommodation:

UPPER/MAIN DECK CABINS ARE ALLOCATED ACCORDING TO AVAILABILITY!
Lower deck cabins are in the hull of the ship below the main deck.

Premium superior - ships: 4*
Spalato, Amalia, Seagul, Majestic, Moon light, Dream, Lupus Mare

Premium - ships: 4*
Antonela, Vapor, Eos, Dionis, Dalmatia, Jadranska Kraljica, Meridijan, Pape Prvi, Morena, Emanuel, Leonardo.

Traditional Ensuite - ships: 3*
Adonis, Dalmatinac, Dalmatinka, Dalvin, Kalipsa, Labrador, Lopar, Moja Maja, Nikola, Panorama, Petrina, Plomin, Skarda, Toma, Viktorija.

Traditional - ships: 2*
Delija, Javorak, Kneža, Madona, Maja, Mila Majka, Omladinac, Providnost, Senia

NOTE - Guests stay on one of these boats, guests can not choose ships - name of the boat is known cca. 5 days before departure!

TRADITIONAL ENSUITE
Wooden vessels featuring air-conditioned cabins with private shower/toilet, mostly bunk beds, air-conditioned salon.

SERVICES INCLUDED: Continental breakfasts, three-course lunches, complimentary water. Complimentary Wi-Fi.

HOTEL OFFERS:

Departures from SPLIT

HIGHLIGHTS:
Exploring Dalmatia and islands on bike, magnificent views, historical towns

ROUTE:
KL: SPLIT- ROGOZNICA / PRIMOŠTEN - VODICE / MURTER / DUGI OTOK – ZADAR – VODICE – SKRADIN / ŠIBENIK – TROGIR – SPLIT

Croatia is simply beautiful, a land of stunning islands, rich history, Mediterranean vegetation and mild climate. Without a doubt, the best way to explore it is by bike. This guided cycling tour in Dalmatia starts and ends in Split. During your tour, you will explore glorious coastlines, old villages and picturesque bays. Highlights include great beaches, vineyards, pine woods and cycling across the historic islands.

Day 1: SPLIT - ROGOZNICA - PRIMOŠTEN (L)

Bike trail:
Rogoznica – Primošten | Length: 14 km | Total ascend: 180 m | Highest point: 150 m |
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 2/5

Arrival at Split and check-in till 13:00. Departure from Split towards Rogoznica, followed by lunch and meeting fellow passengers. Rogoznica is a small peaceful village with beautiful beaches, encircled by karst terrain (limestone) and stone. Cycling by the coast road to Zmajevo Oko and further through the olive groves and vineyards towards Šarić Courts. Descend to Primošten and overnight.

Day 2: PRIMOŠTEN - VODICE - MURTER - SALI (DUGI OTOK) (B, L)

Bike trail 1:
Vodice - Murter | Length: 26 km | Total ascend: 100 m | Highest point: 45 m |
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 2/5

Bike trail 2:
PP Telaščica | Length: 20 km | Total ascend: 250 m | Highest point: 90 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 3/5

Early morning cruise towards Vodice, a pleasant touristic village with plenty of bike routes. Cycle to Tribunj, a picturesque Dalmatian town, famous for donkey racing. Further to Tisno, a village situated on the island of Murter, connected with the land by a bridge. Ride along the sea and the pine forests to Murter village. Lunch on board and cruise to Dugi Otok. In the afternoon, we will visit the Telašćica Nature Park (entrance fee is not included, to be paid on the spot), a pleasant ride from Sali to Telašćica and back. Optional Captain's dinner onboard with an overnight in Sali.

Day 3: SALI - BRBINJ - ZADAR (B, L)

Bike trail:
Sali - Brbinj | Length: 28 km | Total ascend: 320 m | Highest point: 160 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 3/5

After breakfast, start cycling the main island road from Sali to the northern part of Dugi Otok Island. Dugi Otok is a true example of a place where opposites are evident, picturesque villages and secluded beaches collide with majestic cliffs and lush vegetation. This makes the ride unique. After arrival to Brbinj, lunch on board while cruising to Zadar - the city of 3000 years of rich history and cultural heritage. Free afternoon to explore the town. Overnight in Zadar.

Day 4: ZADAR - PREKO/UGLJAN - TKON/PAŠMAN - VODICE (B, L)

Bike trail:
Preko - Tkon | Length: 31 km | Total ascend: 140 m | Highest point: 45 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 1/5

The route runs through two islands. After breakfast, cruise from Zadar to Ugljan - the sunniest island in the Zadar archipelago. The route starts in Preko - the biggest village on the island and leads along the coastline to Kali and then to Kukljica. The islands Ugljan and Pašman are connected by the bridge. Pašman is the island without frontiers, the island of joy and happiness, of little people with big hearts. Join the ship in Tkon. Sail towards Vodice with a great view of the pearls of the Kornati islands. Overnight in Vodice.

Day 5: VODICE - SKRADIN - ŠIBENIK (B, D)

Bike trail:
Skradin - Šibenik | Length: 25 km | Total ascend: 270 m | Highest point: 175 m |
Surface: 70% paved, 30% macadam road
Difficulty level: 3/5

Early morning cruise towards Šibenik with a panoramic view of the royal town as well as the fortress of St. Nicholas from the XVI century. The flow of the river provides a unique cruise experience towards Skradin, which lies at the point where the Krka River plunges into the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a cycling tour to Krka National Park (entrance fee is not included, to be paid on the spot), which covers an area of more than 14000 acres on the central and lower part of the Krka river, whose seven waterfalls will leave you breathless. After a break, cruise to Šibenik, followed by a free afternoon for sightseeing in the oldest Croatian native city on the Adriatic. Dinner on board and overnight in Šibenik.

Day 6: ŠIBENIK - TROGIR (B, L)

Bike trail:
Šibenik Bike Tour | Length: 20 km | Total ascend: 120 m | Highest point: 50 m |
Surface: 85% paved road
Difficulty level: 1/5

After breakfast, bike towards the Fortress of St. Nicholas, located at the entrance of the St. Anthony Channel and built in the middle of the 16th century as a defence from Turkish attacks from the sea. Riding along the coast path with the beautiful views of the royal city Šibenik. Visit the Fortress which has recently been listed on the UNESCO world heritage list. Continue to two small salty lakes, Vela and Mala Solina used for salt production. Pass by the tourist village Solaris and stop for swimming on one of the beaches. Return to Šibenik, have lunch on board and cruise towards Trogir, the real Dalmatian pearl with the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic city. Overnight in Trogir.

Day 7: TROGIR - SPLIT (B, L)

Bike trail:
Čiovo Bike Tour | Length: 26 km | Total ascend: 350 m | Highest point: 210 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 3/5

After breakfast, start cycling across the last island of the tour - Čiovo. The first part by the coast until Slatina is flat, followed by the ascend to the church of our Lady of Prizidnica, dating from 1546, situated between steep cliffs just above the sea, on the southeast side of the island. Descend back to Slatine and ascend to the highest point of the island with the unique view of Split, Kaštela and neighbouring mountains. Return to Trogir to have lunch on board during the cruise to Split. Free afternoon in Split for sightseeing. 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,
CD - Captain`s dinner

Check in:

11:00 - 12:00

Check out:

09:00

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 capacity of the respective cyclists on board. Departure is during 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:
Breakfast and either lunch or dinner. During our cycling routes, we recommend stops at local restaurants where you can sample the local specialities. These meals are not included in the price of the trip and are paid by the customers. There is a possibility to book a captains dinner, which is paid directly on the spot and is offered by the captain and your tour guide.

− Bike cruise with professional bike guide. Recommended equipment: biking shoes, backpack, extra clothes, rain/sun protection. Repair kit for personal bikes obligatory.
− Participants in biking activities agree to abide by the decisions and instructions given by the guide who reserves the right in changing the itinerary according to weather conditions and the groups abilities.

TRADITIONAL ENSUITE UPPER/MAIN DECK:

- ship Tradintional Ensuite - MV Kalipsa (or similar)
- Wooden vessels featuring air-conditioned cabins with private shower/toilet, mostly bunk beds, air-conditioned salon.

TRADITIONAL ENSUITE LOWER DECK:

- ship Tradintional Ensuite - MV Kalipsa (or similar)
- Lower deck cabins are in the hull of the ship below the main deck.
- Wooden vessels featuring air-conditioned cabins with private shower/toilet, mostly bunk beds, air-conditioned salon.

PREMIUM UPPER/MAIN DECK:

- ship Premium - MV Leonardo (or similar)
- Premium steel hulled vessels with modern traditional look offer accommodation in air-conditioned, spacious en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box.
- Ships are from 29 to 35m in length with cabins 8 to 14m2 in size.

PREMIUM LOWER DECK:

- ship Premium - MV Leonardo (or similar)
- Lower deck cabins are in the hull of the ship below the main deck.
- Premium steel hulled vessels with modern traditional look offer accommodation in air-conditioned, spacious en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box.
- Ships are from 29 to 35m in length with cabins 8 to 14m2 in size.

PREMIUM SUPERIOR UPPER/MAIN DECK:

- Ship Premium Superior - MV Amalia (or similar)
- Premium superior vessels are recently built mini deluxe vessels featuring similar comfort, but are smaller in size – 38 to 41m in length.
- Air-conditioned cabins are 8 to 14m2 in size with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box.

PREMIUM SUPERIOR LOWER DECK:

- Ship Premium Superior - MV Amalia (or similar)
- Lower deck cabins are in the hull of the ship below the main deck.
- Premium superior vessels are recently built mini deluxe vessels featuring similar comfort, but are smaller in size – 38 to 41m in length.
- Air-conditioned cabins are 8 to 14m2 in size with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box.