Posizione:

Bici&Barca: Dalmazia / CROAZIA

Rotta: SPLIT – BRAČ – HVAR – PELJEŠAC – MLJET – KORČULA – ŠOLTA – SPLIT

Alloggio:

LE CABINE SUPERIORI / PRINCIPALI SONO DISPONIBILI SECONDO LA DISPONIBILITA !
Le cabine inferiori del ponte si trovano nello scafo della nave sotto il ponte principale

Premium superior - navi:
Spalato, Amalia, Seagul, Majestic, Moon light, Dream, Lupus Mare

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

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

Traditional - navi: 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!

PREMIUM SUPERIOR
Informazioni: Le navi premium di qualità superiore sono navi mini deluxe di recente costruzione che offrono un comfort simile, ma sono di dimensioni più ridotte - da 38 a 41 m di lunghezza. Le cabine climatizzate sono di dimensioni da 8 a 14 m2 con letti matrimoniali o singoli, asciugacapelli e cassetta di sicurezza. Servizi inclusi: colazioni a buffet, pranzi di tre portate, cena del capitano, tour di lingua inglese a bordo, tre visite guidate, servizio di cabina giornaliero, biancheria fresca a metà settimana, movimentazione bagagli, degustazione di oliooliva e vino a bordo, tè e caffè nel pomeriggio e 1 littro dacqua al giorno.
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PREMIUM
Informazioni: Navi di categoria Premium sono una classe al di sopra delle nostre navi superiori in termini di spazio, comfort e lusso. Sono nuovi nel design, con cabine leggermente più grandi che hanno letti principalmente singoli o matrimoniali, ma alcuni hanno ancora letti a castello. Ogni cabina dispone di un bagno privato con doccia e servizi igienici. *Le cabine sono dotate di aria condizionata. Servizi inclusi: colazioni a buffet, pranzi di tre portate, cena del capitano, tour manager di lingua inglese a bordo, visita guidata, servizio di cabina giornaliero, asciugamani e biancheria da letto freschi a metà settimana, gestione bagagli, olio doliva e degustazione di vini a bordo , tè e caffè al pomeriggio e 1 littro dacqua al giorno.
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TRADITIONAL ENSUITE
Informazioni: Categoria Superiore: Cabine con doccia / WC privati, principalmente letti a castello,cabine e soggiorno climatizzati. Servizi inclusi: colazioni continentali, pranzi di tre portate e 1 littro dacqua al giorno.
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TRADITIONAL
Informazioni: Navi standard sono motonavi classici costruiti di legno e acciaio. Cabine con lavandino e letti a castello. Docce / servizi igienici in comune, salone climatizzato, cabine senza aria condizionata. Servizi inclusi: colazioni continentali, pranzi di tre portate 1 littro dacqua al giorno.
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Departures from SPLIT

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

ROUTE:
SPLIT – BRAČ – HVAR – PELJEŠAC – MLJET – KORČULA – ŠOLTA – SPLIT

This guided cycling tour in Dalmatia starts and ends in Split exploring amazing coastlines, medieval towns, old villages and picturesque bays. Highlights include great beaches, vineyards, pine woods, cycling across the historic islands and exploring Mljet National Park. Croatia is a land of stunning islands, rich history, Mediterranean vegetation and a mild climate. Without a doubt, the best way to explore it is by bike.

ITINERARIO


Day 1 - Saturday: 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 13:00 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 - Sunday: PUČIŠĆA – POKRIVENIK / JELSA – SUĆURAJ – KUČIŠTA (B, L, CD)
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 cruise 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 Kučišta. Captain's dinner onboard (included on Premium category). Overnight in Kučišta.

Day 3 - Monday: KUČIŠTA – TRSTENIK (B, D)
Bike Course: Kučišta – Trstenik
Length: 30 km | Total ascend: 800 m / 580 m | Highest point: 540 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 - Tuesday: TRSTENIK – MLJET – KORČULA (B, L)
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 - Wednesday: KORČULA – VELA LUKA (B, D)
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 - Thursday: VELA LUKA – HVAR – STARI GRAD (B, L)
Bike Course 1: Hvar – Stari Grad
Length: 23 km | Total ascend: 450 m | Highest point: 410 m
Surface: 100% paved road
Difficulty level: 3/5

Bike Course 2: Stari Grad – Jelsa – Vrboska – Stari Grad
Length: 22 km | Total ascend: 110 m | Highest point: 85 m
Surface: 85% paved, 15% macadam road
Difficulty level: 1/5
Early morning cruise 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 - Friday: STARI GRAD – STOMORSKA – SPLIT (B, L)
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 Medditerranean 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 the Diocletian's city. Overnight in Split.

Day 8 - Saturday: SPLIT (B)
An early breakfast before your final goodbyes to new friends and the crew.

Legend:
B – breakfast,
L – lunch,
CD - Captain`s dinner

Vitto:

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 captain's 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 group's abilities.

TRADITIONAL ENSUITE UPPER/MAIN DECK:

- ship Tradintional Ensuite - MV Kalipsa (or similar)
- Navi tradizionali in legno, cabine con bagno privato e doccia (possibilità del terzo letto su richiesta). Maggiormente letti a castello. Salotto climatizzato.

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.
- Navi tradizionali in legno, cabine con bagno privato e doccia (possibilità del terzo letto su richiesta). Maggiormente letti a castello. Salotto climatizzato.

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.