Sail amazing coastlines. Visit medieval towns. Cycle past picturesque bays. Visit Croatia on this hosted sailing and cycling tour.
2022 CROATIA CYCLING CRUISE
September 24 to October 1, 2022
with Optional Pre-Tour September 21-24
Explore the amazing coastlines, medieval towns, old villages, and picturesque bays of Croatia by land and sea as we sail aboard the M/S Equator.
Take in the stunning islands and rich history through your on-shore explorations by bike.
The Ship - M/S Equator
This Premium Superior yacht has a capacity of just 36 passengers in 18 guest cabins, giving you an intimate and friendly experience. On board you'll find a relaxing sun deck with hot tub and loungers, along with an intimate restaurant and bar.
Itinerary
OVERNIGHT FLIGHT FROM CANADA TO SPLIT
Day 1: SPLIT ARRIVAL
You will be transferred from Split’s airport or your Split hotel (optional pre-tour) to harbour, where embarkation begins at 13:00h. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by dinner this evening. Bike fitting and briefing. Optional 17 km cycling, Marjan hill. (WR, D*)
Day 2: SPLIT – STARI GRAD
Morning sail towards Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, swimming stop and lunch on board. Stari Grad is one of the oldest towns in Europe with many friendly and cheap konobas and restaurants in the backstreets of the old town. The Stari Grad Plain and the old town centre of Stari Grad have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2008. Your evening is free to explore Stari Grad on your own. Exploring Stari Grad plain, cycling 28 km (B, L*)
Day 3: STARI GRAD - HVAR – KORČULA (Wine tasting)
Morning departure towards Hvar on the island of Hvar, the most popular island in the Adriatic and a meeting point for the international jet set. A sightseeing tour of this charming town, with 8 centuries of architecture, will show you the picturesque little streets and the first public theatre in Europe (older than Shakespeare’s theatre in the UK). Afterwards we set sail for Korčula, with a swimming stop in one of its pristine bays and lunch onboard. Early afternoon arrival to Korčula, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Take a walking tour through this fortified town which is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean and enjoy wine tasting in one of the local wine bars. Your evening is free to discover the town and enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many good restaurants. Optional cycling from Stari Grad to Hvar, 20km (B, L, T*)
After breakfast it is time to disembark. You will be transferred to Split airport or your Split hotel. (B*)
We will have an optional pre-tour that starts in Split two days prior to the cruise. CLICK HERE FOR THE DETAILS.