Croatia Bike & Boat: Split & the Dalmatian Islands, Aboard the Jadranska Kraljica
Guided Bike & Boat
- Daily Mileage: 4-28 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
Starting From
11-day Air Package
$5,645
8-day Bike Tour Only
$4,345
Per person, double occupancy
Croatia Bike & Boat: Split & the Dalmatian Islands, Aboard the Jadranska Kraljica
Island hop across Croatia’s Dalmatian coast on an elegant private ship. As you glide through serene Adriatic waters, exploring hidden beaches known only to locals, you’ll congratulate yourself for choosing VBT’s Bike & Boat cruise and skipping the ferry queues. Cycle a new island each day—discovering an olive farm on Korčula, a medieval village on Hvar, and a seafaring museum on the remote island of Vis. While cycling along the shores of the Pelješac Peninsula, you’ll experience its natural beauty from all angles. Finish each day with a dinner of local specialties prepared by your ship’s crew—and discover the art of Croatian cooking during a class with your ship’s captain. Through it all, you’ll enjoy the ongoing support, companionship, and local expertise of the VBT trip leaders who call these islands home.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the medieval fortress and fascinating fishing museum in the tiny village of Komiža on the island of Vis.
- Cycle into historic cities central to the past and culture of the Dalmatian Islands: Korčula, Hvar, Jelsa, Stari Grad, Postira, Pučišća.
- Learn some Croatian cooking tips during a demonstration with your onboard chef – and savor the results for dinner.
- Visit one of the last remaining stonecutters’ schools on the island of Brač.
- Taste unique Dalmatian wines in one of the well-known local wineries.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of rolling terrain and moderate-to-challenging hills and is ideal for everyone from energetic beginners to experienced cyclists. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like a break from riding.
- Daily Mileage: 4-28 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
- Group Size: 24
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May71º/56º
Jun79º/63º
Jul85º/67º
Aug84º/67º
Sep78º/61º
Oct69º/54º
Average
Precipitation:
May2.4 in
Jun1.9 in
Jul1.1 in
Aug1.7 in
Sep2.6 in
Oct3.4 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
|
---|---|---|
Roundtrip international airfare |
||
Airport car service for arrival and departure |
||
One night in Split and one night in Dubrovnik in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast |
||
Guided walking tour in Split |
||
7 nights aboard a private premium ship |
||
17 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners |
Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Zagreb/Plitvice Lakes
2 Nights From
$645
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Le Premier
- Airport car service for arrival
- Private guided tours of Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes
- 3-course lunch at a local restaurant
- Transportation from Zagreb to Split
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service brings you to your centrally located hotel in Zagreb. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring this charming Central European city of pastel-colored historic buildings. Zagreb’s Upper Town is a richly layered collection of architecture and culture, dense with churches, palaces, and museums designed in traditional secessionist, neo-Baroque, and Art Deco fashion. Pause at a café to dig into a delicious kremšnite, a favored flaky custard pastry. And perhaps find the perfect cravat at a souvenir shop, named for the Croats who wore the distinctive scarves during the Thirty Years’ War.
After breakfast, meet your local guide at 9:00 a.m. at the hotel for a guided walking tour of Croatia’s scenic capital. Endless rewards await those who explore Zagreb on foot. Follow your host into Jelačić Square, named for the 19th-century military general, and into Dolac Market, where growers convene to sell fresh vegetables, fruits, honey, oil, and handicrafts. Continue to Gornji Grad, Zagreb’s historic Upper Town. Admire the city’s cathedral, St. Mark’s Church, and Croatian Parliament while here, and perhaps eye a place for lunch on the popular pedestrian Tkalčićeva Street, lined with cafés. As you pass the Lotrščak Tower, you may hear the midday cannon firing, a ritual that’s been carried out since January 1, 1877.
Enjoy lunch on your own and then follow your interests. Browse the collections at the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Arts and Crafts, or the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art, one of the first to exhibit this unique art form in the world. Dinner this evening is on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you meet your English-speaking driver at 8:00 a.m. at the hotel and travel to Split. En route, you stop to explore one of Croatia’s most splendid natural wonders, Plitvice Lakes National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its many lakes—16 in all—that descend a hillside in a step pattern over karst and through dense woodland. The setting here is lush and primitive, a spellbinding canvas of greens and blues set to a mesmerizing soundtrack of falling water. Join a local guide for a private tour along the trails and boardwalks that wind through the park. As you stroll, you might spot some of the 55 species of orchid here.
After taking in the breathtaking beauty, pause for a memorable three-course Croatian lunch, sampling a cuisine with Slavic, Hungarian, and Turkish influences and spices. Whatever’s on the menu, you can be sure of fresh ingredients locally sourced and harvested.
Arrive in Split, a waterfront gem, late this afternoon. So beautiful is its seaside setting that the 3rd-century Roman Emperor Diocletian chose this place as his retirement home; remarkably, his ancient palace still plays a major role in the city’s daily life, hosting shops and restaurants. There’ll be time to settle into your hotel before setting out for dinner on your own this evening, wandering the labyrinthine warrens, passageways, and courtyards.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Le Premier
Occupying a 20th-century palace, the Hotel Le Premier exudes elegance and graciousness in the heart of Zagreb. This luxurious boutique hotel boasts gleaming marble and wood accents. Its 60 air-conditioned rooms offer modern amenities and comforts, high ceilings, and large windows. The Croatian Society of Fine Arts is steps away, while Zagreb’s historic Upper Town, with its pastel-hued historic buildings, is just 20 minutes away by foot. End your days of exploring in the hotel’s fine restaurant and bar, or indulge in the Finnish sauna or a soothing massage at an additional cost.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Dubrovnik
2 Nights From
$445
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Dubrovnik airport will be provided (approximately a 30-minute drive) for your departing flight. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
The Hotel Dubrovnik Palace enjoys a dramatic perch right on the Adriatic Sea. With its exclusive private beach, lavish amenities, chic 5-star style, and world-class service, it is the ideal complement to your adventure. Dine on exquisite cuisine and savor locally produced wines while taking in the sunset over the Elaphiti Islands from al fresco venues. And savor massages or facials in the award-winning tenth-floor spa. From your air-conditioned room, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Dalmatian Coast from a private balcony. Enjoy the best of both worlds here: luxury amenities away from the crowds and easy, convenient bus service to the Old Town when the spirit of exploration moves you.
This was our third VBT trip and we chose the boat-biking combination as it appeals to us. The Dalmatian Islands were incredibly beautiful, weather perfect, grape-picking time biking through vineyards at the various islands. Roads were in mint condition, no potholes unlike home and although hilly spouse got competitive with the ebike. Aboard the vessel, the crew and the VBT leaders were wonderful and fulfilled our every wish. Great meals aboard the boat. In summary, this was the best biking tour ever. Croatia is so clean and friendly, a true gem for world travelers.
A must for experienced VBT travelers
What's not to love!!? Spectacular weather (despite the forecast of rain), amazing guides who saw to our every need (Jelena and Mario), smooth sailing on a beautiful ship with an attentive crew, great biking (new bikes even!) on the islands with gorgeous views. It's a good thing we did as much biking as we did since the food was tasty and plentiful! September is definitely the perfect time to visit.
Croatia is a must-see
Other Tours You'll Love
View Related ToursCroatia: The Dalmatian Islands
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,695
Cycle along scenic coasts into port towns and medieval seaside villages with panoramic vistas during this exhilarating bike tour in Croatia.
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,995
Engage all your senses on this bike tour through Spain’s Andalusia region as you travel from checkered fields of orange and olive groves to historic cities and whitewashed villages.
Italy: Valleys of the Dolomites
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$4,995
Road cycling the Dolomites was never more rewarding than this journey, blending spectacular scenic vistas with insights into unique pockets of culture.
Stories from Europe
View All StoriesThree Unexpected Wonders of the English Cotswolds
On VBT’s England: Bath & the Cotswolds Guided Tour, it’s easy to find examples of a British culinary revival—whether it’s sitting down to enjoy elegant fine dining or popping into...
Continue ReadingA Cycling Adventure Showcasing the Best of Scotland and the English Lake District
Adventure across the North Pennines National Landscape through Northumberland, across the border into Scotland—winding through the pastoral meadows of the Tweed Valley on quiet routes....
Continue ReadingA Cycling Cruise with a Banquet of Options along Portugal’s Douro River
For travelers who love the luxury and convenience of VBT’s Bike & River Cruises and also yearn to put their cycling skills to the test, VBT’s Portugal & Spain Bike...
Continue ReadingRequest a
Free Catalog
Find Your next vacation with Over 200 Pages of tour information
Get Yours TodayBook Online
Reserve Instantly
Find your perfect tour and reserve a spot with our easy online booking.
Find A Tour