Highlights

Old Town of Dubrovnik – „The Adriatic Gem“ (UNESCO)

Cycling the islands of Korcula & Mljet

Swim in the salty lakes of NP Mljet

Tasting wine and local products of Pelješac and Konavle area

On this 8-day cycling program you will have a chance to cycle the islands of South Dalmatia, to taste the traditional food and wine of Pelješac peninsula and walk the stone cobbled streets and remparts of the famous Dubrovnik Old Town. All 6 cycling tours will be accompanied with the possibility to swim in the clear Blue Adriatic sea or the salty lakes of the National Park Mljet and „seasoned“ with a touch of Mediteranean culture, while exploring the wonders of medieval Korcula Old Town, the birthplace of famous traveller and writer Marco Polo, or enjoying a view to the red-tiled roofs of Old Town of Dubrovnik.

Itinerary / 8 days

• Day 1 – Arrival

  Arrival to Dubrovnik airport and transfer to Orebic town, on Pelješac peninsula. Accommodation and overnight in hotel.

• Day 2 – Cycling Pelješac peninsula

  In the morning, we start our cycling program with a nice ride in the central plateau of Pelješac peninsula, passing through vineyards and old villages of this famous wine making region. We end the ride with a tasting of local wine and cheese in one of the local wineries. In the afternoon, return to Orebić. Overnight in hotel in Orebić.

• Day 3 – Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo

  A short boat transfer to the island of Korcula in the morning. Cycling through the plateau of eastern Korcula, passing through villages of Zrnovo and Pupnat and descending to the northern coast of the island. Possibility of swimming and ride back to Korcula Old Town. Free time to explore this beautiful medieval town, often called “little Dubrovnik”. In the afternoon, a short ride to the ferry port and transfer to Orebic. Overnight in hotel in Orebić.

• Day 4 – South coast of Pelješac / Island of Mljet

  In the morning, we start our ride directly from the hotel and enjoy a tour on the south banks of Pelješac, with a view to Pelješac channel and island of Korcula on the other side. We embark a ferry in Prapratno and cross to the island of Mljet. Arrival to Pomena village, accommodation and overnight in hotel.

• Day 5 – National park Mljet

  We spend the day exploring the beauties of the National Park Mljet. We will have a chance to swim in the salty lakes of the park, with warm water and beautiful green colour and/or visit the Benedictine monastery on the small island of St. Mary, in the middle of the Big Lake. Overnight in hotel in Pomena.

• Day 6 – Island of Mljet – the green oasis of south Adriatic

  Mljet is known for being the “green oasis” of south Dalmatia. We will dedicate this day to exploring the forests, olive groves, vineyards and pristine bays of this beautiful island. In late afternoon, ferry to Peljesac and transfer to Dubrovnik. Accommodation and overnight in hotel.

• Day 7 – Dubrovnik & Konavle area

  We will spend the morning exploring the beautiful Konavle – the southernmost region of Croatia. Here, we wil have a chance to enjoy the diversity of Croatian south – fringed by the mountains in the north and bordered by the Adriatic from the south, stretchning from Cavtat town in the west and the Montenegrin border in the south-east, Konalve is an area where “the blue” and “the green” meet and form a unique blend of history, tradition, natural beauties and gastronomy. We will end the ride with a short presentation of traditional ways of life in Konavle area, enriched with a tasting of local wine and products. Afternoon free to explore the wondrous streets of the Old Town of Dubrovnik.

• Day 8 – Departure

  Transfer to Dubrovnik airport. Departure.

Cycling profile

Number of days cycling: 6
Level: Moderate
Average daily distance: 45 km / 28 miles (max 55 km / 34 miles – 100%)
Terrain: Low altitude; 90% quiet tarmac roads, 10% gravel roads

More info

Guides:
This tour is ran by our bike enthusiasts Ana Kunštek or Bojan Dermol. You may read a bit more about your guides here.

Weather & seasonality
Croatia boasts one of the sunniest climates in Europe, and some regions are notoriously free from rain. We generally travel off-season, so you should expect some variation in temperature and possibly some rainfall. Temperatures can be high, particularly on the July departures and can reach the mid to high 30s (degC).