Highlights

Split – Diocletians Palace UNESCO World Heritage Site

Vidova Gora, the highest peak of the Adriatic Islands

Bol, Island of Brač – famous beach Zlati Rat – ˝Golden Horn˝- the most photographed beach of the Adriatic Coast

Blaca Monastery – a step in the past of the tranquil retreat of the glagolitic monks

Hvar – ˝Lavender’s Island˝

Town of Split and two nearby Islands, Brač and Hvar, to some one of the most beautiful ones at the Adriatic Coast.

One with the highest peak, Vidova Gora (778m) and the most photographed beach, Zlatni Rat and one called the Sunniest and the Lavender’s Island. One week of exploring them should be just a sneak preview and a teaser to come back for more.

Itinerary / 8 days

• Day 1 – Arrival

  Arrival to Split airport and a shuttle bus transfer to the town of Split. Depending on the flight arrival there could be some time to roam the streets of the old town, possible visit to the UNESCO’s Diocletian’s Palace. In the afternoon catamaran transfer to Bol, Island of Brač. Overnight in Bol.

• Day 2 – ŠKRIP – SPLITSKA – POSTIRA

  Morning transfer the oldest settlement of the Island of Brač, Škrip. Visit the museum of the Island of Brač before the start of the descent to Splitska and then taking a coastal path to Postira. Before taking a public bus back to Bol, time for a refreshing swim or a cup of coffee.

• Day 3 – VIDOVA GORA

  Morning transfer to Pogažul and a walk to Vidova Gora (778m) and then down to Bol. Before the descent time to enjoy the stunning view of the Zlatni Rat beach and the Island of Hvar.

• Day 4 – BLACA

  Morning transfer to the start of the walk to Blaca Monastery. After a visit to this most interesting cultural site and on the way back to Murvica there will be opportunities for a refreshing swim in Blaca or Farska Bay. Transfer from Murvica to Bol.

• Day 5 – BOL – JELSA

  Rest day. Today we enjoy our rest day, with s possible visit to Dominican Monastery or vine tasting in Bol. Afternoon catamaran from Bol to Jelsa.

• Day 6 – JELSA

  Circular hike around Jelsa. Walking through the picturesque villages filled with gardens and orchards, olive growth and Mediterranean makia.

• Day 7 – HVAR

  Last but not least, Town of Hvar is our closing hike of the week. Short transfer to the start of the walk, beautiful hike thorough scented fields of lavender and olive growth to Napoleon Fortress before the descent to ton of Hvar. Public bus transfer back to Jelsa.

• Day 8 – Departure

  Early morning catamaran to Split. Shuttle bus to Split airport in time for your departure flight.

Walking profile

Number of days walking: 5
Level: moderate / self-guided
Average daily distance: 12 km / 7,5 miles
Terrain: medium altitude differences (up to 700m); trails passing green pine forests but also rocky limestone areas

More info

Guides:
This is a self-guided holiday but if you want our expert local guide please contact us for details.
More about our guides on https://vmd.hr/eng/about-us/our-guides/

Weather & seasonality
This tour takes you to the seaside and some of the inner parts of the Islands of Brač and Hvar. Beautiful beaches of the Island Brac like Zlatni rat and the highest peak of the Adriatic Islands: Vidova Gora. Climate can be various but our tours are run in periods when the weather is usually stable, be sure to be ready for sun, rain and wind. Strong north wind ˝Bura˝ can be quite unpleasant so make sure you pack some warmer wind stoppers but also a hat and sun glasses for the strong Adriatic sun.