Croatia / Southern Dalmatia

Aboard San Snova

1. Trogir - Solta
Individual arrival to Trogir. After checking in on the motor yacht between 2.00 and 2.30 pm, the first cruise from Trogir to Šolta begins at 3 pm. The first night is spent in a quiet harbor on the island of Šolta.

2. Solta - Vis (31 km)
In the morning we will sail to Vis, the furthermos inhabitated island from mainland Croatia. Due to its strategic location, it was a military zone until 1995 and prohibited to foreign tourists. Today we can enjoy its wonderful landscape by bike. We will spend the night on this island.

3. Vis - Korčula (30 km)
During the morning we will leave Vis to sail to Vela Luka, the litte harbor town of the island of Korčula. We will enjoy the opportunity to take a refreshing bath before reaching Korčula! Once arrived, you will admire the town centre which is rich in history. We will then enjoy a round tour from Vela Luka to the village of Blato and back again. The night is spent in the harbor of Vela Luka.

4. Korčula - Hvar (22 km)
The day starts with a relaxing cruise to Hvar town, on the island of Hvar. We advice you to stroll around the city before the cycle tour begins. Today's bike tour takes us from the city of Hvar through small villages and lavender fields to Stari Grad, on the opposite side of the island. The descent to Stari Grad will offer you a breathtaking view of the landscape nearby. After lunch, the second stage of the day will take us through through the green planes of the island to Jelsa. We will then come back to Stari Grad, where we will stay for the night.

5. Hvar - Brač (29 km)
In the morning we cruise to the island of Brač, famous for its limestone that was used also for building the White House and the Reichstag in Berlin. We start out bike tour from Milna and bike to the picturesque harbor town of Postira, through small villages and past local architectural relics. The boat will wait for us in Postira, where we will spend the night.

6. Brač - Split (17 km)
During our breakfast we will approach the port of Split. The old town, built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, is listed among the Unesco World Heritage Sites. Today we have the choice either to take a bus transfer to go rafting through the Cetina Canyon (not included in the tour price) or to explore the wonderful Marjan forest Park in Split by bike. The rafting group will be picked up from the boat by a bus and are taken to Omiš for the excursion. Cyclists will enjoy a short but scenic bike tour through the green heart of Split accompanied by an extensive swim break. In the afternoon you can explore the city of Split, where you will stay for the night.

7. Split - Šolta - Trogir (20 km)
We will start our day coming back to Šolta, where we will bike with Goran, the local beekeeper who has a true passion for bees and has worked with them his whole life. You will have the opportunity to learn more about bees and to taste delicious products. We will cycle past walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees which line the roads. The scent of rosemary accompanies us along our tour. After the bike ride we will board the boat to navigate to Trogir. Once arrived, there will be plenty of time to visit the old town center, listed as Unesco World Heritage Site. You will then enjoy our last dinner together with the other guests and the crew.

8. Trogir
End of your tour: disembarkation after breakfast until 9 a.m.

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Aboard Magellan

1. Trogir - Hvar Island

Individual arrival to Trogir. After checking in between 2 and 2.30 pm the first cruise starts at about 3 pm to reach the island of Hvar. We will reach Stari Grad, one of the main towns of the island, and will overnight there.

2. Islands of Hvar and Vis (20 km)

After breakfast we set off on a bike tour from Stari Grad to the capital city of Hvar. We will have plenty of time on arrival, to visit the magnificent Renaissance Square of Hvar town and enjoy the view up to the Spanish Fortress situated high above the city. Back on board again we cross over the island of Vis. Overnight stay on Vis. 

3. Island of Vis (32 km)

Vis is the furthermost island from mainland Croatia. A Greek colony called Issa has been on the island 2300 years ago. Due to its strategic location it was a military zone until 1995 and prohibited for foreign tourists. Today we have the opportunity to explore the lovely island by bicycle. After cycling the boat takes us to the island of Korčula. Overnight stay in Vela Luka.

4. Island Korčula (60 km)

Today we discover the island of Korčula by bicycle and enjoy our lunch break in one of the local restaurants. The calmness and remoteness, the vast vegetation and cypress gardens have given shape to probably the most beautiful Dalmatian island. Our cycle tour leads us via the village of Blato, then along a pass across Pupnat bay and finally to Korčula town, where we have time to take a walk through the wonderful old town with its narrow alleys. We overnight in Korčula town.

5. Island Brač (45 km)

After an extended swim break followed by lunch, we start our cycling trip in Pučišća. With an initial climb we will be rewarded with fantastic views over the neighboring islands before descending to the harbor of Postira. From here we take the coastal road back to the boat in Pučišća where we spend the night. The quaint harbour town is home to the most famous stone mason schools in Croatia and the works of the students can be seen on display throughout the town. The night is spent in Pučišća.

6. City of Split (17 km)

During breakfast the boat brings us to the city of Split. The old town of Split, built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Today we have the choice either to take a bus transfer to go rafting through the Cetina Canyon (not included in the tour price) or to explore the wonderful Marjan forest Park in Split by bike. The rafting group will be picked up from the boat by a bus and are taken to Omiš for the excursion. From here they will follow the river downstream in the rafts gaining a unique perspective of the canyon and its flora and fauna. Cyclists will enjoy a short but scenic bike tour through the green heart of Split accompanied by an extensive swim break at a local beach. In the afternoon we can explore the bustling city of Split again together as one group. Overnight stay in Split.

7. Island Šolta (20 km)

After crossing over to Rogač on the island of Šolta we commence our last cycle tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herbal scent of rosemary accompanies us along our tour across the island. Our boat awaits us in Maslinica and we enjoy our last crossing back to Trogir where, if time permits, we can take a tour of the old town which is a World Heritage Site. The last evening aboard our ship follows a nice tradition. While enjoying a communal dinner in a cosy atmosphere you will have the chance for a last get-together with your crew and your tour guides.

8. Trogir

End of your tour: disembarkation after breakfast until 9 a.m.

Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Issues with high and low water, as well as logistic obstacles such as officially ordered - previously not announced - repair work on locks or bridges can modify some of the daily stretches or overnight stays and may even request a transfer by bus. These decisions are only taken by the barge’s captain.