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Split
Supetar
Hvar
Vela Luka
Korcula
Pomena (Mljet)
Dubrovnik
A self-guided hiking tour from Split to Dubrovnik
For most days there are alternative hiking plans, so you can decide each day how to spend it, full active or taking it easy. Visit Brač, Hvar, Korčula and Mljet and explore the numerous island trails, picturesque villages, romantic vineyards and olive groves and many other wonderful sites we have prepared for you.
Croatia is one of the places in the world that has it all; history, heritage, natural beauty by land and sea, pleasant climate, and an exciting food scene. This vacation gem can be enjoyed by every type of traveler, from backpackers to luxury enthusiasts, those who prefer a slow pace to those who seek adventure and adrenaline; you can find it all under the Croatian sun. What makes this country special is its diversity of regions; Croatia covers numerous geographical and historical locales, of different origins, sizes, stories and appeal. The best-known are Dalmatia, Istria, and Central Croatia. Let us show you around.
Split
Split is a 1,700-year-old city and one of the most beautiful UNESCO-recognize pearls. Known worldwide for one of the best-preserved Roman monuments, Diocletian’s Palace, Split is a lovely blend of tradition and modernity. See it for yourself in the very core of the city where many shops, restaurants, and art galleries give life to old walls of the palace. Ideally located, Split became an important transition point to the Dalmatian islands, but also a link to the wild nature of Hinterland. With several beautiful beaches, rich history, a good food, an interesting cultural scene, and great weather year-round, Split is just the right place for the Mediterranean experience.
Supetar
Supetar is the island’s capital, so to speak. It’s the only city on the island, developing fast in the past few years. It’s the administrative, transportation and cultural center of the island Brač. Rich cultural and historical heritage of Supetar will take you back to Roman times. Walking down the cobble-stoned streets and across romantic squares “pjacete” will make you understand the true spirit of a Dalmatian coastal town. With a rich offer in accommodation such as hotels, villas, residential houses and apartments, with diverse restaurants, cultural events and festivals, Supetar is one of the most popular places on the island. In numerous restaurants and traditional taverns you can taste the magnificent Mediterranean food.
Hvar
The City of Hvar is often described as a true fairytale city with its architecture, natural beauty and mild climate. It is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich cultural and historical heritage, and typical tourist activities. Hvar found its glory and power during Middle Ages, being an important port within the Venetian naval empire. Today, it is the centre of island’s tourism and one of the favourite destinations in Dalmatian Riviera – a town of smiling and courteous people, who are almost solely dedicated to tourism.
Vela Luka
Vela Luka is located on the western side of the island of Korčula at the bottom of a wide bay which
has many indented coves. Vela Luka developed at the beginning of the 19th century in a deep
sheltered bay. Its name means “big harbour” in Croatian chakavian. The inhabitants, 4130 of them,
are farmers, fishermen and workers in tourism. Also the town has other smaller industrial plants.
Vela Luka has an average of over 2500 hours of sunny weather annually, and is the second largest
place, in size, on the Adriatic islands.
Korcula
The town of Korčula, the historical center of the island, has a beautiful location in the Pelješac Channel. It is also known for its outstanding cultural and historical heritage and a long tradition in seafaring, shipbuilding and stone masonry. It is considered to be the birthplace of the adventurer and traveler Marco Polo. Today Korčula is an important tourist center. Tourism has a long tradition on the island.
Pomena (Mljet)
Mljet – a green island which will enchant you with colors and scents of untouched nature. A vast green area attracts lovers of active life and we can safely say that there are no guests who did not try a cycle or a hiking path to explore this green pearl. Adventurers use a kayak or a canoe to search for hidden coves, beaches and grottoes. Although Mljet is well connected with Split, Dubrovnik and the nearby islands, nautical tourists are the most frequent visitors; for them, Mljet is an obligatory port. Mljet cuisine is very diverse and you can enjoy dishes prepared after old recipes. Apart from fish and shellfish, you can enjoy eel stew, smoked fish, goat milk cheese in oil, various sides of bean plants and venison, and almonds dipped in forest honey.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, also known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” is a city of exceptional beauty. This world-renowned destination is one that everybody falls in love with at first sight. And for good reason! The majestic city walls, the Minceta, Lovrijenac and Revelin fortresses, Onofrio’s fountain, St. Vlaho’s Church, Stradun and even the main street, make for stunning moments and captivating photos. Aside from the history and beauty, Dubrovnik offers excellent nightlife, the best restaurants and wine bars, a number of authentic delicacies, and a wealth of souvenirs.
DAY 1
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Welcome to Split, Croatia! Today, meet our driver at the arrival gate at the Split airport for a transfer to your hotel in Split (approximately 20 minutes, depending on the traffic).
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Split is a stunning 1700-year old city home to unique historical monuments including Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peristil, St. Doimus’s Cathedral and the Piazza. The City of Split has something for everyone, whether you prefer culture, fine arts, songs, music or sports and recreation.
Split also has its wild, natural side, which enchants its many visitors every day. The Marjan Forest Park, known as the “lungs of the city”, proudly guards the urban center. The entire Marjan Peninsula is dotted with black pine trees, Mediterranean plants and herbs, centuries-old churches, and – of course – some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
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Depending on your time of arrival, our staff will meet you at your hotel, and we will provide you a detailed briefing for upcoming days, and you will get a road-book with necessary descriptions, vouchers, and tickets.
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Enjoy your firs day and easy exploration hike to Marjan hill. Hike will be easy on your body, but overwhelming on your eyes. 5 kilometers will pass by in instant, and the 200 meter climb will be rewarded with the best view of the Split city. Soon you’ll realize why many locals consider Marjan to be their living room in the open; it offers peace and quiet, fresh breeze of air, and the shade of the Aleppo pine, right next to the city core. Mediterranean lifestyle at its finest! We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as locals do.
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Night at the hotel Peristil in Split.
- Included: private transfer , road-book , bed & breakfast service
DAY 2
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Check out from your hotel and meet your driver/assistance at the lobby, who will assist you to the ferry.
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Board the ferry in Split port and enjoy 50min journey to the island of Brac – Supetar port.
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Supetar is the island’s capital, so to speak. It’s the only city on the island, developing fast in the past few years. It’s the administrative, transportation and cultural center of the island Brač. Rich cultural and historical heritage of Supetar will take you back to Roman times. You will find yourself surrounded by numerous “villae rustice” and remains of a mosaic located next to the parish church dating from the 6th century. An imperative is the Church of St. Mary of the Annunciation from the 18th century with a beautiful bell tower and a museum. Walking down the cobble-stoned streets and across romantic squares “pjacete” will make you understand the true spirit of a Dalmatian coastal town. With a rich offer in accommodation such as hotels, villas, residential houses and apartments, with diverse restaurants, cultural events and festivals, Supetar is one of the most popular places on the island. In numerous restaurants and traditional taverns you can taste the magnificent Mediterranean food.
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Meet your driver at the hotel lobby and depart on a shrot transfer to the port.
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For your time in Supetar, we’ve prepared 3 different hiking routes, each starting from the ferry harbor/hotel. Routes are different in length and duration, so you can choose between an easy one, a moderate one or a challenging one. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.
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Night at the hotel Velaris in Supetar.
- Included: assistance/ transfer to the ferry , ferry tickets , private transfer , bed & breakfast service
DAY 3
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Check out from the hotel and meet your driver at the hotel lobby. Depart to Milna where you will board on passenger ferry to Hvar. It is about 30min drive from Supetar.
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Board on a passenger ferry from Split to Hvar. It is about 1h journey.
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The City of Hvar gained glory and power during the Middle Ages as a significant port within the Venetian naval empire, and today it is one of the most popular destinations in Dalmatian Riviera. Often described as out of a fairy tale, it is renowned for its unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich cultural and historical heritage, Venetian architecture, and mild climate.
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Meet your assistance/driver in the port, as you exit the ferry. They will escort you to your hotel and help you with your luggage.
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For your time in Hvar, we’ve prepared 3 different hiking routes, each starting from the central square of Hvar town.. Routes are different in length and duration, so you can choose between an easy one, a moderate one or a challenging one. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.
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Stay the night at the hotel Pharos in Hvar town.
- Included: private transfer , ferry tickets , bed & breakfast service
DAY 4
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Enjoy your morning at leisure in Hvar. Relax at the beach, or enjoy wandering through its narrow streets, exploring its shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants… Or take one of the hikes offered in your road book. If you wish you can also join us on our sea kayaking tour to Pakleni islands, to get the best combination of activities while on Hvar.
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Meet your assistance/driver at the lobby of your hotel. They will escort you to the ferry pier.
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Today you will board on a passenger ferry from Hvar to Vela Luka on Korcula. It is about 1h journey.
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Vela Luka is located on the western side of the island of Korčula at the bottom of a wide bay which has many indented coves. Vela Luka developed at the beginning of the 19th century in a deep sheltered bay. Its name means “big harbour” in Croatian chakavian. The inhabitants, 4130 of them, are farmers, fishermen and workers in tourism. Also the town has other smaller industrial plants. Vela Luka has an average of over 2500 hours of sunny weather annually, and is the second largest place, in size, on the Adriatic islands.
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Meet our driver at the arrival to the ferry pier in Vela Luka for a short transfer to the city center and your accommodation.
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Night at the hotel Korkyra, Vela Luka.
- Included: private transfer , ferry tickets , bed & breakfast service
DAY 5
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Breakfast at local restaurant.
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For your time in Vela Luka, we’ve prepared 3 different hiking routes, each starting from the cener of Vela Luka. Routes are different in length and duration, so you can choose between an easy one, a moderate one or a challenging one. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.
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Night at the hotel Korkyra, Vela Luka.
- Included: breakfast , bed & breakfast service
DAY 6
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Breakfast at local restaurant.
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Meet our driver and depart on a 30min transfer from Vela Luka to the town of Korcula.
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Korcula Town is the main town on the island, with a population of about 3000 inhabitants. The main feature/sight of the whole town is Korčula Old Town – a medieval walled town with its towers, numerous buildings and monuments, cafés, restaurants, hotels, galleries, open-air cinema and more. Korčula is very popular for visitors as a central location from which they explore the rest of the island and its surroundings. The town of Korčula is also an administrative centre of the area (note: Korcula is pronounced “kor-chula“). Korčula Old Town is the main attraction of Korčula Town – a medieval walled city positioned on an oval-shaped swelling of land pointing deep into Pelješac Channel, grooved with a succession of narrow streets that branch off the spine of the main street like the fish bone. The fishbone shape was used in Korčula Old Town design to reduce the effects of wind and sun and provide citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation.
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For your time in Korcula, we’ve prepared a moderate hiking route, starting from the cener of Korcula. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.
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Overnight at the hotel Korcula Della Ville.
- Included: breakfast , private transfer , bed & breakfast service
DAY 7
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Short transfer to the ferry is provided from the hotel. Meet your driver at the lobby of the hotel.
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Today you will board on a passenger ferry from Korcula to Pomena, on Mljet island. It is about 30min journey.
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The island of Mljet is said to be paradise on Earth. Mljet is the most southerly and easterly of the larger Adriatic islands of Dalmatia. The National Park is at the western part of the island, covering an area of 54 km2, including Veliko jezero (The Great Lake), Malo jezero (The Small Lake), Soline Bay, and a sea belt 500 m wide from the most prominent cape of Mljet. The central parts of the park are Veliko jezero with the Isle of St. Mary, Malo jezero, and the villages of Govedari Polače and Pomena.
It is a gorgeous green island full of mystery, olives, and grapevines. It gives you an incredible fusion of silence, scents, and sensations: one has the sense of being alone in this beautiful jewel.
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For your time on Mljet island, we’ve prepared a moderate hiking route, starting from Pomena and visting the area of lakes in the national park. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.
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Night at the Guesthouse Matana, Pomena on Mljet island.
- Included: private transfer , ferry tickets , entrance fees , half-board service at the hotel
DAY 8
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Today you will board on a passenger ferry from Pomena to Dubrovnik. It is about 1.5h journey.
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At the arrival to Dubrovnik port, you will meet our driver and depart on the transfer to your hotel.
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In the afternoon, stretch your legs more with a two-hour guided tour of Dubrovnik. Soak up the Old Town after the day crowds have depleted, and learn the amazing history this spectacular city hides.
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Overnight at the hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik.
- Included: ferry tickets , private transfer , local guide , bed & breakfast service
DAY 9
Transfer out hotel/airport. End of the trip.
This transfer is optional and it’s not included in the quote.
Price per person based from 2 to 6 partecipants, hotel based: 1’676 Euro
Price per person based from 2 to 6 partecipants, B&B based: 1’218 Euro
Single room supplement: 528 Euro
Price includes:
– 8 nights accommodation
– 8x breakfasts
– all ground transportation as noted in the itinerary
– ferry tickets
– Detailed road-book with necessary instructions
– welcome briefing
– support 24/7
– city tour in Dubrovnik
Price excludes:
– meals not noted in the itinerary
– transfers not mentioned in the itinerary / roadbook as included
– transfer out hotel/ airport not included (optional)
– optional tours/services
– personal expenses
– travel insurance
– flights