Split - Hvar Island - Pelješac Peninsula - Korčula Island - Mljet Island National Park - Brač Island
DEPARTURES ON SATURDAYS
SHORTER DATES AND DIFFERENT DEPARTURE DAYS POSSIBLE ON PREVIOUS REQUEST
Hiking trip with the cruise ship in the most beautiful corners and inaccessible bays of the Dalmatian islands
Experience the Adriatic from the other side
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Welcome with the ship's captain
- Welcome drink
- 7x overnight stays with breakfast on the chosen cruise ship
- 7x lunch on the ship
- English-speaking specialized hiking guide every day according to the program
- 1 liter of water per person per day
- Program progress as described
PROGRAM SUGGESTION:
Saturday:
Departure at 1 p.m. and lunch on board. Arrival in Stari Grad, one of the oldest cities in Croatia, founded in 385 BC That you will explore during an easy hike. Wine tasting possible. Overnight in the port of Stari Grad.
Walking time: approx. 3 hours
Sunday:
After breakfast you start a long, difficult but worthwhile hike across the island to the town of Hvar,
where the ship is waiting in the harbor. Enjoy beautiful landscapes and villages along the way. Upon arrival in Hvar, you can climb up to the Španjol Fortress, a citadel on the site of a medieval castle that was built to protect the city from the Turks.
Walking time: approx. 6 hours
Monday:
Early in the morning we navigate to the Pelješac peninsula, to a small village called Kućišta. From this village we will embark on one of the most difficult hikes of the week, to the highest peak of the peninsula at an altitude of 961 m. The spectacular view will also be worth the steep and difficult climb of around 4 hours. After the descent back to the ski to go to the island of Korčula in the village of Lumbarda.
Walking time: about 7 hours
Tuesday:
While we enjoy our breakfast, we drive to the lush green island of Mljet, whose beautiful National Park consists of two connected salt lakes. Today we have a quieter day after a difficult climb the previous day. You can swim, go for a walk or rent bicycles. In the afternoon we continue to the medieval town of Korčula, which, together with Venice, claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. Overnight in Korčula.
Walking time: approx. 2 hours
Wednesday:
Korčula is the island with the most lush vegetation on the Adriatic. Today our hike takes us through vineyards and olive groves to Pupnat, one of the oldest villages in Croatia, at an altitude of 370 m. After refreshment, we go back to Korčula, where our ski is waiting for us to take us to the town of Vela Luka . Overnight stay.
Walking time: approx. 4 hours
Thursday:
Early in the morning we navigate to the island of Brač and the town of Bol, famous for its Golden Horn beach. In the afternoon, our hike takes us to the small village of Murvica, from where we have the opportunity to visit the Dragon's Cave. The Dragon Cave is a protected area and visits are only allowed with a local guide. The visit to the cave without a hike takes about 2 hours, after which it goes back to the ski. Overnight in Bol.
Walking time: approx. 5 hours
Friday:
After breakfast, we start another steep and difficult hike of about 3.5 hours, to the highest point on the island, Vidova Gora at an altitude of 780 m. Vidova Gora is the highest point of all Croatian islands and gives a fantastic view the mainland and neighboring islands. Return to Bol where the ship is waiting for us to continue towards Split, the monumental city that is under UNESCO protection. Overnight in Split.
Walking time: approx. 6 hours
Saturday:
Breakfast and boarding. Check out by 9 a.m.