Explore Croatia

Split – Arrival and Orientation

Welcome to Split, a 1,700-year-old Roman town!

Meet our representative in the morning for a briefing regarding your walking tour along the Dalmatian coast and islands. Start your walk along the coast, passing by a couple of beautiful bays and beaches, following the trail which will lead you to Marjan Park-forest, a popular recreation place.

Overnight: Split

Hiking distance: 7 (short loop) or 14km (long loop) + exploring the old town

Elevation gain: 180 m

Duration: 3/5h+2 h city walk

Highlights: Split, Marjan Park-forest, local beaches, green and fish market, Diocletian’s Palace

Brač Island

You start the day with the boat ride from Split to Brac Island. Once you arrive to the island, you will have an option for the west side loop which will take you along olive groves, laid back village of Sutivan, and then back along the coast to the city of Supetar or you can enjoy the easy coastal trail from Lovrečina bay.

Overnight: Split

Distance: 16 km (west side loop) or 14 km (from Lovrečina)

Elevation gain: 190 or 140 m

Duration: 4.5 or 3 h

Highlights: Brac Island, olive groves, fisherman villages, coastal paths.

Hvar Island – the Lavender Road

Today you depart for your visit to your second island in Croatia – Island Hvar. It is rated as one of the “top ten most beautiful islands in the world” according to Traveller Magazine! Cultural and historical sites, lavender fields, crystal clear turquoise waters, charming villages, and towns are just some of the highlights this island offers to its visitors. You can enjoy numerous charming squares, restaurants, and cafés of Stari Grad before setting off to the south coastline of Hvar Island,

Overnight: Hvar Town

Distance: 12 km

Elevation loss: 310 m

Duration: 3-4 h

Highlights: Inland villages of Velo and Malo Grablje, lavender fields, south coast of the island, secluded beaches with turquoise sea, Hvar Town.

Hvar Town and Korčula Island

This morning, after breakfast, we suggest you take a stroll to Fortica Španjola – the fortress located on the hill above Hvar town, where the latest renovations were done in the 16th century. A hike to the fortress will give you unforgettable panoramic views of the city, its surroundings, and the Pakleni Islands. Later in the afternoon, you will depart by boat to Korčula town, where you spend the next two days.

Overnight: Korčula Town

Distance: 2-3 km

Elevation gain: 100 m

Duration: 2 h

Highlights: Hvar Town, Fortica fortress, optional visit to the Pakleni Islands, Korčula Town

Korčula – Marco Polo’s home & Kočje

Today you are exploring Island Korčula!

The island is considered to be the hometown of Marco Polo, the famous world traveler, and the place where his Silk Road began. Korčula used to be a Greek colony, dating back to the 4th century, and known as Korkyra Melaina (Black Korčula). You can spend the afternoon in the town of Korcula and explore its cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, and other architectural masterpieces made in Gothic and Renaissance styles.

Overnight: Korčula Town

Distance: 11.5-23 km

Elevation gain: 360 m

Duration: 2,5/4 h

Highlights: Nature Park of Korčula, Korčula Town, Pupnat village

Seaman story of Pelješac and the city of Dubrovnik

The morning begins with a short boat ride to the Peljesac Peninsula and the town of Orebić. The town itself was founded in the 15th century as a part of the Republic of Dubrovnik (Ragusa).  Your hike starts from Orebić, going along the southern slopes of Mt. Ilija, where you will be passing by secluded vineyards, an old Franciscan monastery, and enjoying great views of Korčula and Pelješac archipelago. After a short break, you will set off to the “Pearl of the Adriatic” – the town of Dubrovnik, where you will spend the last evening on your tour!

Overnight: Dubrovnik

Distance: 9 km (+4 km Ston walls)

Elevation gain: 226 m

Duration: 2 h + optional Ston walls walk: 1 km

Highlights: Pelješac peninsula and Dubrovnik

Farewell

Today after breakfast, you can go for a walk in the old city town of Dubrovnik, the marble streets and Baroque buildings, and discover the rich history of the once very important Republic of Dubrovnik. This walk will conclude your Dalmatian coast adventure and you will be ready to return to your homes enriched by the discovery of one small, but beautiful Mediterranean country! Pomalo.

Overnight: Your choice (not included in trip price)

Distance: easy city walking tour (2h)


Highlights: Dubrovnik