Self-Launched Dalmatian Island Cycling & Sailing: 8 Days from Trogir
8 days · Croatia (Dalmatian Islands: Brač, Hvar, Pelješac, Mljet, Korčula, Šolta)
1. Cycling Tours charges £1,380
No-markup version: ~£585 per person
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A self-launched version of the 8-day guided cycling-and-sailing cruise through the Dalmatian islands. Instead of a premium gulet with a guide, support van and set group, you'll hop between Trogir, Brač, Hvar, the Pelješac peninsula, Mljet, Korčula and Šolta using the excellent public Jadrolinija and Krilo catamaran/ferry network, sleep in hostels, guesthouses and small family sobas, and hire a bike (or e-bike) island by island. The riding is the same postcard scenery — olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields and quiet coastal roads — and you can book the same wine, olive oil and oyster tastings directly with the family producers. Costs are approximate and based on summer-season backpacker rates.
Day-by-day
Trogir Old Town to Brač (Supetar → Pučišća)
Trogir / Supetar / Pučišća, Brač
Morning wandering Trogir's UNESCO-listed medieval core — the Cathedral of St Lawrence and the stone lanes take about an hour. Then take the local bus (No. 37, ~€2, 20 mins) or a short taxi to Split ferry port and catch the Jadrolinija car ferry to Supetar on Brač (~1 hour, walk-on foot passenger fare around €8-10). Pick up a pre-booked rental bike in Supetar (local hire shops charge roughly €20-25/day for a hybrid, €35-40 for an e-bike — book online a few days ahead in summer). Ride the 25km through olive groves and stone villages to Pučišća, home of the famous stonemasonry school, and swim off the harbour wall. Dinner of grilled fish and local Pošip wine in a konoba.
🚌Local bus Trogir→Split (~£2) + Jadrolinija ferry Split→Supetar (~£9); bike hire for the ride
🛏Guesthouse or soba room in Pučišća (~£25-30 per person)
- →Explore Trogir Old Town and Cathedral of St Lawrence
- →Split–Supetar ferry crossing
- →Bike hire and ride Supetar to Pučišća (25km)
- →Stonemasonry school and harbour swim in Pučišća
Brač to Hvar via Sućuraj
Pokrivenik / Sućuraj / Hvar
Return your rental in Brač or keep it for the morning and ride the eastern ridge from Pokrivenik down through Gdinj and Zastražišić to Sućuraj — roughly 32km through vineyards and olive groves with a couple of steady climbs. In Sućuraj take the short car ferry across the narrow strait to Drvenik on the mainland (~35 mins, ~€5), then the local bus or a shared onward connection down the coast to Hvar. Alternatively catch a seasonal Krilo catamaran straight across to Hvar Town. Stop at a family winery along the way for a walk-in tasting of Plavac Mali (most small producers charge €10-15 for a tasting flight). Evening swim in the harbour and a konoba dinner.
🚌Bike ride + Sućuraj–Drvenik ferry (~£5) + catamaran/bus to Hvar (~£12-18)
🛏Hostel dorm or private soba in Hvar Town or Stari Grad (~£30-35 per person)
- →Cycle Pokrivenik to Sućuraj (32km)
- →Family winery wine tasting (walk-in, ~£12)
- →Sućuraj–Drvenik ferry crossing
- →Harbour swim and konoba dinner
Hvar Town Heritage and Stari Grad Ride
Hvar Town / Stari Grad
Spend the morning on Hvar Town's Renaissance core: St Stephen's Cathedral, the walk up to the Spanish Fortress for the view, and a slow coffee on the Riva promenade. Hire a bike locally (~£20) and ride the 23km across the island to Stari Grad through lavender fields and pine forest, visiting the fortified Tvrdalj villa with its enclosed fishpond. If you have legs left, loop on to Jelsa and Vrboska ('Little Venice') and see Vrboska's fortified church. Local buses run the Hvar–Stari Grad–Jelsa line regularly (~€4-6) if you'd rather ride one way.
🚌Local bike hire + optional local bus (~£5)
🛏Guesthouse in Stari Grad (~£30 per person)
- →St Stephen's Cathedral and Spanish Fortress
- →Coffee on the Riva
- →Cycle Hvar Town to Stari Grad (23km)
- →Visit Tvrdalj villa
- →Optional loop to Jelsa and Vrboska
Catamaran to Korčula, then the Pelješac Peninsula
Korčula / Orebic / Kučište / Trstenik
Morning Krilo catamaran from Hvar to Korčula (~1h50, roughly €15-20). Drop bags at your guesthouse, then take the 15-minute passenger ferry across to Orebić on the Pelješac peninsula (~€3) and hire a bike there. Ride the wine-country road from Kučište over the 540m climb to Trstenik — a proper workout with breathtaking views over the channel to Korčula — and reward yourself with a tasting at a family Dingač/Postup producer (€10-15). Oysters from the nearby Mali Ston bay are the classic dinner. Ferry back to Korčula in the evening.
🚌Krilo catamaran Hvar–Korčula (~£17) + Korčula–Orebić ferry (~£3) + bike hire
🛏Guesthouse or hostel dorm in Korčula Town (~£30-35 per person)
- →Catamaran crossing Hvar to Korčula
- →Cycle Kučište to Trstenik (30km, 540m climb)
- →Family winery tasting on Pelješac
- →Oyster dinner in the Ston style
Mljet National Park by Bike
Mljet National Park / Korčula
Take the morning Jadrolinija ferry or catamaran from Korčula to Polače or Sobra on Mljet (~45 mins-1hr, ~€8-12). Enter Mljet National Park (day ticket ~€25 in season, includes the lake-area boat shuttle) and hire a bike at the park entrance (~€15). The 18km easy loop around Veliko Jezero through Aleppo pine forest is the star, with a short boat transfer to St Mary's Island and its 12th-century Benedictine monastery, plus a swim in the lake. Catch the late-afternoon ferry back to Korčula and spend the evening exploring the walled old town, St Mark's Cathedral and the tower at sunset — with a chance of catching a Moreška sword-dance performance in summer (tickets ~€20-25).
🚌Korčula–Mljet ferry (~£10) + park boat shuttle + bike hire
🛏Guesthouse or hostel dorm in Korčula Town (~£30-35 per person)
- →Mljet National Park entry and Veliko Jezero loop (18km)
- →St Mary's Island Benedictine monastery
- →Swim in the Great Lake
- →Korčula Old Town and St Mark's Cathedral
- →Optional Moreška sword dance
Korčula Island Grand Tour to Vela Luka
Korčula / Žrnovo / Blato / Vela Luka
Hire a bike in Korčula Town and ride the length of the island to Vela Luka — about 55km through Žrnovo, Pupnat, Smokvica and Blato, with a swim stop at Prižba beach and the tree-lined All Saints Avenue into town. It's the biggest day of the trip, so an e-bike (~£38) is a fair call if you want to enjoy rather than suffer. In Vela Luka, visit the Vela Spila cave if timing works, then take the local bus back to Korčula Town (~€6) — bikes go on the bus or can be dropped at a Vela Luka hire point. Dinner of peka (order it at lunchtime — it's slow-cooked under coals) and handmade makaruni pasta.
🚌Bike hire + local bus Vela Luka–Korčula (~£6)
🛏Guesthouse in Korčula Town (~£30-35 per person)
- →Cycle Korčula to Vela Luka (55km)
- →Swim stop at Prižba beach
- →All Saints Avenue boulevard
- →Vela Spila cave
- →Peka dinner
Ferry to Šolta: Stomorska to Maslinica
Šolta (Stomorska / Grohote / Maslinica)
Long travel day: catamaran/ferry Korčula to Split (~2.5-3.5 hrs, ~€20-25 depending on service), then the local ferry or bus-and-ferry to Šolta's Stomorska (~45 mins, ~€5). Hire a bike in Stomorska and ride the 36km across the island through ancient olive orchards and the stone villages of Grohote, Gornje Selo and Srednje Selo to Maslinica, with a stop at a family olive oil producer for a tasting with bread, cheese and anchovies (~€12-15). Finish with a last swim at Maslinica Bay beside the Martinis Marchi castle. Ferry back to Split or stay on Šolta.
🚌Korčula–Split catamaran (~£22) + Split–Šolta ferry (~£5) + bike hire
🛏Hostel or guesthouse in Split (~£25-30 per person)
- →Catamaran Korčula to Split
- →Cycle Stomorska to Maslinica (36km)
- →Family olive oil tasting (~£13)
- →Swim at Maslinica Bay and Martinis Marchi castle
Split and back to Trogir
Split / Trogir
Morning in Split: Diocletian's Palace, the Riva and a coffee before the crowds peak, or a quick swim at Bačvice beach. Take local bus No. 37 back to Trogir (~£2, 30 mins) or the direct airport bus if you're flying out. Wander Trogir's waterfront Riva and the cathedral one last time before departure.
🚌Local bus Split–Trogir (~£2); Split Airport is 10 mins from Trogir by bus (~£2)
🛏None (departure day)
- →Diocletian's Palace, Split
- →Riva coffee and Bačvice beach swim
- →Final wander of Trogir Old Town
Self-launched vs. 1. Cycling Tours
| This itinerary (self-launched) | 1. Cycling Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£585 | £1,380 |
| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £795 per person (58%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Self-Launched Dalmatian Island Cycling & Sailing: 8 Days from Trogir cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £585 per person for 8 days in Croatia (Dalmatian Islands: Brač, Hvar, Pelješac, Mljet, Korčula, Šolta). This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with 1. Cycling Tours?+
Yes — 1. Cycling Tours charges around £1,380 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £585 — a saving of roughly £795 (58%) per person.
How long is the Croatia (Dalmatian Islands: Brač, Hvar, Pelješac, Mljet, Korčula, Šolta) trip?+
This itinerary runs 8 days, covering 8 day-by-day stops through Croatia (Dalmatian Islands: Brač, Hvar, Pelješac, Mljet, Korčula, Šolta).
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, culture, beaches trip through Croatia (Dalmatian Islands: Brač, Hvar, Pelješac, Mljet, Korčula, Šolta), self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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