Croatia: The Dalmatian Coast
Zadar to Dubrovnik, let Ciclismo Classico show the way!
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Asia and Europe met and clashed in Croatia for centuries, from the Greeks to the second World War, but the Mediterranean nature and culture continue to offer hidden gems to worthy travelers.
We’ll pedal along the beautiful Adriatic coast passing through ancient villages full of history, from Roman to Venetian to Hausburg to Italian and back to the modern time.
Tour Essence
- Discover a secret side of this Adriatic coast and the view on the hundreds of islands
- Explore the masterpiece that is each small town
- Follow your expert guides, who will show you the connection between art and history, the people, and their traditions
- Enjoy several stops to visit ancient sites along the ride with a special touch of the Game of Thrones
What to Expect
Terrain
Rolling with a few hillsStart Location
Zadar, CroatiaEnd Location
Dubrovnik, CroatiaMileage
Average Daily: 38 Total: 305,5-317,5 miles
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- 3 cultural visits with local guides
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- 2 tastings of local specialties
What’s Included
- Use of a carbon road bike
- Ciclismo jersey
- Ciclismo Classico water bottles
- Garmin Edge GPS
- Handlebar bag
- Tire pump
- Combination bike lock
- Gel-padded saddle
- Choice of pedals
- Card with your tour leaders’ mobile phone numbers
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
- All accommodations
We’ll pedal along the beautiful Adriatic coast passing through ancient villages full of history, from Roman to Venetian to Hausburg to Italian and back to the modern time.
2022
Start Location
Zadar, CroatiaFly Into
Zadar (ZAD)End Location
Dubrovnik, CroatiaFly Out Of
Dubrovnik (DBV)Zadar - warm-up ride
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
11 milesElevation Gain
325 ftRiding Terrain
Flat along the coastMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Teatro Verdi Hotel
A short walk from Sea Gate (Morska vrata), Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel provides a boutique accommodation.
Guests can reach Zadar Cathedral within a 5-minute walk. The property is set 10 minutes’ walk from Zadar center. A cathedral and a church are about minutes’ walk away.
Zara to Tisno
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
52,2 milesElevation Gain
1950 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Tisno to Trogir
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
61 milesElevation Gain
3050 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Trogir Loop Ride
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
11/23 milesElevation Gain
570/1800 ftRiding Terrain
Flat along coast then hillyMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Trogir to Split
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
29 milesElevation Gain
1900 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling along coastMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Cornaro Hotel Split
A seamless fusion of traditional and modern, affiliated with a passion for complete professional service, creates an experience that is truly exquisite.
Split to Makarska
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
44 milesElevation Gain
3800 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling with some climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Park Makarska
The location of the Park hotel is quite characteristic. Apart from being situated on the most beautiful part of the Adriatic coast – Dalmatia where the azure sea splashes over the long sunbathed pebbly beaches, the Park hotel among the first ones introduced completely intelligent accommodation capacity, therefore you can rightly consider it as your best choice.
Makarska to Neum (border crossing)
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
56 milesElevation Gain
3400Riding Terrain
Rolling with some climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Dubrovnik
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
41 milesElevation Gain
2500 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling with some climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
The Croatian name Dubrovnik is derived from the word Dubrava, an oak grove by a folk etymology, the Turks corrupted this into Dobro-Venedik, meaning “Good-Venice ‘’. It came into use alongside Ragusa as early as the 14th century. The official change of name from Ragusa to Dubrovnik came into effect after World War I. It is known in historiography as the Republic of Ragusa.
