Luxury Hike & Sail: Explore Croatia’s Coast in Style

Step foot in the captivating city of Trogir — a beautiful central Dalmatian city surrounded by historical UNESCO-protected buildings. Take a walk on your own and discover the charm of narrow cobbled streets and historical stunning waterfront, and meet your guides and skipper around 4 PM. Once you board the catamaran, treat yourself to a welcome drink and traditional Dalmatian and Slavionian delicacies. As the sun sets, you’ll cruise to your first docking point, Blaca Bay on the island of Brač. Dinner will be served on board, perfectly complementing the awe-inspiring surroundings.

Wake up on the island of Brač, the third largest island in the Adriatic. Enjoy a cup of coffee and breakfast on board. Our first adventure is hiking to the 500-year-old Blaca Monastery. There are two hiking options to get there:

• Hike A: Cover 11 km (8 miles) and gain 580 m (1,900 ft) of elevation, this is a circular hike to Manastir Blaca, Jakove Stine, and Farska.
• Hike B: Cover 5 km (3 miles) and gain 240 m (820 ft) of elevation to Manastir Blaca.

This enigmatic monastery was founded in 1551 by the Glagolitic people of Poljica. Explore the library, historical collection of bishop’s clocks, the second oldest telescope in Europe, a small school, and various period artefacts. In the afternoon, set sail to your next destination: Stari Grad, a charming town full of history and charm on the captivating island of Hvar. The town was a cultural hub for the Renaissance nobility and its historic core was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. Spend the late afternoon visiting the historical fortress Tvrdalj (Fortress of Petar Hektorović) and explore the town’s charm.

Hiking: 5 km (3 miles) or 11 km (8 miles), 240 m (820 ft) or 580 m (1,900 ft) of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast and lunch/dinner on board

We’ll kick off the day with exploring the beauty of Hvar, the sunniest island! Crossing the oldest dry stone walls, lavender fields, and olive groves, we’ll go from the northern to the southern side of the island. Departing from Stari Grad, we’ll hike to the lavender viewpoint, and then to Velo Grablje. We’ll take a cab to the town of Hvar, and there’s also an optional visit to the Španjola Fortress from the 16th century. Once back on the boat, we’ll sail towards Pakleni Islands and spend the night docked there.

You’ll start the morning by navigating to one of the most beautiful places in Dalmatia—Komiža. This is one of the oldest fishing villages in Dalmatia, known for its untamed fishing boats (Falkuša). Two options for today’s hiking, after which you’ll go back to the boat and spend the night in Komiža port.

• Hike A: Komiža — Dragodid — Hum — Komiža, 14 km (8.7 miles) with 650 m (2,100 ft) of elevation gain
• Hike B: Komiža — Dragodid — Sv. Blaž — Komiža, 10 km (6 miles) with 580 m (1,900 ft) of elevation gain

Today’s adventure is a bit different! Until 1991, Vis was closed to everyone except the local population. It’s a military island where the former army during WWII built a network of military facilities, atomic shelters, and over 70 km of underground tunnels. A tour with 4×4 jeeps and special guides called the Island Vis Military Tour are the ones who organized the tour to see all of it. A truly unforgettable experience. Depending on the tour’s endpoint, the catamaran will be waiting for you, and you will head towards the island of Hvar where you will enjoy another night at anchor.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch/dinner on board

Today you’ll climb the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, Vidova Gora at 778 m! Once there, you’ll enjoy a magnificent view of Zlatni Rat beach, Biokovo Mountain, and the surrounding islands. Through a black pine forest with occasional sheep and goat encounters, you’ll descend to one of the oldest places on the island, Dol. A taxi will pick you up and transfer you to your overnight destination, Postira. Two options for a hike:

• Hike A: Bol — Vidova Gora — Gažul — Dol, 17 km (10.5 miles) with 900 m (2,950 ft) of elevation gain
• Hike B: Bol — Vidova Gora — Gažul, 11 km (6.9 miles) with 800 m (2,600 ft) of elevation gain

Meals: Breakfast and lunch/dinner on board
Hiking: 17 km (10.5 miles) or 11 km (6.9 miles), 650 m (2,100 ft) or 580 m (1,900 ft) of elevation gain

First stop of the day is the city of Omiš, known as a real pirate town, whose ruthless pirates once dominated this stretch of the Adriatic. Located at the mouth of the Cetina River and surrounded by high cliffs of the Omiš Dinara, this small town is a true mecca for all outdoor adventure lovers. Today you have the option of either going rafting on the Cetina River, or hiking to the Fortica Fortress and back. In the afternoon, head back to Trogir, your starting point, and spend your final night there.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch/dinner on board
Hiking: 10 km (6 miles), 780 m (2,500 ft) of elevation gain

After the final coffee, it’s time to pack up and disembark your catamaran! If you are going back to Zagreb and you want to see some epic waterfalls, stop by Plitvička Jezera, the most famous national park in Croatia. If you’re still in the mood for adventure, Zagreb has hiking trails and a myriad of tourist attractions in the city!

Please note that this itinerary is subject to change based on weather and other conditions. However, your guide will make sure to give you the best experience possible no matter what!

Check-out: 8 AM