OVERVIEW: Enjoy the scenic Croatian countryside on a bike adventure. You'll pedal on the magnificent Konavle Valley's dirt roads, frequented today by only local farmers and winemakers.
HIGHLIGHTS: Begin and end the tour with a scenic ride by coach. After a safety orientation, you'll begin riding along small village roads through the Konavle region. Enjoy a refreshment break of fruit and water. At the end of the bike tour, you will visit a winecellar and taste locally produced wines.
NOTES: This is a strenuous tour recommended for guests in good physical condition. Guests must be able to cycle approx. 2.5 hours and should be comfortable using hand brakes and be confident on a bicycle.
Overview:
Enjoy the scenic Croatian countryside on a bike adventure. You'll pedal on the magnificent Konavle Valley's dirt roads, frequented today by only local farmers and winemakers.
Highlights:
-Scenic coach ride: Enjoy the scenery from Dubrovnik through the Konavle Valley to Gruda
-Bike ride: Pedal through vineyards, orchards, corn fields, and a chain of small villages (approximately 2.5 hours of biking)
-Refreshment break: Recharge with a selection of fruit and water
-Wine Tasting: Sample famous wines produced from local grapes at the conclusion of the bike tour
Full Description:
Board your motor coach for a scenic ride along the Adriatic Road through picturesque Dubrovnik and country villages to Gruda. Professional staff will greet your group and provide a short safety briefing and equipment introduction to prepare you for the day's adventure. Then, ride your bike along the small village roads across the lively Konavle region. On the bike trail, you’ll pedal through orchards, corn fields, vineyards, blueberry fields, and over the bridges of the Ljuta and Konavocica Rivers.
Get acquainted with the historical and natural characteristics of the Konavle region on occasional short breaks. Visit the Franciscan monastery and old mills in the Ljuta village. Later, enjoy an assortment of fruit and water on a refreshment break. You'll return to Gruda along small village roads to Dubrovnik wine cellars. Sample some of the famous wines produced from local grapes before boarding your bus for the return ride to the port.
What to Bring:
-You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard the ship) and photo identification when in port.
-Camera
-Local currency for shopping (most stores also accept credit cards).
-Sun protection including sunglasses.
-Small backpack for belongings
What to Wear:
-Strongly recommend wearing comfortable light clothing and closed toe shoes.
Important Notes:
-This is a strenuous activity tour highly recommended only for guests in good physical condition.
-Guests must be able to cycle approximately 2.5 hours on this tour and should be comfortable using hand brakes and be confident on a bicycle.
-Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved with any cycling excursion.
-This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear and carry a backpack for belongings.
