The rich natural and cultural diversity of the Balkans provides the kind of variety you rarely find on European rides.
This fascinating route provides the opportunity to visit three very different countries from the former Yugoslavia as we head from Bosnia over the Dinaric Alps into Montenegro and finally to Dubrovnik, on Croatia's Adriatic Coast. The largely uncrowded roads allow for glorious views, a few good challenges and the opportunity to visit many cultural highlights along the way including the historic city of Mostar.
The trip concludes in the magnificent city of Dubrovnik; famous for it's ancient city walls, marbled streets and baroque architecture. A trip here will live long in the memory.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Trebinje
Day 2
Ride through Popovo Polje, enjoy a wine tasting in family owned winery and visit the Vjetrenica Cave, the largest underground cave in Bosnia.
Day 3
Take the back roads over the Orjen Mountain range in the Dinaric Alps into Montenegro, then descend to Herceg Novi on the Bay of Kotor.
Day 4
Boat transfer across the bay to the Listica Peninsula; ride the olive routes, before cycling the inner bay road to Kotor via the Venetian town of Perast.
Day 5
Climb from Kotor to Lovcen Mountain via Njegusi to try traditional cheese and smoked ham; visit the famous mausoleum on Lovcen Peak.
Day 6
Descend to Skadar Lake via the ancient route connecting the hinterlands to the Adriatic Coast; en route stop at Cetinje, the former royal seat of Montenegro, finishing in Virpazar.
Day 7
Transfer from Virpazar to Nevesinje, climb Mt Velez and descend into Mostar.
Day 8
Drive to Dubrovnik via the traditional towns of Blagaj and Stolac; afternoon free to explore.
Day 9
End Dubrovnik.
Price
From £1,689
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches and 1 dinner
- All accommodation
- Transfer for group flights
- Local bike hire included
