Around the Mediterranean Sea by Bike and Boat

Discover the diversity of the Mediterranean by bike and boat

Travelling around the Mediterranean by bike and boat means experiencing countries such as Italy, Croatia and Greece from a completely new perspective. On your bike, you’ll discover picturesque coastlines, landscapes steeped in history and charming little harbour towns. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the Mediterranean way of life with its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and delicious cuisine. On board your comfortable motor-sailer, there’s a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and you can often jump straight from the boat into the deep-blue sea. A cycling holiday and a boat trip merge here into pure enjoyment.

The Mediterranean way of life reveals itself in all its facets: La Dolce Vita, siestas and culinary specialities characterise the region just as much as its rich history, which stretches back to antiquity. This makes every stage of your cycling and boat trip in the Mediterranean a special discovery.

Our tip: A cycling holiday in the Mediterranean is perfect when it’s still too cool or already unpleasant in Central Europe. In autumn in particular, you can look forward to pleasant temperatures, sunny days and the chance to combine cycling with a dip in the sea.

Row of bicycles on wooden ship deck with deck chairs, overlooking turquoise harbor and coastal town of Korčula with red-roofed houses. — Račišće on the island of Korčula

Bike and Boat Vacations in Croatia

Croatia beckons with its rugged coastlines, sunny islands and lively harbour towns. A cycle and boat trip takes you through pine forests and vineyards, whilst your motor-sailer carries you leisurely from island to island. In Kvarner Bay, idyllic fishing villages await you; in Dalmatia, you’ll find impressive old towns and stunning beaches. Those who prefer a more active holiday can opt for an adventure-filled island-hopping tour, whilst swimming cruises offer the chance to jump straight from the boat into the crystal-clear water.

The small motor-sailers create an intimate atmosphere and give you a real insight into the country, its people and the Mediterranean way of life. In this way, cycling and boat trips in Croatia combine nature, culture and relaxation in a particularly varied way.

Pula harbor with moored boats on calm water. Roman amphitheater and historic buildings visible on hillside with trees under blue sky. — Port of Pula

Poros island harbor with white and yellow buildings along turquoise water. Bell tower visible on hilltop. Sailboats and yachts moored in harbor. — Poros Island in the Saronic Gulf

MS Dalmatino cruise ship with white hull and wooden upper decks anchored in calm blue Mediterranean waters. Passengers swim nearby and relax on deck. — Swimming Break in Croatia

View from boat deck showing Split coastline with buildings along the shore and green hills under clear blue sky. Deep blue Adriatic Sea in foreground. — View of Split on the Dalmatian Coast

Poreč harbor waterfront with moored sailboats, pedestrians on promenade, and colorful Mediterranean buildings with arched facades under blue sky. — Port of Poreč

MS Morena cruise ship docked at a concrete pier on Brijuni Island. The white vessel has wooden details and is moored under a clear blue sky. — Brijuni National Park off the coast of Istria

Bike and Boat Vacations in Greece

Whitewashed houses, deep-blue seas and fragrant olive groves characterise a cycling and boat holiday in Greece. By bike, you’ll explore the Peloponnese peninsula and the islands in the Saronic Gulf, where ancient temples, wide beaches and small fishing villages await you. Equally fascinating are the ‘Cycle and Cruise in Corfu’ and ‘Cycle and Cruise to the Ionian Islands’ tours – here you’ll experience Greece at its greenest.

Each island has its own character – sometimes quiet and traditional, sometimes lively with colourful harbour promenades. Your ship will take you comfortably from coast to coast, whilst you have time along the way to get to know the country and its people. In the evenings, tavernas beckon with meze, wine and warm hospitality. This way, you combine cycling, Mediterranean cuisine and Greek culture into a holiday experience that is both active and relaxing.

Three-masted wooden sailing ship Ermioni Thalassa with blue trim anchored in turquoise Mediterranean waters near a rocky hillside under clear blue sky. — The Thalassa ship off Ermioni

Bike and Boat Vacations in Italy

A cycling and boat trip in Italy combines stunning cultural landscapes with the unique experience of a voyage on a motor-sailer. The tour from Mantua to Venice, which takes you through the fertile Po Valley, is particularly popular. Along the way, you’ll cycle past Renaissance towns, charming villages and tranquil rivers before finally reaching the lagoon city from the water – an unforgettable highlight of any trip.

Equally appealing is the cycling and sailing tour in Tuscany, where you’ll travel between coastal towns, olive groves and vineyards, enjoying the unique landscape between the sea and the hills. On board, you’ll be treated to Mediterranean cuisine, and the relaxed atmosphere of the small ships provides plenty of scope for personal encounters. Art, nature and la dolce vita blend here into a harmonious whole, making Italy one of the most appealing destinations for cycling and sailing holidays in the Mediterranean.

Venice's Grand Canal with turquoise water, boats, colorful buildings, and the iconic dome of Santa Maria della Salute basilica under blue sky. — Grand Canal in Venice