Cycle across the UNESCO Stari Grad Plain, visit a family winery in Vrboska and a secret cellar near Jelsa, and taste wines paired with local olive oil and snacks on this 4–5 hour Hvar tour.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You start on two wheels at dawn in Stari Grad, pedals humming as the island’s lavender-scented breeze pushes you out across the Stari Grad Plain. Olive trees gape like old hands; vineyards sit in low, stone-rimmed fields that the sea dares you to look back at as you ride toward Vrboska.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people with basic cycling fitness; you should be comfortable pedaling on flat to rolling coastal roads for several hours.
Wildlife
History
The Stari Grad Plain was parceled by Greek colonists in the 4th century BCE; its field patterns and dry-stone walls remain largely unchanged and are a key reason for UNESCO recognition.
Conservation
Locally, small family wineries practice low-intervention viticulture and maintain dry-stone walls; visitors are encouraged to avoid disturbing terraces and to use reusable bottles where possible.
Reserve your spot on the Wine Tasting Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate before and during the ride
Bring a refillable water bottle—the tour provides bottled water but extra hydration helps on exposed coastal stretches.
Sun protection matters
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear a brimmed hat under your helmet or a neck buff to reduce sun exposure on long open sections.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Roads are paved but may include short gravel sections; closed-toe shoes and optional padded shorts increase comfort for the 4–5 hour loop.
Bring ID for tastings and plan transport
Carry a government ID for wine tastings and confirm whether the tour returns you to the pickup point or offers transfer options if you buy bottles.
Closed-toe cycling shoes or trainers
Protects feet on paved and occasional gravel sections and improves pedaling efficiency.
Refillable water bottle or hydration pack
Keeps you hydrated during the 4–5 hour tour; bottled water is provided but extra is useful.
summer
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Essential for sun-exposed plains and coastal stretches.
summer
Light wind layer or fleece
Blocks chilly sea breezes in the morning or late afternoon rides.
spring