EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Journey into the past as you step aboard your transportation and enjoy the panoramic scenery as you make your way to Salona, an ancient Roman city and one of the richest archeological sites in Croatia.
Admire Salona’s amphitheater which dates to the 2nd century AD, designed to house 17,000 spectators. Fights with animals and gladiators took place within these walls. Imagine the roar of the crowds and the adrenaline rush the gladiators must have felt as you stand amid these ancient ruins. In the 17th century, during battles with the Ottoman Turks, the Venetians made a strategic decision to deliberately destroy portions of the amphitheater. While here you will also see the Basilica Urbana with its baptistry, the Forum, and Manistirine, the old Christian cemetery.
From there you will head to Klis Fortress, a massive medieval structure built into a rocky ridge providing visitors breathtaking views of Split, the Adriatic Sea and surrounding islands. Controlling the valley leading into Split, this imposing fortress spreads along a limestone bluff, reaching 385m at its highest point. Its long and narrow form derives from constant extensions over the course of millennia. Its prime location made the fortress strategically important during the Ottoman invasions of Europe. Of course, today, the only history that most visitors to the site are interested in is courtesy of Game of Thrones – this is Meereen, where Daenerys Targaryen had all those nasty slave-masters crucified in season four.
Continue to Trogir, a historic harbor city built upon the remains of the ancient Greek town of Tragurion. Wander its narrow streets filled with a mix of Baroque, Romanesque and Renaissance-style buildings and admire the St. Lawrence Cathedral, the 15th century City Loggia, Cipiko Palace, the Benedictine Convent and more.
Conclude your journey back in beautiful Split with a walking tour and free time to explore this magnificent city on your own. Head to Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of the city. This ancient palace built for Roman Emperor Diocletian is, in reality, a large fortress that housed the Emperor’s quarters as well as the military garrison.
After the end of the Roman period the fortress stood empty until the 7th century when nearby residents took refuge inside its walls to escape the Croats, then later created homes and businesses which today form about half the old town of Split.
This tour is a must-do for history buffs and GOT fans; reserve your place today!
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
