SHORE EXCURSIONS

Capture the moment by taking the perfect selfie photo in Split! Instantly share your experience with family & friends on your favorite social media site as many of the stops will include wi-fi in real time.

Your tour begins with an orientation drive thru Split with designated selfie stops at: • Bacvice Beach
• Split National Theatre
• Vidilica Viewpoint
• S. Dominous Cathedral
• And MORE!

To make this experience even more fun you will be provided with a selfie stick to help catch your best pose. Your picture-perfect day includes a local snack of smoked ham, cheese and a glass of wine. End the day with some free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship.

Converse with the locals in a small Croatian village and together cook a traditional dish affectionately known as Dalmatian pizza.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a picturesque, mostly coastal drive through the Croatian countryside to a traditional village in the Poljica Republic. Upon arriving, you will meet you host and mingle with some of the locals that will be joining you for lunch.

Croatian cuisine in coastal regions often includes seafood such as squid and Adriatic white fish, although heavier stews with lamb and vegetables are also popular. The baked dish peka is another traditional favorite that is slow-cooked “under a bell,” a phrase referring to the dish being cooked in a pot with a bell-shaped lid that is then covered with burning embers.

ce the fire is going, you will join the villagers and together prepare soparnik, a dish so traditional that it is included on Croatia’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Known more familiarly as Dalmatian pizza, soparnik is a meatless dish made with wheat flour, Swiss chard, onion, olive oil, garlic and salt.

You will participate in each step of the process, one of the keys being how the uncooked ingredients are combined and placed between two wooden boards. While the concoction is cooking between the boards in the open hearth, the locals will entertain you with traditional accordion music. In no time, lunch will be served.

After departing from the pier, you will drive inland through the inspiring Croatian countryside to Sibenik, a fortified town founded in the 9th century. Walking through the Old Town, you will see attractions such as the Gothic-style St. Francis Church, lovely Sibenik Theater, and the Duke’s Palace, which has been converted into a museum.

Still, St. Jacob’s Cathedral remains Sibenik’s highlight. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cathedral was built entirely of stone under the direction of three architects. Construction took more than 100 years, and the result is a magnificent blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Next, you will visit Trogir, the entire city-island being a UNESCO site. Protected by medieval walls, Trogir has retained its original layout from the Hellenistic period and is a remarkable example of urban continuity. You can’t help but be awed by the outstanding examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture found along the winding stone streets.

Back in Split, you will enjoy a traditional Dalmatian lunch before exploring Old Town and yet another UNESCO gem: the Palace of Diocletian. Built at the turn of the 4th century for Roman emperor Diocletian’s retirement, the palace is a sprawling complex of temples, cathedrals and residences facing the sea and is absolutely spectacular. Following your visit, you will return to the pier.

Visit the ancient site of Salona, the most important excavation site from Roman times in Croatia and discover the charm and architectural treasures of medieval Trogir – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In Solin, at the ancient site of Salona it will seem as though time has stood still. It prospered during the 3rd and 4th centuries with about 40,000 inhabitants, at a time when Split didn’t even exist. Archaeologists have excavated remains of temples, amphitheaters, early Christian churches, burial grounds and baths. Salona is the most important excavation site from Roman times in Croatia. After your tour, enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful “Riviera of the Seven Castles” to medieval Trogir.

Trogir boasts architectural treasures of beautiful stone houses, palaces, churches, monasteries, towers and walls. The entire town is like an open-air museum, so just strolling through its narrow streets is an unforgettable experience. You’ll visit the main attraction in Trogir, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence which is probably the finest example of Sacral architecture in Croatia. The unusual construction with three naves and three apses dominates the entire town. The main portal carved by local artist, Radovan, in the 13th century is world famous. You’ll also see the Town Loggia, Town Hall and Cipiko Palace.

Explore two filming locations for “Game of Thrones” where pivotal scenes were shot depicting the Meereen slave rebellion and the dungeon that held fire-breathing dragons.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic drive inland to Klis, an ancient village strategically located in a mountain pass. The village is dominated by a fortress that sits atop a jagged crag with views of the sea on one side and mountains on the other.

It is a spectacular setting, especially for fans of the TV series “Game of Thrones,” which is based on George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” fantasy novels. In the show, the fortress served as the location for the city of Meereen. Here, Daenerys Targaryen (the Mother of Dragons) freed the slaves in Season Four.

In real life, the fortress, whose history dates to the 7th century, has been occupied by numerous Croatian rulers. Despite its seemingly impenetrable appearance, the fortress has been overtaken repeatedly, by the likes of the Ottomans, Venetians and Austrians.

After an enlightening exploration of the fortress, you will return to Split to visit its extraordinary Diocletian Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built at the turn of the 4th century for Roman emperor Diocletian’s retirement, the palace is a sprawling complex of temples, cathedrals and residences facing the sea.

Several scenes for “Game of Thrones” were shot here, most notably the ones where Daenerys’ dragons are chained in the dungeon. After visiting, you will return to the pier.

Not your typical Hop-on Hop-off experience! Ride a bus reserved exclusively for your group around Split, hopping off along the way at attractions that are extraordinarily historic.

Although originally colonized by Greeks, this area wasn’t developed until Roman Emperor Diocletian built a magnificent palace in the early 4th century. As you will discover, this deserved UNESCO World Heritage site is an architectural treasure.

After departing from the pier, you will begin a panoramic drive around Split, taking in a wide range of attractions in an open-top top single-decker bus. The route will have two photo stops, one in the famed Croatian sculptor museum Ivan Mestrovic and another one at SV Fran, an Old classic monastery where you can see the different art in the church and its history of it. A panoramic view allows you to easily enjoy a glimpse of Split and Promenade will help you to discover the city’s past and present. For a look at contemporary Split, you will stroll the seaside promenade that stretches between Diocletian’s Palace and the harbor. It is an excellent place for people watching and to get a feel for daily life as the promenade is always bustling.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Explore Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the 4th century.
• Explore the gallery Ivan Meštrović, SV-Frane, and many more attractions.

HELPFUL HINTS:

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring local currency for museum visits.

Drive in and around Split in a motorized, open-air vehicle known as a tuk-tuk and see the most naturally beautiful and historically important attractions. Although first colonized by Greeks, this area wasn’t developed until Roman Emperor Diocletian built a magnificent seaside palace in the early 4th century. As you will discover, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an architectural treasure. Nearby Bacvice Beach will offer another perspective of Split’s gorgeous coast. Chances are, you will see people playing picigin, a ball game played in shallow water that originated at this very beach in 1908. Sustipan Park is another popular gathering place because it is so green and serene. Be sure to see the columned stone gloriette that honors those that were buried at Sustipan when it was a cemetery. The ultimate view of Split awaits you at the top of Teraca Vidilica, a terraced lookout that you may explore on your own during free time.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride around Split in a tuk-tuk, a motorized vehicle that looks somewhat like a golf cart.
• Explore Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the 4th century.
• Pause for photos at Bacvice Beach and Sustipan Park, two popular gathering places.
• Enjoy a sweeping view of Split for atop a lookout during free time.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Take in the considerable sights in Split from the comfort of an open-air wheeled train that travels along the roads much like a trolley. However, walking is the best way to see the vibrant city center as it allows you to spend more time at landmarks such as the palace that Roman emperor Diocletian built in the early 4th century. This sprawling complex of temples, cathedrals and residences is so spectacular that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. It makes for a great introduction to Split, the remainder of which you will see aboard the trackless train. The views will be particularly breathtakingas you head towards the forested Marjan Peninsula, which is rimmed by pristine beaches such as crescent-shaped Bene. Photo stops there and at the green oasis Sustipan Park will offer plenty of time to capture Split’s natural beauty as well as its gorgeous coast.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride around Split in a trackless train that offers 360º views of the attractions.
• Walk through Split’s city center for a closer look at landmarks such as Diocletian’s Palace.
• Pause for photos at Bene Beach and Sustipan Park, two popular gathering places.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the same day. You'll discover the treasures of Trogir and see how the Romans influenced the old city of Split. The medieval city of Trogir boasts architectural treasures of beautiful stone houses, palaces, churches, monasteries, towers and walls. The entire town is like an open-air museum, so just strolling through its narrow streets is an unforgettable experience.

You’ll visit the main attraction in Trogir, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence which is probably the finest example of Sacral architecture in Croatia. The unusual construction with three naves and three apses dominates the entire town. The main portal carved by local artist, Radovan, in the 13th century is world famous. You’ll also see the Town Loggia, Town Hall, Cipiko Palace and have some free time to explore on your own.

The old town of Split is built on and around the massive palace built by Roman emperor Diocletian. It represents the most important example of Roman architecture on the Adriatic. Your walking tour starts in the cellars which are very well preserved. You’ll see the Cathedral of St. Duje, considered to be one the oldest Catholic cathedrals in the world that still retains use of its original structure. You’ll also see the Golden Gate, the Silver Gate and the Peristyle Square from the outside.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy an ambling guided walk through Split that presents a historical perspective of the city and stroll the popular Riva promenade on your own. The route will begin at the bronze statue of Gregory the Nin, a 10th-century bishop that refused the pope’s demand to hold church services in Latin, rather than Croatian. He remains a great symbol of national pride. Not far away, you will come upon the Golden Gate, the main entry that Roman emperor Diocletian traveled through to reach his 4th-century palace complex. The niches in the façade of the gate once held sculptures of Diocletian and several governors of the Roman Empire. The Riva will offer a look at contemporary life in Split. Lined with palms and a collection of fine stores and restaurants, the promenade has revitalized the waterfront district. Enough free time will be allotted for you to shop and dine on your own.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Meander through Split’s historical district and admire landmarks dating to Roman times.
• Behold the statue of a revered 10th-century bishop and protector of the Croatian culture.
• Pause at the Golden Gate, the main entrance to emperor Diocletian’s 4th-century palace.
• Spend free time shopping, dining and people-watching on the lively Riva promenade.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Explore landmarks from Roman times and other eras as a prelude to free time along the Riva, the bustling promenade that runs along the sea. Start your enchanting walking journey at the palace that Roman emperor Diocletian built in the early 4th century which is so spectacular and architecturally important that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. As you will discover, few places in Split present such a detailed look into the ancient world. The towering statue of Gregory of Nin reflects life in the 10th century as it venerates a bishop that defied the pope and defended Croatia’s culture and language. Rubbing the bishop’s left big toe is said to bring good fortune; that is why the bronze there is so shiny. Although People’s Square now boasts shops and restaurants, it was originally the first inhabited place in Split other than Diocletian’s Palace. A short walk will bring you to the Riva promenade, where you can explore independently.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the 4th century.
• Behold the statue of a revered 10th-century bishop and protector of the Croatian culture.
• Browse spacious People’s Square and the Riva seaside promenade on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Sample a selection of homemade delicacies at Stella Croatia, a family estate that produces an array of artisanal foods and sweets. As you travel inland, the landscape will become a bit wilder, less populated and more agricultural – the ideal setting to grow and handcraft organic foods. You will be treated to a sweeping view of the area from a lookout atop Kozjak Mountain before settling in at Stella Croatia. While touring the Dabelic-Polic family estate, you will see the various gardens, botanicals, vineyards and olive grove. The ingredients for the products come from these meticulously maintained, eco-friendly tracts of land. The exact items for your tasting will be chosen once you arrive as they will depend on what is seasonal. You may be offered treats such as almond and fig salami, traditional cheeses, homemade breads, candied orange peels, plum jam and olive oils infused with truffles or lemon.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit a family-owned estate that handmakes a huge variety of organic products.
• Sample freshly made products such as salami, cheeses, olive oils and breads.
• Take in the panoramic views of the countryside from atop a mountain lookout.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.