Split & Diocletian Palace
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Port
Zadar, Croatia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$164.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
A two-hour drive brings you to Croatia's second city — Split — the product of 17 centuries of building, renovating and remodeling. Amazingly, the newness of today meshes well with the old of yesteryear.
The Old Town of Split is built on and around the spectacular Roman Palace of Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 4th century AD. What began as an imperial residence and fortified camp is now an intriguing warren of narrow cobblestone streets, where pre-Romanesque churches coexist alongside Gothic chapels, history-filled museums, and galleries of contemporary art, and charming restaurants compete with bustling cafés for your attention.
Your walking tour begins with a visit to the palace's cellars. These are still very well-preserved and offer a good glimpse into how life in the palace was organized.
You will also visit the Cathedral of St Duje (Patron Saint of the city) and the Temple of Jupiter. You will see the Golden Gate, the Silver Gate, and Peristyle Square from the outside.
Take advantage of some free time for independent exploration.
Lunch is served at a typical restaurant adjacent to Diocletian's Palace.
Notes: Travel time is two hours each way. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.