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Split & Salona
- Split & Salona
- 9.30
- 7 h
- Wed
HIGHLIGHTS
Diocletian Palace - ancient palace of Emperor Diocletian, one of the best preserved Roman monuments in the world, was built in a shape of military camp
Split Cathedral - the ancient mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian, the present cathedral
Archaeological excavations of Salona - a city rich in history, which was first mentioned 119 years before Christ
Manastrine - one of the oldest old Christian cemetery, where was buried St. Dujam, patron of town Split
DESCRIPTION
We pick you up at arranged meeting points. We then take off on a road back into past touring ancient Salona, one of the most important cities of the Roman empire of that time. Walking through Salona you will come upon one of the biggest ancient Christian cemeteries under the blue sky, The Manastirines. Visiting one of the three Roman amphiteatres on the east Adiatic coast you will experience the emotions of the ancient gladiators standing in the middle of that spectacular construction. Our journey through the ancient history continues with the fact that the Roman emperor Diocletian was born in Salona and lived to build one of the today most preserved palaces of that time in the nearby town Split. Continuing our journey we will be sightseeing the 1700 year-old Diocletian`s palace in Split, imagining what the life of Diocletian was like within the walls of the palace. Here you will see the Cathedral of St Duje, one of the most beautiful cultural wonders on the Adriatic coast but also the ancient cellars, Roman temples (today Christian ones) and the famous Golden Gate. After a refreshing cultural day, you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch along Splits well known waterfront and make a shopping spree of the remainder of your full day excursion. We would be glad to give you suggestions of restaurants and shops to make this trip a memorable one.
ITINERARY
09.00 - 09.30 picking up and departure
10.00 - 11.30 Salona sightseeing
12.00 - 13.30 Split sightseeing
13.30 - 15.30 free time for lunch and shopping
16.00 return to Trogir
Useful tips
Beside camera here are few items you may need to make your time on the excursion the best of all:
Comfortable walking shoes or sandals and daily-casual outfit.
Out of summer time we recommend to wear closed comfortable shoes and warm sweater.
Join us for free on Trogir walking tour
10% discount on day excursions from our offer
15% discount on rental service
