Destination Highlights

  • The 3rd century Diocletian’s Palace, Split’s living heart
  • Roman ruins, medieval architecture and a Mediterranean atmosphere
  • The bustling waterfront, where the world never stops
  • A day trip to the islands of Brac or Hvar by catamaran

Sightseeing

SPOTLIGHT ON SPLIT

3 day TAILOR-MADE TOUR

Explore the historic heart of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast during a 3 day stay. Split’s Old Town, centred on the Roman Diocletian’s Palace is a treasure trove of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with many gems such as the Temple of Jupiter.

Day 1: Airport transfer and hotel check-in.

Day 2: Privately guided walking tour. (B)

Day 3: Transfer to the airport. (B)

Hotel Slavija (3 star):                                                       from $392*

Hotel Luxe (4 star):                                                          from $364*

Hotel Atrium (5 star):                                                      from $448*

Inclusions: Return transfer, 2 nights accommodation, daily breakfast (B), sightseeing as indicated, services of a local representative.

* From prices are per person in AUD, based on twin share in low season.

PRIVATE TOURS

This tour is privately guided and can be scheduled to suit your requirements. Price is based on minimum 2 people with entrance fees paid locally.

 

Split Walking                                                          Tour Price: $111 per person

Explore the city that has evolved from the ruins of Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Discover many Romanesque and Gothic structures including the Peristyle and Temple of Jupiter.

Departs: Daily at 10.00

Duration: 2 hours

Hvar                                                                                  Price: $278 per person

Take the ferry to Hvar and embark on a guided walking tour with a local guide to discover this charming 15th century Old Town and its medieval fortress. There is plenty of time to further explore before returning to Split.

Departs: Daily at 8.30

Duration: 9 hours

COACH TOURS

Grand Diocletian’s Walking and Hop On, Hop Off Tour Price: $37 per person

Experience Split’s sights with the freedom of this Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour then join your guide for a walking tour of Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, the heart of the Old Town.

Departs: Daily at 10.00 & 16.00 (Apr-Oct)

Duration: 2 hours

Mostar & Medjugorje                                               Price: $149 per person

The magic of Mostar has survived through the centuries. See the restored ‘Stari Most,’ Turkish House and old bazaar before a visit to the Catholic pilgrimage site of Medjugorje.

Departs: Tue, Thu at 07.30 (15-30 Apr & 1-15 Oct)

Duration: 11 hours

Tue, Thu, Sat at 07.30 (May-Sep)

Plitvice Lakes (return to Split)                                Price: $191 per person

Plitvice Lakes (concludes in Zagreb)                     Price: $289 per person

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a magical world of forests, lakes and waterfalls. Tour the string of 16 lakes that spill into each other over foaming cascades and thundering waterfalls.

Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri at 07.45 (15-30 Apr & 1-30 Oct return only)

Daily at 07.45 (May-Sep return and one way) Duration: 12.5 hours

Hotels

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS

1 HOTEL ATRIUM *****                                                               from $125*

Deluxe, contemporarily designed hotel located 15 minutes walk from the port and Diocletian’s Palace. Beautifully designed, spacious rooms make for a pleasant stay.

2 JUPITER LUXURY HOTEL ****                                               from $96*

Small, boutique hotel in the heart of Diocletian’s Palace, beautifully renovated to preserve the original architecture. Spacious rooms are luxuriously appointed with modern amenities.

3 HOTEL LUXE ****                                                                       from $83*

Fashionable, boutique hotel offering state of the art luxury just 400 metres from Diocletian’s Palace. The hotel offers very spacious, comfortable rooms.

4 HOTEL PERISTIL ***                                                                from $132*

Charming, small hotel located just a few steps from the entrance to the Diocletian’s Palace. Rooms are well appointed and some feature sections of the 1,700 year old city walls.

5 HOTEL SLAVIJA ***                                                                   from $97*

Superbly located property known for its quality customer service. This historical building features bright and comfortable rooms, most with balconies offering Split views.

* From prices are per person per night in AUD, based on twin share in low season, and include breakfast and taxes.

TRANSFERS

Private vehicle Per vehicle (1-3 pax)

Airport to Hotel or vice versa $87

Railway Station / Port to Hotel or vice versa $56

Split to Plitvice or vice versa $734