CITY OF ŠIBENIK & NATIONAL PARK KRKA

Upon the arrival in Šibenik and a short walk through the old part of the town, we will reach one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Croatia - St. Jacob’s Cathedral, built back in 1434, is an important architectural Renaissance building in Croatia, that is listed by UNESCO World Heritage. The National Park Krka is a spacious, largely unchanged region of exceptional and multifaceted natural values, and includes one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems.It was proclaimed a National park in 1985 and is the seventh National park in Croatia.The National Park Krka is located entirely within the territory of Šibenik-Knin County and encompasses an area of 109 square kilometers, along the river Krka. With its seven travertine waterfalls and a total drop of 242 meters, the river is a natural and karstic phenomenon. Use the opportunity to visit an ancient mill and unique ethnographic collection, enjoy the untouched nature, crystal clear water, waterfalls and take some photos to remind you of this amazing beauty.

RAFTING

Rafting on a 9 km long route on Cetina River will provide you an amazing adventure and exciting experience. It is the best way to discover the beauties of Cetina, its rapids, vegetation, beautiful canyons, waterfalls... During the whole time you will be accompanied and instructed by experienced skippers. After a lot of adventures, we will have lunch, prepared of traditional Dalmatian specialities, in Radmanove Mlinice. 3

DUBROVNIK

Surrounded by thick walls and towers, Dubrovnik is the most precious jewel of the Adriatic coast. The Old town – Dubrovnik is, at the same time, a treasure trove of architecture, as well as a work of art that has been kept and preserved jealously for centuries. For the same reasons, Dubrovnik has become a town protected by UNESCO, as a world heritage site. Dubrovnik lived its “Golden days” during 15th and 16th century, therefore most of the historical monuments in the old part of the town remind us of those glorious days. Walking through the old part of the town and Stradun, visiting the Franciscan Monastery, known for the Europe’s oldest pharmacy, an impressive, 2 kilometers long, city walls and many other significant monuments, will make you enjoy the atmosphere of this unique town.

VILLAGE IN THE PAST

Take the opportunity to return in the past, get the feeling of the old way of living in a traditional Dalmatian village, and see the old stone block houses typical for old Dalmatian architecture. Sit by the open fireplace, called “komin”, the most important place for any household in rural Dalmatia. You can poke the fire and drink homemade grappa and housewine, taste homemade smoked ham, bacon, sausages and salted sardines. Eat the homemade bread and specialty “soparnik” made in front of you, which recently gained a title “Croatian brand“, because it originates from this region. Visit the village with old Dalmatian architecture style, houses made in stone blocks, see other fireplaces and wine cellars, tools they used to work on the fields, learn about the life of people who had to fight to survive on this poor soil.

SPLIT WALKING TOUR

Visiting the city of Split you’ll find yourself in one of the oldest Mediterranean cities. Split used to be a summer residential palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The construction of this luxurious palace started in 295 A.D and lasted until 305 A.D. During the 5th and 6th centuries the Palace became a dwelling object with over 2600 people that lived there, until the end of the 19th century. Today, its cellars have been transformed into exhibition areas, and the open square of the monumental Palace have become attractive summer stages for cultural events. Sightseeing tour of Split includes the Diocletian’s Palace (the ancient cellars, Peristil, Jupiter Temple and the Cathedral of St. Domnius with its bell tower). Coming there, you will be welcomed by warm Mediterranean temperament, which continues to live with its urban rhythm. For over than 1700 years, its heart has been beating inside of Diocletian’s palace and waiting for you with arms wide open!

SOLIN – KLIS – TROGIR

Ancient Roman Salona is the largest archeological site of Roman and Early Christian ruins in Croatia. At the time of Salona's greatest prosperity (3rd and 4th century), it had 40,000 inhabitants, while Split did not even exist. Archeologists have excavated remains of temples, amphitheatres, early Christian churches, burial grounds and baths. We can certainly say that this is the most important excavation sight from the Roman times in Croatia. Klis is a village in central Dalmatia, located close to Split. It is known for its famous fortress that used to be a symbol of Croatian resistance, during the time of Turkish breach. In 9th century, Klis was headquarter of Croatian’s dukes and kings, so was considered as the capital of Croatia. We continue towards Trogir, a small town, under the protection of UNESCO. Trogir was on the site of a former Greek settlement of Tragurion, that exalts us today with its historical monuments which stand there like an evidence of its rich past. One of the most important monuments, that we shall visit, are the St. Lawrence Cathedral with its famous portal, made by local master Radovan, City Loggia, Ćipiko palace and the Town Hall.