Archaeological Heritage of Central Dalmatia

Visits to Diocletian’s Palace and archaeological sites of Poljica, Oneum, Roman Salona, Tilurium and Gardun and Fortress of Klis. Workshop in klapa multipart singing. Tasting ancient specialties and traditional Dalmatian dishes.

They say that archaeology is all around us and that visiting local antiquities gives us a new insight into places. So, when traveling, why not travel through time?

Adding to the attractiveness of Central Dalmatia as a destination are its glorious Antiquity monuments. They are found everywhere and go deeper than one would think at first. Embark on a five-day archaeological adventure and step into the days of long ago, exploring the indelible trace left by the brave Illyrians and powerful Romans. Get the true spirit of Dalmatia in its Roman edifices, with objects and traditions from Antiquity that still live today. Go deep into Dalmatia’s history and traditions and give your senses a treat: Eat like the Romans, drink like and emperor and sing like the Dalmatians of yore!

This 5-day arrangement includes the following activities:

Day 1: Arrival to Split; visit to Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO), visit to Roman Salona, tasting of Roman specialties from Diocletian’s era

Day 2: Trip to Poljica and Omiš, visit to archaeological sites Poljica (Miri and Gadate, 5th – 6th centuries AD), workshop and tasting of soparnik, a Poljica specialty, touring the town of Omiš; visit to Oneum site (1000 BC), workshop in traditional klapa multipart singing (UNESCO), boat trip to River Cetina Canyon, dinner in a canyon restaurant

Day 3: Trip to Trogir, touring the town (UNESCO), tasting traditional Dalmatian specialties, visit to Fortress of Klis

Day 4: Trip to Sinj and Trilj, tour through Sinj and visit to Alka of Sinj Museum (UNESCO), tasting traditional specialties of Sinj area, visit to Trilj and Roman sites of Tilurium and Gardun, horseback riding along River Cetina, dinner (specialties of Dalmatian hinterland)

Day 5: Departure from Split.

The arrangement is available throughout the year for groups of 2-50 persons. | Hotel or private accommodation (3*, 4* or 5*). | The agency can organize the transport. | Expert guided tours in English available (also in other languages, at request). | All the above elements of the program are optional; kindly contact us for the final version of the program.

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