Croatia: Split & Dalmatian Coast Explorer

7 days in Split
Personally escorted by Lori Curtis | June 4-10, 2028

Day-to-day Itinerary

1 ARRIVE IN SPLIT, CROATIA 

• Welcome to Split! 

  This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner. 

• Dinner

2 SPLIT 

• The Emperor’s Escape 

  Join your Local Guide for a walking tour through the labyrinth of medieval streets located within part of the Old Town, better known as Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Continue to the Green Market and sink your teeth into some of the local specialties during a tasting. Free time this afternoon and evening to continue exploring this incredible city. 

• Breakfast

• Discover one of the world’s best-preserved monuments to Roman architecture with a walking tour in Split. You’ll see the spectacular Diocletian Palace that was built for the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century AD, and forms nearly half of the Old Town of Split. Having served as the emperor's villa, summer house, and military camp, this ancient palace evokes the power and strength of the Roman Empire.

3 SPLIT: EXCURSION TO TROGIR 

• Island Gem 

  Get an insider’s glimpse into medieval Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Dalmatian Coast shaped by over 2,300 years of Greek, Roman, and Venetian influence. Join a local expert for a stroll through its charming, maze-like, island-bound Old Town, discovering a rich collection of palaces, churches, towers, and a fortress. Enhance your visit with a stop at a local winery, where you’ll enjoy a curated tasting of regional wines. 

• Breakfast

• Trogir’s cobbled streets and striking Venetian fortifications create a setting that feels suspended in time. This UNESCO World Heritage town has taken center stage on screen, most notably as the opulent city of Qarth in Game of Thrones, where its sunlit waterfront and maze of stone alleyways set the scene for intrigue and drama. With appearances in Doctor Who, Trogir blends cinematic flair with timeless charm, inviting you to step into a world where history meets storytelling.

4 SPLIT 

• Natural Treasures 

  Enjoy a full day to delve deeper into the city. Take a stroll along the charming streets, admire the spectacular views, browse the stores, or try delicious local specialties. Alternatively, join an optional excursion and hop on a ferry to discover the island of Brač. 

• Breakfast

• Brač is an oasis of peace, as big as Malta and yet with a population of only about 14,000 people. Villages are surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, while the rest of the island is covered with beautiful pine forests. Enjoy a spectacular ferry ride, a local olive oil tasting experience, time to browse villages, and hearing stories about the famous Brač stone. 

5 SPLIT: EXCURSION TO KRKA NATIONAL PARK 

• Wondrous Waterfalls 

  Step into the Krka National Park, an exceptional expanse of natural beauty and importance. Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour through the park, admire the natural waterfalls and learn about the flora and fauna. Late afternoon and evening are at leisure to explore more of Split. 

• Breakfast

• Discover the magical beauty of Krka National Park whose natural wonders span from the Adriatic to the mountains of the Croatian interior. Here, the Krka River provides spectacular waterfalls and gorges as it gushes through a karstic canyon 200 m deep.

6 SPLIT 

• Seaside Discovery 

  Enjoy a full day to explore more of Split at your own pace. You might choose to unwind at one of the city’s renowned beaches, delve into its history with a visit to a museum, or take a leisurely stroll along the vibrant Riva Promenade, pausing to soak up the views from one of its charming outdoor cafés. For those wishing to venture further, an optional excursion to the picturesque island of Korčula is also available. This evening, join your traveling companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 

• Breakfast, Dinner

• ENHANCE YOUR - Rumor has it that the island of Korcula is the birthplace of Marco Polo and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. A fishbone street pattern was used in the design of Korcula Old Town for a natural cooling effect that provides shelter in the long, hot summery days.

7 SPLIT 

• Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. 

• Breakfast

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Personally Escorted Experience
Our group tours are thoughtfully designed to be personally escorted by a Joy of Travel professional when minimum participation is met. If the group does not reach 20 travelers, the tour will still operate exactly as planned—with all included services, experiences, and guided touring—just without a Joy of Travel personal escort.