UNESCO Split & Trogir with a glorious
wine-paired lunch
Walk in the 1,700 year old footsteps of an emperor, then a second UNESCO treasure and savor award-winning wines overlooking the Adriatic Sea
Highlights
- Walking tour of Diocletian’s Palace, with lots of time inside the oldest cathedral on the planet–the former mausoleum of the emperor, now St. Domnius Cathedral.
- Beautiful coastal drive to Trogir
- Walking tour Trogir, including St. Lawrence Cathedral
- Fabulous chef-prepared 3 course, wine-paired lunch at an award-winning boutique winery overlooking the entire coast
Every tour is private
and you choose the time!
Yes, we can customize this tour to fit your specific needs – like different time of the day to start, can we add a bike ride, etc. – Just ask!
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Enjoy a fabulous chef-prepared three course lunch/dinner with award-winning wines paired to each course!
Overview of your tour
Prepare for an extraordinary journey combining two of Croatia's most magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites with an unforgettable culinary experience. In Split, more than 1,700 years of history come alive as you explore Diocletian's Palace – the only Roman imperial residence in the world where 800 people still live and work within its ancient walls. This remarkable site showcases an unprecedented fusion of Roman grandeur, medieval charm, and vibrant modern life. Winding alleys lead to sun-drenched squares where locals sip coffee beside 4th-century Roman columns.
Just up the coast, the medieval island town of Trogir awaits, its 13th-century Cathedral rivaling France's Chartres in architectural splendor. Between these historic treasures, we'll enjoy a fabulous wine-paired lunch at a boutique hilltop winery with sweeping coastal views. This carefully curated day seamlessly blends history, architecture, and gastronomy into an unforgettable Dalmatian experience that engages all your senses.
Your tour itinerary
We begin our adventure in enchanting Trogir, crossing to its island setting where 2,300 years of continuous urban tradition unfold before us. During our 90-minute exploration, we'll discover how Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque builders created this architectural masterpiece. The Cathedral of St. Lawrence forms the heart of our visit, its extraordinary portal carved by Master Radovan in 1240 is its own magical mystery tour in stone. We'll explore hidden courtyards and wander lanes where medieval nobles once walked.
Following our historic immersion, we'll take a winding back road and climb up into the hills above the coast for a truly memorable culinary experience. Sitting high above Split's airport (!), we'll savor a three-course menu where each dish pairs perfectly with wines from their surrounding vineyards. Your sommelier will guide you through tastings of indigenous Croatian varieties while you enjoy the stunning view all the way back to Split.
After lunch, we'll explore Split's remarkable Diocletian's Palace, where Roman arches frame bustling cafes and shops. We'll descend into the remarkably preserved basement halls that mirror the emperor's long-lost apartments above, then visit the remarkable interior of the Cathedral of St. Domnius – originally built as Diocletian's mausoleum and now the oldest cathedral still in daily use anywhere on Earth.
Throughout our journey, we'll reveal hidden corners and local secrets that bring these extraordinary sites to life, creating a perfect blend of cultural discovery and culinary delight.
The 13thC portal of Trogir's St. Lawrence Cathedral is only the beginning of this astonishing sacral monument
Tour details
What's included
- Private Guide
- Private Transportation
- Tickets: Admission to both Split and Trogir cathedrals
- Three course chef prepared lunch with two different wines, welcoming wine and a dessert wine!
What's extra
- Personal expenses. If you would like to bring back some authentic wine/jewelry, etc. bring your debit card. Lots of ATMs to get local currency. Only Euros are accepted in Croatia!
- If the group is larger than 4, we will need to hire a van which is 250E paid directly to the driver.
Meeting location
Cruise terminal, the Split Tourist office on the Riva next to the Hotel Adriana, your hotel or apartment – please let us know!
Pricing
- 200 eur per person – up to 4 people
- 150 eur per person – 5-6 people (plus 250 eur for private van with driver)
- If your group is larger than 6, please contact us for details
Great guides, Great reviews
Individually, our team has experience working as private guides for some of the most respected names in the travel industry, including Abercrombie & Kent, National Geographic Travel, Tours by Locals, Jon Baines Travel, numerous Virtuoso agencies and world-class cruise lines like Azamara, Windstar, Princess, Regent, Silver Sea and others.