Split is Croatia’s second-largest city. Set on the beautiful Dalmatian coastline of the Adriatic Sea, Split is 17 centuries old! It’s dramatic Roman and Venetian history can be felt as you walk the cobbled streets of this ancient, yet vibrant seaport. It’s the perfect location to start a sun-filled incentive trip or host a corporate conference in one of its unique venues.

Must Experiences

• Take a walking tour of the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace that dominates the city’s historic core and skyline. There’s nothing else like it in Europe. It’s a wonderfully-preserved 4th-century Unesco Heritage Site, with surprises around every corner. It won’t come as a surprise that scenes from Game of Thrones have been filmed at this stunning location.

• Split City Tour: This includes visits to Peristil Square (the original Roman court), two 3,500-year-old Egyptian sphinxes brought to the city by the Romans, the Statue of Grgur Ninski where people rub Ninski’s big toe for good luck and finish with lunch on the palm-lined promenade called Riva. In the late afternoon, enjoy a boat tour with a swim in the crystal clear waters and watch the sunset on a remote beach.

• Game of Thrones Scenery & Adriatic Wine: Explore the dramatic Klis Fortress (recognizable from Game of Thrones). Follow this with exclusive wine tastings at small wineries overlooking the Adriatic Sea, before concluding with a visit to the historic medieval coastal town of Trogir (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

• Krka’s Waterfalls, Wine, and Heritage Tour: On this full-day tour, you will take a scenic boat cruise from Skradin into Krka National Park to explore the stunning waterfalls and trails. Afterward, return to Skradin by boat for a Croatian wine and cheese tasting before visiting the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral in Sibenik.

Must Eat: Pašticada – Croatia is not all about fish and seafood, Dalmatians are also experts in preparing meat. This dish is all about marinated beef, stuffed with bacon and carrots, enriched with wine and cooked for at least 6 hours. It is usually served on special occasions.

Best Nightlife: After dinner, people usually go down to the Riva promenade and have a drink in one of the numerous coffee bars along the Riva. Here our personal recommendation would be St-Riva Cocktail Bar or Lvxor, where you sit in the centre of the old town in Peristyle square and listen to some of Split’s best young musicians performing live.

Best Time to Visit: The less crowded shoulder seasons of March-June and September-November.

Top Local Tips:

• Ultra Europe Festival – Join 100 000 fans and attend this festival of electronic music held in Split in mid-July each year. The best DJ’s in the world perform in venues across the city with the main event held in Split’s Mladeži park.
• Croatia Boat Show – Every year in April, for the past 16 years in a row, Split hosts the Croatia Boat Show, bringing together the most prominent names in the nautical industry.

Contact our local DMC in Croatia to request a custom itinerary.