Split History Walking Excursion

Description

• Guided walking exploration of Split's Diocletian Palace!
  
• Guided walking exploration of St. Dominus, Temple of Jupiter!
• Free time in Split!
• Visit to the oldest cathedral in the world: St. Dominus!
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Split and the surrounding areas!

You will meet your guide at the City Map just outside the Old Town, near the Split cruise ship pier. After a brief introduction, you will start your guided walking tour through several of the best highlights of the port.

Your first stop will be the Diocletian Palace, one of the most important Roman ruins. Emperor Diocletian abdicated the throne in the 4th century and built the palace as a half-residence and half-military garrison. You will explore several levels of this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continuing your walking experience, you will head to the St. Dominus Cathedral, known for being the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world still in use in its original structure, without extensive renovations.

Follow your friendly and knowledgeable guide through cobblestone streets and learn about Split's history. You will visit the Temple of Jupiter, dedicated to the ancient Roman god Jupiter. Before the entrance to the Temple is one of the twelve sphinxes brought from Egypt by Emperor Diocletian. Have your camera ready to capture this magnificent monument, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.

Next, your guide will take you to the statue of Bishop Grgur of Nin for some amazing photo opportunities. Grgur of Nin, one of the most beloved Croatian bishops, presided from approximately 900 to 929. He was famous for advocating the Old Croatian language, the national Glagolitic alphabet, and Glagolitic worship. Don’t miss the chance to touch his big toe, one of the 10 world symbols of good luck!

All great things must come to an end. Once the excursion is completed, you will return to your original meeting point. You are free to explore more of this incredible port or safely return to your cruise ship terminal for a perfect day ending.

Please note there is a considerable amount of walking on this excursion. Guests must be physically able to handle the moderate walking distance and wear comfortable walking shoes.

What is included?

• Guided walking exploration of Split's Diocletian Palace.
  
• Guided walking exploration of St. Dominus, Temple of Jupiter.
• Free time in Split.
• Visit to the oldest cathedral in the world: St. Dominus.
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Split and the surrounding areas.

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for balance payment, refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For this Split History Walking Excursion, you will meet your local guide within walking distance from your Split cruise pier. All necessary details will be provided on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. If your ship is at anchor, please allow enough time to tender ashore for your departure.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to participate in this excursion is 18 years old.
• There is a minimum of 4 participants needed to run the excursion.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Please consider this excursion is not confirmed for last-minute bookings.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.