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Based on your post, I think I have an idea of what we want to do and what we should be able to accomplish in the amount of time that we are there. However, I do have a question…Are the sites that we should see in a 10 hour stop all walkable from where the ship will dock? Klis Fortress is very close to town. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Am debating on how much time to spend in Split. I think I would like to do the tour to the park and waterfalls and am thinking about the day trip to the Blue cave and the islands. However, I plan to catch a sail boat from Trogir to Dubrovnik which is a 7 day cruise but does different islands. Are the islands different enough to warrant a visit? In Dubrovnik I will be joining a tour.

My other decision is whether to spend a night in Trogir before catching the sail boat, spend all my time in Trogir and commute to Split, or stay in Split and go to Trogir early on the day to catch the sail boat.

How good is public transportation between Trogir and Split? Would really appreciate your thoughts on this. Many thanks. Hello Debbie. Yes, each island similar, with slight differences.

I think that a 7 day cruise sounds very nice. Since we had a car, we did not use public transportation in Croatia, so I have no personal experience, but here is an article with more info. Split is a larger town with more to do. Trogir is tiny and I imagine that it is very quiet early and late in the day, before the day trippers arrive.

I think that staying in Split is a good option for you. Transferring to Trogir the night before your cruise is a nice idea. Your hotel in either Split or Trogir might also be able to help you arrange transportation, like a private driver, between the two cities. Hi, I have been learning alot reading your sharing on croatia and slovenia. Am very grateful for your helpful insights. My family will be going to croatia and slovenia from venice in mid may. Will appreciate your help in suggesting the sequence: This is my rough plan: Ferry from venice to rovinj i checked the ferry on sat departs venice and reaches rovinj at hours.

Is this the easiest way or car transfer Night at rovinj Can we pick up rental car from rovinj? Places that we hope to visit: 4 nights in slovenia Lake bled Ljubljana Rovinj, Plus a few other istrian villages. We have 7 nights for slovenia and croatia and are open to 3 nights in slovenia n 4 nights in croatia if it is better. Will be flying from split to Rome.

Thank you so much! Hello Leighanne. Yes, I think that taking the ferry to Rovinj is a good idea. If you rented a car in Venice, you would have a big drop fee to return it in a different country.

You can rent a car in Rovinj and I recommend returning the car at another destination in Croatia. You will still have a drop fee but it should hopefully be cheaper double check this when researching rental car prices. With 7 nights, you might not have enough time to also get to Dubrovnik, unless you took time away from Slovenia. It should be a wonderful trip! When I visited the place, I even had the chance to see those men costumed as Roman Guards.

The good thing when strolling around the place, visitors can simply buy some on the go foods and walk around. I will definitely visit the place again.

Split is indeed a very beautiful place to visit. One of the reasons why this is so attractive is being an old town. I so look forward to the view as well as the food since I love seafoods. Croatia has so many hidden treasures, Google these Island Murter and the Kornati archipelago and beautiful town of Betina, Rastoke the beautiful village on waterfalls, Town of Sibenik and the Krka falls.

Also not to be missed are Rovinj, Motovun and Groznjan. Oh and drive the coastal road from Sibenik to Dubrovnik …the best coastal drive in Europe. Your list of things to do in and around Split, Croatia are extensive. What was your favorite thing to do in Split? We did not make it to the Klis Fortress.

Beautiful photos! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign me up for the newsletter! Top Ten Things to do in Split, Croatia. Split has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry and very hot summers and cool, but moderate and humid winters. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, winters are mild in Split, lasting from December to March, although the actual experience of winter can really be felt only in February.

For this reason all the comforts of Split can be savoured for most of the winter, from sightseeing the Diocletian Palace to the tastings of all the delicacies in numerous restaurants, and at the Christmas fair on the Riva during the entire December Christmas holidays. Spring in Split lasts from March to June, and it is one of the best seasons to visit Split.

During this season Split begins its life in the open, it is the waking moment of its streets and city squares. The currency in the country in Kuna, yes, they do accept Eur in some touristic places too, but I think you would be better off exchanging it to Kunas right away. How much will it cost me to stay there for 15 days with budget hostel stay? I want to slowly explore Split and take in its beautiful streets, culture and GoT filming sites ofcourse. The activities I list in the article have the prices listed or links that lead to the prices unless they are free , so choosing the activities you want to try from this list will also help you make a quick determination of the cost of the trip!

Hi Yulia, Thank you for this wonderful article. What changes would you suggest if we go to Croatia towards the end of the month of February. Iv heard that many activities and tourist sites are closed during this season. Are the sea waters swimmable? For instance, you could opt for a day trip of the Krka National Park , or a walking tour around Split. If you decide to go to Dubrovnik, you can try a tour of some of the filming locations for Game of Thrones! One of the most beautiful places in Croatia are the Plitvice Lakes, and yes, they can be visited in February!

You can also check out my article about 8 charming towns to visit in Croatia! Yulia, This is a beautiful joyous, joyous blog that really brings out the beauty of Croatia and her gems. It has given me the confidence to spend majority of the ending my 2 week break in Split rather than departing via Dubrovnik which I visited in Ah, thats so nice to hear! I am happy I could convince you to stop by SPlit, I am sure you will also fall in love with this city!

As a suggestion for the future, my fav region in Croatia is Istria, it is still overlooked by most tourists and it the most charming. Check it out maybe for your next trip to Croatia!

Hi Yulia! Thank you for posting this! HI Yulia, thank you for this thorough article! It contains so much useful information to start planning our next trip to Split!

We almost went to Split this summer, but the destination changed at the last minute. This year we are going to Javea in the South of Spain. Thanks and Regards, Wim. Thanks for sharing. Through business travelling, I have visited Split a couple of times.

However, I have never done the sea-kayaking or the zip line. This looks incredible post on Split. Lovely article with best views of the city bookmarking for future reference. Thank you very much for the recommendations! The 2 hour walking tour was excellent!! Yes, thank you!! I see on your current status post that you are there.

I am from Romania, but I live in Norway. Hello, We are visiting Split in the middle of August. I heard there are some bars you can access from the water. Thank you! Hello Ashwini, sorry for the long reply! I see no reason why the tour would be not kids friendly unless your 4 yer old is not comfortable with boats.

Great description of Split! Thank you, you have awaken my feelings and I would like to go visit again soon! Hi Lili, happy i could awaken some memories! You should totally come back again when you have a chance! PS My fav region is Istria , you should check it out as well! Very informative, thank you very much.

Sounds like an awesome itinerary! Check out my post on Plitvice if you havent yet. We took a train ride from Budapest to Rijeka and bumped into friends there and we all drive down to Split on a crazy road hugging the cost, seeing lots of car crashed down into to the Adria on that road, we survived.

As we drove to a nice place found out we lost the entire breakfast. No food, no breakfast, no problem… awesome city. Thanks for the heads up, check now, hopefully it works if it is available for purchase in your country. I wanted to reach out and say thank you. By reading your post I actually booked a trip while visiting Rome to Split. I am here as I type. It is as beautiful and fun as you explained. I think the younger generation is more open and nice the older women are eeeegh not so nice.

I came here alone as a women I felt safe and still enjoyed myself exploring walking sight seeing. Thanks again! Hi Franke! Aww, that is so awesome you did it! This post wasnt a waste of time then! I was also traveling alone there and I felt the same way — absolutely safe! The city has so much to offer in terms of its heritage, beauty, food, the islands around — I am so happy you went and it was worth it! Safe travels for all the future trips! Great tips yulia..

The one where you are overlooking the city of Split from a balcony like area? Split is my hometown and I agree with you, Yulia. Gone are the days when the Split was only a transit city for the islands.

Thanks Yulia, for this article, I have added to my website. Thank you for the wonderful article. I am hoping to visit Split, Corfu, Lefkas and Athens this spring. And your article will be very helpful. Hello dear, can you also recommend another daytrip like the one you had, but for a cheaper price? Or maybe different trips on different days. That would be very helpful. Hi Stella! I think the price is more or less the same for the similar type of tour.

You can do it by yourself, just double check about the ferry time and go discover. The only thing is, you definitely wont be able to visit the same much in one day! That was the main advantage for me for taking the tour! Everyday after exploring the city on foot we would finish the day with a ice cream here. Good to know for the next time, thanks! You should definitely try that ice cream, it is very … particular!

Reach Hvar from Split in only 13 min. Yulia thanks for great review of my Split. There is only one thing that needs to be cleared. We have Fjaka. Its commonly mistaken by laziness. Unlike laziness Fjaka is greater state of body and mind that all humans trying to achieve. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign me up for the newsletter! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Are you ready? Saint Domnius Cathedral This is the oldest Catholic cathedral in the entire world!

Go up Marjan Hill and see the fantastic view Marjan Hill offers a fantastic view overlooking the city where I stared in awe for a few minutes. Relax at one of the Split beaches Normally, for me this would be the number 1 activity on my list across the entire Mediterranean! I assure you they are Miss Tourist approved: Strukli — this dish is made of dough with various types of filling which can be either cooked or baked; All types of seafood — Split is so close to the sea, it would be a sin not to try some of the fresh catches of the day!

From all the fish dishes out there, you have to try gregada! This is a fish stew with potatoes, olive oil, and fresh herbs and it is a local specialty. The best Split restaurant to serve it is Konoba Hvaranin!

Coffee — Croats are big coffee lovers, so you will find all the existing varieties of coffee here. This can be easily explained by historical facts: Croatia was under the influence of Italy and Turkey for so long, it became their own tradition, too! I was in the first group, but I am glad I got to try it in Croatia just for the sake of experimenting with something new. When in Croatia, do what Croats do — play picigin! Book your winery and food tasting tour here.

The admission fee is 5. This museum is the perfect cultural place to find out! No entrance fee. BONUS: Unusual things to do in Split, Croatia If you have more time during your Split vacation and you want to find and explore some of the most exciting, off-the-beaten-path places and things to see in Split, here are my suggestions: 1. There are two types of kayaking tours you can choose from: a morning option if you are an early bird or a sunset option if you want to enjoy the sea during the most beautiful time of the day!

Book your sea kayaking sunset tour here. Relax during a sunset sailing tour How does a day of sailing around the Adriatic Sea sound to you?